Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu
Mr. Monk series #3
by Lee Goldberg
Investigator Adrian Monk wants two things in life: to solve his wife’s murder and to get his police badge back. One
dream comes true when the mayor reinstates and promotes Monk to captain of the Homicide Division. Why would the
mayor reinstate the obsessive-compulsive detective? Desperation. San Francisco police officers stage a united flu
to protest contract negotiations, and the city is left with a diminutive scab force and unsolved murders.
Mayor Smitrovich wants Monk to solve the latest publicized murders committed by the criminal dubbed the Golden
Gate Strangler. Monk’s personal assistant, Natalie Teeger, tags along to investigate crime scenes, interrogate
witnesses, and carry his bottled water and hand wipes. Monk’s new job brings unexpected benefits for Natalie; she
finds herself "playing detective," meeting a cute scab officer, and joining a fellowship of assistants to
off-the-wall detectives. Captain Monk needs more help, and he finds himself with three former but problematic
officers. The officers string paranoia, forgetfulness, achy bones, and rage into waves of wackiness. Monk tries
to do what he does best: make sense of seemingly unconnected events. Self-doubts creep in when Monk cannot see the
pattern of all the recent deaths. Did his intuition die with the free pass to police duty? Will Monk solve the
unplanned and illogical crimes while dealing with cluttered desks and dust bunnies?
Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu is the third in a series by author Lee Goldberg. A multitude of phobias and
mental brilliance make Monk an intriguing and loveable character. Natalie’s POV brings kindness and logic in a
real world jog to Monk’s rigid mindset. Goldberg adds richness and strength to Monk and Natalie, which will
delight Monk television fans and new readers alike. He effortlessly ties up all the loose ends of subplots and
conflicts. Readers will love the fun, fast-paced whodunit in Mr. Monk and the Blue Flu. Highly recommended. |
The Book |
Signet, division of Penguin Group (USA) |
January 2007 |
Paperback |
ISBN13: 978-0-451-22-13-4 |
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The Reviewer |
Jennifer Akers |
Reviewed 2007 |
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