The Price of Justice by Tasmin Turner

A high-stakes second installment of the Crime Scene Kosovo series, The Price of Justice by Tasmin Turner is a page-turning spree of international action and gripping investigative storytelling.

As an assistant international prosecutor in post-conflict Kosovo, Kit Chase is perfectly positioned to make a real difference in tackling widespread corruption, but hard lessons from her last case haunt her, and the mysterious Russian liaison officer is impossible to forget. Her new investigation is an intense distraction relating to judicial misconduct and bribery at the highest international levels. When corruption runs this deep, affecting the pockets and clout of countless power brokers, the backlash against accusations can be harsh, and when Kit’s old nemesis is involved, one with a focused mind for vengeance, the case turns deadly.

Readers are given more insight into Kit in this sequel, ranging from her ethical boundaries as a sleuth to her emotional logic as a romantic partner, developing this complex three-dimensional protagonist even further. The dialogue progresses the plot organically, without feeling forced or overly convenient, and the fast-moving conversations are engaging, charged with legal jargon and investigative energy. A final proofreading pass could sharpen the occasional slips in tone and grammar, but most of the prose is sharp and essential to moving the story along.

Leaving just enough loose ends and unanswered questions to make readers hungry for more, Turner has delivered another original legal thriller, establishing Crime Scene Kosovo as a standout series.