Laura (thenerdygnomelife)'s Reviews > The Professor

"The Professor" was a solid thriller/mystery that kept me engaged while still being a little light on adrenaline or surprises. I wish I had realized that it was the second book featuring main character Marlitt Kaplan, an ex-detective who has experienced a professional disgrace and is now working independently as a research assistant. I think historical context provided in her first book, "The Resemblance," would have helped me connect more deeply with the plot, so I recommend all readers begin there!

Marlitt has been brought in by her mother to investigate the suicide of a student at a local university. Her mother is employed there, and one of her professor colleagues, Dr. Verena Sobek, is suspected of having had an affair with the student that led to his death. Marlitt's mother doesn't believe her colleague could ever have stooped to this level, and wants Marlitt to dig out the truth.

While I followed this one through to the end, I admit that it was a bit of a slow journey for me to get there. I think this is in part because police procedurals are not often my favorite — so if you're big on that genre, you're likely to enjoy this one far more than me and absolutely should give it a shot ... once you've read "The Resemblance" first.