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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Murder in Monte Carlo by Kathryn Lane follows Nikki Garcia, an investigator at Security Source, tasked with uncovering an art theft involving Leo Zimmerman, his ex-son-in-law Justin Crawford, and his daughter Claire. As Nikki and her husband, Eduardo, track the couple’s movements across Italy and Monaco, they uncover a dangerous art forgery operation where Claire's high-quality reproductions are being trafficked and sold as originals. While investigating, Nikki and Eduardo find themselves caught in a deeper criminal network. When Nikki witnesses a murder at Enzo Bellini's mansion, it is a wake-up call, ramping up the deadly nature of the art trafficking operation. Unfortunately, the cat-and-mouse game is in favor of the latter when Nikki is kidnapped and forcefully hauled down the Moyenne Corniche, exposing a betrayal in a far-reaching criminal plot.
Kathryn Lane’s Murder in Monte Carlo is a smart, atmospheric thriller that shines with its strong sense of place and a spectacular cast of characters. I live in Europe, and Lane still impressed me by doing a remarkable job of immersing readers into the landscape, whether it is spumante and antipasti in Venice or the lavish Casino de Monte Carlo. There is elegance and danger without ever losing sight of the story. The writing is crisp, with a keen focus on the details that matter, and peeling back the layers of this particular mystery with restraint. The dynamic between Nikki and her husband, as well as those she is moving through circles with, feels authentic, with their motivations and decisions fueling the suspense to the same degree as the dramatic twists. The story concludes satisfyingly, and there's a nod to a sequel with the promise of another art chase to come. I'm looking forward to it. Very highly recommended.
