No More Bad Days by Lindsey Whitaker is a combination of mystery, murder, and suspense from the opening pages until the killer is revealed and the case is closed. The lead detective is a woman named Kimberly Hall, who picks Alex Diaz, a man fairly new to detective work, to be her right-hand man. When a suitcase is found with only a piece of a body inside, Hall and Diaz have to use all their training and grit to find answers, the rest of the body, and most importantly, the person responsible. They soon learn that the victim is a young girl and begin the investigation, interviewing friends, boyfriends, family, and acquaintances. The case becomes even more complicated when each one of those interviewed sends them in a new direction and raises more questions.

No More Bad Days was action-packed and the last half of the book had me changing my mind several times about who I suspected to be the killer. Detective Hall was the brains and was the teacher, while Detective Diaz made several mistakes along the way but was a quick learner. The plot was realistic and what kept me interested was the introduction of both likable and less pleasant characters. Lindsey Whitaker has given us a strong and smart woman detective who hopefully has a long future ahead with many more cases to solve. Her book fulfills all the requirements of murder, suspense, and mystery filled with twists and turns for all fans of this genre.

In No More Bad Days by Lindsey Whitaker, a kayak instructor finds a large pink suitcase washed up on the shoreline. On closer inspection, he finds the legs and partial torso of a woman’s body neatly packed inside. The body was skillfully dismembered, indicating that the killer knew what he was doing. Detective Kimberly Hall requested Alex Diaz, who has no experience in murder cases, to be her partner. They must first solve the mystery of who their victim was before they can find her killer. Kimberly has confidence that Alex has what it takes to help her solve this case. The victim was estranged from her family and her relationships and friendships were difficult. The list of possible suspects grows as Hall and Diaz investigate the victim’s past.

No More Bad Days by Lindsey Whitaker was fascinating from the beginning, holding my attention and keeping me engrossed. I just kept turning the pages and could not put it down. The plot was complicated and exciting. There were so many twists and turns and I never knew what to expect next. The story was fast-paced and the many surprises had me guessing until the very end. Whitaker’s writing was engaging and there was so much action with never a dull moment. The characters were well developed with complex relationships between them. Communication with deaf people was well researched, which I noticed in the sign language exchanges between Diaz and his deaf fiancée. This is an action-packed thriller for all crime and suspense lovers.