The Case of the Damaged Detective

It is common for a reader to know that the book they are reading is undoubtedly the first in a series.
It is less so for a reader to be left convinced that said book is likely to be the first in a long series.
Two aspects stand out:
1. The characters are thoroughly developed relative to the mystery that surrounds them. Indeed, it feels like the characters have been juiced of the maximum number of details that should be squeezed out of them at this pint in the series.
2. The pace is on the nose. Fast enough to keep the reader engaged and reflect the nature of the story, but slow enough to feel realistic and well-planned.

Engaging and very well executed. My first foray into the mind of Drew Hayes has left me yearning for more.