Recent Readings--Iris Johansen

• Eve and Quinn, Books 1&2 by Iris Johansen
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Date: EVE: April 2011, Quinn: July, 2011
• Page Count: 384

This review includes the first two books of a trilogy. Iris Johansen has written many past novels revolving around Eve Duncan, a forensic artist who helps in finding lost and murdered children. As one whose own child was abducted she has a special affinity and drive in discovering the identity of others. The first novel, Eve, provides readers with her past up until the time of Bonnie's initial disappearance and her meeting with agent Quinn. The book continues with their search for clues and dangerous plans to seek out any who may be involved including possible killers. Eve and Quinn share a unique and immediate attraction, one that essentially makes them a team from the beginning. The tragedy and drama include the discovery that Bonnie's father, John Gallo, a special forces man thought dead for many years, may have been involved in her death. Other discoveries lead government agents into the mix of  the cover-ups some are involved in to protect particular assets. Paul Black is such an asset though other clues indicate he could also be involved. The first novel ends with agent Quinn, being wounded, and leads into the second novel, Quinn, where even from the hospital the search for answers about Bonnie continue. Quinn and Eve continue to grow in their relationship and friends and family help in the search for answers and those possibly involved. Other forces are playing roles in finding answers few want uncovered. Both John Gallo and Paul Black are dangerous men used to being hidden and hiding with ease. John's past as a prisoner of war leads him to believe that his mental stability is and has often been in question. This brings him deeper into the search for Bonnie's killer and into the middle of Eve and Quinn's relationship. Another unique aspect of these and the past novels is the presence of Bonnie in their lives and the times she appears, aiding in the search for her killer and the mystery surrounding the circumstances. This novel ends with more questions and leading into the recently released third and last novel, Bonnie. 
As noted previously, Iris Johansen has written many novels involving Eve and Quinn. These novels provide the back story of so many of the past books and  the hope that the last novel will answer the many questions that have always been present about Bonnie. The characters are well written being well known to the author. The past issues leading to new questions are also well-done. If you have enjoyed the previous novels this trilogy will also entertain and keep the readers interest.