Little Blue Whales

by: Kenneth R. Lewis

Published by: Krill Press

Reviewed by Patricia E. Reid

When Kevin Kearnes decided to leave Kansas and start a new life as Chief of Police of Cutter Point, Oregon, he had no idea that the events in Cutter Point would send Kearnes on a trip through his past to reveal a secret that he had hidden from everyone–including himself.

Kearnes arrived in Cutter Point to find that he was just the most recent person to fill the position of chief of police. It seems there had been a large turnover in the office of chief of police. This was probably due to the city officials who put their personal interests first, and the good of the town second. Kearnes soon learned he had one good officer on his staff and that was Thud Compton. Thud was pleased with Kearnes’ arrival and had been optimistic that between the two of them the police department could be made into a force to make the town proud.

An incident involving a whale led Kearnes to meet Britt McGraw. His attraction to her was immediate. Britt is a beautiful woman and obviously has some secrets of her own. Kearnes found it difficult but not impossible to get close to Britt.

Tragedy struck in the form of a serial killer that is attacking children on the beaches of Oregon. As the investigation progressed, Kearnes felt that there was some memory from his past that had a bearing on the killings–but that memory was just out of his reach. The killer has been perfecting his technique for years and has reached the point where few clues are left for the police to follow. The reader gets a peek into the twisted mind of the killer, Uriah Daniel Beck.

This is a debut novel with strong characters and an exciting story. Kearnes and Compton would make interesting characters for future novels.

Armchair Interviews says: The author is a chief of police and brings his experience to this wonderful 5-star debut novel.

Author’s Web site: http://www.KennethRLewis.com