The Right Side: A Novel

Really liked this book, if I could give it 4.5stars, I would. Being a huge fan of Spencer Quinn's Chet and Bernie series, this book is a really different turn for Quinn. So unlike his Chet and Bernie cozy mystery series, this book was kind of dark and sad but not in a depressing way. For anyone who has ever known a returning vet with severe PTSD, you will see the damage that the war has inflicted on those that served their country and the struggles that they face everyday.

While the book summary references the storyline of LeAnne looking for a comrades missing child, that is only a small part of the book and isn't really introduced and begin to playout until about 75% into the book. Most of the story is about an injured LeAnne returning to the US, her stay in Walter Reed, her memories of her last mission and her going AMA from the hospital and kind of AWOL from the army.

I hope Quinn continues this series, despite the subject matter, there were times that had me laughing. In spite of everything that's happened to her, LeAnne does still have a sense of humor (occasionally) and life with a dog is still entertaining at times (I speak from experience). There is so many ways he could go with this character or characters if you include Goody (who I LOVE!!!).