I just really do not like the writing in this. Maybe it's the author's style. I'm also extremely bored, not to be terribly harsh.

Laura Freeman's gripping narrative,,l takes readers on a thrilling journey through the tangled web of crime, addiction, and redemption. Detective Sydney Harrison finds herself ensnared in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse after a police shooting reveals unsettling truths. Meanwhile, Claire, a drug-addicted thief, grapples with the consequences of a fateful encounter that thrusts her into a world of chaos and desperation. As the story unfolds, Freeman skillfully delves into the lives of a diverse cast of characters, from a grieving widow seeking vengeance to a determined rookie cop and a flawed yet resilient detective on the hunt for justice. Through vivid storytelling, Freeman explores themes of hope, forgiveness, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Readers are drawn into the innermost thoughts and emotions of each character, experiencing their fears and aspirations firsthand. With its fast-paced plot and richly drawn characters, its is a captivating page-turner that leaves a lasting impression. I received a copy of this novel through Netgalley, but the opinions expressed are my own. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an engaging and thought-provoking read.

"Raining Tears" is a female detective mystery, where the shooting of an armed robber doesn't make sense, and Detective Sydney Harrison finds herself in a cat-and-mouse game with a drug-addicted woman. (partly copied from Amazon blurb) Honestly the amazon description completely describes this thrilling read, and I noticed now that the author has written several more, will definitely add them to my TBR list! Recommended.

Good mystery told from the point of the detective and the thief, and how the detective hunts the thief and how creative the thief is. I liked how it progressed, and liked the ending…

Laura Freeman has created a riveting, fast paced story about a drug-addicted thief who leaves a trail of victims and havoc in her wake from theft to baiting the police into shooting the wrong person to a widow out for revenge to a devastated rookie cop and a flawed but persistent new Detective out to find the truth. There is also a cast of supporting characters with vibrant stories in their own right. It is surprisingly laced with hope, shows the awesome power of forgiveness, and encourages never giving up before you arrive at the truth. The writing pulls you behind the eyes of Freeman's characters so you see what they see and understand their deepest fears and fervent hopes. This is a fantastic page-turning read that will keep you engaged to the last paragraph. I highly recommend it. I received a copy of this novel through Netgalley, but the opinions are my own freely given.