The Beast by Faye Kellerman

Decker gets a call that is a bit wild, a dead man with a Bengal tiger in his apartment.  Just so you know, the tiger did not do it.

A story built around the concept that money can buy just about anything, except integrity.  Even small amounts of money are enough to turn the heads of many people.

Long hours of tracking things down, a few lucky breaks and a lot of hard work finally bring the case to a close.  As always, a gritty read with dips into the seedy underside of Los Angeles.

Jupiter's Bones by Faye Kellerman

Cult's are always a bit creepy and when there are children involved it makes it all a bit more sinister.  When Father Jupiter, famous astronomer in his previous life, is found dead all types of things are put into play.  A reflection of the news in many ways, which makes it all to real at times.

I had read this a long time ago, probably when it was newly out, but could not remember much about it.  There are some very gritty parts that involve children at the end which is why I chose not to remember it I am sure.

Well written, just not what I normally like to read.