Hornet's Nest

In this first title of a new mystery series, Cornwell introduces us to a dynamic trio of crime-solver in Charlotte, North Carolina: Andy Brazil, an eager young reporter; Judy Hammer, the cityamp;#39;s police chief; and Virginia West. Hammeramp;#39;s deputy and a genuine head-turner. Theyamp;#39;re after a serial killer who pulls male out-of-towners from their rental cars, then mutilates, spray paints and shoots them, in that order. What the trio uncovers jolts them like the sting of the hornetamp;#8212;Charlotteamp;#39;s symbol.