Výstraha – Connelly Michael (2021)

"Fair Warning" is the third book by Michael Connelly, featuring the author's alter ego, tireless reporter Jack McEvoy. The story begins with a bang and maintains its pace until the end: McEvoy is contacted by two Los Angeles detectives who inform him that he is a suspect in the murder investigation of Tina Porter. She was found dead, and McEvoy spent a night with her about a year earlier. With that, the die is cast, and anyone who has read the previous books featuring McEvoy (The Poet and The Scarecrow) can surely guess that this energetic and talented reporter will eventually start investigating the case on his own. Jack gradually uncovers details surrounding Tina's death while unraveling a much larger conspiracy. It seems that a serial killer is on the loose, and as McEvoy digs deeper—relying on the help of others, such as former FBI agent Rachel Walling—he delves into the complexities of DNA analysis and eventually the dark web. It is a dangerous, often terrifying environment, and Michael Connelly has managed to combine two things in his description: to bring the plot to a dramatic conclusion while also highlighting the importance of quality journalism.