True Blue is a cross between a cable cop show and action packed film. The stars are Mason "Mace" Perry, a former cop just released from prison and her sister, Washington DC Police Chief Beth Perry. Mace is unrestrained and rogue whereas Beth is professional and precise. Mace is ready to clear her name. Beth just wants her to stay out of trouble. Needless to say what Mace thought was a frame-up for drugs and robbery goes much deeper and darker. It all begins when Police Chief Beth is called to the murder scene of an attorney. The attorney’s death begins to unravel a well-hidden secret, putting so many in danger. Attorney Roy Kingman joins forces with Mace—outside the system—to solve the murders and protect the Vet accused of the first murder. It’s a deadly chase along a blurred line of good and evil.

True Blue is first in a new series, so the author takes the time to set up the main characters and the backdrop. The main storyline flows. The reader’s anticipation successfully builds with each revelation. It’s murder, misdeeds and betrayal to the max. Baldacci delivers an action-packed showdown rivaling a big screen thriller. I can’t wait to see where Baldacci goes with his new female leads and this series.