I have been inhaling this wonderful mystery series over the past few weeks. It's a great pick for armchair detectives with twists and turns, a strong cast and a wonderful Toronto setting which almost acts like a character itself.
In this third installment, we pick up after the cliffhanger at the end of book two when Dame's young daughter is abducted by Dame's nemesis. Tensions are high as she tries to find 2-year-old Rosie and they get even higher when her retired PI father has health issues. From a kidnapped child to a vengeful enemy, political conspiracies, an abandoned hotel and an Argos game, there's a lot going on to keep readers turning the pages.
I'd say there was a bit less whodunnit in this book with more focus on connecting to plotlines that began in earlier books, but it was an entertaining read with Rhyno's signature humour and vivid descriptions of Toronto.
If you enjoy a good mystery with messy protagonists, solid secondary characters and bits of humour, give this mystery series a try. I'd strongly recommend reading them in order so you better understand Dame's backstory.
Disclaimer: Thanks to the author for the gifted paperback copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Author: Greg Rhyno
Genre: Mystery
Series: Dame Polara Mystery 3
Publisher: Cormorant Books
First Published: Sept 12, 2026
Read: Sept 17-19, 2026
Book Description: Single mother and reluctant detective Dame Polara just wants to keep her family safe. When her two-year-old daughter is kidnapped by an old enemy, she must draw on her unusual talents to rescue Rosie.
To make matters worse, Dame’s dad — retired private eye Dodge Polara — is hospitalized after suffering a second stroke. Soon after, Dame uncovers a startling connection between her mother’s decades-old murder and the apparent suicide of a former city councillor.
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