Smoke, Ide - B+

    In the fifth book in the series, IQ, Isaiah Quintabe, leaves behind LA, its violence and cast of despicable characters, for breathing room in the exurbs. Of course, it all follows him and he has to resolve multiple issues, including a serial killer on the run, an ex-con after him and threats to his girlfriend, Grace. The author hits a new stride here with a more cohesive plot and the development of the story of Q's best-friend, Dodson, who transfers his 'hood' skills to a white-collar office. The next in the series is teed up because Grace is missing and Q is on his way back to LA.