Lydia is a translator. The Logi came to Earth a while back but they can't communicate with most humans. They only talk internally and a specialized trainer is needed to interpret their internal speech into human words. Lydia translates for the Logi cultural attache Fritz. That means Lydia gets to go with him to plays, the ballet and other cultural events. The downside is that translating makes the translator feel drunk although chemically they aren't. Still, Lydia likes her job and likes Fritz, especially since there are almost no jobs back in her hometown.
One morning Lydia wakes up, goes downstairs to see if Fritz needs her and finds him dead. It's obvious he has been murdered, shot through the heart. That's bad. Even worse is that the house had been locked up so the police assume that Lydia would be their culprit.
Lydia realizes that if she is to avoid a lifetime behind bars, she will have to find the real culprit. Who could it be? Harry who has followed Lydia back to New York after a one night stand? Someone whose work Fritz declined to support? Melanie who worked with Fritz but didn't really like him? Lydia better find the answer before her new residence is a jail cell.
Eddie Robson is known for his work in the science fiction genre. He has written Dr. Who episodes, podcasts such as Adulting, and books about Fortnite. In this book, he has created a character in Lydia who is refreshing in her relationship to the world and the reader will sympathize with her and her issues. I listened to this novel and the narrator did a great job, differentiating each character with a unique voice. This book is recommended for science fiction fans.
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