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The Big Dig by Linda Barnes The Big Dig is the ninth installment in Linda Barnes’ award-winning Carlotta Carlyle mystery series, featuring tough, witty Boston private investigator Carlotta Carlyle — a six-foot-tall, red-headed ex-cop with both grit and heart. In this suspenseful thriller, Carlotta takes on an assignment that plunges her into the trenches of Boston’s infamous Big Dig construction project — one of the largest and most controversial urban development undertakings in modern history. Initially hired to infiltrate the construction site undercover as a secretary and sniff out graft, fraud, and corruption, she quickly discovers that digging for the truth won’t be as simple as unearthing dirt. When a construction worker dies under suspicious circumstances, and a new case involving a missing woman named Veronica James lands in her lap, Carlotta finds herself juggling two very different investigations — one that smells of corporate corruption and one that might be kidnapping or worse. As the cases begin to intertwine, Carlotta must use all her street smarts, sharp wit, and investigative prowess to piece together clues from Boston’s back alleys, construction trailers, and high-society circles. Along the way she encounters shady contractors, nervous clients, environmental activists, and hidden motives, all while navigating Boston’s richly layered social and economic landscape. The novel blends mystery, suspense, and character depth, allowing readers to follow Carlotta’s pursuit of truth through twists, danger, and unexpected revelations. It’s a compelling mix of classic detective work and gritty, modern crime drama.