Murder 101

I enjoyed most of Murder 101 by Faye Kellerman which has Detective Decker investigating an unusual art theft in his small town.  Shortly after this investigation begins, there are two related murders.  This is very unusual in this town.  Decker and his partner Constable McAdams are a mix of old and young that doesn't make for a good mix at the start.  McAdams is "cruising" through a year with the Police Department through his wealthy contacts and gets on everyone's nerves.  Decker's wife becomes involved in the investigation which is centered in and around New York.  There are many twists and turns, some of which are predictable.  The McAdams character undergoes a transformation which is too "neat".  The story is too long and padded. 31/2/5