Heat Wave by Richard Castle

So before I talk about the book, I need to explain the context. After having the ABC show CASTLE recommended to me by a few friends, I decided to watch it. Then I discovered that it actually had books, so naturally, after being drawn into the show, I was curious what Richard Castle actually wrote while tagging along with Kate Beckett.
This book works in a similar pattern with the show, matching humor and mystery through the tough girl Nikki Heat (believed to based off of Kate Beckett) and the tag along writer Jaime Rook (believed to be based off of Richard Castle). It's an enjoyable read, with witty banter going back and forth between the two, and the intense investigation of a murder. This murder is basically Rook's introduction to the world of the NYPD and Nikki Heat's most difficult challenge in her line of work. Her work in this novel is the murder of Matthew Starr, a well known real estate big shot who was found dead, thrown off a six story balcony and covered in bruises. With a major mystery on her hands, and the constant questions from Jaime Rook, including occasional invites to dinner, Nikki Heat has her work cut out for her, and must deal with the fine line between her logic and emotions.
In the context of the show, it's easy to picture Richard Castle writing this, thinking of his crush Kate Beckett and putting his own spin on the characters and the story. Though if Kate Beckett did read this before it got published, I don't think she would have allowed it.