David Bremner commented on Master of Samar by Melissa Scott
Long form review, which I have not read yet: locusmag.com/2023/09/liz-bourke-reviews-the-master-of-samar-by-melissa-scott
EDIT: read the review, and it sounds intriguing, although the "mystery" aspect doesn't come through as strongly as my previous impression: more political intrigue than police procedural.