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heapofashes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicide, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
thona's review against another edition
5.0
i fucking love alice madison i love this complex trio of characters such as nathan quinn and john cameron, i’m starting the third book as we speak
petra_reads's review against another edition
4.0
[b:The Dark|25324551|The Dark (Alice Madison, #2)|V.M. Giambanco|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1449611054s/25324551.jpg|42384601] starts off just a month after the ending of [b:The Gift of Darkness|17665904|The Gift of Darkness (Alice Madison, #1)|V.M. Giambanco|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1363868384s/17665904.jpg|24659662] and continues the story of a cold case from 20 years ago, when three boys were abducted. When new evidence emerges and attorney Nathan Quinn, who is still recovering in hospital, makes a public appeal regarding the murder of his little brother, David, all those years ago, Seattle Homicide Detective Alice Madison is suddenly faced with a number of cases involving torture, murder, and arson. It appears that somebody is trying to tidy up to avoid further information coming to light.
I think it's possible to get into this even if you haven't read [b:The Gift of Darkness|17665904|The Gift of Darkness (Alice Madison, #1)|V.M. Giambanco|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1363868384s/17665904.jpg|24659662] first, but with all the information about Alice, Nathan, Cameron and the abduction case that's provided in the first book, you'll probably enjoy this more if read in order.
This one is nowhere near as slow moving as the previous book. While it is still a very detailed police procedural/thriller, the pacing is much better and I actually finished it within a couple of days although it's another 500-pages book. The storyline is really creative and I enjoyed getting the different perspectives. With Cameron sitting in prison awaiting trial in this one, another different layer was added. I have become quite attached to Alison, Nathan and Cameron. Their relationship dynamics are just fascinating without the author introducing the standard romance angle. But I'm seriously hoping that all three will still feature in the next book.
My one niggle, stick with one name for a character. Cameron, is it John or Jack?
This is turning into a very compelling crime series. I gave the first book 3.5 stars. This one is definitely a solid 4, maybe even 4.5. I'm looking forward to the third book, [b:Blood and Bone|25166925|Blood and Bone (Alice Madison, #3)|V.M. Giambanco|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1426671054s/25166925.jpg|44871703].
I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I think it's possible to get into this even if you haven't read [b:The Gift of Darkness|17665904|The Gift of Darkness (Alice Madison, #1)|V.M. Giambanco|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1363868384s/17665904.jpg|24659662] first, but with all the information about Alice, Nathan, Cameron and the abduction case that's provided in the first book, you'll probably enjoy this more if read in order.
This one is nowhere near as slow moving as the previous book. While it is still a very detailed police procedural/thriller, the pacing is much better and I actually finished it within a couple of days although it's another 500-pages book. The storyline is really creative and I enjoyed getting the different perspectives. With Cameron sitting in prison awaiting trial in this one, another different layer was added. I have become quite attached to Alison, Nathan and Cameron. Their relationship dynamics are just fascinating without the author introducing the standard romance angle. But I'm seriously hoping that all three will still feature in the next book.
My one niggle, stick with one name for a character. Cameron, is it John or Jack?
This is turning into a very compelling crime series. I gave the first book 3.5 stars. This one is definitely a solid 4, maybe even 4.5. I'm looking forward to the third book, [b:Blood and Bone|25166925|Blood and Bone (Alice Madison, #3)|V.M. Giambanco|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1426671054s/25166925.jpg|44871703].
I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ellie_94's review against another edition
5.0
I would like to start by thanking V.M Giambanco, Quercus and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I read 'The Dark' straight after reading the first one in the series 'The Gift of Darkness'. I originally gave it four stars; because although I enjoyed it, I didn't feel it was exciting or fast paced enough for 5 stars. I then changed my mind and the reason being the characters. It has been a long time since I have felt so strongly about so many characters. I love them in this series and actually find myself really caring what happens to them. I find myself wanting to know more and actually worrying about the outcome of each chapter. This is a series I've grown to love and can't wait to read more about the lives of Alice, Quinn, Jack and Detective Brown.
'The Dark' follows on 'The Gift of Darkness' and I would recommend that they were read in order. Cases are closely linked and there is so much character progression. I will defiantly be reading the 3rd book and any others that follow.
I read 'The Dark' straight after reading the first one in the series 'The Gift of Darkness'. I originally gave it four stars; because although I enjoyed it, I didn't feel it was exciting or fast paced enough for 5 stars. I then changed my mind and the reason being the characters. It has been a long time since I have felt so strongly about so many characters. I love them in this series and actually find myself really caring what happens to them. I find myself wanting to know more and actually worrying about the outcome of each chapter. This is a series I've grown to love and can't wait to read more about the lives of Alice, Quinn, Jack and Detective Brown.
'The Dark' follows on 'The Gift of Darkness' and I would recommend that they were read in order. Cases are closely linked and there is so much character progression. I will defiantly be reading the 3rd book and any others that follow.