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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
An exciting police thriller starring a badass motorcycling female FBI agent of color? Ehhh YES please!
Also. What a dream job to be an FBI neurologist. The functioning of the brain is one of my personal interests and this book makes me want to go study something related to the brain and behavior. But I won't go into that. Back to the book.
The story was very exciting and I really enjoyed it. To a certain point I found it somewhat predictable, but then there was a plot twist. Even though i also did see that one coming, it wasnt from miles away (the actual perpetrator was my second guess). I may still have some questions and the idea that there is a small hole in the story. But that should not spoil the fun of this 4 star read. Can't wait to read the next book!
Also. What a dream job to be an FBI neurologist. The functioning of the brain is one of my personal interests and this book makes me want to go study something related to the brain and behavior. But I won't go into that. Back to the book.
The story was very exciting and I really enjoyed it. To a certain point I found it somewhat predictable, but then there was a plot twist. Even though i also did see that one coming, it wasnt from miles away (the actual perpetrator was my second guess). I may still have some questions and the idea that there is a small hole in the story. But that should not spoil the fun of this 4 star read. Can't wait to read the next book!
Serial killers. Science. Mythology. Epic female agent of badassery. All that good shit. Can't wait for more of Agent Altair.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement
Phenomenal. The writing style, just, chefs kiss. Kept me engaged to the point where I went from page 49 to completed in a single sitting. Immediately requested the next book in the series from the library. Just trust me, if you love crime based thrillers, READ IT!
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is the first Ellison Cooper novel I read, and it was a WOW for me. Will be reading more of her novels.
If you like female 'detective' series/novels such as Tracy Crosswright or Morgan Dane, check out this one! I especially liked that the FBI agent (detective) was a neurologist and a black woman. Huzzah!
Until logging the book here, I didn't know this was a series and am both delighted and eager for #2.
As an aside, if the 'science' in this novel is actually possible (I can't say what it is without being a spoiler) that is truly terrifying!!
Although the 'wrap up' and who the "bad guy" is left me feeling annoyed and disappointed at times, the rest of the novel was great and I was especially hooked into some of the sub-stories, namely the curious incidents around the death of Altair's fiance some months before.
Overall the book kept me captivated and I was able to connect with most of the characters. It wasn't quite as ensnaring as other female detective series I've read, and I'm not putting this book on any "must read" or "recommendations" list(s) I keep, but if you LIKE this genre, this is a good series to check out. I also had a revolving thought "This author is clever"
SUMMARY: Agent Sayer Altair is assigned to a case involving girls who die in a cage after prolonged torture and captivity. It becomes clear early that the serial killer is doing some Nazi-style experiments and is obsessed with death, mythology, and twins. During the investigation, Altair and a few of her colleagues feel something isn't right and open a huge can of worms, namely, their suspicions call all kinds of evidence into question, opening up closed cases right and left and making the FBI look bad (not to mention the potential reality that they may have several innocents in prison). Altair also learns that her fiance's death wasn't what she had been lead to believe... There's a little bit of political/police corruption/white male privilege going on as well and I like how Altair addresses it and reacts to those situations. She's a strong woman that inspires me.
Until logging the book here, I didn't know this was a series and am both delighted and eager for #2.
As an aside, if the 'science' in this novel is actually possible (I can't say what it is without being a spoiler) that is truly terrifying!!
Although the 'wrap up' and who the "bad guy" is left me feeling annoyed and disappointed at times, the rest of the novel was great and I was especially hooked into some of the sub-stories, namely the curious incidents around the death of Altair's fiance some months before.
Overall the book kept me captivated and I was able to connect with most of the characters. It wasn't quite as ensnaring as other female detective series I've read, and I'm not putting this book on any "must read" or "recommendations" list(s) I keep, but if you LIKE this genre, this is a good series to check out. I also had a revolving thought "This author is clever"
SUMMARY: Agent Sayer Altair is assigned to a case involving girls who die in a cage after prolonged torture and captivity. It becomes clear early that the serial killer is doing some Nazi-style experiments and is obsessed with death, mythology, and twins. During the investigation, Altair and a few of her colleagues feel something isn't right and open a huge can of worms, namely, their suspicions call all kinds of evidence into question, opening up closed cases right and left and making the FBI look bad (not to mention the potential reality that they may have several innocents in prison). Altair also learns that her fiance's death wasn't what she had been lead to believe... There's a little bit of political/police corruption/white male privilege going on as well and I like how Altair addresses it and reacts to those situations. She's a strong woman that inspires me.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I just finished this book and I got to say WOW!!! I was impressed. This book hooked me from the very beginning.
Agent Sayer gets called into a crime scene where a teenage girl is found dead from dehydration in a cage with a puppy. A huge mystery as to why the cage and the puppy. Sayer has a difficult time tracking down the killer. Team members are hurt and some have gotten killed. This serial killer is always one step ahead. With leaks in the department and DNA forensic evidence that is almost too perfect for the crime Sayer has to wonder if it is an inside job.
Will Sayer solve the mystery before someone else dies?
This book was well laid out and flowed naturally throughout. The character building was spot on and we got to know our characters. I loved the twists throughout the book and was constantly second guessing myself on who done it. This book was filled with action and danger. An edge of the seat read, that is sure to be on your #1 TBR list. With a tiny cliff hanger at the end, I am hooked waiting to read the next in the series. This is a must read.
Agent Sayer gets called into a crime scene where a teenage girl is found dead from dehydration in a cage with a puppy. A huge mystery as to why the cage and the puppy. Sayer has a difficult time tracking down the killer. Team members are hurt and some have gotten killed. This serial killer is always one step ahead. With leaks in the department and DNA forensic evidence that is almost too perfect for the crime Sayer has to wonder if it is an inside job.
Will Sayer solve the mystery before someone else dies?
This book was well laid out and flowed naturally throughout. The character building was spot on and we got to know our characters. I loved the twists throughout the book and was constantly second guessing myself on who done it. This book was filled with action and danger. An edge of the seat read, that is sure to be on your #1 TBR list. With a tiny cliff hanger at the end, I am hooked waiting to read the next in the series. This is a must read.