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celebrin's review against another edition
3.0
Excellent mystery. Cross Prime Suspect with NYPD Blue-like Grit and you have this book. I would read the sequels that are no-doubt coming.
It lost one star because I did guess who did it.
It lost one star because I did guess who did it.
canadianbookworm's review
4.0
This mystery centres around the deaths of young girls in churches, at first glance suicides. DI Mark Tartaglia and DS Sam Donovan think there is more to it than that and find, after some investigation, that they are correct. As they begin the hunt for the killer, they come across other suspicious deaths that they think may be related to their case. Sometimes working without permission from their superiors, the two keep digging away at the case, trying to make connections between the victims.
We see things from the point of view of the murder occasionally, and also sometimes from the victim, which adds to the story.
Besides this main story, the squad's DCI is out of commission due to a motorcycle accident and the temporary replacement doesn't immediately fit in smoothly. The use of a profiler also ruffles some feathers and creates ill-feeling. As the dynamics of the team change, we see how that affects the main characters.
As with many British mysteries, I found the police characters multifaceted and interesting and with a life beyond their jobs. They have issues of their own, that sometimes get carried into their work, and that can work for and against them.
We see things from the point of view of the murder occasionally, and also sometimes from the victim, which adds to the story.
Besides this main story, the squad's DCI is out of commission due to a motorcycle accident and the temporary replacement doesn't immediately fit in smoothly. The use of a profiler also ruffles some feathers and creates ill-feeling. As the dynamics of the team change, we see how that affects the main characters.
As with many British mysteries, I found the police characters multifaceted and interesting and with a life beyond their jobs. They have issues of their own, that sometimes get carried into their work, and that can work for and against them.
pgchuis's review
4.0
Very enjoyable. I guessed a couple of things, but not too early on, which is always satisfactory. Not a part of London I know, but I imagine it would be fun if you were familiar with the places described.
alecfell's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Over the years I read this book at least 5 times.
It's one of my favourite crime/thrillers ever.
What I love about it is a specific plot point that always catches me off-guard, no matter how often I've already read it
It's one of my favourite crime/thrillers ever.
What I love about it is a specific plot point that always catches me off-guard, no matter how often I've already read it
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