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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"The Secret Witness" delivers a gripping mystery that kept me engrossed. The dynamic between Sheriff Gray and Shepard is compelling, with their contrasting backgrounds creating interesting tension. Methos' legal expertise shines in the procedural details. While the pacing is generally strong, I felt a slight lull in the middle. The twist ending genuinely surprised me, elevating the overall experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Excrement, Dementia, Death of parent
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3 Stars - I liked it.
I like the straightforward style of writing. I tend to read very quickly (I think I would enjoy more if I slowed down). I appreciated the lack of boring details/lengthy descriptions but it did seem to progress very quickly. There is an unexpected twist at the end that ties up some questions. I'm not sure I would say I recommend reading it, but it was intriguing enough to finish.
I like the straightforward style of writing. I tend to read very quickly (I think I would enjoy more if I slowed down). I appreciated the lack of boring details/lengthy descriptions but it did seem to progress very quickly. There is an unexpected twist at the end that ties up some questions. I'm not sure I would say I recommend reading it, but it was intriguing enough to finish.
This book was really good. Very engaging. I have not had the pleasure of experiencing this authors writing and I enjoyed it and I think you will as well.
First in a new series by Victor Methos, this is a mix of police & court procedural with a bit of suspense/thriller from tracking a serial killer. It had a lot of elements that I love from watching Law & Order.
Solomon Shepard is a retired prosecutor that gets pulled into a search for a serial killer by family friend, Sheriff Billie Gray. The familiarity and banter between these two was a comfort in contrast to the stark realities of a town gripped by the resurgence of The Reaper. Solomon’s unlikely friendship with his teenage neighbor, Kelly, was also endearing.
While it was difficult, I liked that Methos detailed the attacks and how the killer worked. Not everything is as it seems and there’s lots of twists and turns to enjoy as well. As with any murder investigation & prosecution - having all the answers doesn’t alleviate the grief and frustration of all involved.
I’m looking forward to more of Solomon & Billie.
Narration:
This was my first time listening to Timothy Andrés Pabon and I enjoyed his performance. There are a lot of characters, personalities, and emotions here and he delivered.
Solomon Shepard is a retired prosecutor that gets pulled into a search for a serial killer by family friend, Sheriff Billie Gray. The familiarity and banter between these two was a comfort in contrast to the stark realities of a town gripped by the resurgence of The Reaper. Solomon’s unlikely friendship with his teenage neighbor, Kelly, was also endearing.
While it was difficult, I liked that Methos detailed the attacks and how the killer worked. Not everything is as it seems and there’s lots of twists and turns to enjoy as well. As with any murder investigation & prosecution - having all the answers doesn’t alleviate the grief and frustration of all involved.
I’m looking forward to more of Solomon & Billie.
Narration:
This was my first time listening to Timothy Andrés Pabon and I enjoyed his performance. There are a lot of characters, personalities, and emotions here and he delivered.