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challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Nadine Matheson is a crime fiction QUEEN. She writes such beautifully complex, brutal page turners that perfectly blend police procedure + the personal lives of the detectives. I really enjoyed ππ‘π π£π’π π¬ππ° π¦ππ§ last year + now need to go back and read the second book, which I annoyingly missed!
This gory, action-packed, engaging read brings together well developed characters, each with their own flaws + struggles and a relentless pace with short chapters + interchanging perspectives to keep you on your toes. The writing style is clever + captivating writing style, and thereβs no shortage of politics, emotion + corruption to have you glued to the pages.
The characters are authentic + relatable and I loved seeing the human side to the team of detectivesβ Matheson brilliantly highlighted the toll this kind of career takes on people and it was both moving + strikingly true. Henley is such a bold and likeable MC, whose vulnerability was explored throughout the plot, and the serial killer was callous, chilling and cunning.. everything a well written serial killer should be.
That cliffhanger ending has me super excited for (π€π½) book four! This series is an absolute must read for any police procedural lovers!
*ARC received.
*ARC received.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Rape, Body horror, Torture, Murder, and Stalking
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