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gotoboston's review against another edition
3.0
This was really solid, dark mystery. A gritty noir style detective mystery that was well-written and clearly well researched. I really enjoyed the uniqueness of this particular mystery and the character background. It was well done and fascinating to read. There were some elements I guessed, while others surprised me. Overall, a solid book.
angrygreycatreads's review against another edition
4.0
A Dark Redemption, while set in London, has connections to Africa and the atrocities committed there under various uprisings and coups. Jack Carrigan has his own history with Africa, which he’d rather forget, and now that he has to take charge of a case with an African victim it is bringing it all back for him. The novel gives you glimpses in to the horror from Jack’s trip with his friends to Africa as a young man, interspersed with the current investigation. Finally, connections and the killer are revealed. A good first in a new series, I enjoyed this London based mystery with international connections.
guiltyfeat's review
2.0
I've had some luck in the past picking up the first in a new series by an author I've never read. Not this time, sadly. This was weak and overwritten with poor characterization, a plot that simply spirals out of control and very little to recommend it. Shame. Next!
perri's review
4.0
A better written than usual thriller story, but the fact that I of all people guessed the villain before part IV takes it down a star.
lisagray68's review
5.0
I loved this book but I'm confused -- maybe someone can help me? If Ben's whole deal was that he was trying to protect his family and he and Bayanga were working together, then why was Bayanga breaking into his house to kill Ursula?? That's the only part that has me so confused!! Otherwise great mystery!
the_coycaterpillar_reads's review
5.0
A Dark Redemption
5 stars
This was the first novel I have read from the author and found it a really gripping story with strong lead and supporting characters. It had an unpredictable ending and I was genuinely shocked. The story was crime drama with strong political standpoints in Uganda.
An excellent read.
5 stars
This was the first novel I have read from the author and found it a really gripping story with strong lead and supporting characters. It had an unpredictable ending and I was genuinely shocked. The story was crime drama with strong political standpoints in Uganda.
An excellent read.
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