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challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Nobody sees,” the man says. “And nobody cares.”
Dan Garvie has spent his entire life deeply affected by an encounter he had with a serial killer when he was a boy. He narrowly escaped the killer, but did not help a young victim, even though he knew he was in danger. Years later, he has become a psychologist and criminal profiler, dedicating his life to helping victims. When his father, a retired police officer, goes missing, apparently having committed suicide, he returns to his small island home to seek answers. He finds himself investigating a series of murders and disappearances and is forced to face the trauma of the past.
The Man Made of Smoke was a dark, atmospheric, haunting psychological thriller that explored themes of guilt, revenge, and justice, as well as addressing father son relationships. I found it creepy, riveting, addictive and impossible to put down. Alex North once again proves he is a master of the genre.
I received a gifted copy of The Man Made of Smoke for Celadon's Little Free Library Drop Day on March 1. Thank you to Celadon Books.
Dan Garvie has spent his entire life deeply affected by an encounter he had with a serial killer when he was a boy. He narrowly escaped the killer, but did not help a young victim, even though he knew he was in danger. Years later, he has become a psychologist and criminal profiler, dedicating his life to helping victims. When his father, a retired police officer, goes missing, apparently having committed suicide, he returns to his small island home to seek answers. He finds himself investigating a series of murders and disappearances and is forced to face the trauma of the past.
The Man Made of Smoke was a dark, atmospheric, haunting psychological thriller that explored themes of guilt, revenge, and justice, as well as addressing father son relationships. I found it creepy, riveting, addictive and impossible to put down. Alex North once again proves he is a master of the genre.
I received a gifted copy of The Man Made of Smoke for Celadon's Little Free Library Drop Day on March 1. Thank you to Celadon Books.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death