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vaderbird's review
3.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
mariasmusings's review
3.0
'The Night Gate' by Peter May is described as the "the Razor-Sharp Finale to the Enzo Macleod Investigations" and I cannot think of a more accurate description for this book.
Set in the present day France, under the restrictions caused by the Corona virus, Macleod and his family are being cautious and careful. Enzo is finally relaxing and attempting to enjoy his retirement when a case suddenly arrives on his lap. In a nearby village, an old tree is uprooted after a storm and beneath the tree, a body is discovered. And then a few days later, a murder occurs in the house bordering the trees where the body was discovered. Despite the deaths occurring some 70 odd years apart, there are some strange links revealed between the deaths and Enzo decides that he is time for him to do some more digging.
The story jumps between 1940 - 1944 and the present day, where we learn of events from the perspective of various people involved. Some parts of the tell are more obvious and easy to guess but May keeps some of the story well under wraps and there are some decent twists in the tale that he only reveals in the last pages.
An intriguing tale, mixing fact and fiction in a wonderful manner that ensures a thrill a minute ride for the reader. Don't miss this read!
Set in the present day France, under the restrictions caused by the Corona virus, Macleod and his family are being cautious and careful. Enzo is finally relaxing and attempting to enjoy his retirement when a case suddenly arrives on his lap. In a nearby village, an old tree is uprooted after a storm and beneath the tree, a body is discovered. And then a few days later, a murder occurs in the house bordering the trees where the body was discovered. Despite the deaths occurring some 70 odd years apart, there are some strange links revealed between the deaths and Enzo decides that he is time for him to do some more digging.
The story jumps between 1940 - 1944 and the present day, where we learn of events from the perspective of various people involved. Some parts of the tell are more obvious and easy to guess but May keeps some of the story well under wraps and there are some decent twists in the tale that he only reveals in the last pages.
An intriguing tale, mixing fact and fiction in a wonderful manner that ensures a thrill a minute ride for the reader. Don't miss this read!
crazeedi73's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
amberlyswords's review
3.0
This book was okay. Both the writing and the atmosphere was fine. The paced was too slow for my liking. The cover of book was okay and the characters were okay but I would like them to be flash out bit more.
onegirlandtheworld's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
The premise was good but I found it hard to keep track of some of the characters. However it probably didn't help that I had a break in the middle of reading it. I particularly enjoyed the bits set during the war time and would have read it even if it was just that bit without the murder!
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Murder
angelahayes's review
4.0
4 Stars
The Night Gate (The Enzo Files #7) by Peter May.
interesting story....
Review to come.
The Night Gate (The Enzo Files #7) by Peter May.
interesting story....
Review to come.
canadianbookworm's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
https://cdnbookworm.blogspot.com/2021/10/the-night-gate.html