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A review by mags_louise
The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I found The Dark Hours to be an intriguing debut novel to read. Although I'm not a big fan of stories with dual timelines. However, there was something captivating about this one.
As a retired DI, Julia Harte is living in the secluded village of Cuan Beag. On the east coast of Ireland. Where she is determined to put her life as a detective behind her. Especially during the period in 1994 when she worked as a young gardai on a disturbing serial killer case.
A serial killer who has recently died in jail.
But unfortunately for Julia, her peaceful existence with her dog mutt doesn't last long. As she is pulled back to the city of Cork for a murder investigation. That is eerily similar to the case from 1994.
Yet, it has to be a copycat, doesn't it?
Well, Julia is determined to find out and she's a much different person and detective now from the one who helped catch that killer thirty years ago.
And with great pacing, an interesting premise, an intricate plot, and complex characters. Not to mention a well-balanced mix of mystery and thrills. This was an enjoyable debut novel and I would happily recommend it to others.
As a retired DI, Julia Harte is living in the secluded village of Cuan Beag. On the east coast of Ireland. Where she is determined to put her life as a detective behind her. Especially during the period in 1994 when she worked as a young gardai on a disturbing serial killer case.
A serial killer who has recently died in jail.
But unfortunately for Julia, her peaceful existence with her dog mutt doesn't last long. As she is pulled back to the city of Cork for a murder investigation. That is eerily similar to the case from 1994.
Yet, it has to be a copycat, doesn't it?
Well, Julia is determined to find out and she's a much different person and detective now from the one who helped catch that killer thirty years ago.
And with great pacing, an interesting premise, an intricate plot, and complex characters. Not to mention a well-balanced mix of mystery and thrills. This was an enjoyable debut novel and I would happily recommend it to others.