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A review by laurenjodi
Killing Mind by Angela Marsons
4.0
Killing Mind
4 Stars
After initially agreeing with the pathologist that a young girl's death is the result of suicide, DI Kim Stone revisits the scene and realizes that evidence indicating murder was overlooked. Then another body with similar injuries is found, and Kim and her team link the case to an insulated community and its charismatic leader. Is there a cult at work and is one of the members a killer?
Another fast-paced and thought-provoking addition to the series.
The cult aspect is fascinating and Marson's research into the indoctrination and reconditioning processes is top-notch. Nevertheless, it is somewhat difficult to accept that a police officer with Kim's background and experience would not only dismiss the idea of a cult in her part of the world (no place is immune to the vagaries of the human mind), but also send.
The subplot involving Bryant's concern over the parole of a violent rapist adds another layer of tension to the story, and I enjoyed the implied link between the cases - The human psyche is a fragile thing as seen with both and the cult members. Given the right circumstances, anyone is capable of evil acts.
On a final note, I do think that Marsons needs a better editor. There are numerous grammar mistakes that could be easily resolved with improved proofreading.
4 Stars
After initially agreeing with the pathologist that a young girl's death is the result of suicide, DI Kim Stone revisits the scene and realizes that evidence indicating murder was overlooked. Then another body with similar injuries is found, and Kim and her team link the case to an insulated community and its charismatic leader. Is there a cult at work and is one of the members a killer?
Another fast-paced and thought-provoking addition to the series.
The cult aspect is fascinating and Marson's research into the indoctrination and reconditioning processes is top-notch. Nevertheless, it is somewhat difficult to accept that a police officer with Kim's background and experience would not only dismiss the idea of a cult in her part of the world (no place is immune to the vagaries of the human mind), but also send
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an untrained and inexperienced policewoman into such an uncertain and risky situationThe subplot involving Bryant's concern over the parole of a violent rapist adds another layer of tension to the story, and I enjoyed the implied link between the cases - The human psyche is a fragile thing as seen with both
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HarrisonOn a final note, I do think that Marsons needs a better editor. There are numerous grammar mistakes that could be easily resolved with improved proofreading.