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Capturing the Devil
by Kerri Maniscalco
Non-Spoiler Zone:
After the disappointment with Escaping From Houdini my hopes for Capturing the Devil were wavering. I put off reading this book for awhile out of fear that I would be disappointed. I can gladly say that this book was captivating and I wound up reading it in a few days timed because I was so mesmerized by the events taking place within the story. It tied in all of the books in the series perfectly.
5/5 Stars!
Spoiler Zone Below Beware :)
I found the mystery to be intriguing. I figured it out halfway through due to prior knowledge of the H.H.Holmes Murders I had it figured out at the half waypoint. I don't find this to be a bad thing though, because seeing as the description of the book makes it clear that the story would revolve around the infamous murder castle run by H.H.Holmes during the Chicago World's Fair. Seeing as it dealt with a known serial killer who isn't a mystery by today's standards, Kerri Maniscalco set it up well. Giving us reader the slightest glimpse of H.H.Holmes on page one. When I connected the dots I excitedly flipped back to the beginning of the book just to marvel at the subtle integration and hints towards the murder.
This book also continued to develop the ever-growing relationship between Audrey Rose and Thomas. The book delivered the heartache and joy to be expected. Including some additional steam which was surprising but not disappointing!
The book also shows the strength of Audrey Rose after everything she has been through and makes her the hero. I enjoy that her and Thomas's relationship is full of balance. It isn't one of those stories where the girl Always needs to be saved by her love interest. Instead, there is equal time throughout the series where they save each other. It's never too much of one or the other.
The twists that the story pulled worked, seeing as the books before this have laid out the sketchiness of Thomas's father so when the secret engagement is revealed and is a work of Thomas's father it is a surprise but one that worked because of the setup.
Overall this is a fantastic wrap up to a spectacular series.
After the disappointment with Escaping From Houdini my hopes for Capturing the Devil were wavering. I put off reading this book for awhile out of fear that I would be disappointed. I can gladly say that this book was captivating and I wound up reading it in a few days timed because I was so mesmerized by the events taking place within the story. It tied in all of the books in the series perfectly.
5/5 Stars!
Spoiler Zone Below Beware :)
Spoiler
I found the mystery to be intriguing. I figured it out halfway through due to prior knowledge of the H.H.Holmes Murders I had it figured out at the half waypoint. I don't find this to be a bad thing though, because seeing as the description of the book makes it clear that the story would revolve around the infamous murder castle run by H.H.Holmes during the Chicago World's Fair. Seeing as it dealt with a known serial killer who isn't a mystery by today's standards, Kerri Maniscalco set it up well. Giving us reader the slightest glimpse of H.H.Holmes on page one. When I connected the dots I excitedly flipped back to the beginning of the book just to marvel at the subtle integration and hints towards the murder.
This book also continued to develop the ever-growing relationship between Audrey Rose and Thomas. The book delivered the heartache and joy to be expected. Including some additional steam which was surprising but not disappointing!
The book also shows the strength of Audrey Rose after everything she has been through and makes her the hero. I enjoy that her and Thomas's relationship is full of balance. It isn't one of those stories where the girl Always needs to be saved by her love interest. Instead, there is equal time throughout the series where they save each other. It's never too much of one or the other.
The twists that the story pulled worked, seeing as the books before this have laid out the sketchiness of Thomas's father so when the secret engagement is revealed and is a work of Thomas's father it is a surprise but one that worked because of the setup.
Overall this is a fantastic wrap up to a spectacular series.