A review by liseyp
The Killing Song by Lesley McEvoy

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Some of the subplotting in this sublime crime thriller reminded me some early Stephen King novels featuring the shadowy agency the Shop. That sense of secret agendas using people against their will resonates throughout book two in the Dr Jo McCready series.

 

I loved this second instalment with Jo. Again, Lesley demonstrates her skill in pulling together a number of seemingly disparate plots into a cohesive and compelling storyline. The tension stayed high throughout and the pay off os excellent.

 

The author’s own professional experience and research means the story feels very grounded even as the action ramps up. It makes it even more compelling as you don’t know what’s based on reality and what is fiction, but buying in to the whole thing is easy to do. Save the Google research into the real life basis of this story until after you’ve read the author’s closing  notes.

 

My only disappointment now is that in discovering these books so early into the series I have no more to binge read and need to patiently wait for a publication date for book three.