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A review by petra_reads
Crucifixion Creek by Barry Maitland
5.0
Great start to an Australian-based crime trilogy that is a little different to the norm.
Detective Harry Belltree is still reeling from the events three years ago that left his parents dead and his wife blind. He's the only person who doesn't believe that it was an accident, and he just can't leave it alone, which doesn't please his superiors.
Journalist Kelly Pool is investigating a spate of recent deaths. They all keep leading her back to the Crucifixion Creek area of the city.
Initially unwilling to cooperate with the media, Harry soon realizes that Kelly may be on to something and that they need each other to uncover the secrets of Crucifixion Creek.
There was so much going on in this story... deaths, arson, shootings, drugs, gangs, human trafficking, corruption... fast moving and really dark and gruesome at times, but then there were those little moments between Harry and his wife that were so touching. I loved the character of Harry. He was complex, having his own agenda and willing to cross boundaries.
This was my first book by Harry Maitland, and I have to admit it took me a little while to get used to his style of writing. Short sentences, present tense, all very succinct. But it really suited the pace of the narrative. Some brilliant twists and red herrings made this difficult to put down and events towards the end left me gasping. I am now desperate to get my hands on the second book.
Highly recommended if you enjoy some rogue cop action embedded in a complex storyline.
Thanks to Text Publishing for my copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Detective Harry Belltree is still reeling from the events three years ago that left his parents dead and his wife blind. He's the only person who doesn't believe that it was an accident, and he just can't leave it alone, which doesn't please his superiors.
Journalist Kelly Pool is investigating a spate of recent deaths. They all keep leading her back to the Crucifixion Creek area of the city.
Initially unwilling to cooperate with the media, Harry soon realizes that Kelly may be on to something and that they need each other to uncover the secrets of Crucifixion Creek.
There was so much going on in this story... deaths, arson, shootings, drugs, gangs, human trafficking, corruption... fast moving and really dark and gruesome at times, but then there were those little moments between Harry and his wife that were so touching. I loved the character of Harry. He was complex, having his own agenda and willing to cross boundaries.
This was my first book by Harry Maitland, and I have to admit it took me a little while to get used to his style of writing. Short sentences, present tense, all very succinct. But it really suited the pace of the narrative. Some brilliant twists and red herrings made this difficult to put down and events towards the end left me gasping. I am now desperate to get my hands on the second book.
Highly recommended if you enjoy some rogue cop action embedded in a complex storyline.
Thanks to Text Publishing for my copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.