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A review by sistaharlem
Laws of Depravity by Eriq La Salle
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I did a blended read of this book via Audible & the physical book. The physical book was given to me by the author via TikTok. This is my truthful review.
The first book in the Martyr Maker Series follows NYPD detectives partnered up to solve a string of murders. They team up with a female FBI agent who has been chasing the psychopath of this book for ten years. One of the detectives has a similar trauma as the killer, but by the grace of God, he chose the path of law enforcement while his brother chose the priesthood.
This book, due to the pacing of it, reminded me of SA Cosby's Razorblade Tears. The twists & turns just as you thought you knew exactly what was going on, then something else happens. Hold on to your seats because this book is about to take you on a thriller ride.
If you are pausing on reading this book because the author is an actor, then put a pin in that thought because LaSalle can write, write well. The book is visual. The reader should actually see the scenes because, to me, that is the way LaSalle's writing leaped off the page, cinematically.
The first book in the Martyr Maker Series follows NYPD detectives partnered up to solve a string of murders. They team up with a female FBI agent who has been chasing the psychopath of this book for ten years. One of the detectives has a similar trauma as the killer, but by the grace of God, he chose the path of law enforcement while his brother chose the priesthood.
This book, due to the pacing of it, reminded me of SA Cosby's Razorblade Tears. The twists & turns just as you thought you knew exactly what was going on, then something else happens. Hold on to your seats because this book is about to take you on a thriller ride.
If you are pausing on reading this book because the author is an actor, then put a pin in that thought because LaSalle can write, write well. The book is visual. The reader should actually see the scenes because, to me, that is the way LaSalle's writing leaped off the page, cinematically.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Child death and Child abuse