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A review by laurenjodi
Like This, For Ever by Sharon Bolton
4.0
Like This, For Ever
4 Stars
With no clues to follow or suspects to interrogate, London Detectives Dana Tulloch and Marc Joesbury are at a loss after the disappearances and murders of several young boys. Things soon become even more complicated when Lacey Flint, on leave following the events of her last case, becomes involved in the investigation due to the strange behavior exhibited by the child living next door. Could the cold blooded killer be someone the police least expect?
Series note: This is book #3 in the Lacey Flint series and it is necessary to read the first two books for the backstory on Lacey and Joesbury’s relationship as well as the events contributing to Lacey’s current characterization. Unlike books #1 and #2, this installment is 3rd rather than 1st person narration.
S. J. Bolton is very skilled at creating characters who evoke the full gamut of human emotions. In this book, Lacey’s tough-as-nails persona is put to the test as she struggles to cope with the trauma of her experiences in Cambridge. Nevertheless, her emotional fragility and oftentimes reckless behavior only make her all the more compelling.
In addition, Lacey is also coming to terms with her evolving relationship with Marc Joesbury. The two are involved in a captivating game of tug-of-war, striving to get closer as they simultaneously push each other away.
As with the previous books, the mystery is dark and disturbing especially considering the identities of the victims. While the ultimate explanation is as unsettling as the crimes, it is also one of the more creative in this genre.
My one small caveat concerns the development of Dana Tulloch’s character.
All in all, an excellent addition to a thrilling series and I look forward to the next one.
4 Stars
With no clues to follow or suspects to interrogate, London Detectives Dana Tulloch and Marc Joesbury are at a loss after the disappearances and murders of several young boys. Things soon become even more complicated when Lacey Flint, on leave following the events of her last case, becomes involved in the investigation due to the strange behavior exhibited by the child living next door. Could the cold blooded killer be someone the police least expect?
Series note: This is book #3 in the Lacey Flint series and it is necessary to read the first two books for the backstory on Lacey and Joesbury’s relationship as well as the events contributing to Lacey’s current characterization. Unlike books #1 and #2, this installment is 3rd rather than 1st person narration.
S. J. Bolton is very skilled at creating characters who evoke the full gamut of human emotions. In this book, Lacey’s tough-as-nails persona is put to the test as she struggles to cope with the trauma of her experiences in Cambridge. Nevertheless, her emotional fragility and oftentimes reckless behavior only make her all the more compelling.
In addition, Lacey is also coming to terms with her evolving relationship with Marc Joesbury. The two are involved in a captivating game of tug-of-war, striving to get closer as they simultaneously push each other away.
As with the previous books, the mystery is dark and disturbing especially considering the identities of the victims. While the ultimate explanation is as unsettling as the crimes, it is also one of the more creative in this genre.
My one small caveat concerns the development of Dana Tulloch’s character.
Spoiler
As someone who has always been an advocate for Lacey, her sudden animosity is out of place and her apparent jealousy at Marc and Lacey’s developing romance is also inconsistent.All in all, an excellent addition to a thrilling series and I look forward to the next one.