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A review by katemc7
The Reaping by Jess Lourey
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I am giving this one a sold 3.5 stars. I can say with certainty that this can be read as a standalone. Being a series addict, I was erked that I did not read book 1 before this as there are some references that I did not understand. This was a good old school detective book with a touch of paranormal/horror. It had an added cult like feel as well. I enjoyed this one enough to pick up book 1 and be on the lookout for the next one in the series. There was a good dynamic between the two MCs that I enjoyed. They played well off each other when trying to crack this case. I also liked the added element of them being part of the BAU and working a cold case (that is my JAM).
Someone has been murdered in Alku. Minnesota. The key difference here is that the murder exactly replicates a family of five that was murdered 25 years ago. Harry and Evangeline are called to help how they can and after digging into a few things decide they are going to reopen the cold case to determine what happened to the family. The more they dig, the worse things look. There is a very weird vibe going on in this uber small town that doesn't accommodate outsiders or seem to let people leave like ever. Weird in the fact that children are missing one day but then have been found without anyone seeing them. Everyone seems to be covering something up but Harry and Van can't figure out what. Until they catch a break, they have witnesses that tell them of the true horror that is happening in this town. It is unspeakable and tragic and now that they know what they know, they have to find the missing children before it is too late.
Even though this is set in modern times, it felt a little different than your standard murder mystery police thriller. There was an old school aspect in my mind with Harry that stemmed from how he processed things. I would recommend this one! I am intrigued to learn more about Evangline in book 1.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Someone has been murdered in Alku. Minnesota. The key difference here is that the murder exactly replicates a family of five that was murdered 25 years ago. Harry and Evangeline are called to help how they can and after digging into a few things decide they are going to reopen the cold case to determine what happened to the family. The more they dig, the worse things look. There is a very weird vibe going on in this uber small town that doesn't accommodate outsiders or seem to let people leave like ever. Weird in the fact that children are missing one day but then have been found without anyone seeing them. Everyone seems to be covering something up but Harry and Van can't figure out what. Until they catch a break, they have witnesses that tell them of the true horror that is happening in this town. It is unspeakable and tragic and now that they know what they know, they have to find the missing children before it is too late.
Even though this is set in modern times, it felt a little different than your standard murder mystery police thriller. There was an old school aspect in my mind with Harry that stemmed from how he processed things. I would recommend this one! I am intrigued to learn more about Evangline in book 1.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!