A review by amiegold
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

In The Devil and the Dark Water, we are treated to a Sherlock Holmes, locked-room mystery that has been turned on it's head.  After Sammy Pipps, a talented investigator, is imprisoned on a ship, his friend and body guard, Arent, accompanies him on a journey full of mystery, murder and intrigue.  As Sammy is a prisoner, Arent finds himself with the unfamiliar responsibility of solving the mystery before it is too late.  The plot twists kept me on my toes, as I was unsure if there was a supernatural element to the mystery or not.  I enjoyed this book, the ending and the characters. 
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