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A review by barnsey
Dark House by Helen Phifer
4.0
Dark House is the first in the DI Lucy Harwin series of books by Helen Phifer. It was a quick and enjoyable read. I thought the plot was good and the pacing excellent. Told through dual timelines of 1975 and the present day, it was a dark and at times unsettling read.
When a body is discovered strapped to a gurney inside a derelict asylum with an eight centimetre steel spike protruding from an eye socket, Lucy is the officer in charge. As she delves deeper into the asylum's history, she unearths a shocking catalogue of abuse. As the bodies begin to pile up, it becomes a race against time to catch the killer.
Lucy Harwin is a likeable character but not without her own issues. She's currently undergoing therapy and has barely returned to work after extended leave when the asylum case falls into her lap. Under scrutiny from her boss and keen to prove herself fit for duty, she and partner Mattie pull out all the stops.
With a multitude of twits and turns, Dark House is a suspenseful read. I found myself gripped and eagerly turning pages. The dialogue is a little 'clunky' at times and would have benefited from a more natural flow, but it didn't spoil my enjoyment. I thought it was a promising start to the series and a great read.
Book Source: Purchased copy
Read my review on my blog: https://bit.ly/2LCq8zp
When a body is discovered strapped to a gurney inside a derelict asylum with an eight centimetre steel spike protruding from an eye socket, Lucy is the officer in charge. As she delves deeper into the asylum's history, she unearths a shocking catalogue of abuse. As the bodies begin to pile up, it becomes a race against time to catch the killer.
Lucy Harwin is a likeable character but not without her own issues. She's currently undergoing therapy and has barely returned to work after extended leave when the asylum case falls into her lap. Under scrutiny from her boss and keen to prove herself fit for duty, she and partner Mattie pull out all the stops.
With a multitude of twits and turns, Dark House is a suspenseful read. I found myself gripped and eagerly turning pages. The dialogue is a little 'clunky' at times and would have benefited from a more natural flow, but it didn't spoil my enjoyment. I thought it was a promising start to the series and a great read.
Book Source: Purchased copy
Read my review on my blog: https://bit.ly/2LCq8zp