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The Darkness We Hide
by Debra Webb
The Darkness We Hide
3.5 Stars
Several months have passed, and Rowan DuPont is eager to deal with the threat posed by serial killer Julian Addington and move on with her life. When the local coroner dies suddenly, a search of his house evokes even more questions pertaining to the buried secrets of Rowan's family and the reasons for the deaths of her mother and twin sister. With the body count increasing, Rowan and police chief Billy Brannigan have their hands full trying to stop Julian and his unknown accomplices from achieving their goal of destroying Rowan.
Series note: As the books in this series follow one story arc, it is necessary to read in order.
While this final installment in the series does provide closure and answers to all remaining questions, the pacing is off, and the explanation is exceedingly far-fetched, to the extent that it borders on the farcical, which is disappointing.
Much of the first third of the novel is spent recapping events from previous books. There is also a great deal of repetition, down to the description of Rowan's work as an undertaker preparing bodies for burial.
The plot eventually picks up and seems to be moving toward an interesting, if somewhat predictable, conclusion, namely that when it suddenly takes a turn into utter ridiculousness with . Forget suspension of disbelief, this is totally unrealistic and completely unbelievable. Nevertheless, the final showdown with Julian is intense and well worth the wait.
The highlight of this final installment is actually Rowan and Billy's romance, which had taken a back seat in the previous books. Here their relationship shines as their feeling for one another come to life, and it is impossible not to care for a couple whose love is both deep and profound.
In sum, this series has its problems, but the basic premise is exceptional. Moreover, the incorporation of a heroine with such a unique occupation is brilliant, and the ending is satisfying overall. One minor caveat pertains to some of the descriptions, which can be quite gruesome and grim - forewarned is forearmed.
3.5 Stars
Several months have passed, and Rowan DuPont is eager to deal with the threat posed by serial killer Julian Addington and move on with her life. When the local coroner dies suddenly, a search of his house evokes even more questions pertaining to the buried secrets of Rowan's family and the reasons for the deaths of her mother and twin sister. With the body count increasing, Rowan and police chief Billy Brannigan have their hands full trying to stop Julian and his unknown accomplices from achieving their goal of destroying Rowan.
Series note: As the books in this series follow one story arc, it is necessary to read in order.
While this final installment in the series does provide closure and answers to all remaining questions, the pacing is off, and the explanation is exceedingly far-fetched, to the extent that it borders on the farcical, which is disappointing.
Much of the first third of the novel is spent recapping events from previous books. There is also a great deal of repetition, down to the description of Rowan's work as an undertaker preparing bodies for burial.
The plot eventually picks up and seems to be moving toward an interesting, if somewhat predictable, conclusion, namely that
Spoiler
Julian and Rowan's mother, Norah, are siblingsSpoiler
a murderous family holding parties for serial killers who "bring their own bodies"The highlight of this final installment is actually Rowan and Billy's romance, which had taken a back seat in the previous books. Here their relationship shines as their feeling for one another come to life, and it is impossible not to care for a couple whose love is both deep and profound.
In sum, this series has its problems, but the basic premise is exceptional. Moreover, the incorporation of a heroine with such a unique occupation is brilliant, and the ending is satisfying overall. One minor caveat pertains to some of the descriptions, which can be quite gruesome and grim - forewarned is forearmed.