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A review by kirkw1972
A Gift for Dying by M.J. Arlidge
4.0
I really enjoy the Helen Grace series so I was looking forward to reading this new story. It's a complete change of pace and this book is set in Chicago. I was really intrigued by the vagueness of a bit of a supernatural angle. Kassie can see when you die. Or so she believes. Psychologist Adam Brandt is hoping to show her she has a form of psychosis that can be helped. However this isn't actually ever settled and I liked that. It's not actually a supernatural book but it can be if your learning is more towards what Kassie believes.
The story itself is a good thriller. It's a stand alone but you could easily move the focus to the few police that are also trying to track down the serial killer as there's enough character development of these guys to do so. And as with Grace, the head of the crime unit is female and I liked her for (at least here) not having any depressing back story. Simply a good strong woman with a good relationship and seemingly no hang ups. Bit rare sometimes in crime stories so I would happily read more of this unit.
A good enjoyable read
The story itself is a good thriller. It's a stand alone but you could easily move the focus to the few police that are also trying to track down the serial killer as there's enough character development of these guys to do so. And as with Grace, the head of the crime unit is female and I liked her for (at least here) not having any depressing back story. Simply a good strong woman with a good relationship and seemingly no hang ups. Bit rare sometimes in crime stories so I would happily read more of this unit.
A good enjoyable read