A review by cathmkay
The Face of a Stranger by Anne Perry

5.0

I am finally getting around to reading the first book in the William Monk mystery series and I'm hooked! This was a fascinating start to a series because the main character has amnesia after an accident. As the reader is learning about him, he is learning about himself. He must fake his way through a murder investigation without remembering anyone or anything to do with it. He doesn't know who his enemies are and he must use his instincts and his wits to keep his job and find the murderer.

The characters were all finely detailed and multifaceted. There was one particular plot twist I did not see coming. I love it when that happens! I can't wait to continue on with this series.