There is a serial killer on the loose in rural New Orleans, employing exotic methods to despatch their victims. Sergeant Lance Knight must identify the perpetrator while managing his other cases and attempting to balance work and life.
Along the way, he is provided with invaluable assistance from the brilliant yet peculiar coroner, Gina Goodwin and his captain, Kurt Donovan. The closer they get to the truth, though, the higher the stakes for potential victims, and themselves.
This kept me guessing to the end, and that end was unexpected. Genuine detective work and realistic technological knowhow enhanced the plot and guided you to the finale. This was an entertaining story.
The characters are relatable and likeable. Their emotions, behaviour and quirks help you empathise with them, eliciting concern about their well-being throughout the story.
The authors sometimes explain too much, not giving readers a chance to finish their thoughts. This I feel sometimes takes away from the experience of expanding your imagination, because you are being told ‘what to think’ or ‘what happened next’. It would have been better if they gave us less.
I would recommend this to lovers of ‘boots on the ground’ detective thrillers and mystery buffs. For anyone that appreciates the Harry Bosch novels by Michael Connelly, this is a good starting point before delving into those.
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