Set at the turn of the 19th century, in New York; this is a mystery, crime thriller read which begins with the gruesome discovery of a young girl’s body.
This is the second book in the series, and despite not having read the first, I had a great time reading this; I loved being transported in time, to a growing city full of issues and angst. It’s really well researched and executed. I’ll definitely be getting book one soon.
A myriad of contrasting and engaging characters; a deeply immersive setting and a central mystery that hooks you right in. I loved the atmosphere of the streets and the dangers and politics at play. There’s a great lead character in Marshall Justy Flanagan ~ a fascinating protagonist to follow, as well as the young Kerry O’Toole. Both morally focussed on finding out the truth amid a dangerous city rife with criminal and social tension ~ it certainly is a challenging and tough environment to live and work in. The story builds in pace to a great climax.
A really happy reader! Recommended for those who like historical crime thrillers.
This is the second book in the series, and despite not having read the first, I had a great time reading this; I loved being transported in time, to a growing city full of issues and angst. It’s really well researched and executed. I’ll definitely be getting book one soon.
A myriad of contrasting and engaging characters; a deeply immersive setting and a central mystery that hooks you right in. I loved the atmosphere of the streets and the dangers and politics at play. There’s a great lead character in Marshall Justy Flanagan ~ a fascinating protagonist to follow, as well as the young Kerry O’Toole. Both morally focussed on finding out the truth amid a dangerous city rife with criminal and social tension ~ it certainly is a challenging and tough environment to live and work in. The story builds in pace to a great climax.
A really happy reader! Recommended for those who like historical crime thrillers.