Twisted and Gripping
I didn't realise when I started this that it was the fourth book in a series about Detective Cody, and I will definitely be reading the first three. Although this book made complete sense without reading the others, I would recommend reading all of them as I assume the past cases that are frequently referred to throughout are the plots of previous novels.
That being said, this particular book is about two cases that Detective Cody is working to solve consecutively; one with the police, and one alone, based on a personal grudge. The police case is about a man who had been murdered and discovered by his unnervingly calm wife, Sara. The independent case is a hunt for the killer clowns that entrapped him years ago and subjected him to torture. At first, I felt most invested in the police case; however, I came to realise that both were equally fascinating and entertaining to read.
Both Cody and Sara are impressive characters, unsure where the line is between trying to do what is right, and breaking the law themselves. Sara is fearless and empowered, which was an exciting divergence from the usual grieving widow, and Cody is clearly deeply disturbed by his past, but committed to vengeance, making him an unpredictable protagonist.
This book is incredible, in a way that a lot of other books I've read lately haven't been. It felt like it was barely getting started before I was being given lots of important information, and it definitely seemed shorter than 300 pages it is because of how easy and readable it was. There didn't seem to be any fillers or attempts to stretch the book out, simply because David Jackson had enough fascinating content to fill the entire novel.
I would recommend this book wholeheartedly for anyone looking for a crime thriller, especially if you want a pretty quick, unique read.
That being said, this particular book is about two cases that Detective Cody is working to solve consecutively; one with the police, and one alone, based on a personal grudge. The police case is about a man who had been murdered and discovered by his unnervingly calm wife, Sara. The independent case is a hunt for the killer clowns that entrapped him years ago and subjected him to torture. At first, I felt most invested in the police case; however, I came to realise that both were equally fascinating and entertaining to read.
Both Cody and Sara are impressive characters, unsure where the line is between trying to do what is right, and breaking the law themselves. Sara is fearless and empowered, which was an exciting divergence from the usual grieving widow, and Cody is clearly deeply disturbed by his past, but committed to vengeance, making him an unpredictable protagonist.
This book is incredible, in a way that a lot of other books I've read lately haven't been. It felt like it was barely getting started before I was being given lots of important information, and it definitely seemed shorter than 300 pages it is because of how easy and readable it was. There didn't seem to be any fillers or attempts to stretch the book out, simply because David Jackson had enough fascinating content to fill the entire novel.
I would recommend this book wholeheartedly for anyone looking for a crime thriller, especially if you want a pretty quick, unique read.