Russell (4)

FOR 18+ ONLY – GRAPHIC SEX AND VIOLENCE SECTIONS. Chicago Detective Gavin Nolan and his partner, Derrick, have taken on a media frenzy case of several vicious and vengeful murders, where the serial killer has staged his postmortem victims in very sadistic poses. However, as the investigation deepens, Gavin discovers a deep connection between the victims and his own personal secrets and history. For the most part, this grim mystery is very well constructed, blending in strong police show more procedural elements with biographical flashbacks that evoke dark themes. Specific thematic explorations into sexual lifestyles may turn off some readers, but mystery buffs with open minds will find themselves drawn into the twisted tale. The suspenseful, tortuous climax felt a little stretched in trying to build maximum tension, but nothing that audiences might have experienced in some hyped-up “Criminal Minds” television episodes. show less

I found the story interesting and the characters engaging. It's almost a cross between Journey To The Center Of The Earth and a trek through the rainforest with James Rollins.

But, the proofreading on this project is deplorable, this is a second edition after all! There were so many errors it was wholly distracting from the tale. This book is rife with grammatical errors and incorrect word usage, and they are so blatant.