Book source ~ ARC.
My review is voluntary and honest.
21 February 2012
Thriller | Paranormal
448 Pages
My Rating ~ 4 bites
Jim Latimer, recovering
alcoholic and former photographer, reads about the suicide of someone from his
past and from that moment his life goes careening out of his control. With the
help of some unlikely heroes he attempts to break free of his horrifying
situation.
Well, this one proved to
be hard to rate. It’s decently written, but it drags a bit in spots. At times
it’s a bit ridiculous, but overall it’s a compelling read that urged me to keep
turning the pages. Told from several POVs, the picture coalesces gradually over
the course of the book until the nerve wracking final showdown. Part of the
story is set in 1202 and told from the POV of Hugh Apsley, Templar Knight. At
first as I was confused why I was reading about this Knight in 1202, but it
becomes clear later. I especially like the character of Detective Chief Inspector
Susan Harris. She’s a decent person, pragmatic, and no nonsense, but she gets
her world view blown away and still keeps on chugging. If you like some mystery
mixed in with a paranormal and, at times, very gory story then look no further.
This tale satisfies on all fronts.
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