Post by kahlan on Aug 31, 2020 14:15:41 GMT
This is the second book in a series of three, but can certainly be read as a standalone novel (as I did) as the connection between the three books is based on the lead character rather than on plot. This is a zinging thriller, and one with twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end; because of this, a review is rather difficult as it is imperative that I avoid 'spoilers'.....
The book opens with Alex, a young woman who has been abducted by a stranger. Alex is trapped suspended in a wooden cage and slowly starving death. The main character is a French detective who is trying to find Alex in time, while also dealing with the emotional trauma of having had a wife who was also abducted and killed. The characters are beautifully rounded and I especially loved the grouchy and forthright French detective. The book is translated from French but you wouldn't know as the translation is masterful. The plot moves quickly with constant twists, and, while there is the odd bit of graphic description, it isn't gratuitous and didn't ruin it for me. I will be looking out for the third book, and possibly the first too.
The book opens with Alex, a young woman who has been abducted by a stranger. Alex is trapped suspended in a wooden cage and slowly starving death. The main character is a French detective who is trying to find Alex in time, while also dealing with the emotional trauma of having had a wife who was also abducted and killed. The characters are beautifully rounded and I especially loved the grouchy and forthright French detective. The book is translated from French but you wouldn't know as the translation is masterful. The plot moves quickly with constant twists, and, while there is the odd bit of graphic description, it isn't gratuitous and didn't ruin it for me. I will be looking out for the third book, and possibly the first too.
