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beckyyreadss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wanted to read this book as the first book was recommended to me by a friend and I instantly loved this series. Some of the books in this series still makes my skin crawl to this day. So, I am always looking forward to the next book in this series and Chris Carter manages to creep me out every single time.
The main character in this book and series is a detective named Robert Hunter. He has got a new case and him and his partner Garcia has arrived at one of the most shocking crime scenes they have ever attended. In a completely unexpected turn of events, the detectives find themselves joining forces with the FBI to track down a serial killer whose hunting ground sees no borders; a psychopath who loves what he does because to him murder is much more than just killing, it’s an art form. Welcome to the Gallery of the Dead.
The thing that gets me every time is Chris Carter manages to freak me the fuck out every time, within every single book. Enough to the point where I can’t sleep. Thie mystery and the suspense is brilliant and enough to keep you hooked and you shouldn’t be because it is disturbing but I couldn’t put it down. I was on edge and as frustrated as Robert Hunter to get this case closed. The way that both detectives were close to giving up hurt my heart. Also, I love the fact that the Robert is finally starting to be happy with Tracy and I swear if anything happens to Tracy or Garcia, I'm going to lose it. Let them be happy. The plot twist of this book when we found out who the Surgeon was had me kicking my feet because I was annoyed that I didn’t manage to guess who it was as we never actually met him within the book, it just happened, and they managed to push him aside. I love that Garcia had a shotgun in the car and that he was smart enough to bring a vest.
Only thing I would say is a weakness, for me personally, is the short chapters. I just prefer bigger chapters. However, in this book it did fit well with Chris Carter’s writing style where it doesn’t work for me usually. I was hooked that after a while the short chapters didn’t bother me as they usually work with other authors.
Overall, the book was an easy and quick read and because the writing was amazing, the storyline gives me the creeps and it was overall brilliant I gave it four stars. I cannot wait for the next book in the series and see how much Lucian is going to cause so much trouble and how much Garcia is going to want to get him as well as Robert.
Overall, the book was an easy and quick read and because the writing was amazing, the storyline gives me the creeps and it was overall brilliant I gave it four stars. I cannot wait for the next book in the series and see how much Lucian is going to cause so much trouble and how much Garcia is going to want to get him as well as Robert.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Sexism
mxajlikesbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism
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