lagnew15's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
caitsidhe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
not as good as others in the series. Overwritten in places and kind of drags.
haahu's review
4.0
Pretty nice detective/thriller story, with just a touch of supernatural here and there.
noonjinx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well written and great fun. A hard boiled detective investigates murderous goings on in a quaint little town in Maine against a backdrop of ghosts, ancient gods, secret societies, cults and feuding psychopaths. The pacing, characters and dialogue (especially between Louis and Angel) are all great. I particularly loved the parts where Parker is goading the locals.
I found this one in a charity shop which means I’ve started with number twelve. It worked on its own but there’s a bigger story running through the series so I may have to try and source the others in order
I found this one in a charity shop which means I’ve started with number twelve. It worked on its own but there’s a bigger story running through the series so I may have to try and source the others in order
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
rojo25's review
3.0
The book started out fine but it just became too unbelievable for me. A pagan religion requiring torching the town of Prosperous and the experience of Charlie when in a coma were just not my thing. Characters were terrific again.
pixi_reads's review
3.0
Really I'd like to give this 3.5 stars, but since goodreads doesn't allow half stars, I gave it 3. This book was confusing at times, jumping around from one person's POV to another, but it was still entertaining, but moved slow. Still a good read, and I'd recommend to those who like their mystery with more drama than action.
historybooksandtea's review
5.0
I'd give this a 10-star review if I could - far and away my most favorite Charlie Parker novel yet! Meticulously researched, so much rich detail, interesting side subjects for further reading after the book, and loads more character development for the peripheral (yet still integral) side characters. LOVE LOVE LOVE John Connolly and the world he brings to life in this series!
minotaursmaze's review against another edition
3.0
Ok do not start the series here, very confusing in parts. Still a decent story may try another.
readinggrrl's review
5.0
Like all the Charlie Parker books this one has its sinister tones the difference between this one and all the others is that Charlie is not in half the book. Instead it seems Louis and Angel take the wheel about halfway through and I was not at all disappointed.
Charlie is an unknown factor in so many different worlds but mostly in the battle of good vs. evil. He is a ruthless killer but he is moral, dark things are attracted to him and the ghosts of his dead wife and child follow him around. His best friends are contract killers and he is not in the good graces of the police or FBI however he remains free, but where he investigates blood is sure to flow.
Still on the trail of the Collector to settle debts from another book Charlie gets sidetracked when he starts investigating the apparent suicide of a homeless man and the whereabouts of his missing daughter. This leads Charlie to the town of Prosperous, a town with a dark past and an equally dark present but after Charlie gets there I doubt there is much future. There is something mysterious going on in this town that is old and hungry, the question is will it get to Charlie and friends before he gets to it.
Its hard to start this series in the middle I feel like you would miss too much, so if you haven't started - turn away from this book and look over to Every Dead Thing and follow along. While each story stands alone for the most part the connections, rivalrys and interactions build on each other from book to book.
John Connelly has build himself a creepy little world filled with interesting mythology and equally intriguing characters. He is by far one of my favorite authors and has yet to disappoint.
Charlie is an unknown factor in so many different worlds but mostly in the battle of good vs. evil. He is a ruthless killer but he is moral, dark things are attracted to him and the ghosts of his dead wife and child follow him around. His best friends are contract killers and he is not in the good graces of the police or FBI however he remains free, but where he investigates blood is sure to flow.
Still on the trail of the Collector to settle debts from another book Charlie gets sidetracked when he starts investigating the apparent suicide of a homeless man and the whereabouts of his missing daughter. This leads Charlie to the town of Prosperous, a town with a dark past and an equally dark present but after Charlie gets there I doubt there is much future. There is something mysterious going on in this town that is old and hungry, the question is will it get to Charlie and friends before he gets to it.
Its hard to start this series in the middle I feel like you would miss too much, so if you haven't started - turn away from this book and look over to Every Dead Thing and follow along. While each story stands alone for the most part the connections, rivalrys and interactions build on each other from book to book.
John Connelly has build himself a creepy little world filled with interesting mythology and equally intriguing characters. He is by far one of my favorite authors and has yet to disappoint.
laylawirt13's review
5.0
I would say that this is probably my favorite Charlie Parker story but I think I've said that before.