A review by absentminded_reader
The Angel of Death, by Alane Ferguson
3.0
In this sequel to [b:The Christopher Killer|935308|Faceless Killers (Wallander #1)|Henning Mankell|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179600493s/935308.jpg|2885250], Cameryn Mahoney is taken down to size. All of the great elements of the previous book are here (good characterization, romance, mystery, suspense). In fact, there is even more romance than previously in the form of Kyle, Cameryn's peer, but the book was not as compelling for me because Cameryn was a victim who needed to be rescued.
I can see, however, why this book was important to the series. Through the eyes of Cameryn the reader learns about the truly disturbing mental processes of serial killers. All is not gloves and text books in the world of forensics. Cameryn learns about this first hand, and Ferguson paints the details in her inimitable way, complete with the gruesome bits.
Overall, a good read. YA mystery fans will undoubtedly enjoy this book.
I can see, however, why this book was important to the series. Through the eyes of Cameryn the reader learns about the truly disturbing mental processes of serial killers. All is not gloves and text books in the world of forensics. Cameryn learns about this first hand, and Ferguson paints the details in her inimitable way, complete with the gruesome bits.
Overall, a good read. YA mystery fans will undoubtedly enjoy this book.