A review by maree_k
Madigan Mine by Kirstyn McDermott
4.0
I want to rate this 3 & half stars. Madigan Mine is a page turner, although I think I don't scare as easily as some of the other reviewers because it didn't worry me to read it late at night. It's a fast-paced read, but the author doesn't overwhelm with too much action at once and is skilled at giving the reader a breather every now and then, which is important in a psychological thriller.
The flashbacks were handled really well, and I liked the dream/memory sequences where Alex, the main character, was battling with Madigan in his mind. It's hard to pull that off, and the McDermott did a brilliant job. The sense of place is also strong, and the gloomy atmosphere works really well to support the dark nature of the story.
I'd place it more in the category of psychological thriller than pure horror, though it certainly has it's plenty of scary moments, and Madigan is one of literature's truly evil characters. Recommended if you like thrillers and/or horror.
The flashbacks were handled really well, and I liked the dream/memory sequences where Alex, the main character, was battling with Madigan in his mind. It's hard to pull that off, and the McDermott did a brilliant job. The sense of place is also strong, and the gloomy atmosphere works really well to support the dark nature of the story.
I'd place it more in the category of psychological thriller than pure horror, though it certainly has it's plenty of scary moments, and Madigan is one of literature's truly evil characters. Recommended if you like thrillers and/or horror.