A review by cj_mo_2222
Blackwater Falls by Ausma Zehanat Khan

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is a unique police procedural that deals with serious topics such as racial and religious prejudice and police corruption and violence. Detective Inaya Rahman is assigned to the horrifying killing of a Syrian student, Razan Elkader. During the investigation, Inaya must deal with the prejudices of the local citizens towards the victim and herself because they're Muslims. I enjoyed getting to know Inaya and learning about her culture through the scenes with her parents and sisters, and would like to read the next book in the series.

I'm glad I read the book and found it suspenseful and informative. Of all the people I suspected in Razan's death, I was surprised when the truth was revealed. However, it will not be for everyone because of the horrific nature of Razan's death and the detailed descriptions of violence throughout the book.  


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