Crime thrillers are very popular nowadays, but let’s face it, most of them are predictable. After all, what’s the fun in reading such a book, if you suspect who the killer is after a couple of pages? The book written by Leanna Floyd falls at the other end of the spectrum and is a genuine page-turner, delivering a captivating story.
My thoughts:
Not only is the story far from predictable but it delivers everything a reader will ever want in a thriller: plot twists, glimpses into the human mind, drama, obsession, revenge, etc. Without giving too many details away, I’m going to present the story.
We have Brooke, a smart and independent woman, who manifests a strong interest in criminal psychology. Always the helper, she will convince her best friend since childhood, Jacob to move where she lives. She will even find him a job at a legal firm, where he will become part of a team that defends a rich entrepreneur, who has been accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend.
Brooke will be asked by her mentor to provide expert testimony in the trial, ending up on the opposite side of the courtroom. While preparing for the trial, Brooke will realize that the rich entrepreneur and the Surfside Killer have a lot of things in common. How will the story unfold? You will have to read the book to find out!
What did I like about the book?
· A well-written story with incredibly-detailed descriptions – it was easy to dive into the plot and watch it unfold
· Multiple POVs – I like this kind of writing, as it prevents the story from being boring or predictable; the story was easy to follow, unlike other crime thrillers I have read
· Relationship between Jacob and Brooke – they are friends, but they question their feelings for each other, secretly hoping for more; it was interesting to follow their story, and I liked that it did not overshadow the main plot
· Character of the Surfside Killer – perfectly developed, he is just as creepy as you might expect, and his detailed monologues will only make you want to find out more; you get to see how such a disturbed individual might think, and I can guarantee you that his ideas will give you the chills
· Not being able to predict who the killer was – until the very end, I wasn’t sure and I liked not knowing; the book ends with a major cliffhanger, and I look forward to reading the sequel
· Writing talent backed by experience – the author has worked with mentally-deranged individuals, including serial killers, and I liked how her professional experience infused into the story. She gradually opened the door to the mind of a serial killer and that is not an easy thing to do
· Ability to show that all human beings have certain flaws or weaknesses – take Brooke, for example, she likes to help people and often goes to incredible lengths to help them change their lives. Through skillful writing, we are shown that this is just another side of codependency.
Verdict:
I absolutely loved this crime thriller! The author delivered a perfectly-written story, with a moderate amount of suspense, intertwined with thrilling descriptions, elements of romance and mystery. I appreciated the additional details about mental health issues, written in a way that anyone could understand. Well-done!
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