Hangman

Abbie Kearney #2

by Stephan Talty

New York Times bestselling author Stephan Talty’s acclaimed fiction debut, Black Irish, won him comparisons to such thriller masters as Jo Nesbø, Karin Slaughter, and Tana French. Now, his chilling new novel brings back intrepid heroine Absalom Kearney, a driven police detective with a haunted past, trying to make a difference in a troubled town.
 
Hangman, Hangman, what do you see? Four little girls, as cute as can be. The eerie schoolyard chant still sends ripples of horror through North Buffalo. Not so long ago, serial killer Marcus Flynn preyed upon the community’s teenaged daughters—until he was cornered and shot in the head. But Flynn lived, carrying to prison the nickname “Hangman,” along with the secret of his last victim’s fate. Homicide cop Abbie Kearney wasn’t around during Hangman’s reign of terror. She hadn’t yet come home to wear her dad’s old badge in the tough Irish American stronghold known as “the County.” Abbie had never experienced firsthand the horror of Hangman. Until now.
 
Hangman, Hangman, where do they go? Down on the ground, where the daffodils grow. A corrections officer lies dead, a prison van stands empty . . . and somewhere out there, the monster who condemned innocents to death at the end of a rope watches and waits to strike again. Abbie leads a desperate manhunt through a city driven to its knees by fear, matching wits with a predator as brilliant as he is elusive. But as more victims are claimed, a rising tide of secrecy, paranoia, and politics forces her to realize that stepping beyond the law may be the only way to find justice. Because with each passing hour, the stakes grow higher—and Hangman’s noose gets tighter.

Praise for Hangman
 
“An expertly judged dose of adrenaline.” — Kirkus Reviews
 
“Stick with this one; it delivers.” — Booklist
 
“Detective Abbie Kearney is back in this explosive thriller featuring not only a brutal serial killer, but also complex characters. . . . Plot twists will keep readers guessing right up until the grand finale.” — RT Book Reviews
 
“[Stephan Talty has] a writerly knack for constructing compulsively readable narratives that can be consumed with considerable velocity and contentment. With flying colors, the fellow passes the ‘what happens next’ test.” — The Buffalo News

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Mystery Thriller, Procedural, Crime

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Stephan Talty is the New York Times bestselling author of six acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction, as well as the Abbie Kearney crime novels. Originally from Buffalo, he now lives outside New York City.

Talty began as a widely-published journalist who has contributed to the New York Times Magazine, GQ, Men’s Journal, Time Out New York, Details, and many other publications. He is the author of the forthcoming thriller Hangman (the sequel to Black Irish), as well as Agent Garbo: The Brilliant, Eccentric Double Agent who Tricked Hitler and Saved D-Day (2012) and Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe that Ended the Outlaws Bloody Reign (2008).

His short e-book, The Secret Agent: In Search of America's Greatest World War II Spy was the best-selling Amazon Single of 2013.

Reviews

[Aditi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carl Panzram, an American serial killer, rapist, arsonist and burglar, has quoted about his deeds as:

I don't believe in man, God nor Devil. I hate the whole damned human race, including myself... I preyed upon the weak, the harmless and the unsuspecting. This lesson I was taught by others: Might makes right.

Stephan Talty, the New York Times bestselling author, has spun an astounding tale about a serial killer on loose on the streets of Buffalo town, in his new book, Hangman which happens to be the second book in Abbie Kearney series. Although this is the first book that I read of this author, still threw me off the edge with his master thriller about a notorious serial killer.

Synopsis:
Hangman, Hangman, what do you see? Four little girls, as cute as can be. The eerie schoolyard chant still sends ripples of horror through North Buffalo. Not so long ago, serial killer Marcus Flynn preyed upon the community’s teenage daughters—until he was cornered and shot in the head. But Flynn lived, carrying to prison the nickname “Hangman,” along with the secret of his last victim’s fate. Homicide cop Abbie Kearney wasn’t around during Hangman’s reign of terror. She hadn’t yet come home to wear her dad’s old badge in the tough Irish American stronghold known as “the County.” Abbie had never experienced firsthand the horror of Hangman. Until now.
Hangman, Hangman, where do they go? Down on the ground, where the daffodils grow. A corrections officer lies dead, a prison van stands empty . . . and somewhere out there, the monster who condemned innocents to death at the end of a rope watches and waits to strike again. Abbie leads a desperate manhunt through a city driven to its knees by fear, matching wits with a predator as brilliant as he is elusive. But as more victims are claimed, a rising tide of secrecy, paranoia, and politics forces her to realize that stepping beyond the law may be the only way to find justice. Because with each passing hour, the stakes grow higher—and Hangman’s noose gets tighter.

Every good book has its own flaws, and in this book too, I failed to connect with the primary character of the book. The author has not painted Abbie's picture quite intimately, though it's a thriller book, where the focus always remained on this Hangman and his murders of sixteen year old brunette girls, but still, I think it's important for a thriller book to feel completely connected with the protagonist when she is the one who is solving the mystery. The bummer came in the climax, when I couldn't even pin-point to a particular situation back in the story, when Abbie figured out the real identity of the Hangman.

Apart from that, I liked the smooth flow of narration but at times, I felt like I was losing myself from the story, and more over, I will suggest that you read the first book in this series to understand this story better. Abbie's investigation unfolded in quite a fast pace and that completely engrossed me into the story. This book is not similar to all those typical and traditional kind of serial killer thriller books; instead, it was got a psychological twist along with lots of Buffalo PD drama and their internal wars in the departments.

The mystery and the feel of fear lurking in the air were very raw and striking. And all the elements of mystery were kept tightly hidden and even we were not allowed to have any kind of anticipation over the mystery. In the beginning, I felt like it was simple cat-and-mouse story, trying to catch a serial killer on loose, who has again started striking on young girls, but when I was on the mid-way, I realized there was more to this story and at that moment, I got almost hooked to the mystery. And I didn't saw that climax was coming, and that completely threw me off the edge.

Verdict: You certainly can't miss out this bewitching and enthralling psychological thriller, that I bet will leave you completely speechless at the end of the book.

Courtesy: Many, many thanks to the author, Stephan Talty, for providing me with a copy of his book, in return for an honest and unbiased review.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by this author. I picked up this book because the summary sounded right up my alley. I was right but still, I was not prepared for how much I would really like this book. I took it with me to work. I would read it on my breaks and let me tell you that during my breaks the time flew. I had a hard time putting the book down.

Abbie rocks. I love her bulldog attitude. She pulls and pokes people to their breaking point and yet she comes out on top. While she is getting people stirred up she finishes them off with her snarky comments. Plus, she really thought through a case with precision and in the end she did get her man.

Now let me comment on the serial killer. He was scary and he does live up to the rhyme about him but I would say he is more psychological than he is gruesome. So again if I cannot get my gore then I will take the psychological aspect that does mess with your mind some. The twist that was thrown in was a nice touch. Now that I have a taste for what this author can do, I plan to go back and check out his prior novels.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Take one determined detective with a haunted past, a twisted serial killer then add betrayal and vengeance, keep it dark and mysteriously foreboding and you have Hangman by Stephan Talty. Abbie Kearney is following in her father’s footsteps, she’s a police detective who is assigned to help recapture the Hangman and find out what happened to the last victim of the prison escapee, Marcus Flynn. The clock is ticking as more young girls fall victim to this crazed killer and Abbie is determined to stop him, no matter what it takes. As the town falls under a web of terror, panic and paranoia and the killer finds new and more twisted ways to capture his prey, Abbie and her team begin to realize that there may be more than one killer, or at least an accomplice. Will Abbie get her man?

Stephan Talty has created a gritty tale filled with straight forward and brutal words that jump off the pages, screaming of the tension he has created. He has given great mental/visuals to the surroundings while darkly shadowing the villain, adding more mystery and a chill to each page. Abbie is smart, tough and forthright, no Shrinking Violet, as she presses forward to seek justice and stop the madness of the Hangman. From page one, the pace is set on high and never slows down with each twist or turn! Populated with characters that will make you smile or raise your hackles, these people feel as real as the town they live in! Mr. Talty’s mastery of this thriller will keep you guessing until the end when he pulls on the knot of that last twist and revelation and unravels the finale with a surprising jerk!

If you like a good mystery/police procedural that pulls no punches, check out Stephan Talty’s Hangman, but be sure to lock the doors and stay in at night, because you never know who could be out there hiding in the shadows.

I received an ARC edition from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine in exchange for my honest review.

Publication Date: May 13, 2014
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 9780345538086
Genre: Adult Mystery/Suspense
Number of Pages: 320

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[Darcia Helle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hangman offers us a slightly different spin on the serial killer crime novel. The story is a bit psychological suspense and a lot crime/police procedural. We follow Abbie in her investigation, which unfolds at a fairly fast pace.

This book is very much about the setting. The story takes place in Buffalo, New York, which the author obviously knows well. We're given an intimate feel of the place and the people who live there. The investigation often leans heavily on specific areas and the class of people living there.

When I started this book, I didn't realize it was the second in a series. I have not read the first book - Black Irish - and I have to assume my enjoyment of this story suffered because of that. My major complaint is complete lack of character development. Despite most of the story being written in Abbie's viewpoint, I didn't feel I knew her at all. Her motivations and misgivings were a mystery to me. The author made no effort at all here in helping us understand her character.

As the story unfolded, I felt a few things were simply too convenient in the way they occurred. I won't say which, because I don't want to give any spoilers. These issues weren't major, but they were enough to make me pause and question the details.

If you love plot-driven crime stories, you'll probably love this book. If, like me, you need a connection to the characters, this book doesn't work well as a stand-alone.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will have its publish date of May 13, 2014

The story begins with the escape of a psychotic serial killer. He had killed a number of brunette teenage girls in Buffalo, New York. It is assumed that he will return to his killing ways.

Abbie Kearney is a profiler with the Buffalo Police. Her boss considers her his last resort. He turns to her when other police officers fail to arrest the criminals they were after. The chief wants Abbie to take the lead in catching this killer who is nicknamed the Hangman.

A psychological thriller, the story has a good mixture of drama and action. Abbie goes to the prison where the killer had been an inmate. She speaks to the killer's shrink and learns why that man works in a prison and how he feels about his inmate clients.

Abbie is assisted by a black detective with an excellent arrest record who has to prove himself to others on the department due to his color. She also decides that the killer must have had an accomplice to do the things he did.

In many books, it is easy to spot the killer but the author gives extra suspense when a possible accomplice is established. We also see the killer at work and feel the drama of how he selects his teenage victims and the fear he generates to parents of teenagers in Buffalo.

There is an excellently described surprise at the conclusion of the novel which was well done and entertaining.

[Robert Intriago · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent police procedural. Mr. Talty's second book is sure an improvement over his first novel in the series. This is a tightly woven story of a serial killer. The other part of the book that I liked was the continuation from the first book of the "Network". The female protagonist is a savvy investigator that does not let rules stand in the way of solving a crime. The description and historical facts about Buffalo is an added attraction to the story, especially for those who have been there.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can I not love a police procedural set in Buffalo where students from my high school, Nardin Academy, are the victims of horrible murders?! Another fine thriller in this series.

[Michael Martz · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Hangman' is a dynamite 2nd novel in Stephan Talty's series starring detective Abbie Kearney. The first, 'Black Irish', was a strong start and provided the backgrounds of both Kearney and the area of Buffalo she's now prowling. To appreciate Hangman to its fullest, you should tackle Black Irish first.

Abbie Kearney is a Harvard-educated, once-failed, Type A personality detective who has returned to her hometown, or more specifically to the section of Buffalo with its own unique qualities where she grew up, to practice her craft. As in Black Irish, the city of Buffalo is a character on its own, but in this case it's the northern, or richer, section of the city that's involved. Here's the story: a convicted serial killer who'd terrorized north Buffalo by strangling several 16 year old girls and who attempted to commit suicide upon his original arrest but succeeded only in giving himself some brain damage, escapes during transport to a different prison. Due to the infamy of his original crimes, a huge task force is put into place to capture him, but he not only eludes the authorities but similar murders begin to take place with evidence of his signature methods being employed. Abbie is called in to lead the investigation after the initial efforts fail to track down the killer, and using her unique blend approach of focusing on motive, using forensics to her advantage, and being an indefatigable bulldog the man is finally captured and the case is solved, but not in the way anyone would predict.

A good indicator for me on how well I'm enjoying a book is when I come across an important section and I almost speed-read it because I'm so focused on where it's going. There were a couple portions of Hangman that took me there. Abbie's a great character, an exciting mix of the cerebral and physical, and I'm looking forward to additions to the series, though the author appears to be taking his time.....

[maria helena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first book in the series, Black Irish, in 2016 and it left me underwhelmed. I did not particularly like the main character, Absalom “Abbie” Kearney, and the mystery left me wanting more.

The sequel was a big improvement. In this, Abbie is a much stronger character and I enjoyed following along as she tackled a case with the right amount of twists and turns. I definitely don't regret giving this series another chance.

[Wrb752 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normally don't read "super-cop" type books. I worked in law enforcement for 15 years, so I tend to find those characters annoying. These books have some of those elements, but it's not like Reacher who can accurately assess what color your third cousins eyes are by merely looking at your big toe nail.

Anyway, I really liked this story. It had good action, and was complex enough to keep me guessing throughout. I really think Taltyd strength is that he writes some complex yet believable plots. I like Talty's writing. He is very easy to read. While I don't think you have to read the first one to understand this one, it does help. I know I felt connected to Abbie Kearney because I knew her story.

As a disclaimer, part of what I liked about this book was that I lived in the area for several years. I did my under grad at Buffalo State, and much of this book takes place on its doorstep. Our rugby team played in Delaware Park, which is important throughout. It was rather fun to know the streets and really envision the settings, as I have first hand knowledge of them. I did feel as though Talty spent too much time on the division of the city. The North section of the city is treated as a foreign land throughout. It's like some mysterious place that our main blue collar characters have only heard of. It's like going to Sweden for the characters. I will say that Buffalo is the most divided and segregated city I've ever been in, and that this was important to the story. I did not need to hear it every other page.

I did not like this one quite as well as Black Irish, but it is still a very worthwhile read. I'm assuming Kearney heads to the East Side next, and I will be sure to read it when she does!

[Majanka · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Hangman begins with the escape of a pscyhotic serial killer known as “The Hangman”. Abbie Kearney is a profiler with the Buffalo Police, and she’s set on the case to find this twisted serial murderer before he makes another victim. But as the clock starts ticking, and terror rises in the otherwise sleepy town, Abbie and her team realize they may have more than one killer on their hands. What if the Hangman has an accomplice? And how the heck can they find out who he is? Abbie tries to get to the bottom of the Hangman’s personality. She wants to find out who he is, why he kills people, and why he targets a specific group of girls, and hopefully before it’s too late.

Abbie is an intriguing main character. With a haunted past, a healthy dose of determination, and a knack for profiling, she’s an enjoyable protagonist to read about. The pacing is set on high from the first pace, and the writing was brutal, suitable for the genre, and for the characters passing the revue. It’s dark, gritty, nail-biting suspense, just the way I like it.

As a downside though, there could’ve been more character development. Even though Abbie goes through a great deal from start to finish, in this book, her personality never changes or grows because of it.

Apart from that, I loved the book, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery/suspense novel.

[Larissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I confess, I am utterly obsessed with Mystery/Thriller/Pol. Procedural series. Danielle from ALPHA Reader got me hooked on Karin Slaughter and the rest as they say, was history.
Between paranormal novels and catching up with my beloved series, I find myself in search of new serial killery new series and lo and behold, Netgalley came to the rescue with Hangman. Obviously, I had to read the first book in the Absalom Kearney series, Black Irish, first. Thanks G-d I loved it!
I really enjoy a fish out of water story and Absalom is a fascinating fish to watch while she tries relentlessly to swim against the prejudicial current. Did I go too far with the analogy? Sorry lol
In Hangman Abbie is still that fish, maybe a little less so than in Black Irish, but she is still fighting against the fact that she is not seen as one of them. All this in a little town in yhe state of New York that probably has more Irish people than Ireland :)
I love me a great psychological/serial killer story with heart and this is exactly what Stephan Talty delivers in this this fantastic sequel. Abbie is such a lovable character that I just wanted to grab a beer with her and hear her rant all night.
I absolutely adored Hangman and I really hope Stephan Talty keeps telling Abbie's story. If you love Mystery/Thrillers like I do, this is definitely a series to watch!

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A convicted serial killer escapes during a prisoner transfer. During his original killing spree, Hangman terrorized Buffalo but especially the North which is still the most affluent part of the city. The police are sparing no manpower to make sure he does not break through the perimeter they are setting up.
Abbie is brought in as a last resort, a stop-gap measure.

Talty has written a great crime investigation thriller with a strong no-nonsense style. Abbie heads the investigation to catch Hangman while overcoming her own feelings about the North and the unwanted help from the Network. Even without the narratives that gave such an emotional atmosphere and sense of the city in the original story, this is a great read -- could not put it down!

"Sometimes she believed that each case left a bit of sediment behind, traced along the lining of her heart. Accumulating. Like black lung disease. An occupational hazard."
Stephan Talty, Hangman

[Minty McBunny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great second entry in a series I am thrilled to be following. Abbie is such a strong & complex character, it's impressive that she's written by a male author with such an authentic feminine voice.

There wasn't as much insight into Abbie's character this time since we got to know her in the first book. I did miss the strong sense of place and of Abbie's background that we got in the first book, but I liked that this book got straight into the action.

The story was tense and fast-paced, I enjoyed it thoroughly, I just felt that the ending got a little too bogged down by explanations and clarification. Still, a great series, looking forward to seeing what the future holds for Detective Kearney.

[Mary Newman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing like a good buffalo based thriller to keep you entertained. I liked Talty's Black Irish but this one really sucked me in. I look forward to seeing if he adds to the series. I also hope someone picks it up as a page to screen.

[Sylwia K, · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was truly an amazing read. It was well-written and I couldn't pull myself away from it due to all of the suspense and I enjoyed the flow of the story. The book was revolved around the hanging murders in Buffalo, New York. The author did an amazing job at describing the setting of the book and setting the tone of it. However, as most books have there was a few flaws in the story. There was no real connection to the protagonist, Abbie Kearney, in the story. The author didn't paint her character too well throughout the story. This is probably due to the fact that the first book goes more in depth of Abbie Kearney's backstory. We did gain the understanding that Abbie Kearney was following in her father's footsteps and wanting to finish the case of the Hangman murders. She wanted to recapture this murderer and put an end to this case. If you are interested in gaining a emotional attachment to the main protagonist of the book then I would recommend reading the first book before starting this one. Hangman is still a very enjoyable read, even without reading the first book in the series. Apart from that though, the story was very hooking and different from most serial killer thriller books. There were more psychological aspects to the story rather than just gore that most of the serial killer thriller stories. There were a lot of conflicts going on internally in the police departments that added a bit of a change to these stories. It added more interesting ideas into the story, rather than just focusing on the murder of sixteen year old girls in a town in New York. Overall, the mystery and suspense that the author created throughout the story kept me hooked and intrigued.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good one from Stephen Talty. The Hangman is a nice tight story set in a tight time frame that keeps the action moving along pretty crisply. That short span is driven by the race to find the next victim of a serial killer before it's too late. Not the most revolutionary of plot devices, but it is put to good use here and produces some sharp-edged tension as the story builds to its climax. The pace does leave the police procedural a bit wanting, but I found myself willing to overlook most of that as the misdirections and unexpected character actions were pretty well executed. I confess that I fell for an early red herring and was at least somewhat surprised by the ending. When a mystery writer can do that, you have to tip your cap and acknowledge a job well done. That’s not to say, however, that there weren’t a few hiccups along the way. Continuity was a bit of an issue, if fairly minor in nature. Example: a detective squishes through the mud from recent rains upon arrival at a crime scene; then, a few minutes later, she slides down an embankment and kicks up a cloud of dust. I’m sure that’s down to editing rather than writing but ought to have been done better. There are a few too many coincidences, but that is likely a pacing device. And then there is an inordinate amount of attention paid to characters’ (especially the female characters) shoes that is a bit…uncomfortable. But those things aside, I’d have to call The Hangman an all-around good reading experience. Maybe not quite as good as Talty’s Black Irish, but that’s just my opinion. This is still a read that I would recommend to pretty much anyone who likes a good crime drama/mystery.

[Kevin Major]

A mixed bag. The character Abby is interesting and well developed. But, I think for the author, a Buffalo native, and for myself, also from the Queen City, the main character is the city itself. That's where I had a problem. I have never heard South Buffalo referred to as the "County". The Delaware neighborhood and Parkside are known by those names, not "The North". We call it the Thruway, maybe route 90, but never "The 90". He even has Abby refer to Chippewa as being in the north one time, has a forest on the state hospital grounds, and has Buffalo City cops doing a SWAT operation two or three counties away in Allegany State Park, among other errors. While I appreciate the hometown effort, these mistakes are dreadful. Next time, please get an editor who knows the city.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in the series by new author Stephan Talty. I really enjoyed his first book, Black Irish, and was quick to request an advanced copy of this one as well. I'm very glad that I did because I believe that Hangman was even better than the first. The thrilling chase of escaped serial-killer, The Hangman, who kills daughters of Buffalo's rich families was fast paced and hard to put down and wraps up well without any big holes or leaps of faith. Homicide Detective Abbie Kearney is a smart, relatable main character that you can't help but root for. I can't wait for the next book in this series and suggest that thriller lovers jump on this bandwagon now.

[Janene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first I read of this author and likely won't be the last. I picked this up at the dollar store, so really didn't expect much. I was wrong. While I was really uncomfortable with the subject matter, I knew it before I going in and found that I was on the edge of my seat for most of the book and didn't have it figured out until the end. twists and turns prevailed.

if you can handle teen girls being murdered (ugh!), I recommend this book. 4.5 stars simply because it kept me interested from page one and I never got bored.

[Dan Downing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buffalo. Oddly enough it is not far from the haunts of Jane Whitefield, a recent reading subject. Now another female fighting for justice. Lovely.
The deal here is a police detective seeks to recapture an escaped serial murderer. Naturally, not everything is as it seems. But in the end the plot holds together pretty well. Several clues were red herrings, several were well hidden. There was one bit of unfair play, a matter of voice, but not enough to ruin things. Certainly one would return to another Talty title.
Recommended.

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am seeing this was published in 2014 and there are not other books after this and this makes me sad. I really like the writing style an Abbie and was hoping to read more in the series. Kind of disappointing.

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first book was okay, but this second one was worse. There's very little character development, just people running from place to place, and the events felt like a considerable stretch. I just didn't enjoy it.

[Victoria Wienke · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good read about murder and Buffalo

Abby continues her adventures as a cop sometimes disobeying higher ups because she has that inner intuition that she knows better and can some the case and the person.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book bogs down in the middle, and then picks up again at the end. I certainly never guessed the ending. Also, what's the point of Abbie's boyfriend, Mills? His brief appearances added nothing except to be a very weak counterpoint to Abbie's plan of action at one point.

[Nerdy Book Babe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book. Kept me guessing till the end.

[Patsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good murder mystery series!

[Mike Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent mystery/thriller. Kept my interest from the first page to the last. The dissertation at the end brought everything together about what happened. Really liked the way it ended.

[Ricarda Krenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thoroughly pedestrian; you can see the 'plot twist' coming from miles away, and I found myself caring very little about the characters or even the mystery. Bit of a waste of time, to be honest.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good writing, interesting characters, good mystery until the monologue explanation ending.