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Pious Assassin
Dr. Julius Gemutlich, a profiler specializing in theological psychology, is drawn into a complex investigation involving serial murders in Sarterville, Georgia.
Four lives have been lost. The clock is ticking. Pressure mounts as Julius navigates through layers of deceit, personal demons, and complex relationships to uncover the truth behind the murders.
When betrayal thrusts him into the spotlight, Julius discovers he may just be next on the killer’s list.
Author Alice Kanaka weaves themes of forgiveness and light through the darkness of trauma and death, to create a thought-provoking mystery that is a thrilling, yet ultimately uplifting read.
Four lives have been lost. The clock is ticking. Pressure mounts as Julius navigates through layers of deceit, personal demons, and complex relationships to uncover the truth behind the murders.
When betrayal thrusts him into the spotlight, Julius discovers he may just be next on the killer’s list.
Author Alice Kanaka weaves themes of forgiveness and light through the darkness of trauma and death, to create a thought-provoking mystery that is a thrilling, yet ultimately uplifting read.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2024
About the author
Alice Kanaka
10 books19 followersMother of two, cat mom, and prolific reader, Alice Kanaka is the author of eight traditional mysteries, numerous short stories, and a twelve-episode collaboration with Black Knight, author of the Starshatter space opera series.
Alice holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. She spent twelve years working at a state psychiatric hospital, speaks three languages, and has lived in seven countries.
A life-long fan of the mystery genre, Alice’s books combine traditional tropes with contemporary characters to create whodunits that are simultaneously familiar and unique.
Her aspiration is to write books that she would enjoy reading; stories that are both entertaining and uplifting, perfect with a cup of Earl Grey and a roaring fire on a gloomy day.
Alice holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. She spent twelve years working at a state psychiatric hospital, speaks three languages, and has lived in seven countries.
A life-long fan of the mystery genre, Alice’s books combine traditional tropes with contemporary characters to create whodunits that are simultaneously familiar and unique.
Her aspiration is to write books that she would enjoy reading; stories that are both entertaining and uplifting, perfect with a cup of Earl Grey and a roaring fire on a gloomy day.
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July 12, 2024
The ARC I received from NetGalley was 186 pages, but it felt much longer. I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately, I struggled to connect with it.
Firstly, it seems as if it was written in another language and then translated by AI. While it was grammatically correct, the coherence was lacking at times.
Secondly, the characters appeared to take themselves very seriously. The plot felt like it was trying to emulate a classic Sherlockesque whodunit but didn't quite achieve that level of sophistication.
I believe that with the help of a skilled editor given free rein, this book could become an adequate three-star read. If one of my students (I am an English and literature teacher) submitted this to me, I would commend their effort but would grade it a D. Given that the author is an adult, I would have to give it an F. I am genuinely sorry to say this.
Firstly, it seems as if it was written in another language and then translated by AI. While it was grammatically correct, the coherence was lacking at times.
Secondly, the characters appeared to take themselves very seriously. The plot felt like it was trying to emulate a classic Sherlockesque whodunit but didn't quite achieve that level of sophistication.
I believe that with the help of a skilled editor given free rein, this book could become an adequate three-star read. If one of my students (I am an English and literature teacher) submitted this to me, I would commend their effort but would grade it a D. Given that the author is an adult, I would have to give it an F. I am genuinely sorry to say this.
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