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Derrick
In Hyde Park, a movie theater erupts in flames on a bitterly cold November evening.
It seems like a job for the fire department, but under Captain Creighton’s direct orders, Detective Gavin Nolan and his partner, Derrick Williamson, must investigate. Arriving on the chaotic scene, they find multiple fatalities—but one of the victims is most peculiar…
Gavin soon discovers that this fire wasn’t the first of its kind. The arsonist has set ablaze other buildings around Chicago, and more female victims left in the same gruesome state have been discovered.
Gavin and Derrick determine that the arsonist is not an arsonist at all—but a sinister serial killer with an agenda.
Juggling the unexpected events in his personal life, Gavin digs into the locations of the explosions. At the same time, Derrick probes into the victims’ lives, searching for any possible connection.
However, when the next explosion occurs, the killer leaves behind a significant object, and Derrick becomes noticeably reserved. Gavin soon uncovers an enigmatic link, one that points to Derrick’s military past. A time that his partner had wished to forget. Yet, to catch the vicious maniac, Derrick must tell Gavin everything.
In a suspenseful, gripping ride to the end, it is up to Gavin to rescue his partner from the clutches of a killer. But will he make it in time?
WARNING: This book contains graphic scenes, explicit language, and violent sexual situations.
It seems like a job for the fire department, but under Captain Creighton’s direct orders, Detective Gavin Nolan and his partner, Derrick Williamson, must investigate. Arriving on the chaotic scene, they find multiple fatalities—but one of the victims is most peculiar…
Gavin soon discovers that this fire wasn’t the first of its kind. The arsonist has set ablaze other buildings around Chicago, and more female victims left in the same gruesome state have been discovered.
Gavin and Derrick determine that the arsonist is not an arsonist at all—but a sinister serial killer with an agenda.
Juggling the unexpected events in his personal life, Gavin digs into the locations of the explosions. At the same time, Derrick probes into the victims’ lives, searching for any possible connection.
However, when the next explosion occurs, the killer leaves behind a significant object, and Derrick becomes noticeably reserved. Gavin soon uncovers an enigmatic link, one that points to Derrick’s military past. A time that his partner had wished to forget. Yet, to catch the vicious maniac, Derrick must tell Gavin everything.
In a suspenseful, gripping ride to the end, it is up to Gavin to rescue his partner from the clutches of a killer. But will he make it in time?
WARNING: This book contains graphic scenes, explicit language, and violent sexual situations.
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Published November 27, 2018
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July 21, 2020
Suspenseful, Horrifying, Mesmerizing
I (belatedly) read an advance review copy of this book for NetGalley. There were some editing problems that I assume have been corrected, but the quality and scope of the story was good enough that I kept reading. I'm (sort of) glad I did! I say sort of because there were scenes of graphic sexual violence that I doubt I'll be able to forget.
This book was more graphic than my usual reading choice. I'd never read a book with a homosexual male lead character, either. I tend to avoid books with explicit sex scenes in them, and there was a lot of that. I found myself skipping over paragraphs that were too descriptive for my comfort, though I read enough to know that they are well-written.
But, despite my squeamishness, the story hooked me. The main characters were good, heroic, but flawed people. They had tainted grittiness in their pasts, the sense of near hopelessness while trying to escape the circumstances stacked against them.
I suspected certain characters were involved with the crimes at different points and thought I could guess what would happen next, but I was still surprised (and shocked) by the ending.
This is the second book in a series, but despite allusions made about the first book within the text, it's a complete stand alone novel.
I (belatedly) read an advance review copy of this book for NetGalley. There were some editing problems that I assume have been corrected, but the quality and scope of the story was good enough that I kept reading. I'm (sort of) glad I did! I say sort of because there were scenes of graphic sexual violence that I doubt I'll be able to forget.
This book was more graphic than my usual reading choice. I'd never read a book with a homosexual male lead character, either. I tend to avoid books with explicit sex scenes in them, and there was a lot of that. I found myself skipping over paragraphs that were too descriptive for my comfort, though I read enough to know that they are well-written.
But, despite my squeamishness, the story hooked me. The main characters were good, heroic, but flawed people. They had tainted grittiness in their pasts, the sense of near hopelessness while trying to escape the circumstances stacked against them.
I suspected certain characters were involved with the crimes at different points and thought I could guess what would happen next, but I was still surprised (and shocked) by the ending.
This is the second book in a series, but despite allusions made about the first book within the text, it's a complete stand alone novel.
July 14, 2020
I might be lost for words after finishing this book and i may also have developed a twitch. This book is DARK, definitely not for the faint hearted, very gruesome, explicit sex scenes, rapes, torture, yes it's got everything. BUT, it's worth remembering there is a brilliant story behind the gore. If you like Alex Cross, Jack Reacher, this is a disturbing version of those books.
Extremely well written, flows easily, the story follows detectives Gavin & Derrick while they try to solve the gruesome murders and fires in Chicago. This time their is the addition of the new blood, Evelyn who adds a good balance to the team, throw Chad and Maria into the family, the book works really well between the violence and family life.
I loved the mini story in the middle of the book, Derrick's back story about his time in Afghanistan. This follows his team as they perform army missions and experience disturbing behaviours.
I liked the way the two stories tied up neatly and led into the next story about their boss Quinn.
If you enjoy dark thrillers, then I highly recommend this series by Russell, a much talented writer. Bravo!
Extremely well written, flows easily, the story follows detectives Gavin & Derrick while they try to solve the gruesome murders and fires in Chicago. This time their is the addition of the new blood, Evelyn who adds a good balance to the team, throw Chad and Maria into the family, the book works really well between the violence and family life.
I loved the mini story in the middle of the book, Derrick's back story about his time in Afghanistan. This follows his team as they perform army missions and experience disturbing behaviours.
I liked the way the two stories tied up neatly and led into the next story about their boss Quinn.
If you enjoy dark thrillers, then I highly recommend this series by Russell, a much talented writer. Bravo!
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