Andre Ramos

I'm an avid reader of JD Kirk's works and have devoured all of them. One distinct quality that sets Kirk apart from others is his unique ability to infuse humor without sacrificing the story's tension. I vividly recall the "ginger" discussion in one of the DCI Jack Logan books that had me in tears. This latest book, however, didn't quite deliver that humor, save for one amusing nod to Disney. Surprisingly, by the end of the book, I found myself agreeing with the villain's perspective on Heather. It was a startling realization when I paused and told my wife, "He might be a terrible person, but he's got a point about her!" I was more invested in the secondary characters, like Shuggie and Ace, and less concerned about Heather's fate. If this turns into a series, my continued interest would hinge on these characters and any connections to the DCI Jack Logan series rather than Heather's journey. Hell, I care more about the Gozer than I care about her. On a side note and in all honesty, the very first time Bob Hoon spoke in one of them, I thought, "I'd love a book centered on this character." Such was the impact of Kirk's writing that my wife and I traveled from Brazil to Scotland to visit the locations described in the books. We went to the very underwhelming East Gate mall in Inverness, a location that features in one of his best novels ever. In conclusion, JD Kirk has set an incredibly high standard with his previous works. By comparison, this latest venture feels a tad below the mark. Perhaps it's a testament to the brilliance of his prior stories that this one feels slightly out of tune.