9th Circle
Overview: A madman terrorizes Seattle, attempting to recreate the nine circles of hell by using the blood and bodies of the innocent.
Detective Robi Darcmel, a gifted yet troubled savant, is the only man standing in the path of this pathological killer.
As the fate of the Emerald City hands in the balance, can Darcmel overcome his failings or will Seattle burn to ash?
Pages: 412 Pages
Writer: Carolyn McCray & Ben Hopkin
Recommendations: The 18th Abduction
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The tale of a brilliant detective who leaves jaws dropped in his wake is one for the books. His knack for cracking cases, seeing through deception, and staying one step ahead has always set him apart from the rest. However, he now finds himself up against his toughest adversary yet – a cunning foe who always seems to be one step ahead. As the body count rises, our hero must dig deep to unravel the mystery before it’s too late.
When he rescues a young girl from a grim fate, he begins to uncover hidden truths about himself that give him the strength to face off against a killer hell-bent on creating chaos.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room – the book has its flaws. Some scenes lack the vivid descriptions needed to truly immerse the reader in the story. And let’s be real, some of the events that unfold are a bit far-fetched. I mean, a pool filled with body parts? Snakes chasing people through a building? People freezing instantly? It’s all a bit much. But hey, we suspend disbelief and keep on reading, right?
And don’t even get me started on how our super sleuth sometimes stumbles his way to the solution. It’s like he’s just lucking into the answers half the time. But despite these shortcomings, the final third of the book is a rollercoaster ride that you won’t want to get off. Trust me, once you hit that last stretch, you won’t be able to put it down.