Here is a somewhat different kind of review because it was a unique situation.
Most of the time, when I pick up a book in a series, I can usually get the gist of what has happened previously and enjoy the current case at hand (because they’re almost always crime thrillers). This was the first time that I have felt utterly lost in a series and wished I had read the other books first.
So, take the rest of this review with that in mind – you don’t want to miss this one, but absolutely positively read the previous books first.
The main character is interesting, as being an undertaker is an unusual vocation for a protagonist. The author has either researched well or has a background in the business. There were numerous details about the process, as well as insights into the perspective of an undertaker. I found those parts very informative.
As to the overall plot, as I mentioned, it is quite apparent that it is a continuation of previous events. It almost felt as if it is the culmination of a series (not sure if more are planned or not), but things came to a head in this installment. There is some dark stuff (serial killers always are), and it was interesting to see how the author related it all together.
There are plenty of twists and revelations, and people who have read the first books in the series will most likely be satisfied. I just can’t repeat enough: READ THEM IN ORDER.
