Truth right off the bat – I was left feeling confused by this book.
On the one hand it was a mystery that went skimming along and kept me guessing. That was good.
On the other, it moved so quickly that I never felt like I got too much depth from, well, any of it. The characters were interesting but fairly superficial.
I think maybe I didn’t know exactly what to expect from the book, and that is totally on me.
From the title, I was expecting more supernatural aspects. While there were a few minor ones, they seemed to be more regional (rural Ireland) rather than actual alternative. That’s not a bad thing, and I liked those parts.
It became a bit more police procedural once the bodies started appearing.
Yes, that’s bodies. Plural.
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The beginning really gave no indication of what was to come. In that regard, I think it started a little slowly. I thought the whole book would be based on the opening few chapters, with David’s desire to try to better himself (and failing miserably).
But what should have been a climax actually became more like the kicking off point for the rest of the story.
That wasn’t bad, but (again) it was just unexpected.
I did like how the author kept me guessing as to who was doing what and why. I thought I had a few things figured out, but I was wrong.
I did like the setting and think that the series shows promise. I would certainly give another book by this author a try, especially if it was set in the same location. Maybe some other things will be ironed out in the second installment.
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About Sabina Gabrielli Carrara:
Italian Ireland-based author of murder mysteries with a psychological twist, after a degree in History and Philosophy and some experience in Human resources, Sabina decided to go back to her old passion: writing.
She is a published author in Denmark and currently living in the little village of Balrothery in North Co. Dublin with her husband, their two daughters and three dogs.
