Review by Delaney35 -- The Dark Web Murders by Brian O'Hare
Posted: 11 Apr 2019, 10:14
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Dark Web Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Murder is in the air, and four men are dead: a judge, a teacher, a barrister, and a criminal. They seem to have nothing in common. However, they were all murdered in the same way. The Dark Web Murders by Brian O’Hare showcases the police furiously working to solve this case. They must also identify, and try to save, the last victim. The killer posts the story of the murders on a blog. The entries detail each murder on the Deep Web, a place where depraved people can follow the killer and live vicariously through the murderer. Additionally, there is the mystery of "The Club". The police believe that it is the missing link between the victims. If they can find the judge's secret safe, they might have the answers they need to solve the case. However, they are not the only ones looking for it.
The book reminded me of an episode of Criminal Minds or CSI. The story unfolded as the detectives found new clues about the killer's identity. They often followed one path only to find that it didn't lead anywhere. Then they had to start all over again. The constant surprises throughout were my favorite part.
The main detective, Sheehan, is a well-developed character. His interactions with the others on his team felt genuine. The book was also the fourth in a series. However, I was still able to understand who each character was because they were all unique. Each one had distinct traits that made them easy to identify. O’Hare also included a list of characters at the beginning and a glossary of acronyms used by Northern Ireland police. Both were helpful while reading the book.
There were a few grammatical mistakes throughout the book. The mistakes did not take away from my understanding. If I wasn’t actively looking for them, I probably wouldn’t have noticed them. There also weren't enough mistakes to warrant taking away a star from the rating. This was my only issue with the book.
I believe that this book deserves 4 out of 4 stars. The plot is engaging, and I didn't want to put it down. I wanted to learn the killer's identity, and I wanted Sheehan to succeed. Anyone who enjoys crime shows would enjoy this book. The prologue starts off with the attempted rape of a prisoner. It was his first day in prison, and he was targeted by a frequent flier. This disturbing event was followed by the poor prisoner's accidental murder. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Obviously, there are some heavier topics covered. If those ideas bother you, then don’t read this one. However, if you are looking for a good murder mystery, this is the book for you.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Murder is in the air, and four men are dead: a judge, a teacher, a barrister, and a criminal. They seem to have nothing in common. However, they were all murdered in the same way. The Dark Web Murders by Brian O’Hare showcases the police furiously working to solve this case. They must also identify, and try to save, the last victim. The killer posts the story of the murders on a blog. The entries detail each murder on the Deep Web, a place where depraved people can follow the killer and live vicariously through the murderer. Additionally, there is the mystery of "The Club". The police believe that it is the missing link between the victims. If they can find the judge's secret safe, they might have the answers they need to solve the case. However, they are not the only ones looking for it.
The book reminded me of an episode of Criminal Minds or CSI. The story unfolded as the detectives found new clues about the killer's identity. They often followed one path only to find that it didn't lead anywhere. Then they had to start all over again. The constant surprises throughout were my favorite part.
The main detective, Sheehan, is a well-developed character. His interactions with the others on his team felt genuine. The book was also the fourth in a series. However, I was still able to understand who each character was because they were all unique. Each one had distinct traits that made them easy to identify. O’Hare also included a list of characters at the beginning and a glossary of acronyms used by Northern Ireland police. Both were helpful while reading the book.
There were a few grammatical mistakes throughout the book. The mistakes did not take away from my understanding. If I wasn’t actively looking for them, I probably wouldn’t have noticed them. There also weren't enough mistakes to warrant taking away a star from the rating. This was my only issue with the book.
I believe that this book deserves 4 out of 4 stars. The plot is engaging, and I didn't want to put it down. I wanted to learn the killer's identity, and I wanted Sheehan to succeed. Anyone who enjoys crime shows would enjoy this book. The prologue starts off with the attempted rape of a prisoner. It was his first day in prison, and he was targeted by a frequent flier. This disturbing event was followed by the poor prisoner's accidental murder. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Obviously, there are some heavier topics covered. If those ideas bother you, then don’t read this one. However, if you are looking for a good murder mystery, this is the book for you.
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The Dark Web Murders
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