Review by KDJ -- The Dark Web Murders by Brian O'Hare
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Review by KDJ -- The Dark Web Murders by Brian O'Hare
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Dark Web Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]
4 out of 4 stars
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"Where there has been a great injustice, a terrible dehumanization, there follows also a primal desire to seek vengeance upon the wrongdoers.” Acting as an agent of divine punishment, Neimen waits years to exact vengeance on those holding various roles in a cruel charade of Ireland's justice system. Neimen becomes judge, jury, and executioner to carry out his cause. Eventually targeting that which epitomizes this cruel injustice. Subsequently, after each murder, Neimen uploads brazen epistolary blog posts for his dark web followers to vicariously relive. Is this to assuage guilt? Or, to taunt the officers, hot on the trail?
As Chief Inspector Sheehan and his eight detectives diligently work to investigate a string of murders beginning with Judge Trevor Neeson, impeded constantly by members of Fulfillment for the Enlightened, the clandestine high-society club, whose only objective is to remain hidden in shadows. Sifting through crime scene clues and interviewing persons of interest, Sheehan’s teams struggle to find links connecting victims. Can they succeed ending Neimen’s sojourn of revenge before the final victim comes to the tragic end conjured by the dark and twisted mind of a true sociopath?
The Dark Web Murders/ The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries Book Four , preceded by three well-received books, is a compelling suspense mystery thriller by Brian O’Hare. A fast-paced character-driven novel with a massive diversity of personalities. O’Hare’s writing style, although complex, is easily readable. While enjoyable as a stand-alone novel, readers are drawn to the well-developed characters and plot, and consequently, want to read the previous novels.
Thirsting for acrynomical knowledge? Inquisitive readers will find the addition of the Northern Ireland Police Acronyms. Furthermore, having numerous characters in this novel, the Dramatis Personne (character list) is useful to refresh the memory of those briefly mentioned.
One of my favorite characters in this novel is Detective Sergeant Edwin McCullough, an old school officer with little ambition. There is clear character growth, as he comes across reflective and more cooperative in nature, with a late burgeoning work ethic. McCullough’s growth, also noticed by Chief Inspector Sheehan, seems disconnected from current happenings and more directly related to an experience with the satanic cult of the previous novel.
The Dark Web Murders includes multiple potential triggers, including: child kidnapping, rape, human sacrifice, and spousal abuse; furthermore, there is a very descriptive passage where Neimen uses strychnine to subdue and kill a dog to get to the intended victim. It is compounded by the medical examiner explaining the poison’s effects. (Needless to say, I cried.) If these topics cause you distress, you may want to read with caution.
Brian O’Hare’s novel, The Dark Web Murders earns 4 out of 4 stars. I did find the rare mistype (location 364: “I don’t what to know”, instead of, "I don’t want to know"), but it did not impede my reading, therefore I believe the novel has a professional edit. I enjoyed reading this novel and would recommend it to readers that like thriller detective mysteries and mystery series. If you decide to read this novel or series, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
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4 out of 4 stars
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"Where there has been a great injustice, a terrible dehumanization, there follows also a primal desire to seek vengeance upon the wrongdoers.” Acting as an agent of divine punishment, Neimen waits years to exact vengeance on those holding various roles in a cruel charade of Ireland's justice system. Neimen becomes judge, jury, and executioner to carry out his cause. Eventually targeting that which epitomizes this cruel injustice. Subsequently, after each murder, Neimen uploads brazen epistolary blog posts for his dark web followers to vicariously relive. Is this to assuage guilt? Or, to taunt the officers, hot on the trail?
As Chief Inspector Sheehan and his eight detectives diligently work to investigate a string of murders beginning with Judge Trevor Neeson, impeded constantly by members of Fulfillment for the Enlightened, the clandestine high-society club, whose only objective is to remain hidden in shadows. Sifting through crime scene clues and interviewing persons of interest, Sheehan’s teams struggle to find links connecting victims. Can they succeed ending Neimen’s sojourn of revenge before the final victim comes to the tragic end conjured by the dark and twisted mind of a true sociopath?
The Dark Web Murders/ The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries Book Four , preceded by three well-received books, is a compelling suspense mystery thriller by Brian O’Hare. A fast-paced character-driven novel with a massive diversity of personalities. O’Hare’s writing style, although complex, is easily readable. While enjoyable as a stand-alone novel, readers are drawn to the well-developed characters and plot, and consequently, want to read the previous novels.
Thirsting for acrynomical knowledge? Inquisitive readers will find the addition of the Northern Ireland Police Acronyms. Furthermore, having numerous characters in this novel, the Dramatis Personne (character list) is useful to refresh the memory of those briefly mentioned.
One of my favorite characters in this novel is Detective Sergeant Edwin McCullough, an old school officer with little ambition. There is clear character growth, as he comes across reflective and more cooperative in nature, with a late burgeoning work ethic. McCullough’s growth, also noticed by Chief Inspector Sheehan, seems disconnected from current happenings and more directly related to an experience with the satanic cult of the previous novel.
The Dark Web Murders includes multiple potential triggers, including: child kidnapping, rape, human sacrifice, and spousal abuse; furthermore, there is a very descriptive passage where Neimen uses strychnine to subdue and kill a dog to get to the intended victim. It is compounded by the medical examiner explaining the poison’s effects. (Needless to say, I cried.) If these topics cause you distress, you may want to read with caution.
Brian O’Hare’s novel, The Dark Web Murders earns 4 out of 4 stars. I did find the rare mistype (location 364: “I don’t what to know”, instead of, "I don’t want to know"), but it did not impede my reading, therefore I believe the novel has a professional edit. I enjoyed reading this novel and would recommend it to readers that like thriller detective mysteries and mystery series. If you decide to read this novel or series, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
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The Dark Web Murders
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