Review by Sahani Nimandra -- The Dark Web Murders

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 16 Mar 2019, 06:48

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Dark Web Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]

4 out of 4 stars

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4 Murdered, Mystery Solved: What Do They Have In Common?

Identifying our murdered victims: we have a judge, a teacher, a barrister, and a criminal. What on earth do they have in common? What set the bar so high that made the psychopath tick to commit gruesome crimes?

Inspector Sheehan, tongue-tied, finds himself running off in the wrong direction with his team. The heat of the moment escalates when Sheehan found himself to be the unexpected target. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Inspector Sheehan had to make a tough choice. How is Inspector Sheehan involved in the prison cover-up, 6 years ago? How are the murders linked with the Club's degenerate and illicit practices?

The Dark Web Murders is the fourth book of The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries. The list of contents noted in form of a timeline consists of 39 chapters which include a glossary, a prologue, and an epilogue. Being an ideal stand-alone read, Brian O'Hare begins and concludes his work in a chronological order. Exposing his readers to the detective world, O'Hare deals with the subject of gay gang rape, political unrest, dark/deep web, and classic intellect.

Balancing his combined genres of interest, O'Hare used British English in his writing. The background of this plot takes us to Belfast, Northern Ireland. There were momentary reflections about satanic activities derived from the third installment, The Coven Murders. There were historical references to IRA, Irish Republican Army, activities and religious conflicts between Christians and Protestants. Readers interested in detective, suspense, and murder may enjoy this read, but be aware this isn't an action-packed saga.

The prologue records an unusual event about a gay gang rape resulted as a fatal misnomer accident. I believe O'Hare tried to hint the taboo in society about the high percentage of male rape due to the rise of homosexuality. The storyline is well-structured, fast-paced providing easy access to perfect visualization and bizarre experiences. This plot reminded me of a movie called Untraceable. Every chapter was enlightening and a page-turner. Facts stated about dark web, cryptography, and narcissistic psychopaths are interestingly accurate. There were astounding amounts of laugh-out-loud moments which acted as a perfect entertainer. The acts of murder are explicitly explained making it difficult to recommend for sensitive readers.

Being familiar with Brian O'Hare's work, I couldn't help keep my hands away from this read. As critics question, I too like to ask: Why isn't Brian O'Hare better known in the crime writing world? He knows how to surprise his readers. It's admirable that O'Hare has considered his reviewers' opinion. The listing of characters noted under a separate section, Introductory Information, at the beginning of the plot is a well-organized way to impress his readers.

An interesting aspect of this read is its characters: they were all executed well. Readers can observe Dennis Stewart's character development throughout the series, but this one wasn't about her. This was the first time I noted Inspector Sheehan miscalculated his evidence and I love it. It demonstrated a pragmatic work environment, yet in this field, room for error isn't an acceptable agenda. O'Hare provided a fascinating insight, through Sheehan, about understanding people's mentality.

It's truly an intelligent read that displays thorough knowledge about the detective world. The exposure that O'Hare provides to his readers are all times high related to the reinforcements from the officers to the forensics. Deeply drawn to this read, I set aside my notes and enjoyed the story. Brian O'Hare is successful in answering his readers' questions. This plot made me scratch my brains out trying to link these murders questioning when, where and why. I found few mishaps while reading, yet it's a fairly well-edited read. Honestly, I have no reason to give this read less than 4 out of 4 stars. But one thing is certain: we can certainly look forward to see Inspector Sheehan and his team save the day.

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Delaney35 · Post by **Delaney35** » 21 Mar 2019, 08:09

I love a good murder mystery so I think I would love this book. Excellent review, you gave enough detail to entice me without giving away too much!

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 21 Mar 2019, 21:16

Delaney35 wrote: ↑21 Mar 2019, 08:09 I love a good murder mystery so I think I would love this book. Excellent review, you gave enough detail to entice me without giving away too much!

I'm glad I did. Thank you for stopping by!

Susmita Biswas · Post by **Susmita Biswas** » 22 Mar 2019, 04:08

I love to read murder mysteries, and this one seems perfect to me. Great review.

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 22 Mar 2019, 04:17

Susmita Biswas wrote: ↑22 Mar 2019, 04:08 I love to read murder mysteries, and this one seems perfect to me. Great review.

Thank you for stopping by!

Espie · Post by **Espie** » 22 Mar 2019, 06:20

The title already has the telltale signs. Thank you for the objective subjectivity of your review for this piece.

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 22 Mar 2019, 06:29

Espie wrote: ↑22 Mar 2019, 06:20 The title already has the telltale signs. Thank you for the objective subjectivity of your review for this piece.

Thank you for stopping by, dear Espie!

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 22 Mar 2019, 06:32

I'm a big fan of murder mysteries and trying to solve them. I find fascinating (in a rather morbid way, I admit) to read about the way a psychopath's mind works. The dark web remains a great terrain for mystery in our day and age so I think it's the perfect background for a great thriller.
Can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, Sahani!

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 22 Mar 2019, 07:09

Lunastella wrote: ↑22 Mar 2019, 06:32 I'm a big fan of murder mysteries and trying to solve them. I find fascinating (in a rather morbid way, I admit) to read about the way a psychopath's mind works. The dark web remains a great terrain for mystery in our day and age so I think it's the perfect background for a great thriller.
Can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, Sahani!

Thank you so much for commenting, Andrea! But just a fair warning, don't go near dark web. That's not a place for normal people.

Have fun!

nooregano · Post by **nooregano** » 23 Mar 2019, 03:40

Seems like a dark, face-paced book. I can't stomach violence very well, so this isn't the kind of genre I'd enjoy reading! However, I love psychology, and I'd love to get a glimpse into the dark underbelly of society and the psyche. Thank you for this detailed and insightful review!

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 23 Mar 2019, 05:03

nooregano wrote: ↑23 Mar 2019, 03:40 Seems like a dark, face-paced book. I can't stomach violence very well, so this isn't the kind of genre I'd enjoy reading! However, I love psychology, and I'd love to get a glimpse into the dark underbelly of society and the psyche. Thank you for this detailed and insightful review!

Thank you for stopping by! I welcome you to try this read.

Connie Otwani · Post by **Connie Otwani** » 23 Mar 2019, 10:59

I actually thought from the title that the book had to internet oriented. Thanks for the enticing review. I think this maybe a mystery I want to help inspector Sheehan solve!

ayomie · Post by **ayomie** » 25 Mar 2019, 03:21

Thanks for highlighting the descriptions of the murder scenes. It's a no-no for me. Your review is very enticing though.

Sahani Nimandra · Post by **Sahani Nimandra** » 25 Mar 2019, 03:40

ayomie wrote: ↑25 Mar 2019, 03:21 Thanks for highlighting the descriptions of the murder scenes. It's a no-no for me. Your review is very enticing though.

Thank you so much for commenting!

Vscholz · Post by **Vscholz** » 25 Mar 2019, 23:22

I enjoy really dark murder mysteries but I haven't been intrigued by many lately. Your review, however, puts this title on my radar. Thanks for sharing!