Review by Eriny Youssef -- The Dark Web Murders
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Review by Eriny Youssef -- The Dark Web Murders
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Dark Web Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]
The Dark Web Murders is an enthralling murder mystery that starts with the brutal death of Kevin Lane inside a prison. The story continues when a team of detectives from The Serious Crimes Unit work to solve a number of related murders that share the same MO. Everything is linked and the murderer can be anyone from a long list of suspects.
There are many things that I like about this crime fiction novel especially. Prominently, it's the author's writing style. Concise, engaging and visceral are the words to describe it. Brian O'Hare's skills in unraveling mysteries and events keep the reader hooked. You solve the case along with the team as you read. It's a book that makes you feel you can't turn the pages fast enough. After reading just the first few chapters, the author was quickly becoming one of my favorites.
The second thing that I like is the psychological and philosophical aspects the story sustains. Most of the time, crime fiction is all about clues, red herrings and deduction. But
The Dark Web Murders offers more. Not action packed, but definitely thought-provoking and intellectually satisfying.
Finally, I admire the fact that some of the most predominant issues with the world right now, and the dangers they bring about, are exhibited in the book. Pedophilia, power abuse, depraved sexual tastes, trafficking and other societal problems are touched upon.
That being said, I have to say that as much as I loved reading the book, I found the plot to be a little disappointing. Nothing in the plot was new or a "first". Although it was gripping, I found it to be a cliché. Also, the introduction of too many characters at the same time complicated the reading for me. But the author did a good job in keeping the characters identifiable to the reader. He would refer to them by their jobs or unique traits. So, it gets easier as the chapters proceed. He, also, included a list of characters and related terms in the beginning of the book, which was quite helpful.
The book should appeal to those who enjoy a suspenseful crime fiction that challenges their thought process. However, the recurrent violence, the underlying theme of the murders and the societal issues discussed, are not suitable for everyone. I wouldn't recommend it for youngsters or those who are sensitive to violence.
It is a 4 out of 4 for me. The book is very well-edited, and I didn't find any errors. It's been a while since I've read a book that gripping. Bold, rich and an absolute page-turner!
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The Dark Web Murders
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The Dark Web Murders is an enthralling murder mystery that starts with the brutal death of Kevin Lane inside a prison. The story continues when a team of detectives from The Serious Crimes Unit work to solve a number of related murders that share the same MO. Everything is linked and the murderer can be anyone from a long list of suspects.
There are many things that I like about this crime fiction novel especially. Prominently, it's the author's writing style. Concise, engaging and visceral are the words to describe it. Brian O'Hare's skills in unraveling mysteries and events keep the reader hooked. You solve the case along with the team as you read. It's a book that makes you feel you can't turn the pages fast enough. After reading just the first few chapters, the author was quickly becoming one of my favorites.
The second thing that I like is the psychological and philosophical aspects the story sustains. Most of the time, crime fiction is all about clues, red herrings and deduction. But
The Dark Web Murders offers more. Not action packed, but definitely thought-provoking and intellectually satisfying.
Finally, I admire the fact that some of the most predominant issues with the world right now, and the dangers they bring about, are exhibited in the book. Pedophilia, power abuse, depraved sexual tastes, trafficking and other societal problems are touched upon.
That being said, I have to say that as much as I loved reading the book, I found the plot to be a little disappointing. Nothing in the plot was new or a "first". Although it was gripping, I found it to be a cliché. Also, the introduction of too many characters at the same time complicated the reading for me. But the author did a good job in keeping the characters identifiable to the reader. He would refer to them by their jobs or unique traits. So, it gets easier as the chapters proceed. He, also, included a list of characters and related terms in the beginning of the book, which was quite helpful.
The book should appeal to those who enjoy a suspenseful crime fiction that challenges their thought process. However, the recurrent violence, the underlying theme of the murders and the societal issues discussed, are not suitable for everyone. I wouldn't recommend it for youngsters or those who are sensitive to violence.
It is a 4 out of 4 for me. The book is very well-edited, and I didn't find any errors. It's been a while since I've read a book that gripping. Bold, rich and an absolute page-turner!
******
The Dark Web Murders
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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