Review by mhahn617 -- The Dark Web Murders by Brian O'Hare
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Review by mhahn617 -- The Dark Web Murders by Brian O'Hare
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The fourth book in the Inspector Sheehan series from author Brian O’Hare, The Dark Web Murders, is an intriguing and thrilling walk through the corruption that lurks underneath the glitz and power of the social elite. Nemein, the sinister and shadowy figure from the dark web that news and popular culture warns you about, is out for blood. He makes sure that he is brutal, swift, and attention-grabbing. The first murder of a high-profile judge announces to the world that even the powerful aren’t safe from his wrath. Nemein’s legion of fans skulking around his blog on the dark web feed his ego and his drive. Detective Sheehan and his colleagues must dive deep into some of the most disturbing and grotesque situations to find Nemein, and stop his bloodbath.
By far my favorite aspect of this book is the characters. They feel very real and their personalities shine through quite strongly. The one character I enjoyed the most was Inspector Sheehan. O’Hare portrays Sheehan as a normal guy who is great at his job, but is still trying to navigate the complexities of the world like everyone else. This, in my opinion, makes him a protagonist you want to root for. There are quite a few characters in the novel to keep straight, especially the detectives. Luckily, the author provides an introductory list and description of them. He also provides a glossary of Northern Ireland police service terms that comes in handy.
The book did disappoint me in one aspect, the amount of time spent on the conclusion of the secondary storyline about “The Club.” I felt that it was so interwoven into the primary storyline that I became invested in the outcome of it as well. While the author did wrap up the secondary storyline, it felt a bit rushed. I can understand why he did it this way, but it was still disappointing to not have more details concerning how justice was served.
A warning to readers, this novel gets very dark. While it’s not overly graphic, the subject matter is very disturbing. O’Hare doesn’t shy away from the underbelly of high society. There is also liberal swearing found throughout the novel.
I rate this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars. By page 4 I was hooked and couldn’t put it down, much to the detriment of the rest of my life. The characters are well thought out and defy boring stereotypes. The number of subtle clues given throughout the book is impressive. The length of the book is just right. It’s short enough to read in a couple of sittings, yet long enough to weave an interesting story. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery.
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The Dark Web Murders
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The fourth book in the Inspector Sheehan series from author Brian O’Hare, The Dark Web Murders, is an intriguing and thrilling walk through the corruption that lurks underneath the glitz and power of the social elite. Nemein, the sinister and shadowy figure from the dark web that news and popular culture warns you about, is out for blood. He makes sure that he is brutal, swift, and attention-grabbing. The first murder of a high-profile judge announces to the world that even the powerful aren’t safe from his wrath. Nemein’s legion of fans skulking around his blog on the dark web feed his ego and his drive. Detective Sheehan and his colleagues must dive deep into some of the most disturbing and grotesque situations to find Nemein, and stop his bloodbath.
By far my favorite aspect of this book is the characters. They feel very real and their personalities shine through quite strongly. The one character I enjoyed the most was Inspector Sheehan. O’Hare portrays Sheehan as a normal guy who is great at his job, but is still trying to navigate the complexities of the world like everyone else. This, in my opinion, makes him a protagonist you want to root for. There are quite a few characters in the novel to keep straight, especially the detectives. Luckily, the author provides an introductory list and description of them. He also provides a glossary of Northern Ireland police service terms that comes in handy.
The book did disappoint me in one aspect, the amount of time spent on the conclusion of the secondary storyline about “The Club.” I felt that it was so interwoven into the primary storyline that I became invested in the outcome of it as well. While the author did wrap up the secondary storyline, it felt a bit rushed. I can understand why he did it this way, but it was still disappointing to not have more details concerning how justice was served.
A warning to readers, this novel gets very dark. While it’s not overly graphic, the subject matter is very disturbing. O’Hare doesn’t shy away from the underbelly of high society. There is also liberal swearing found throughout the novel.
I rate this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars. By page 4 I was hooked and couldn’t put it down, much to the detriment of the rest of my life. The characters are well thought out and defy boring stereotypes. The number of subtle clues given throughout the book is impressive. The length of the book is just right. It’s short enough to read in a couple of sittings, yet long enough to weave an interesting story. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery.
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The Dark Web Murders
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