Review by AadiG -- The Dark Web Murders by Brian O'Hare

[AadiG]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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A murderer is on a killing spree. He is motivated by the wrongs done to him in the past. He posts about his sinister murders on the dark web. He is seeking revenge from a group of people. But why? What could connect such a diverse mix of people as the victims in the story! His blogs on the dark web are intellectually stimulating, and he argues about the morality of his “acts of justice.” He leaves no forensic evidence on the crime scene. Could he be so clever? Or is he even a “He?”

The Dark Web Murders, written by Brian O' Hare, satisfies all the expectations I have from a detective mystery. It motivates me to read the next chapter only to end up wanting to read the next one after that. The addition of new words to my vocabulary was the cherry on top. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. However, the book is very violent and very dark. The author narrates the story through settings that appear as normal as can be. Behind all the normalcy, lurk the dark and violent aspects of human psychology. Therefore, this book is only for adults. Besides this caveat, the book is recommended to lovers of detective mysteries. The book is a bit longer than what I was accustomed to. Nevertheless, hanging in suspense for that long meant that much more fun. This was the fourth book in the Inspector Sheehan mystery series. I will definitely like to pick the previous books of the series. Albeit long, I think I completed this book in not more than three sittings. It is so gripping!

I do have one complaint though. Certain sections of the book read like non-fiction. Perhaps this is to give foundational knowledge to the readers who might not be aware of the dark web. Nevertheless, I can't claim that this made my experience of reading the book any less fun.

The book has just a handful of errors. The author is Irish, and the story is set in Northern Ireland. The writing style is enjoyable. There is a distinct flavor to the writing and the setting. It was a pleasant change for me. A reader is bound to learn many new words. I really liked this. It is rare that a detective mystery contributes to your vocabulary.

Overall, the book made for a great read. It is recommended to people who enjoy reading mysteries and can digest violent details – gruesome murders, sexual fetishes, pedophilia, and exploitation. Have a dictionary by your side before you start.

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The Dark Web Murders
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