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

[Elvis Best]

[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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There's someone lurking in the dark, taking revenge on behalf of poor souls, and making sure justice is served. They are friends of the helpless, the trampled upon, and the weak. Their main purpose is to avenge a terrible evil done to them and to strike down the wrongdoers from this earth. Faceless, guiltless, emotionless, they operate.

Welcome to The Dark Web Murders.

The Dark Web Murders, written by Brian O'Hare, is a mystery novel that revolves around a serial killer who calls himself — or herself — Nemein. After a high-profile murder, Inspector Sheehan and his team are assigned to find the culprit. However, the investigation gets complicated as Nemein strikes again. The investigation team is now desperate to find this mysterious assailant and stop the next probable murder from happening. Consequently, they become embroiled with a high-profile, secret society called "Fulfilment for the Enlightened Club"; there's damning evidence that connects this club to one of the murders, and the detectives are convinced that one of them did it. In the midst of all of this, Nemein assassinates another victim, leaving their infamous signature on the crime scene. Inspector Sheehan and his team are now disconcerted and clueless as to who the wrongdoer might be. Fortuitously, one of the members on the investigation team finds a blog on the dark web, where this supposed murderer details how they go about their killings — they gloat about it, even. Reading the blog post, it becomes clear that our inscrutable assassin is after revenge and won't stop until all their enemies are all dead. The Inspector and his team must now race to stop this serial killer before he — or she — strikes again.

I must say that when I initially read the description of The Dark Web Murders, I got chills down my spine. An enigmatic killer boasting about their killings on the dark web? Yikes! After reading the book, I can say that The Dark Web Murders lived up to expectation; it was full of suspense, thrill, and drama. But before I rave about what I liked, let me talk about what I didn't like about it. There are two things I didn't like. First, the author doesn't use many simple words; this might be confusing for the average person. I found myself struggling with some of the words and had to use the dictionary often. Second, the author offered a lot of information in some parts of the book, which I felt was unnecessary and made things a little boring. However, I realized that the author was building up to something and needed to provide all that information.

Now let's talk about the things I liked about The Dark Web Murders. My first impression of the book was that it was well written and of high quality; I found very little errors in it, and I believe it was professionally edited. I liked the change of scene at the beginning of every chapter; it became something I started looking forward to. It felt as though every chapter had a story of its own, but they were all somehow building up to something - something larger. Also, the chapter about the dark web was very intriguing; it made for very enjoyable reading. And if you've never heard about the dark web, this book has all the fictional details about it. I also enjoyed the chase for the villain, as the detective and his team interviewed several suspects and followed up on the leads. Throughout the investigations, I was left wondering who the killer is, their motive, and the connection between all their victims. The author weaves a powerful air of mystery which makes me very curious and nervous at the same time; I'm left guessing at what is going to happen next. What I loved most about the book was how the author slowly nudges the reader, subtly, to connect the dots. And when I finally do connect the dots, I'm awed by its implications. Everything I've read, from the beginning to the end, begins to make sense now. This is a wonderfully written book, I must confess.

Because of the aforementioned points, I give The Dark Web Murders 4 out of 4 stars. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves crime and mystery and detective-style novels. Because of its dark nature, I won't recommend it to anyone younger than 18. It is also not for the faint-hearted; it contains some gruesome and graphic features. There are no erotic scenes, but I found some vulgar words here and there.

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[MsH2k]

This book sounds thrilling, and your review builds the suspense even more! I’m probably going to pass on this one, but I thorough enjoyed your review.

[sirbobthewise]

Really engaging review! I loved your choice of words throughout its entity. I read and reviewed this book a while back and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. I completely agree with you that the author did a tremendous job giving enough hints to allow us some ownership in solving pieces of the mystery without ever giving the entire ending away. Tremendous job!

[Elvis Best]

This book sounds thrilling, and your review builds the suspense even more! I’m probably going to pass on this one, but I thorough enjoyed your review.

Thank you for stopping by

[Elvis Best]

Really engaging review! I loved your choice of words throughout its entity. I read and reviewed this book a while back and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. I completely agree with you that the author did a tremendous job giving enough hints to allow us some ownership in solving pieces of the mystery without ever giving the entire ending away. Tremendous job!

I totally agree with you. It felt good when I solved the puzzle ahead of the characters, but I still couldn't predict the ending. Thanks for your comment.

[Melisa Jane]

I like the thought of a secret site where crimes are recorded. This seams like a nice read. Nice review

[Elvis Best]

I like the thought of a secret site where crimes are recorded. This seams like a nice read. Nice review

Yeah that part was very interesting. Thanks for your comment.

[Caffrey_19]

This book catapults my mind to Robin Hood. It’s amazing to know that the weak and helpless have people looking out for them. I enjoyed your review.

[Elvis Best]

This book catapults my mind to Robin Hood. It’s amazing to know that the weak and helpless have people looking out for them. I enjoyed your review.

The legendary Robin Hood! Thank you, I appreciate your comment.

[Kanda_theGreat]

I read this book recently and honestly, if I were to take sides, I would be the devil's advocate on this one. O'Hare created an immoral society, where justice is a preserve for the few. It was only fair that iron sharpen iron.
Great review!

[Elvis Best]

I read this book recently and honestly, if I were to take sides, I would be the devil's advocate on this one. O'Hare created an immoral society, where justice is a preserve for the few. It was only fair that iron sharpen iron.
Great review!

Controversial one there. I'd play it safe and stay on the good side. Iron sharpen iron leads to anarchy, but I can't say I was totally against it in this particular case.

[Standor5865]

It'll be fun joining the inspector in solving the mystery of the serial killer. Nice review.

[Tonika632]

This was one of the best mytery books I have ever read. It is intriguing and thrilling. Great review!

[Mutai Marshal]

This is such an intricate review! Am definitely checking out this one. Are there vigilantes?

[Ballbender]

Anyone that loves crime and mystery stories, this book is for you. The author did an excellent job writing this book. The review is stunning and understanding.