Review by Krystal_ougz -- The Dark Web Murders
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Review by Krystal_ougz -- The Dark Web Murders
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Dark Web Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]
The Dark Web Murders is mystery novel number four of The Inspector Sheehan Mystery series. Set in Ireland, detective Jim Sheehan and his squad investigates a disturbing series of graphic crimes committed by a serial killer who calls himself Nemein. After a well-known judge was murdered in his home on the night that he hosted a house party, it became suspicious when all the suspects had the same alibi. Later it is revealed that the suspects for the killings were far from guilty of the gruesome crimes but guilty of something even more disturbing. Nemien on the other hand, finds pleasure in writing detailed blogs on the dark web about how he prepared for and committed every single crime.
At the beginning of the book, the author provided a glossary to help with abbreviations used throughout the story. He also included a list of character sketches to help the reader become familiar with the characters. Whilst this may be helpful to the reader who holds a hard copy of the book it wasn't quite convenient for me, someone who held a soft copy. Therefore I felt quite disconnected from the characters for the first one third portion of the book, especially that there are so many characters in the story. I also think this is because the book is the fourth of a series and since this was my very first read, I wasn't familiar with the characters, so I take this as no fault of the author. It was however quite inconvenient for me to go back to the beginning to check the glossary with this being an ebook.
Enough about that. Now I really liked the balance between chapters. I was very impressed with the way Brian O'Hare spaced out the mystery and suspense aspects of the novel. I know that statement may not make much sense, but believe me when I say that there is a lot happening in this book and the balance of events is quite exceptional. I am particularly impressed with the knowledge that Mr. O'Hare has and his ability to write in such variety and level.
The beginning of most chapters where something new and unusual would happen, for example, the introduction the the dark web, the author took the time to explain to the reader what happens on there and what it really is about before continuing the story, but skilfully maintaining his narrative to match the rest of the book.
Whilst reading I've only come across one very minor typo and so I know that this book was well edited. I rate this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars and I highly recommend. However, readers beware. This book contains very graphic scenes with very detailed descriptions that could send you to the bathroom puking or trigger some individuals in negative ways. There is no actual sex scenes and barely any profanity, but where the book lacks those, they are made up for by disturbing commentary.
What I liked the most about this book was that the author kept the suspense fresh throughout the book and never fell short leading to a shocking and unbelievable ending. What I disliked the most was my inability to connect with all the characters until further into the book, which again, I deem as no fault of the author's because he provided a glossary at the beginning and it was my laziness that landed me in that predicament.
This was indeed a page turner for me and I recommend to all my mystery and thriller lovers out there, particularly to those who enjoy a dark story. People who are easily triggered by sex trade, homosexuality, torture and mentions of child pornography should stay clear of this book.
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The Dark Web Murders
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The Dark Web Murders is mystery novel number four of The Inspector Sheehan Mystery series. Set in Ireland, detective Jim Sheehan and his squad investigates a disturbing series of graphic crimes committed by a serial killer who calls himself Nemein. After a well-known judge was murdered in his home on the night that he hosted a house party, it became suspicious when all the suspects had the same alibi. Later it is revealed that the suspects for the killings were far from guilty of the gruesome crimes but guilty of something even more disturbing. Nemien on the other hand, finds pleasure in writing detailed blogs on the dark web about how he prepared for and committed every single crime.
At the beginning of the book, the author provided a glossary to help with abbreviations used throughout the story. He also included a list of character sketches to help the reader become familiar with the characters. Whilst this may be helpful to the reader who holds a hard copy of the book it wasn't quite convenient for me, someone who held a soft copy. Therefore I felt quite disconnected from the characters for the first one third portion of the book, especially that there are so many characters in the story. I also think this is because the book is the fourth of a series and since this was my very first read, I wasn't familiar with the characters, so I take this as no fault of the author. It was however quite inconvenient for me to go back to the beginning to check the glossary with this being an ebook.
Enough about that. Now I really liked the balance between chapters. I was very impressed with the way Brian O'Hare spaced out the mystery and suspense aspects of the novel. I know that statement may not make much sense, but believe me when I say that there is a lot happening in this book and the balance of events is quite exceptional. I am particularly impressed with the knowledge that Mr. O'Hare has and his ability to write in such variety and level.
The beginning of most chapters where something new and unusual would happen, for example, the introduction the the dark web, the author took the time to explain to the reader what happens on there and what it really is about before continuing the story, but skilfully maintaining his narrative to match the rest of the book.
Whilst reading I've only come across one very minor typo and so I know that this book was well edited. I rate this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars and I highly recommend. However, readers beware. This book contains very graphic scenes with very detailed descriptions that could send you to the bathroom puking or trigger some individuals in negative ways. There is no actual sex scenes and barely any profanity, but where the book lacks those, they are made up for by disturbing commentary.
What I liked the most about this book was that the author kept the suspense fresh throughout the book and never fell short leading to a shocking and unbelievable ending. What I disliked the most was my inability to connect with all the characters until further into the book, which again, I deem as no fault of the author's because he provided a glossary at the beginning and it was my laziness that landed me in that predicament.
This was indeed a page turner for me and I recommend to all my mystery and thriller lovers out there, particularly to those who enjoy a dark story. People who are easily triggered by sex trade, homosexuality, torture and mentions of child pornography should stay clear of this book.
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The Dark Web Murders
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