At first glance, the figure could have been construed as a large cocoon hanging from the church rafters. But as one moved closer, the outline of a man came into focus, his body strung upside down . . . his thick torso squirming against his restraints as though he was about to be reborn.
While bullfrog hunting on a cloud-covered night in the Louisiana Bayou JOSH INGRAM had no way of knowing the cogs of a grisly nightmare had already begun to turn. A nightmare that takes root with the murder of a priest in Northern Ireland only to find its way to a schoolyard in Louisiana.
RACHAEL TANNER, head of the FBI Special Crimes Unit, has been trying to reach Ingram all night. Death row inmate Samuel LeBlanc aka The Technician is insisting Ingram be present at his coming reveal, where he will disclose the names and locations of his remaining victims.
Then the unexpected occurs . . .
Confronted with an impossible demand and an evil that knows no bounds, Josh and Rachael must find a way to fit the pieces together. For should they not complete the puzzle in time, the consequence of such failure would be unthinkable?
Assessment:
Plot: Brown's third novel in the Josh Ingram series features a complex, twisty storyline with sinister circumstances that are not as they appear. The author does a fine job keeping the reader on their toes and maintaining a fast-paced narrative.
Prose: Brown is a skilled writer, able to balance action, dialogue, and vivid description to keep readers turning pages.
Originality: This is a highly original work with an atmospheric setting, well-developed tension, and memorable characters that will stay in readers' minds long after they finish reading.
Character/Execution: There are numerous characters in this work, and the author does a fine job of establishing and differentiating between the key figures.
Date Submitted: April 23, 2022
