Deputy Dell has never ventured far from her small adopted town in South Dakota until now. She is called to Arizona to keep her friend Pan from languishing in jail on bogus charges. Thank you, Pan! She’s on her way to see and do stuff she’s never done before. London Bridge. The Grand Canyon. But, all-too familiar demons dog her along the way. Drug runners. Kidnappers. Murderous gangs. Not to mention the ones nagging inside her head. Fortunately, Dell finds a new friend on her arrival—Deputy Sheriff Ida Francisco, who lends all kinds of support. But not enough to keep one man from going after Dell when she crosses him. The dude lusts after her at every turn. Until he tangles with her secret shadow—an altogether unforgiving sort of demon.
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: Dell's Demons is the solid fifth entry in Biddison's Red Mist Girl series featuring a bold protagonist and an engaging storyline. A convincing crime drama with a sharp edge of creepiness and menace, Biddison's novel is sure to please exisiting fans of the series.
Prose: Dell's Demons is a well crafted mystery thriller, cleverly building tension with a keen eye or detail. An eerie atmosphere permeates throughout, while realistic exchanges of dialogue help make the novel seem more authentic.
Originality: Dell's Demons is a well written, accomplished, and consistently captivating mystery thriller. Its short, sharp chapters are easy to digest, and it proves to be a worthy addition to Biddison's Red Mist Girl series.
Character/Execution: Biddison has a knack for writing well formed, believable characters and Deputy Dell makes for a compelling protagonist. The character interactions throughout the novel are naturalistic, with Biddison displaying an excellent command of emotional complexities in her relationship development.
Blurb: A confidently orchestrated suspense thriller.
Date Submitted: May 07, 2024
