Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Under the Radar is a quietly engaging police procedural that stars Carmel Roch, a level-headed Montreal police detective investigating a murder. Cumyn delivers a pleasingly twisty plot, while making the most of the novel's distinctive settings, particularly the wild regions of Labrador.

Prose: Cumyn's prose stye is sharply observant and detailed. Though there are some moments of dry exposition, the novel generally unfolds clearly, strategically, and vividly.

Originality: Cumyn hatches a unique premise, uplifted by the unusual locations Carmel finds herself while unraveling the truth behind a homicide.

Character/Execution: .Detective Carmel Roch is a winning character whose backstory Cumyn subtly conveys. The author excels at introducing characters with a few brush strokes and manages to maintain suspense leading up to the unexpected conclusion.

Date Submitted: August 27, 2024