Linda (Angeleyes) - , reviewed on 5/6/2010 + 217 more book reviews

M. R. Sellars does his homework. He has developed his characters well, giving them presence. He makes them look like they know their jobs by doing the research. Sellars has done excellent research on police procedures, medical practices, crime scene investigations, various life styles and spiritual beliefs that make each of these novels a treat for the reader who wants authenticity in their reading as well as something very different. His style of writing leaves no clue unturned, no matter how grizzly. And he works his clues in with the expertise of a brick layer building a foundation that will stand up to inspection and a bit of hard banging. There are no "lose ends" or "surprise elements" to throw off the reader here. The story is out in the open and expertly woven. Images carve deep into your imagination as you follow the story and unravel the details.

The book holds your interest, it peaks your curiosity, and perches you on the edge of your chair as you flip each page eating up the story, the characters and the plots. And you will have about a year (hopefully less) to muddle over the clues, wonder about how our heroes will work their way out of the messes they have gotten themselves into and to speculate on the murderer and what drives a person to that kind of sick, twisted - well, you get the idea. No spoiler here, you have to read it for yourself.

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