The Murder Squad is nothing like where Detective Antoinette Conway came from. Apart from her partner, all the other detectives on the squad seem to have it out for her and while’s she’s holding on, she’s close to the breaking point. When a new case lands in her lap, Antoinette and her partner dive right in to what appears to be a typical lovers’ fight turned murder, with young Aislinn Murphy discovered dead in her flat. However, as she uncovers more details, it becomes clear that this murder isn’t typical. Why is the rest of the squad pushing for Antoinette to arrest Aislinn’s boyfriend when it seems clear he isn’t the murderer? And what is one of the squad detectives really hiding? There’s clearly more to Aislinn than previously thought. This taut, quick-paced thriller will have you looking in dark corners and following Antoinette as she determinedly digs out the truth.
This is the 6th book in the Dublin Murder Squad series, and although I hadn’t read any other books in the series, I dove right into this story with no problems. There’s just enough background on Antoinette to make you understand her current situation, and feel like you get a good grasp on her as a character. The author uses descriptive writing, as well as deft use of language and slang, to put you firmly in the Dublin setting and make everything feel quite real. This is the kind of story where although it’s tempting to whip right through, it’s important to slow down a bit and pay attention to the details. Because the information about some of the characters unravels, it’s key to be able to remember things to understand what’s happening to them in the story, and how they play a part in the bigger picture. What I found interesting was I was equally vested in the main character as I was in finding out who committed the murder and why. Antoinette is a complicated character, and this adds depth to the entire story. After reading this one, I’m thinking it would be a good idea to go back and start at the beginning of the series, just because I enjoyed this one so much.
I’d give this book (and probably the whole series) to readers who enjoy books by Mo Hayder.
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