Published by Bookouture Genres: Fiction, Mystery
Format: ARC, eBook
“I was born with the devil in me. I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than a poet can help the inspiration to sing. When I was born the evil one stood as sponsor over my bed, and he has been with me ever since. ” – H.H. Holmes
After a brutal tragedy, criminal behaviourist Jessie Boyle returns to her homeland only to have her friend call in a debt. A young woman, Penny has been taken and she needs Jessie’s help to bring her home. With time running out, Jessie must work closely with new partner, Detective Seamus Keneally, along with Terri Kehoe, a computer whiz and historian work day and night to solve the case of Penny’s disappearance.
Soon, they find that Penny was not the only woman taken and that this is not a simple kidnapping. Archelogy, Celtic legends/folklore, criminals, serial killers are all part of the mix. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? But this mash up really worked in this book. Did some things seem a little implausible and far fetched? Yes, but I didn’t care, nor should you.
This was an absorbing and gripping start to a new series. The characters are quirky and likeable, the writing is top notch, and the plot was riveting! I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.