Eight stars
Sean Slater returns with another great Canadian police procedural. Meeting or exceeding expectations, Slater develops another strong story with great police flavouring. A number of apparent suicides show some sign that there may have been outside influence. When Detective Jacob Striker is contacted by an elusive individual, targeting him and warning the Vancouver Police to stay away, he pulls all those involved into a deadly game. Ready to do whatever it takes to ensure success, the Adder creates a dangerous game of Snakes and Ladders, With Detective Striker in the middle. Slater does wonders with the story and his abilities, keeping the reader hooked!
After discovering that a number of suicides in Vancouver might have been covered-up murders, Homicide Detective Jacob Striker is quick to act, He follows the leads he has and soon ends up at the Riverglen Mental Health Facility. All who died were once patience's here, under the support of Dr. Erich Ostermann, a psychiatric practitioner of some regard. When Striker learns that one of his close friends was also a patient of Dr. Ostermann, he is troubled to find out that she is missing.
As time ticks on, someone reaches out to Detective Striker to let him know that he ought to steer clear of the investigation, as it is becoming a dangerous game. This game is one where lives can be lost quickly and people devoured by those they cannot see. The Adder signs his notes and Detective Striker is fuelled to keep looking with renewed vigour.
As things get intense, Detective Striker and his partner try to piece things together, all the while, remaining one step behind the man who holds all the answers. They will have to make their move and hope to turn the tables, or many lives could be lost before anything can be done. Sean Slater does well once more with this piece that had me flipping pages well into the night.
A great crime thriller uses capable writing and clear storylines to keep the reader engaged. Sean Slater does that easily, building from a strong debut novel exploring the streets of Vancouver. Slater uses his knowledge as a cop to craft this piece that pulls on everything to present a cogent book. Short chapters help push things along and keep the reader wanting just a little more.
The characters present themselves effectively, providing the reader with a story flavoured by multiple angles. Plot twists find their way into the story and do not let go, leaving the reader in awe at some points. I want to see where Slater will take things and how Detective Striker will get out of the danger that is put before him, while also keeping the action high.
Kudos, Mr. Slater, for another great read.
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