I am not the kind of person to easily nurture expectations, being rather happy with my lot of life surprises, but edition houses with an aim to reachfor quality never disappoint me, therefore I always expect the best. Thus, my love for Orenda Books, whose unforgettable titles completely changed my way of reading and understanding crime and psychological suspense writing in general. Also, to discover new authors and their fantastic writing.
Kate Rhodes was not a new name for me, but did not have the chance until now to read her. Deadman´s Pool published today belongs to series set on the Isles of Scilly and it is one of the most atmospheric book I´ve read in a very long time.
A shocking murder is discovered on an empty island, and Ben Kitto is set to solve the case before the panic takes over. The diverse motives that may have been prompted the crime, and the many smoking mirors the investigators are set to follow increases the tension that follows us, as readers, as well.
Not only the geography of the island plays an important role, but the weather conditions are echoing the events and do play a very important role in amplifying the crime context. The violent storm creates difficulties in trying to pursue the investigation on the island where the crime was committed, but also may deteriorate the eventual traces of the murderer, among others.
Add to this the specifics of the ´island mentality where people pride themselves on resilience´.The novels feels at times claustrophobic which increases the confusion about the intentions of many of the characters. But this is a superbe act of crime writing.
Deadman´s Pool is my top reading recommendation of the week, to any real lover of crime fiction that never cease enjoying to discover new fantastic writers.
Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
Thanks for the blog tour support x
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