The first time after the killing of the lead singer, the infamous rock band The Dolls is back, with a concert at a music festival happening during a terrible heatwave. DC Alice Washington is on high alert, especially after the growing tension between the police and the population, and the concert, this specific concert is not exactly what she is looking forward to. With new information and threats aimed at The Dolls, she may have some extra tasks on her list, as it seems that the murderer of Ris, the lead solist, is not still done with his revenge. It seems that ten years the crime, the final note of the story is not yet played.
One by One by Sam Frances is happening in the world of music and its mindset, and therefore it is unique also for the choice of ambiance. A ambiance where the fast-paced events are taking place has a very pronounced local colour, especially created through the vocabulary and the dialogues.
Once I started to read the book, I did not feel like it is anything else to do, as I wanted not only to know the end of the story, but also to understand the reasons and the motivations of the characters. DC Alice Washington, but the other characters as well, are very well developed, with a strong personality, and an individuality well placed within the plot.
One by One by Sam Frances is a recommended read to anyone interested in crime novels, happening against a musical background. I am very grateful to have discovered this talented author and her unique crime storytelling.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of a book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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