DI Kate Young is still coping with PTSD after a traumatic incident that took the life of her beloved journalist husband. As she is requested to join a crime investigation team trying to trace a complex murder, she is not only taken back in time facing events that may lead to the death of her late husband, but may also destroy myths and trust she invested in people dear to her.
An Eye for an Eye by Carol Wyer is a tensed and complex psychological thriller coping with a question that generates many novels belonging to this genre: how far one can get to render justice - the ´eye for eye´ line of thought?
Through voices and events of the past resonating in Kate´s mind, we are brought close to the circumstances that lead to her current situation. At times, it may confuse you as it is not clear from the beginning what happened with her husband, with whom she keeps talking with in her head. It is also unclear until the last pages where the story leads to and what are the circumstances of the crime, but this aspect is a plus, as the ending may not only surprise, but also invite to a serious thinking about human trafficking and its weight both on victims and their families.
A thoughtful and highly innovative novel, recommended to psychological thrillers lovers interested in going beyond a purely crime-focused plot.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
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