Here again is a mystery that will please those frustrated by always figuring out who the big bad is very early on. The relationship/chemistry between Robin and Strike is wonderful. Not too much tension where you spend the entire time wondering if they are going to fall into bed but not too cold that it feels forced or fake. There is what feels like a real friendship growing. It remains to be seen if it will go the way of Bones, Moonlighting or when Harry Met Sally. Ok, that last one isn't a crime fighting team but they did start as friends and fall in love.
In this story a writer who isn't very well liked, rightly so since he is kind of a douchecanoe, is found murdered in a horrific way. Was it because of the manuscript he had recently finished? Was it because he stepped on one too many toes? Was it the wife, spurned once too often?
I'm not telling. I will say that I am looking forward to reading more about Robin and Strike.
(finished July 28, 2014)
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