Book Review: "The Butterfly House" By Katrine Engberg

 

Scandalous! Riveting! Bloody Brilliant! Suspenseful and Mysterious all in one new novel by the wonderfully talented Katrine Engberg.

My word I need a second to catch my breath after reading this one. It was worse than the pandemic because in this case hospitals meant to provide care were in fact targeted from an internal source -one of their own nurses was a killer.

Surely, draining blood is not in most thriller reads and it grabbed my attention immediately and had the tingles going from head to toe.

When we learn of the meaning behind the Butterfly House the story became darker with more mysterious actions. The fact that deaths occurred in this facility whether by the patients or by the workers was quite the intriguing draw for readers and fans of thrillers.

I couldn't help but gasp when the story escalated to full blown investigations and suspects being questioned about the past history and actions of the staff and patients.

This led to Jeppe and his pregnant partner Annette being brought aboard to assist in the process of tracking down a killer or killers.

The male detective Jeppe goes all out seeking answers via foot work while the latter female searches via at freelance on her own remedies and sleuthing skills.

This puts her at increased risk for danger if uncovered and man alive...

Breaking news! Could the killer have known the patients?

Could their be a personal motive to the killings?

Could this be an 'avenged death' ?

Jeppe's story never faded out of view and Annette found herself front and center with danger lurking all around.

My word this story escalates faster than one can read it all and consume the entirety of the twists.

Just as you think you might know the direction the writer is taking -Katrine- throws the monkey wrench - and flattens you with an upper cut blow.

In the end a nurse may get caught with her hand in the cookie jar as a figment of speech. Enter sarcasm.

There's plenty to absorb here so I'm going to let you to it and make sure you keep a nightlight on as you may find yourself checking the deadbolts and lurking over your shoulder.

A splendid piece of writing here to behold that I hope you enjoy reading!