This was a strong police procedural piece with that Hannibal Lecter feel throughout that created a sense of urgency to uncover truths as quickly as possible.
It wasn't rushed per say, but it was lengthy and extremely descriptive, which can become too dry for those who expect rolling plots and non stop action.For those who love speed reading this is right up your alley as you don't need to necessarily become bogged down with excessive detail and setting descriptions.
Those descriptions that focus upon the evidence left behind are gruesome, grotesque, and abhorrent with darkness found via cutting, chopping, & mutilation - so be warned - this isn't for the faint of heart.
With this noted this book does a great job in detection, in legal procedures, in police investigation, and detective work. It's nice to see the constant ebb and flow between these characters that escalates into a full on search and catch the killer.
The copy cat killer is on the loose after the main killer was put behind bars but who this person is continues to be a mystery.
The cliffhanger ending for me took a bit off the edge otherwise this would easily be a five star rating.
The 'crescent and a double cross' is an identifiable connector piece to several of the individuals being located post mortem and a reference to the proverb involving 'three wise monkeys' that suggests see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil is part of the modus operandi of this powerful story.
Overall, this was a very good thriller that's highly recommended and while the initial reaction may appear to be all procedural if you can read beyond that 30-40% mark it loosens up a bit for a more enjoyable ride.
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