I got this ex-library hardcover from Better World Books, for another release copy. It's the first book in Hayder's intriguing - and very, very grisly - psychological-suspense/police-procedural series starring Jack Caffery. The title hints at some of the killer's manias, but doesn't convey the creeping horror of the actual crimes... strong stuff here! [But not as strong as the sequel, The Treatment; very well-written, utterly harrowing...]

I sent this book to BCer J4shaw in Idaho, as part of the International Wishlist Tag game. Enjoy!

Thank you GoryDetails for Tagging me with this book.
Looking forward to reading it.

My Review:
A solid crime thriller, but the writing seemed to fall short on the what ought to have been the more gruesome parts, which left the feeling it just wasn't as good a read as it could have been.
I believe the sequel, "The Treatment", is a little better written and therefore I would be keen to read that before deciding whether this author is for me or not.

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