Who Would Like This Book:
If you love twisty, atmospheric crime thrillers set in London with a strong modern gothic vibe, "Now You See Me" is a total page-turner. The story grabs you from the start, mixing gruesome Jack the Ripper lore with a contemporary police procedural and a cast of damaged-yet-compelling characters. Lacey Flint, our deeply complex detective, draws you in with her secrets and questionable reliability, keeping you second guessing right up to the finish. Fans of gritty mysteries, clever red herrings, and novels that let you play detective will eat this up. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy Tana French, Val McDermid, or Ruth Rendell.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you’re not a fan of grisly murder scenes or historical crime references, this might not be your cup of tea - the Jack the Ripper inspiration means both gore and darkness abound. Some readers found the plot a bit over the top, with occasional stretches of credibility and a main character who makes risky (occasionally frustrating) decisions. The pace also slows a touch in the middle for some, and if you prefer fully explained, tightly logical resolutions, you may find the ending leaves a few loose threads.
About:
In 'Now You See Me' by S.J. Bolton, Detective Constable Lacey Flint finds herself entangled in a murder investigation resembling the crimes of Jack the Ripper. As she delves deeper into the case, she must confront her own dark secrets while racing against time to prevent further deaths. The story is a gripping police procedural with a chilling and mysterious plot, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader on edge. The writing style switches between past and present, creating an intriguing narrative that unravels the connections between historical murders and present-day killings.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include descriptions of violence, murder, and sexual assault, which may be disturbing for some readers.
Has Romance?
The book includes a moderate level of romance, primarily between Lacey Flint and DI Mark Joesbury, adding depth to their characters and the tension in the storyline.
From The Publisher:
Late one night after interviewing a witness, Lacey Flint, a young detective constable, stumbles onto a woman brutally stabbed just moments before. Within twenty-four hours, a reporter receives an anonymous letter pointing out alarming similarities between the murder and Jack the Ripper's first murder-a letter that calls out Lacey by name. If it's real, and they have a killer bent on re-creating London's bloody past, history shows they have just five days until the next attempt.
No one believes the connections are anything more than a sadistic killer's game, not even Lacey, whom the killer seems to be taunting specifically. But as the case unfolds, the details start reminding Lacey of a part of her own past she'd rather keep hidden. And the only way to do that is to catch the killer herself.
Fast paced and riveting, Sharon Bolton's modern gothic novel Now You See Me is nothing less than a masterpiece of suspense fiction.
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About the Author:
SHARON BOLTON is a Mary Higgins Clark Award winner and an ITW Thriller Award, CWA Gold Dagger, and Barry Award nominee. Her fascination with British folklore, especially the dark and haunting side of those legends, fuels her writing. She grew up in Lancashire, England, and now lives near Oxford with her family. This is her fourth novel. Sharon Bolton was previously published as S.J. Bolton.
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