Review: Excellent murder mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2014
This is the first novel I’ve read by Vicki Tyley and I’m very impressed. The book has a gripping start and continues at good pace as the horror of the murders is revealed layer by layer, bringing in a range of characters/suspects, and developing the characters of the brothers Emmet and Gabe and their sister Dervla, the main character. We follow her through each new shocking revelation as she tries to cope with the awful events that overtake her life and struggle to find answers that will explain what happened. That may sound a bit vague but I really don’t want to give away much of the plot as the unfolding is what’s so good about this book! – I really could not put it down. I particularly liked Dervla, and how the author skillfully shows facets of her character throughout the book – she’s a loyal daughter, tries to be a good sister, and is driven crazy by her over-protective brothers, but at the same time she’s uncertain and vulnerable in other scenarios and makes mistakes and takes risks which make her a much more believable individual.  I would strongly recommend this novel and will definitely be checking out Vicki Tyley’s other work!