Review: An Entertaining Dark Fantasy & Crime Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2013
This was a fast-paced, intriguing and entertaining mystery thriller & suspense novel that had me on the edge of my seat from the very first page until the last. "On the Inside" is the story of Detective Hazel Hanson's efforts to solve the Slitter Case in NYC while embroiled in personal and professional problems that prove to be far more involved and complicated than she may be able to handle. Hazel is a strong and independent female character that resonates with readers (especially women); she's smart, witty, strong, in control and wonderfully human... flaws and all. The plot is well thought-out, weaving the mystery story of Hazel's personal and professional life into the serial murder case so that everything feels smooth and connected... it's just a dark fantasy waiting for the readers to connect the dots and see the bigger picture. Overall, this was one of the best thrillers that I have read in a while, mixing human elements with fantastical crime and mystery to weave an entertaining crime fiction novel that certainly kept me engaged until the very end.