Review: Anyone for chess?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 17, 2013
This novel will keep you on your toes. It is very well-written and draws the reader very quickly into a magical, mysterious world where vampires and other strange creatures are part of the norm.The main character is a private detective investigating some pretty gruesome murders. All of his colleagues share the names of chess pieces, hence my title for this review.The story is humorous, thrilling and engaging. Despite the strangeness of many of the characters, they are believable and have their vulnerabilities.The pace is fast and the story varied. There is use of strong language but this does not detract from the plot. There are comic sexual innuendos amongst the dialogue which brings some light relief from the tense main plot thread.Anyone who loves fantasy or crime thrillers will enjoy this read.