Review: Edgy crime fiction storytelling!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2014
The  Card Counter by James Kipling is a topnotch mystery with a heavy dose of murder and mayhem. It follows the story of homicide detective Jake Walker, who is thrown into disarray when a serial killer targetting the top players of the State College football team creep into the city. The brutal murders take a toll on Jake’s personal life as he finds himself torn between being a good father to his daughters and attempting to solve the gruesome murders.The story is riveting as Jake and the entire city are caught in a tailspin while on the hunt for the killer known as the Card Counter. This fast-paced crime fiction does not disappoint because of its unrelenting cliffhangers and edgy storytelling. The flow of the story is so engaging that it gives the feeling of involvement. It is quite the mind teaser as the story challenges the reader to draw their own conclusions for every piece of evidence that is uncovered.The twists and turns of the story make for an edge-of-your-seat experience that culminates in a surprising and satisfying conclusion.