Review: Darc at his finest!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2014
Even after reading the book description I really did not know what to expect, I only knew that I really, really love reading books written by Carolyn and Ben.  They have become my favorites and I look forward to reading EVERYTHING they have published.  Keeping this in mind I started at the beginning of the collection and finished up with this book.  WOW and double WOW!!!At this point it might be good to state this series definitely is over the top in gross murders, if you have a weak stomach DO NOT read this but on the other hand if you are ready for the BEST murder, mystery EVER then this is the collection for you.  In my opinion this cast of characters is also the best.  Darc is the most amazing lead character ever, his Aspergers is a handicap only to others not to him as he learns to expand it to benefit his goals.  With his partner, Trey, the two of them take it over and beyond.  Add in two of the most amazing women and a very, very special little girl and you have a GREAT read!Reading from the beginning, Devious through to the 3rd body, I watched Darc grow and develop into this remarkable man.  As you experience this growth and add his interaction to Trey, Maggie, Mala and Janey, my love grows with him.  You also are watching Janey recover, grow and develop her special gift.  Mala has come to some unusual discoveries herself, adding another aspect to this story line.  Trey brings this humor to the story that is so needed.  His unique sense and connection to Darc brings a special balance to it all.What did I like?  Well, in a story line as involved with the gross murders as it was, I think the love that Darc finds growing in himself is the part I liked the most.  We fall in love with all of them but Darc is so special that he steals the show.  As they become involved in each case, we see the details through Darc' s eyes.  How he functions and copes with the case and his own self.  As each case gets perceptible worse, even more gross and more personal Darc takes himself to another level.  Before reading this I was aware of Aspergers but really did not understand it, now I have a very healthy respect for the needs of a person that has it.  Plus I felt all of my emotions, ickiness, laughter, joy, tears, anger, sadness and love.  Watching the team take down the most devious serial killers was VERY satisfying indeed!What did I dislike?  Now that is interesting because as over the top grossness that the story line has, I really did not dislike anything other than the obvious, the killers.  In fact, the grossness, is what made the book so good.What are you going to like?  A Very detailed, well written, very developed, excellent cast of characters, and awesome murder mystery story that will take you by storm.  That's what's so great about being a beta reader, getting the best stories before anyone else for a unbiased review.  Don't miss out on the best, read the Darc Murders Collection and follow along with Darc and his team.