Review: A Mad Dose of Mafia, Murder and Mayhem
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 2, 2014
On the Inside starts on a somber mood, but quickly turns gruesome when a woman's throat is slit by an unknown assailant. The incident starts the chain of killings in New York, targeting women. Detective Hazel Hanson is called in for the unenviable task of solving the notorious Slitter Case. Hanson is a toughie who can handle complex cases, but her toughness is put to the test when someone from her past re-appears, reminding her how vulnerable she can be when it comes to matters of the heart.When the FBI is brought in to assist Hanson in the case, it becomes clear that there is more to the case than just a deranged serial killer on a murder spree. The case takes an unexpected turn when the Italian Mafia gets in the picture. But what is revealed is much more sinister which ultimately has  life-altering consequences for Detective Hanson and everyone close to her.It's easy to be gripped by this mafia thriller crime fiction with its plot twists and turns, never knowing what's going to happen next. It's one of those times when a book does not give you rest. It keeps you guessing and no amount of speculation can get you close to the final outcome.