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| Final Rating: 4.1/5 |
and the Madness continues…
Murder (Dr. Thomas Bond #2) is the gripping sequel to Mayhem (Dr. Thomas Bond #1) that to this reader can only be compared to a dark gourmet chocolate (or maybe a bonbon “from hell”), not everyone likes the distinct taste of the treat and many may not like these macabre tales but if you are looking for brilliantly fashioned stories with true crime facts forming the shell of something completely delectable in execution then this is the series for you. However, I must admit up until the second part of Murder (Dr. Thomas Bond #2) I was getting very weary of the affairs of the heart over enveloping the available action along with the repeated mentions and fixations of age of characters. I was also a little disappointed with the finding the same negatives that followed in chapters of Mayhem (mostly the pace and constant confusing jumps in time). Mayhem (Dr. Thomas Bond #1) even with the aforementioned minor negatives still caught my full attention and I believe I must agree with other readers saying, I liked Mayhem a bit more to Murder. Still with regards to Murder (Dr. Thomas Bond #2), something kept me reading and thinking back that can only be credited to Ms. Pinborough’s talent for telling a beyond irresistible story with an eye for detail and research, it was positively chilling how real these pages became with all of the twists on fictional and actual mysteries as the madness ensued with an ending that was just fiendishly clever. I think it would be cruel to not give a friendly warning to any gentle reader who may be thinking of delving the depths of these Historical Horrors, Murder and Mayhem are not for the fainthearted (or weak stomached), there are graphic scenes that may push boundaries with certain disturbing topics but curiosity is contagious and as per these books madness follows in the wake of mayhem; so peek if you dare. Just don’t blame me if you may think you see something out of the corner of your eye or find another reason to be afraid of deep water (like this reader now has). Pleasant dreams and happy reading!
*I would like to thank Jo Fletcher Books and Edelweiss for the opportunity to read and enjoy Murder (Dr. Thomas Bond #2)
Please note: Highly recommend this series be read in this order:
Mayhem (Dr. Thomas Bond #1) by Sarah Pinborough
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