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| Final Rating: 3.9/5 |
A turn of the century desperate pursuit for answers with cameos of the titans of medical and scientific discovery
Deadly Cure is the second novel I have read from this author
and I believe I enjoyed the countdown mystery with cameos of the titans of
medical and scientific discovery in this book a great deal more than The
Anatomy of Deception. Perhaps it was the setting or the premise involving a
desperate race for answers that passed through the dying opulence of the 19th
century and the filthy avenues of changing humanity that grabbed my imagination
the most. The two novels are similar in messages but also share writing that
brings me back for another chapter. Whatever the winning reason, this author is
indeed a master at presenting and organizing facts and I was thrilled as I
began to follow the opening lines in this title that he once more nudges the
reader to explore names of individuals from a bygone era on their own instead
of breaking into the story with a long forced biography about a referenced name.
I would recommend Deadly Cure just for that element alone of inviting the
curious to investigate further long after the turn of the final page (especially
about the dawning of the study of forensics).
Sadly with all the positives of ambiance and little details
that delighted and captivated in Deadly Cure I was somewhat disenchanted with
quite a few of the characters (or the noticeable gaps in their personal histories
that were never mentioned after they fulfilled their intended purposes in the
story) and the overly dramatic scenes that just didn’t fit comfortably in
comparison to the beginning passages. It was one later awkward almost ridiculous
chapter in general that really disappointed me and after that part the action
overthrew the intriguing mystery to create a four part ending that seemed there
for modern tastes. True it wasn’t what I expecting but I still wish there would
have been more subtlety and off scene acts instead but those types of negatives
may not bother another reader. In any case the last important encouraging point
I must note (that overbalanced the above for me) was the ultimate resolution to
the mystery which was perfect and completely believable. Overall, this is one story
that keeps you guessing, thinking about the future and continually secretly glancing
over at your own medicine cupboard.
*I would like to thank NetGalley and Pegasus Books for the
opportunity to read and enjoy Deadly Cure
Title to be released: November 7, 2017
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