Rodd Clark

[Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]

Christian Maxwell has always wanted to merge his interest and background in psychology and writing on a project. He can think of no better project than a book about a serial killer. They've been done before, but his project is unique in that he has found a killer who has yet to be caught by the police--Gabriel Church. Despite some initial misgivings, Christian accepts Gabriel's offer to tell his story, an offer that Christian knows might lead him down a dark path. When the two start spending time together and Gabriel leads Christian to some truths about himself, that path he's wandering might just get a bit darker than he expected--especially when he realizes he might be falling in love with a confessed and unrepentant murderer.

There are some real moments of intensity here in what I think is a rather original story. Toss in the fact that it's set in Seattle, and I definitely felt like I was able to immerse myself in the book. There are a few apparent typos and naming inconsistencies, but I read a review copy and it's possible those have been fixed and worked out in the final print edition. And while I appreciated the intensity of the characters and their relationship, there were a few points where things move a bit more slowly than I would have liked and the intensity fades just a bit.

That said, I did enjoy the book overall. As this is billed as the first in a series, I'm somewhat curious to see what happens next for either or both of these men.

Content warning: graphic descriptions of violence… (mais)

This is sort of a star-crossed love story, but for me, it's the study of a serial killer, more in the psychological mystery/thriller category than a gay romance.

Gabriel Church does form a relationship with a man, but there's also much more happening in this novel. Flashbacks to his murders (not blood and gore filled) and childhood are given. The inner struggle of both male leads is shown to the reader. There is hetero as well as homo sexuality within the story (neither are super graphic), but most of the sex scenes are between Gabriel and Christian, the male leads.

What I liked most was the anticipation of trying to figure out where these characters were headed. How far would things go? How willing is one to change for the other? The plot didn't follow the same formula as some books. I may be totally wrong, but I think the author does this on purpose to highlight the idea of divine intervention versus the law of randomness. Lots of detail is given with each scene and with the parallel and backstory. Also the point of view of Gabriel, Christian, and the victims is given. I liked it, but I don't think this is for everyone. If you are looking for something sort of darkish with a nontraditional storyline that makes you think outside the box, you should check it out.






***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***





toni





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FULL REVIEW CAN BE FOUND AT http://fangirlmomentsandmytwocents.blogspot.com/2015/06/rubble-and-wreckage-by-r...… (mais)