Last year I was able to read a book by this author and I was blown away by the subtle imagery and deeply woven mysteries in this cop thriller murder mystery. So when this book came up for review, I was all over it.
This author is truly a magician and I thoroughly enjoy his stories. Read below for my full review on this upcoming release.
The Ice Coven by Max Seeck
Publisher : Berkley (September 28, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-0593199695
OVERVIEW:
Six months have passed since Jessica’s encounter with the mysterious serial-killing coven of witches and the death of her mentor. Her nightmares about her mother and the witchcraft that undid her have only gotten worse, but she’s doing what she can to stay focused. Her homicide squad, now under new leadership, has been given a murder case and a new series of disappearances to investigate. A young woman’s corpse has washed up on an icy beach, and two famous Instagram influencers have gone missing at the same time.
The missing influencers and the murdered woman all have ties to a sinister cult. Jessica finds an eerie painting—of a lighthouse on a remote island—as she investigates, and under the picture is a gruesome poem detailing a murder. The nightmares about her mother suddenly seem all too real, making Jessica wonder if the dead woman might be trying to tell her something about the killings. And as Jessica works frantically to solve her latest case, her horrific past comes roaring back and threatens to destroy her.
The Ice Coven by Max Seeck Review
Max Seeck is a master at unique settings and completely unique plots. I love the fact that this is from a police procedural point of view because it is so much more in depth than similarly written novels in the same genre.
I also love the fact that he puts his stories into the frozen cities of Northern Europe. The locations for the reader may be foreign but that just adds the additional layer of atmosphere to every part of the mystery.
This story is somewhat of a continuation which follows a detective with big secrets of her own, and while there are multiple references to past cases, I’m pretty sure a reader could definitely read this as a standalone. Although the first novel, The Witch Hunter, was great too and not one to be missed!
The Ice Coven is incredibly different from any other novel in the police procedural or crime genre. There are multiple twists that you don’t expect, fabulous character development, and many layers built into this murder mystery. This is one trippy book! Nothing like you have ever read! I could not stop reading!
Seeker is a fabulous author with a unique imagination. I will definitely continue to look forward to his novels and twisted crime novels.
5 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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