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I do enjoy multiple genres when I read although sometimes I hit stretches of the same type of books that can last for a while. I have been lacking in the crime department of late so I wanted to review this up-and-coming book.
The author has a prior read in this series, The JigSaw Man which I did not read prior, but this was perfectly fine in terms of the plot, so no worries there. One thing of note is that this is dealing with particularly gruesome crimes, so a head’s up to you.
Continue on for my full review.
The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson
Series: Inspector Anjelica Henley, #2
Publisher: Hanover Square Press; Original edition (July 12, 2022)
ISBN-13: 978-1335426925
Synopsis:
Detective Anjelica Henley confronts a series of ritualistic murders in this heart-pounding thriller about race, power and the corrupt institutions that threaten us
When Detective Anjelica Henley is called to investigate the murder of a popular preacher in his own church, she discovers a second victim, tortured and tied to a bed in an upstairs room. He is alive, but barely, and his body shows signs of a dark religious ritual.
With a revolving list of suspects and the media spotlight firmly on her, Henley is left with more questions than answers as she attempts to untangle both crimes. But when another body appears, the case takes on a new urgency. Unless she can apprehend the killer, the next victim may just be Henley herself.
Both fans of The Jigsaw Man and readers coming to Matheson’s work for the first time will get swept away in this heart-pounding thriller. Drawing on her experiences as a criminal attorney, Nadine Matheson deftly explores issues of race, class, and justice through an action-packed story that will hold you captive until the last terrifying page.
The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson Review
I think I have pretty thick skin. I have been through a lot of stuff and usually, it takes a lot to make me flinch. Let me just say, this author made me flinch…. multiple times! Wow
I also have to say when I closed this book, I told my hubby that this author has some twisted thoughts in her head! LOL-But oh, what a storyteller she is!
The Binding Room deals with deep dark levels of extremists in a Christian church. If you can get past the prologue you may have a chance to experience it.
This book truly is an experience you will not forget. It is an addicting story filled with seriously gruesome crimes and some twisted people. But it is completely engrossing and warped. The character development is amazing. The plot and craftsmanship of the writing are superb.
The fact that I did not read book one was of minimal consequence. Mostly we miss personal issues and another gruesome crime, but in terms of the overall plot, this was easy to follow.
If you are a crime junky with a taste for the extreme, this is a must-read for you. The whole book is a trigger warning!
Why 4 stars from me? Because I am a wimp and could not handle some of the extreme descriptions of the crimes. I would classify this in the horror genre, personally.
4 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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