By Manuel A. Melendez
The backstory of Adrian, the killer, is just as gut wrenching as the rest of the story and its many characters. The reader can’t help but naturally gravitate to each character as the author has successfully made them all believable, convincing, and colorable. This especially holds true for the detectives who are fast on the trail of this exterminator who continuously outwits everyone. The many characters include nurses, doctors, neighbors, police officers, and special agents all woven intricately to make the story come to life – everyday people with everyday problems and difficulties.
The action packed prologue sets the scene for this fictional story, which depicts a serial killer and what he does to satisfy his evil cravings for blood and murder. Each scene is carefully crafted to keep you on the edge of your seat and to keep you turning each page. The reader won’t be disappointed as each chapter is a thriller piece in itself. The characters are people with everyday jobs that cross paths with this slaughterer; some live and some don’t. It’s another thing that this author does so well, keeping his readers guessing as to the outcomes of each character. Mr. Melendez splendidly weaves mini plots into the overall plot with ease and swiftness so that the story is seamless.
The overall story is based in New York and uses Brookdale Asylum as a backdrop to the plot. This element helps to make a gripping story using all the elements of mental abuse and psychiatric components that are paramount to a thriller novel.
Each chapter is devoted to moving the story forward adding suspense and anticipation for the reader. A true testament to great storytelling and writing. The thriller novel is filled with so much action that the reader will seem as if he or she is watching it on the silver screen.
Each scene includes dialogue that will make the reader seem as if they are looking at the action in full view. The author individualizes each character with great skill, thought, and expressions to uniquely convey the story with his own distinct style. It is this expertise and mastery of great writing that brings this hair-raising novel forward.
If you are looking for an exhilarating, stirring, and electrifying novel this year, then this book is a must and should be at the top of your list. It is truly an edge-of-your-seat novel that will keep you up into the long hours of the night because you won’t be able to put it down. This book is another great novel by Manual A. Melendez.
