A mystery novel that plays out like a long episode of Law and Order, then turns into a government conspiracy story, like 24, while at the same time putting much focus on individual relationships and dialogue, like a soap opera. It was an interesting evolution and definitely played out in a way that reminded my of a prime time cable television series.
At the beginning of the story, one finds out that someone is killing people, people who have done horrible acts. As a fan of Dexter, I found myself routing against Detective Dan Brennan, a man who constantly sits on a high horse and his unwavering faith in the law; a man who condones murder, no matter who the victim is (i.e. including sadistic serial offenders). During almost the entire novel, I felt at odds with Dan, as he seemed to believe so strongly in his system of law, even though he knew that there was something wrong with it. He seems to preach and have so much faith in the system, not because it is moral or ethical, but simply because it is the law. And for Dan, law is law. This aspect of his character never changes, except for one scene, where his family is involved. Then, and only then, is he okay with murder/breaking the law and covering things up.
Nevertheless this disagreement, the novel has some interesting twists and turns, some of which were surprising. I enjoyed its story’s transformation from a Law and Order to a 24 style, including one technique the author uses to separate scenes. Like a television episode of Law and order, the novel consists of many part, 85 chapters, and each chapter often has bits of different scenes, often giving both perspectives of parties involved. When this happened at the beginning, I could almost hear that classic sound from the television show, letting the viewer know they are being taken to a new location.
This is a novel for those who enjoy the stated aspects and for those who enjoy government and military conspiracies. I’d give it 3.5 stars.
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