I've only just started reviewing books on here, so although this is the sixth MacBride I've read, this is the first one I've reviewed. Really enjoyed it, as well as all the others. I'm a big fan of series books over standalones, especially in this genre, much for the same reason that I'm a fan of TV programmes over standalone films - and that is because I enjoy hanging out with the same characters again and again, and for long periods of time. I like getting to know the characters and experiencing the on going back story of these people alongside each new and individual main story that plays out in the foreground. I'm a slow reader, but I polished this one off in just over a week, which considering this is a relatively long novel, was pretty fast for me. The story was involving and left me keen to find out who was responsible. I actually had it sussed quite a way before the end, which is probably a first for me.If you're into this type of book, you're going to love this. But if you can, I'd advise starting the series at the beginning to make the most of the aforementioned back story. Highly recommended. This is the 4th book of the Logan McRae series and it was the most horrific in terms of the murders and people injured and harmed. It's the story of McRae trying to catch a serial killer known as "The Flesher", that kills his victims, butchers them and puts the meat into the food chain. The Flesher killed twenty years ago and a man was arrested. He is released 18 years later on a technicality and the murders begin anew. Logan investigates the new killings and then re-investigates the old murders. There are many twists and turns as bad leads are followed, and the killings escalate. The book keeps you interested and you keep turning the pages to find out what comes next. The only problem I had with the book was the gruesome murders and descriptions of butchering a human. The ending was not completely satisfying as a long stretch in prison did not result. So, I could've given this 4 stars but went with the 3 stars. I'll read another in this series as I like the Logan McRae character and some of the other re-occurring characters.
What do You think about Blut Und Knochen (2008)?
This series just gets better the more chapters you read - loving Roberta Steel!!
—miiisa123
not his best found it disjointed and slightly un believable ending
—BedtimeStories
Very good but not for the faint hearted, a fast gritty read.
—Angie
