I've read a few of the Logan McRae novels now, and I have enjoyed each one immensely. I like the fact that it doesn't matter if I read them in the order they were published or not, I can pick one up and fall straight into Logan's hectic life. I started reading this book one night when I couldn't sleep, and I found myself reading until 5am until I literally couldn't keep my eyes open any more, and after I'd had some sleep I started reading again and finished it soon after.The characterisation is fantastic, particularly Logan and Steel. I'm a huge fan of gory crime stories, and this satisfied my craving for something gritty. The plot was fantastic and kept me guessing right up until the end, which in itself is a shock as I usually have the killer figured out really early on. I am going to get MacBrides other books that I haven't read yet as I know they will be awesome too. Brilliant dark humour, DS Logan McRae as adorable as ever. The most gruesome book I have ever read with graphic descriptions of butchering people and cannibalism but managed to wade through the gore because the story was so compelling and the characters so likeable. Knocked off a star because the killer seemed to be endowed with almost superhuman abilities that got a bit OTT at times and I didn't really like the ending. But this didn't matter because I still love this author and have bought book number five.
What do You think about Slachthuis (2008)?
would have been a 5stars if not for the wishy washy ending. favorite of the series thus far.
—maverick777
Just as exciting and edge-of-your-seat thrilling as the rest of his stories.
—nicnurse23
