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|reviewer=Katie Pullen
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|pages=352
|publisher=Arrow Books Ltd
|date=August 2010
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The thriller aspect of the novel runs along at a satisfying breakneck speed and Tallis' writing is graphic and often blunt, surely leaving even readers with cast iron constitutions a little queasy following his autopsy descriptions. I've read many crime novels that run out of steam come the end, so was grateful that Tallis takes his time to tie up all the loose ends in a fulfilling and conclusive manner, which certainly whets the appetite for the next book.
As well as being a brilliant thriller, it's also a novel that makes you think, in particular with the numerous references to Freud's works, particularly ‘''The Interpretation of Dreams'', which is no bad thing. A definite recommendation if you have enjoyed the previous books in the series, or if like me you haven't it's a great introduction to a fascinating world of murder and psychology.
I'd like to thank the publisher for sending a copy to The Bookbag.
Further Reading Suggestion: If you like the sound of this book you may also enjoy [[The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld]], [[Last Nocturne by Marjorie Eccles]] or [[Death at the President's Lodging by Michael Innes]].
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