Genre: Thriller, Department Q #3
Published: 2013
Personal Rating: 4.25/5 (very good +)
Format/Narrator: Audiobook/
Graeme Malcolm
Graeme Malcolm
Yearly Count: 68
Carl Morck and his two assistants are presented with a message in a bottle. The bottle was discovered approximately 10 years ago, so they are uncertain as to the validity of the message, but they slowly begin to gather clues. They also investigate a series of arsons that leave a corpse in the ashes at each scene.
I really like this author's style. He keeps me engaged in all aspects of the story, including the characters. They are quite quirky, but that's what makes Department Q so interesting. They keep me wondering. I would like to have a few answers though, instead of just adding more craziness to each book.
The plot was clever, and as always, I love the depth that Alder-Olsen brings to his thrillers. I don't remember as much humor in this one, but it was there. Every book in this series has been a success for me. Now I'm eagerly awaiting #4.
Ooh, I think I have this one!
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ It's better if you read the other two first.
DeleteMust add this author to my list!!!
ReplyDeleteLes ~ WHAT?!? You haven't read either of the other two? Get crackin' girl! :)
DeleteWoohoo! I'm with you there!
ReplyDeleteNicola ~ :) He's a keeper!
DeleteI didn't read much of this beyond your rating because I haven't it yet. I got a print copy of the UK edition as well as an egalley so the time constraint of the egalley isn't as strict. I do want to read it soon though. Good to know the series is holding up.
ReplyDeleteSuziQoregon ~ This is one of my favorite series. I didn't get an egalley this time around. :( However, I was happy to listen to it. The narrator does a great job.
DeleteThis series is already on my wish list :)
ReplyDeleteStacybuckeye ~ It's time to begin it! :)
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