The Night Shift
Alex Finlay
320 pages
Minotaur Books
published March 1, 2022
Wow, this was such a fun ride! I was in from the start. 1999 and Blockbuster was nostalgic for me. Of course I was not a survivor of a brutal slaying, but the rest. A time without cell phones and cameras on every corner. Back when the police had a lot less to work with to try and solve a murder. Just a note, that is the first crime and the majority of the book takes place 15 years later, but with similar murders, you are constantly looking at the previous case. I liked that instead of flipping back and forth from the present to the past, there were selected flashbacks at times to fill in gaps. I also like while the plot is basically trying to solve the murders, it doesn’t feel like a crime procedural.
It doesn’t read like a twisty thriller, but there were a few times that I was like whoa, I did not see that coming. I was constantly trying to pick up clues to find out if the cases were connected and how and while one of my theories did kinda pan out, it was one of many and it was only partially correct.
It was a slow start for me as it took me a few chapters to connect with the three telling the story, but after I connected, I did not want to put it down. The only downside for me was the portrayal of females was at times degrading and the FBI agent is two weeks from her due date carrying twins and was more badass than I think possible or safe.
If you are looking to get immersed in a mystery, you should definitely pick this one up. I can’t wait for his next book.
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