What a hot mess. Start with a char-broiled body left in front of a pagoda in a Thai shopping area. Add two detectives, one a seasoned veteran, the other a fast-tracked rookie who dropped out of academia just short of an advanced degree and a career at the university. Stir in prodigious amounts of ancient history, Los Angeles history, and horror film history. Bring this to a boil with the introduction of the two gay professors who raised this angst-ridden young detective and are still trying to control his life. Simmer with a useless bunch of pontificating minor characters, a side story that serves no purpose and a doomed affair with a damaged damsel. But what about the burned body?
As you can see, I did not appreciate this novel. I give it a one-star just for the effort that the author had to exert to get this on the page.
I was sent an advanced copy of this book by Bookish First in exchange for an honest review. Sorry that I could not connect with this.
As you can see, I did not appreciate this novel. I give it a one-star just for the effort that the author had to exert to get this on the page.
I was sent an advanced copy of this book by Bookish First in exchange for an honest review. Sorry that I could not connect with this.