Good after a while

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Trigger Warning: This novel has mentions of a statutory rape relationship, mentions of an incestuous molestation, and mentions of infidelity.

This is an intriguing second novel in a series that follows Inspector Mazarelle as he investigates a series of murders. He is determined to find the killer, no matter the cost.

Sadly I am unable to give it a higher rating. There were so many characters to keep track of, some of whom would be briefly mentioned then brought up a hundred pages later. I would have loved a character index. The plot also seemed to be quite muddled until almost halfway through.

I do understand that this a crime novel and that crimes are not completely straightforward. But this seemed to go in multiple directions all at once that made it hard to keep track of what was happening. Once the characters made a monumental discovery, the story finally began moving at a decent pace.

Our main man Mazarelle also rubbed me the wrong way. From the beginning he's very flirtatious towards any woman he interacts with and then starts a fling with someone he should not have. Especially when the situation reminded him of one he'd previously been in.

Overall, I like the crime and investigation shown. And I am interested to see where the story goes, especially after the ending. But I would have loved to follow Mazarelle's subordinates than him.