This sequel brings back Gardner Camden and the PAR team with the same clever energy that made the first thriller so compelling. The mystery unfolds on two fronts (a militia investigation and a chilling series of buried victims) and the tension builds steadily without losing the human side of the story.
It’s a smart, absorbing novel that reminds you that puzzles aren’t just about clues. They’re chiefly about people.
What I loved most was hanging out with four brilliant, slightly odd book people who trust each other enough to tackle the cases nobody else can solve. Thank you, John, for normalising neurodiversity and unveiling how cool and desirable it is.
