Cathy C. (cathyskye) -
Helpful Score: 2
I've been a fan of Allen Eskens' mysteries since the very first one, The Life We Bury. The four books so far are all loosely gathered around the character of Max Rupert. Readers have seen what a decent, dedicated, hard-working man he is from one book to the next, and now in The Deep Dark Descending, we all have front-row seats to watch what grief and rage can do to such a good man.
The mystery is solid. Why on earth would anyone want to kill a woman who dedicated herself to helping endangered children? The official case Rupert is involved in deals with catching a man who killed a woman, put her body in a minivan, and then set the vehicle on fire. The two cases are a study in contrasts because the minivan murderer could easily be eligible for a Darwin Award.
As with all of Eskens' mysteries so far, these books are about much more than merely figuring out whodunit. They are rich character studies. In The Deep Dark Descending, Max Rupert's descent into uncontrollable vengeance is told in two converging, clearly marked storylines. We see Max on that frozen lake at the Canadian border, and we watch Max in Minneapolis during the days leading up to his journey north. This is compelling storytelling that often elicits strong emotional responses.
I look forward to Allen Eskins' next book with a great deal of anticipation. This man can write.
The mystery is solid. Why on earth would anyone want to kill a woman who dedicated herself to helping endangered children? The official case Rupert is involved in deals with catching a man who killed a woman, put her body in a minivan, and then set the vehicle on fire. The two cases are a study in contrasts because the minivan murderer could easily be eligible for a Darwin Award.
As with all of Eskens' mysteries so far, these books are about much more than merely figuring out whodunit. They are rich character studies. In The Deep Dark Descending, Max Rupert's descent into uncontrollable vengeance is told in two converging, clearly marked storylines. We see Max on that frozen lake at the Canadian border, and we watch Max in Minneapolis during the days leading up to his journey north. This is compelling storytelling that often elicits strong emotional responses.
I look forward to Allen Eskins' next book with a great deal of anticipation. This man can write.
June E. (junie) -
Well this one kept me up all night.
Detective Max Rupert is back with only one thing on his mind. How to murder the men responsible for killing his pregnant wife five years ago.
His partner tried to stop him, but revenge was rampant, the only thing he could think of especially when he found out exactly who planned it and who carried it out.
In a riveting, gripping story, you find a man with such utter unbending determination, not caring about what will happen to him if he murders someone. After all, he is a cop!
The ending is brutal and vicious. It gave me terrifying visuals all night!
Detective Max Rupert is back with only one thing on his mind. How to murder the men responsible for killing his pregnant wife five years ago.
His partner tried to stop him, but revenge was rampant, the only thing he could think of especially when he found out exactly who planned it and who carried it out.
In a riveting, gripping story, you find a man with such utter unbending determination, not caring about what will happen to him if he murders someone. After all, he is a cop!
The ending is brutal and vicious. It gave me terrifying visuals all night!
Abby M. (abbyem) reviewed The Deep Dark Descending (Detective Max Rupert, Bk 4) on + 70 more book reviews
While I have loved the first three books by this author, this story didn't touch me in the same way. It did put an end to the chapter relating to Max's wife's death. But the story seemed to be a little too much revenge for my taste. I will, of course, continue to read the series, even though this one I would not recommend as highly as the others.
SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
This series is so well done. This one was darker than the previous one and mostly focuses on Max. He struggles with some hard decisions and inner demons. I am anxious to know where he goes from here.
Donna C. (g-ma) reviewed The Deep Dark Descending (Detective Max Rupert, Bk 4) on + 3152 more book reviews
5 STARS! and I don't give them lightly!
well written, even though only 280 pages it is a well written story that keeps on track with not one slow place to be found, just a good solid story
can be read in one day if you have the time, I'll be getting more by Eskens
well written, even though only 280 pages it is a well written story that keeps on track with not one slow place to be found, just a good solid story
can be read in one day if you have the time, I'll be getting more by Eskens
