It’s clear Richards is good writer, with the ability to become great even. I think he tells an entertaining and interesting enough story ONLY because he is a strong writer. 

The plot of this books reads as the worst episode of criminal minds ever conjured. Every trope and twist you’d expect, happens. Evil twin? Yep. Small town love story? Yep. Female in traditionally male space trying to prove herself? Yep. Twin telepathy or whatever you’d call it? Yep. 

I think Richards clearly has talent, but maybe lacks a bit in imagination in the plot department. 

Would recommend this book to people into murder books and true crime, but not to anyone looking for just a good book suggestion.