Moody and atmospheric.  I was completely immersed into this slow build mystery.  French has done a masterful job of developing multi-layered, complex characters in the vivid backdrop of lush, rural Ireland.  

Cal went looking for a slow, peaceful life in the beautiful and isolated countryside….the complete opposite of where he’s come from in Chicago.  But Cal isn’t quite set up for the laid back lifestyle.  He is a fixer. It’s in his blood.  So when a local kid tells him about a missing brother, well, those old cop instincts can’t stay buried.  And Cal soon learns that all towns, even beautiful, rustic ones, have grimy secrets.  

The story unfolds steadily and methodically.  It’s nuanced and rich in detail.  If you love being captivated and immersed into a story with vibrant characterization and atmosphere, this book should be your next read.