George Cross is not your usual detective main character. He is so much more than that. Part because of his neuro-divergent traits, part because of the settings. He reminds me so much of Monk. And while they are very different in many aspects, I really loved them both.

In a world where everyone follows a pattern, mostly political than what not, Cross has to stand his ground for achieving his goals. And those are to find the truth and the real villain. Even if he takes at the higher level of police investigations.

A very interesting mix of characters added so many more nuances to the story. I can’t say that I’ve got to like all of them, but maybe that’s the whole point. They were unlikeable, even some of his colleagues.

The end was unexpected and so after I thought I really had it all sorted out.

A very compelling story where the main character takes the stage up and front and stays there throughout the action because he deserves it.


KU read