C. J Tudor's debut novel is instantly immersive and gripping enough to make any read through a quick enterprise. From page one vivid characters and some truly electric word choice and profound sentence structure make this book a joy to read. Additionally, end of chapter revelations and cliffhangers make putting it down for any amount of time no small feat. Where this novel shines is in its well written and fascinating characters, realistic dialogue, and unnerving, fast paced plot. However, the reveals and overall crime drama aspect of the book are a bit less that stunning, the answers you receive to the intricate mysteries of "The Chalk Man" are satisfying, but not necessarily astounding. Do yourself a favor and pick up this addictive mystery, enjoy it but just don't expect it to be the best book you read this year.