Genre- Murder Mystery, crime, thriller, suspense
Joseph Birchall‘s In Plain Sight follows Detective Darcy Doyle’s first case on her dream job at the National Bureau of Crime Investigation.
The NBCI’s male-dominated culture leaves Darcy isolated, with no one eager to be her partner. With his glorious days behind him, Mick Kelly steps up to mentor her.
Their case involves the gruesome murder of a young woman. They have their work cut out for them, as the crime scene has no DNA trace. Soon, they realise that there is more to the case than what they see.
The writing style is crisp and clean. The book is gripping right from the first page to the last. The author creates a suspenseful atmosphere that moves swiftly from one scene to the next. The book has multiple twists and reveals, making it an unputdownable read.
The scenes where the detectives brainstorm the case are my favourite.
Detective Darcy Doyle is the protagonist with a tragic and difficult past. She is pragmatic and observant making her a likeable character.
Mick Kelly is a sceptical and sarcastic Detective. He was once a celebrated detective, but an incident from his past has left him with almost no cases. His character slowly grows on the reader.
Every character is seamlessly woven into the narrative, making them easy to remember and connect with. The author has given everyone a solid and meaningful backstory. The growing bond between the characters is authentic and nice to read. Apart from the main plot, the troubled relationship between parents and children is a prominent theme in the book.
This is a must-read for all thriller lovers.
I rate this book 4.5/5 and can be purchased here .
I received an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review.
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