Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo
Children of Chicago
by Cynthia Pelayo
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My Ratings 4.4/5
Synopsis
This horrifying retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale set in present-day Chicago is an edge of your seat, chills up the spine, thrill ride.
When Detective Lauren Medina sees the calling card at a murder scene in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, she knows the Pied Piper has returned. When another teenager is brutally murdered at the same lagoon where her sister’s body was found floating years before, she is certain that the Pied Piper is not just back, he’s looking for payment he’s owed from her. Lauren’s torn between protecting the city she has sworn to keep safe, and keeping a promise she made long ago with her sister’s murderer. She may have to ruin her life by exposing her secrets and lies to stop the Pied Piper before he collects.
My Thoughts
This was my first Cynthia Pelayo read and I wasn't disappointed. I picked this after going through certain book blogs and now I'm convinced to read more of her work.
The narrative of the book is very clever and since the beginning, little crumbs of hints are laid by the writer that a ( very alert) reader can pick but such is the masterful narration that the reader pays least notice to these crumber.
Oh, my my! I must say what an ingenious piece of crime fiction. Just when I thought Cynthia Pelayo couldn't get any better, I read this work of hers.
You're in for a real treat if you decide to give this book a shot. And you know what? You SHOULD. You cannot love dark fantasy and not read this one. So go ahead, prepare to have your mind blown.
A great three days read for me.
The book is good, holds the interest. Nothing seems worthless as the narrator never beats about the bush. There's something of value in every line, every gesture and remark. So keep your mind open while reading.
What sets this book above many of the excellent other Cynthia Pelayo books is the twist at the end and the change in format to her other books.
Highly recommended !
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