Reversal: Manhunt By Sophie Ester and Carolyn Nicholas
Reversal: Manhunt
By Sophie Ester and Carolyn Nicholas
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My Ratings 4.4/5
Synopsis
A simple arrest for a traffic violation in San Francisco is the unlikely beginning of a bizarre chain of events.
The brutal murder of a policeman and his wife.
The assassination of a prisoner and the death of half a dozen police officers.
But that was just the beginning for the mysterious Robert Dayle.
He wants them all dead. No matter what the cost.
Nobody messes with Robert Dayle!
A declaration painted on the police station wall. The gauntlet is thrown.
And so begins the game of cat and mouse
Reversal is the first of a six-part mystery series featuring the lives of Steven, Jamey, Robin, Vincent and Carol Vanhoven.
My Thoughts
Reversal: Manhunt, the first installment in a six-part mystery series by Sophie Ester and Carolyn Nicholas, delivers a tense, fast-paced thriller that kicks off with a bang. What starts as a routine traffic arrest in San Francisco spirals into a terrifying chain of events, with Robert Dayle at the center of a bloody and vengeful rampage.
The book wastes no time diving into the action, pulling readers into a chilling series of murders that leave the police force reeling. A brutal murder of a policeman and his wife is just the beginning, followed by the cold-blooded assassination of a prisoner and the deaths of multiple officers. Robert Dayle, a mysterious and menacing figure, unleashes his wrath with a single-minded obsession: he wants revenge, and no one in the police force is safe. His ominous declaration—"Nobody messes with Robert Dayle!"—painted on the police station wall, sets the stage for a deadly game of cat and mouse between Dayle and the police.
The story introduces a cast of characters, including Steven, Jamey, Robin, Vincent, and Carol Vanhoven, whose lives are intertwined with the investigation and the escalating violence. While *Reversal* focuses heavily on building suspense and showcasing Dayle’s terrifying reign of terror, it also begins to hint at the personal dynamics and deeper backstories of these characters, which promises to be further explored in the following books.
Sophie Ester and Carolyn Nicholas craft a gripping narrative that balances intense action sequences with psychological tension. Dayle’s character is chilling and unpredictable, making him a compelling and formidable antagonist. The pacing is swift, keeping readers on edge as they try to piece together Dayle’s motivations and the reason behind his deadly vendetta.
*Reversal: Manhunt* is a strong start to the series, hooking readers with its high-stakes plot and intriguing cast of characters. It’s a must-read for fans of mystery and thriller genres, especially those who enjoy stories with complex antagonists and relentless tension. As the first book in the series, it sets the stage for what promises to be an intense and gripping journey into the dark world of crime and vengeance.
Highly Recommended!
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