Not for the squeamish

Have to admit that I do relish some 'gory bits' and this definitely delivers on that score. Drug companies have a varied press and with good cause if this novel is to be believed. For much of the good they do, there is little doubt that some experiments should have been left well alone - as depicted here. Dr Alex Madison is a complex character with a failed marriage and a history of drug abuse but he is nevertheless likeable. He assists the police in the hunt for a vicious serial killer who tortures and kills at random, seemingly without remorse and with no apparent reason than to inflict as much pain on their victim as is possible. These scenes are graphic but not gratuitous although I warn you, they do not make for easy reading. I really did enjoy this book but feel that it could have been brought to a speedier end than the author devised .....but perhaps I was at fault having listened for too long!!! Not sure if I will read another in this series for a wee while as I feel they might well be of the same ilk and I should settle for something peaceful instead.

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