The Binding Room by Nadine Matheson
copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own
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The Jigsaw Man was the first book in the Inspector Anjelica Henley series, and this is the second. I definitely recommend reading these books in order as it helps you get to know Henley, and her team, a lot better. These books kind of remind me of the Helen Grace series by MJ Arlidge, where it follows a female Detective Inspector and those she works with. Each book focuses on a new crime though, and Henley happens to work in the Serial Crime Unit.
I really liked this one. It was a bit of a slower start, but once it really got going, I couldn’t help but keep reading. I love that Anjelica is a Black woman and this is something that comes up in the books in terms of prejudice from other cops, and even those in the community. This is something that you don’t often see in detective fiction so it’s a welcome change.
The Binding Room deals with the death of a man who ran a church, and who referred to himself as a Prophet. However, when his repeatedly stabbed body is found, they also find an almost dead male in a hidden room who has obviously been starved and tortured. What is going on, and is the dead pastor involved?
Most of the book follows Anjelica’s POV, but we also get her partner and those involved in these supposed kidnapping/torture. I appreciated this because it helps deliver a more well-rounded picture of the case. I definitely did not guess who was involved, and you do get a chance to figure it out (at least for one person involved), which is always exciting with a mystery novel!
Definitely a series I will continue.
I still have the first book on my TBR, so I need to get to it!
Sounds like a great series!
That does sound like an interesting premise for sure.
I’ve been reading more mysteries and thrillers lately. This sounds interesting!
This sounds like a series I’d really enjoy! I’ll have to check it out!
I actually have book one. Good to know this was well done.
This really does sound like a fantastic series. Glad you’re enjoying it. 🙂
I like the sound of the multiple POV’s. That almost adds to the story for me.
Sounds like an intriguing read, and a great series!
Since I share the authors name…I will have to check this one out!
Ohh! This sounds a little creepy, a perfect book to read in October!! 🙂
Carrie
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I still need to read The Jigsaw Man. And now this one. So many books…so little time! Great review. 😀
Such a unique concept! I haven’t heard of this series before and I am intrigued to know how it all works out! I will have to keep an eye out for it. 🙂