Alright Tudor, you’ve done it again. Every time I read one of her books, I am even more convinced that she’ll remain a favorite author of mine. Her books always keep me on the edge of my seat, including a light paranormal aspect, and are fill with atmospheric and vivid imaginary.
Detective Barabra Atkins is a vampyr specialist. Her current assignment has her heading to Deadhart, Alaska to investigate the murder of a teenager in the small town. The townsfolk are convinced that the local Vampyr ‘colony’ is responsible for the murder, a murder very similar to the murder of a teenager 25 years ago. On edge, the town is looking for any reason to stage a ‘cull’ (an act that would sanction the massacre of the Colony members) and extract their revenge. But Detective Atkins’ isn’t so sure of their reasoning and is set on solving the murder before the towns folk take matters into their own hands.
What a gripping story. I saw one reviewer compare this as a ‘True Detective’ meets ‘True Blood’ and that is a spot-on assessment of this book. I devoured this story and had to force myself to put it down to sleep. This gritty and atmospheric read is shaping up to be my favorite of the month and (dare I say) my favorite C.J. Tudor book to date?! Everything is just *chefs kiss*.
The Gathering comes out April 9, 2024! Huge thank you to Ballantine Books for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. If you liked this review please let me know either by commenting below or by visiting my instagram @speakingof.books or on Tiktok @speakingof.books
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