Darkwater Cove
Author: Dan Padavona
My Review and Thoughts:
I am a huge fan of serial killer stories. So, this plot was
a plus to me going into it. I knew that the book had a strong storyline that I
knew I would at least take to. Real monsters are scary. I feel when books
capture a real lifestyle killer it makes the book all the scarier and more
horrible and that is what this book has. It’s a perfect tale of a serial
killer, complex and dramatic with intense scenes that depict true life monstrosities.
The characters and scenarios displayed through the book,
lingers deep in the pores of emotional torment. This is an exciting, page
turning gem of written word. The characters are so well drawn out and the
actions displayed perfect themselves inside your imagination. The book truly is a page turner.
Darcy is a retired FBI agent. She captured one of her worst
criminals, a serial killer. She hopes to live a peaceful life with her family.
Until as you would guess it, a body pops up. Not just any murder, but the murder
of this person has all the details of the serial killer already in jail. Is
this a copycat, or is this a cat and mouse game of horrors?
Something Padavona does is twist and turns your mind. He
builds the emotions. He creates the tension. He masters the dread. He takes jigsaw pieces of the story, placing them one little connected piece at a time, until it explodes in perfect
clarity.
I loved Darkwater Cove. I loved everything about it. I loved
the characters, dread, fear, emotions, tension and most of all a clear
viewpoint of entertainment mastered. Darkwater Cove is described as a gripping
Serial Killer book and that is what this book is. But this book has so much
more to it than just a serial killer book. It’s meaty in plot, thick layered
actions, juicy tidbits to move you along, and perfectly tender and rough in
spots that build up to the final moments.
Darkwater Cove is one of those books to read and talk about
and spread to others. A great plotted book. Written with perfect ease. It flows
in actions and drama. All the horrors are displayed in perfect clarity.
Would I Return to this Book: Absolutely? This is one of
those books you can return to down the road. The characters are perfectly built.
The plot is complex. The start, middle and end all work in Grade A+ reality.
Would I Recommend: Easily. Do you love mysteries? Do you love Serial
Killer horror? Do you love great characters and fast action moments? Then this is the book
for you.
My Rating: 4 out of 5
Four Final Words: Juicy, Intense Perfection. Brutal.