Yet another McCullough novel feeds my appetite. After three years of reading the first book in the series (On, Off), I have finally proceeded with the rest.
Twelve murders in one day! Espionage, spies, USSR and communism! Its 1967 and the good stuff is happening. Its all up to Captain Carmin Delmonico and Holloman PD to unravel these mysteries, while making the sudden mingling of the FBI their advantage.
I really liked Too Many Murders, although I admit On, Off was better, in my opinion. But, still, McCullough's focus on detail and the unraveling of events wins over every time.
What was really done well and what made me thirsty to read on was the unraveling of events and secrets. McCullough does it professionally in all her writing. The amount of suspense and surprises is unbelievable!
I am always at shock and surprised all through out the book. The reader is given the chance to think about what is about to happen next and given the chance to make his/her own speculations. But, we are almost always at awe of what actually happens and what we find out in the end.
The plot was well structured and organized, not giving way to any confusions. The ending, though, came as a shock to me. I had thought that Stravinsky was going to runaway and come back, maybe, in another book, but when Captain Delmonico confronts her and gives her a chance to leave without a fuss my doubt were put at rest. But, of course, BAM... That closing sentence caught me off guard.
I am definitely eager to read the next book in the series.
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