Hands of Darkness by Heather James Review

Hands of Darkness: A Novel, by Heather James

Evelyn Barrett has a new job, a new baby, and a new life--of sorts. Nearly crushed by the horrific abduction and murder of her daughter (book 1, Unholy Hunger), Evelyn is moving on as best she can.

 

No longer allowed to practice law, she is recruited by one of the detectives from her daughter's case to become a police consultant. Her inaugural case becomes a baptism by fire as she joins the hunt for a chillingly methodical and sadistic serial rapist and murderer.

 

Her revulsion and anger fuels a passion for justice . . . and then it becomes personal. Her friend and law school roommate, Jen, becomes a victim. The rapist has made a catastrophic mistake with Jen: he has left her alive and able to talk.

 

Filled with the chilling tension of Unholy Hunger, Hands of Darkness explores the emotional and spiritual consequences for all involved when justice and compassion collide head-on with the darkest examples of human depravity.

My Review:

I read the first book in this series, and it was a great book. It freaked me out, and kept me guessing until the end. When I saw that the author was back I had to read this book. Especially since Evelyn has a baby. I was happy that she did not give up on helping the police department. This is not an easy book to read, rape never is. The way the author switched point of views gave me insight to the killer's mind and it made me feel like I was fighting the clock with Evelyn. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review from Kregel, however all opinions are my own.