Book info

• Title Something Wicked
• Author Kerry Wilkinson
• Year 2014
• Genre Mystery

Nicholas Carr disappeared on his eighteenth birthday and the world has moved on. His girlfriend has left for university, his friends now have jobs and the police are busy dealing with the usual gallery of suspects. But his father, Richard, can't forget the three fingers the police dug up from a sodden Manchester wood. What happened to Nicholas on the night he disappeared and why did he never return home? A private investigator is Richard's last hope – but Andrew Hunter has his own problems. There's something about his assistant that isn't quite right. Jenny's brilliant but reckless and he can't figure out what's in it for her. By the time he discovers who's a danger and who's not, it might all be too late...

Thoughts

Another good story from Kerry Wilkinson, this is the first in a spin-off from the Jessica Daniel books, following the adventures of private investigator Andrew Hunter. I liked the characters in this one, particularly the fearless and emotionless assistant, but I’m not totally sure the story unfolded as well as it might have. I’m still not clear on how Andrew figured out what he did, and the actual dastardly plot still remains a bit muddy in my mind.

But nevertheless, it’s a well-structured story and the twists and turns are fun along the way, so no major complaints. Curious to see what happens to Mr Hunter next!

Rating: 3 / 5