Review by Nik_kulkarni -- The Dark Web Murders

[Nikhila Kulkarni]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Dark Web Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Is your favorite genre a crime thriller and a murder mystery? Do you enjoy reading a well written and engaging plot? Then this one is the book for all such readers. The Dark Web Murders, written by Brian O'Hare, is a crime thriller involving a judge, a dozen investigators, and an angry murderer. The book starts with a series of events that promises the reader a roller-coaster ride and sets the mood right from the beginning.

The story's prologue hints to the readers what they can expect from the storyline. It revolves around a very efficient team of detectives, led by the Chief Inspector, Jim Sheehan. He has a charismatic personality and is an ideal team leader. The team has detectives with varied personalities, each with a unique, highlighted quality. The story progresses when they come across the brutal murder of Judge Trevor Neeson. They keep facing many obstacles during their investigation along with a couple of more murders that are carried out in the same brutal manner. The efficient teamwork of the detectives helps unravel the mystery. The narrative runs parallel with the killer, investigators, and Neeson's elite club members' perspective. The detectives soon realize that more than one secret is about to unravel after they come to know about Neeson's secret "club" and its members. Are the members of "The Club" related to the murder? If yes, then how? And what is the connecting link between the three murders?

The book has a plethora of characters, and Brian O'Hare has brilliantly handled all of them, giving each one justice. For example, the detective, McNeill, who was initially portrayed as an underconfident officer, had superb character development as the story progressed. The book gives us insights into the killer's way of thinking, and his perception of justice through his posts on the dark web and, in a subtle way, tells the readers about its dangers. The novel is thought-provoking and engaging.

The story catches pace almost immediately; however, the investigation works at a slightly slower pace. The only thing I didn't like about the story is the massive number of characters. It becomes challenging to remember all the names and their role in the picture. I required myself to keep visiting the page with introductory information. Nonetheless, it did not make me lose any interest in the plot.

I enjoyed the read thoroughly, and I admire the author for writing such a brilliant plot. The events in the book, especially where murders take place, are described explicitly. He paints a clear picture of the events happening in the book in the readers' minds. The book is professionally edited and has only a few typographical errors; hence, I rate the book 4 out of 4. The book will keep its readers on the edges of their seats. Therefore, I recommend this book to all those who enjoy a crime thriller.

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The Dark Web Murders
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[Ra Ka]

Thanks for the great review, I love this kind of story where there are crimes and murders, and I agree with you. Too many characters can distract the reader.