3 out of 4 stars
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This book is in the genera of murder mystery. The book starts with the story of an apparent rape at a college. Later, in the book, a mystery informant helps the police officers link the current murder case to this rape, which had occurred 20 years before. The book follows a woman detective named Sergeant Denise Stewart, starting a new job at a new police station. We learn that Detective Sergeant Denise Stewart has been promoted after reporting illegal acts by an officer of higher rank. She must testify against the officer and the trial occurs at the beginning of the book. Just as she begins her job in the new department, a murder occurs at 11:05 pm on a Tuesday and the department must investigate. The investigation follows several suspects, acts of violence and involves a mystery informant and a twist ending.
What I liked about the book was the character of Sergeant Denise Stewart. The book spends most of its time following her life, both inside and outside of the office. The character is very well developed, and it is easy to identify with her struggle to be respected as a woman police officer. The book brings up issues regarding gender discrimination in a job that has traditionally been a male playing field. It contrasts the way she was harassed at her former station because of her gender, with the just treatment of her new boss. Outside of the police station, Denise struggles with how to relate to the opposite sex and healing from a former relationship. These are issues very relevant to today’s world.
What I did not like about this book was the violent content and graphic depiction of the murder and other crimes committed. The content was very true to life and I wish the author had left a little more to one’s imagination, although this content made the plot of the book much stronger. The author was very detail oriented and the book was very suspenseful.
I rate The 11:05 MURDERS 3 out of 4 stars. Although the character of Sergeant Stewart is well developed, the ending and the character of the murderer could have been better developed. Some of the suspects could also have been developed more. The book was very well written.
I would be interested in reading more books by Brian O’Hare, but will read the reviews first to find out the amount of violent content. For me the content in the book was too suspenseful and too graphic. At the same time, I would recommend this author as a strong writer who wrote a strong book.
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The 11.05 Murders
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