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Official Review of The 11:05 Murders by Brian O'Hare
While reading The 11:05 Murders by Brian O'Hare, my senses were awakened. Right from the beginning, O'Hare captivates his audience with an unsettling traumatic event, which entices the reader to move forward into the storyline. The writing is done with an essence of Victor Hugo, in the sense that he knows where to draw the line on a delicate subject matter, yet with a macabre twist, such as Edgar Allen Poe often does, and with a wonder of inquiry that keeps one intrigued, much like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The prime occurrence begins in the well-captured year in the
of 2002, at Queen's University, which is not directly specified until later in the tale, but believed to be in Belfast, Northern Ireland, at a social gathering. Sadly, it took a turn for the worst, divulging some sad and sensitive details, without detailing the most horrific act of the incidence, such as in the writing style of Hugo, which I greatly appreciate. It does make one ponder on how one thinks when they decide to cross that line of evil, much like Poe's works, by the idea ofnew millennia
due to the chosen victim's introversion. This opening sequence gives the reader a glimpse into that dark, tragic world of a predator wanting to create a victim, leaving the reader longing for justice, as Doyle would have.shame will silence
The main body of the story takes a forward leap into the year 2014, where Woman Detective Sergeant Denise Stewart has been transferred to the Strandtown Police Station in the Serious Crimes Department due to a promotion. W.D.S. Stewart is an upbeat and well-kept woman in her mid-20's. She is serious,
in control, and able to quickly analyze a situation while maintaining a humble, yet successful demeanor. She was promoted to adetective after exposing a corrupt colleague from the Lisburn City Police Station, where she previously worked. As a result of this exposure of the corrupt Inspector Kerley, Stewart had to face a biased ridicule and harassment forplain clothesfrom her past coworkers. As a result of this, it does make her question the intentions of men in general, and in which she unfairly convicts her male associates, which is nicely portrayed.betraying a colleague
Stewart is welcomed in to her new work surroundings by the decent and, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Sheehan, thefriendlyand well-meaning partner, Detective Tom Allen, as well as the brash Sergeant McCullough, who is still afflicted with a trace oftall, well-built. She later meets up with thethe troubles, Crown Prosecutor Turner, for her testimony against Inspector Kerley and later for a dinner date, and further on into the thickening plot, the coroner Dr. Dick Campbell makes his appearance.handsome and charismatic
After the introductions, the reader is lead through the discerning trial and on into the detective's life. Right from the start of Stewart's new position, a very gruesome and unusual crime scene emerge, blossoming into a serial killer's journey. Along with this disturbing set of scenes, Stewart realizes that she may herself be the subject of a stalker, which adds to the intense intrigue. Thankfully, there is a satisfying conclusion to ease your palpitations!
This is a typical type, yet in depth, murder mystery story that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. The historical aspects, and colorful suspects that were addressed, along with the variety of suspenseful events and intriguing routes which unfolded, kept one on edge, which is why I gave Brian O'Hare's The 11:05 Murders a 4 out of 4 star rating.
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