Review of The Trafficking Murders
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Review of The Trafficking Murders
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Trafficking Murders" by Brian O'Hare.]
Young hearts, filled with hope, are trampled upon when their vulnerabilities are taken advantage of. Two Chinese girls—Lui and Mingzu—find themselves trapped in a life that’s light-years away from their dreams of studying in a foreign land. While these two girls finally take a step to escape from their two-faced lives, Alina, a poor Romanian girl, is tricked into believing that her tough life in poverty is about to end but soon realizes that she is on her way to a harsher, cruel reality.
On the other hand, a mysterious murder of an unknown woman rattles Detective Sheehan and his Serious Crimes Unit. While prying into the event and its unexplainable surroundings, they soon uncover a much bigger plot and the diabolical activities taking place in the shadows. The team must see beyond just a murder.
Brian O’Hare’s The Trafficking Murders is a crime thriller set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and talks in-depth about the inhumanity that is human trafficking. The book doesn’t fail to address some common stereotypes about this heinous crime, highlighting that victimization isn’t limited to just females and that it can be done under the illusion of wealthy well-being. It shows the insanely proficient ways the criminals cover their bloody trail.
The author seems really well-versed with murder investigations and the vibes surrounding each stage. The story starts on a messy note which mimics the fog of uncertainty during the early stages of an investigation quite well. The characters in this novel are wonderfully written. Detective Sheehan and his team are an absolute delight - kind, dedicated, smart, serious and yet playful. I loved how they didn’t always go by the textbook rules and put their creativity and acting skills to great use to get things done. What stuck with me was the deep insights into the minds of the victims, their endless pain and the impact the abuse has on them. Meanwhile, it was also refreshing to see the rebellious side of some of the victims who used their powerful will to turn the situation around.
The plot itself is brilliant. There are enough red herrings cleverly endowed into the story along with several minute clues leading to the surprising, unexpected end. Although the whole narrative is full of dodgy people, The Shadow, the main villain, stands out for mapping out such a genius chain of evil-doings.
I will, unfortunately, rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because of some mistakes that I found which, nonetheless, didn’t ruin the amazing story for me. The Trafficking Murders is more than just a work of fiction as it depicts the sensitive shortcomings in today’s society. It is not only for the crime and mystery lovers out there but also for the entire society in general, who need to be aware of the evil going on behind the curtain of civility. Some people may be sensitive to certain parts.
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The Trafficking Murders
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Young hearts, filled with hope, are trampled upon when their vulnerabilities are taken advantage of. Two Chinese girls—Lui and Mingzu—find themselves trapped in a life that’s light-years away from their dreams of studying in a foreign land. While these two girls finally take a step to escape from their two-faced lives, Alina, a poor Romanian girl, is tricked into believing that her tough life in poverty is about to end but soon realizes that she is on her way to a harsher, cruel reality.
On the other hand, a mysterious murder of an unknown woman rattles Detective Sheehan and his Serious Crimes Unit. While prying into the event and its unexplainable surroundings, they soon uncover a much bigger plot and the diabolical activities taking place in the shadows. The team must see beyond just a murder.
Brian O’Hare’s The Trafficking Murders is a crime thriller set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and talks in-depth about the inhumanity that is human trafficking. The book doesn’t fail to address some common stereotypes about this heinous crime, highlighting that victimization isn’t limited to just females and that it can be done under the illusion of wealthy well-being. It shows the insanely proficient ways the criminals cover their bloody trail.
The author seems really well-versed with murder investigations and the vibes surrounding each stage. The story starts on a messy note which mimics the fog of uncertainty during the early stages of an investigation quite well. The characters in this novel are wonderfully written. Detective Sheehan and his team are an absolute delight - kind, dedicated, smart, serious and yet playful. I loved how they didn’t always go by the textbook rules and put their creativity and acting skills to great use to get things done. What stuck with me was the deep insights into the minds of the victims, their endless pain and the impact the abuse has on them. Meanwhile, it was also refreshing to see the rebellious side of some of the victims who used their powerful will to turn the situation around.
The plot itself is brilliant. There are enough red herrings cleverly endowed into the story along with several minute clues leading to the surprising, unexpected end. Although the whole narrative is full of dodgy people, The Shadow, the main villain, stands out for mapping out such a genius chain of evil-doings.
I will, unfortunately, rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because of some mistakes that I found which, nonetheless, didn’t ruin the amazing story for me. The Trafficking Murders is more than just a work of fiction as it depicts the sensitive shortcomings in today’s society. It is not only for the crime and mystery lovers out there but also for the entire society in general, who need to be aware of the evil going on behind the curtain of civility. Some people may be sensitive to certain parts.
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The Trafficking Murders
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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