Not everything fits into charts.

BEI Agent Dale Conley is assigned unusual cases with an historic theme. Always previously working with an FBI agent, this time he finds himself reluctantly partnered by a civilian, a psychologist who specialises in serial killings. From the start, their relationship is an uncomfortable one: she has no training, has never handled a gun or even seen a dead body before the one she views with him - and this is the person who is supposed to supply his back up. Plus the case is a nasty one: two murders already, both gruesome knife killings, of men known for their avowed atheistic views, yet both have exhibited Christian connections with their deaths. There is obviously a connection but what? And why were they targeted?

This is an exciting and well written thriller with an intriguing plot which becomes increasingly sinister as the story progresses. Characterisation is excellent, especially of Dale himself, who is superficially flippant, sarcastic and sometimes immature, but these are mostly part of the armour he needs to protect himself in his difficult work. Narrator, Adam Verner again captures his personality well and also breathes additional life into the other protagonists with individual voicings. His is a pleasant, well paced presentation although there is just a tad too much whimsy in the timbre of his reading at times. But this is occasional and in no way deminishes his very accomplished performance.

Starting with an amazing ten plus minute foot chase through a busy shopping centre and ending on a quiet note of more thoughtful introspection, this is a really enjoyable action packed mystery thriller with a difference. I am indebted to the rights holder of Dream On for freely gifting me a complimentary copy, at my request, via Audiobook Boom. Thank you. I enjoyed it immensely and recommended it to all readers who like the more quirky thrills of crime investigation, especially those with an historic bias and strong, interesting characters.

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Exceptional action thriller!

I really enjoyed this Dale Conley installment.
This was the first time I've listened to a Dale Conley thriller, and the first time I've come across Erik Carter. After experiencing this very exciting, edge of the seat action story I'll be on the lookout for more from the series.

Conley is someone the authorities bring in when cases are a little different. He's an expert in crimes with a historical /religious theme, and in this particular case, someone is carrying out killings relating to a controversial theory - dating back thousands of years.

I've been looking for similar books to that of Dan Brown, Steve Berry, etc, and I think I've just found them!
Very well narrated by Adam Verner
Recommended.

I was given this copy for free, in return for an honest review.

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