There is still another serial killer Gray is tracking. I have to say there was a certain level of satisfaction with the resolution of that plotline, but there are plenty of loose threads that have yet to be sewn together and resolved. I ached to soothe the hurt wrought by a damaged and deranged man. I sat on the edge of my seat when the serial killer had Ash and Chase in his grasp. This book is as disturbing as the others, to be sure.
But it’s dangerous work and not without risks to his and those he loves. He’s MI5 so he can get away with some of that. Always sticking his nose into other people’s business. I want him back to health, but until he deals with the really tough stuff, he’s not likely to get better. Maybe kicked the habit is too strong a sentiment. One missed dose and he’s back to being dope sick. He’s managed to kick the heroin habit but only with the help of methadone. Anyway, Jan is still having a difficult time coming with the aftermath of the kidnapping and rape.
But hope lives strong because the series isn’t over. I’m beginning to despair of ever having him back. Note, Martin is still playing a central role with Jack virtually consigned to oblivion. Paralleled to the Raif/Ash storyline is the Gray/Jan/Jack/Martin plotline. So many lives affected by one single act of depravity. But when this monster kills someone close to Raif, it’s not just devastating, it’s horrific. Apparently being feasted on by fire ants while orgasming is a thing. In this book, Raif takes point in trying to find the man who is killing people and leaving insects in the mortal wounds. But believing and proving are two different things.
When Ash’s friend Johnny died, Ash was devastated and didn’t believe it was suicide. One is an open book, and one needs a cypher to uncover their secrets. One is a young man lacking a firm direction while the other is a grizzled older cop who has way too many secrets. The prequel to this book introduced me to Ash and Raif.
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