Don’t know the author, though I feel like I should. Metro
Stars Murders takes place in a hotel, the mundane, “you check in but you don’t
check out” theme. Been there done that before, no? Well, of course you have but
wait! That does not necessarily mean that Mr. Kipling isn’t onto something
here.
Hideous murders committed within the hotel have the guests
spooked and the proprietor, one Sandra Jones mystified. The killings are not
subtle by any stretch. They are gruesome and well drawn out by the author. Atmosphere
of a haunting nature resides between the pages, which I love. As with other
stories in this vein, everyone and no one is a suspect. The tale weaves around
guests and staff, leaving the reader to be the detective.
I am not much of a serial killer reader and not much for
suspense but admittedly, Metro Star Murders had me guessing, ponder and getting
involved. That is saying something. To say the storyline is predictable in a
sense is true but what unfolds between the pages will take you on a few detours.
I did enjoy the central character of Michael Young, the detective. I don’t know
about you but police in many books leave me cheering for the bad guy. Here, I
believe you will be on Michael’s side.
All in all I found the story to be crisp, not necessarily
new but well written, which overcame the ‘same old’ storyline. If you are
looking for horror, maybe not but if suspense or the overused “thriller” is your
bag then this is a must. Cheers, Kipling – well done.
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