Since this is the first book in the Virgil Flowers series, I expected some character setup, and I got it. Virgil is smart, laid-back, and apparently can't stay married. He’s also not what you’d expect from a small-town investigator. I’m still on the fence about whether I actually like him, but I’m intrigued enough to keep going.
The mystery is layered and gruesome in places, with a string of brutal murders tied to long-buried secrets. Small-town gossip meets explosive consequences. Overall, not bad for a series starter. I just hope Virgil grows on me.
