Art theft, apocalypse predictions, and one seriously unhinged mastermind.
I just wrapped up The Murder Code by Ava Strong, and I’m landing at a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
This one pulled me in right away with a premise that made me do a double take: a lunatic stealing a series of paintings so he can predict the apocalypse. I mean… who thinks of these things? It’s wild, a little over-the-top, and definitely kept things interesting.
I listened to this one on audio while going back and forth to work and really enjoyed the ride. The pacing was steady, the investigation kept moving, and the dynamic between Remi Laurent and Daniel Walker worked well. That said, it didn’t quite hit that “cancel your plans and ignore all responsibilities” level of obsession for me. I was happy to come back to it but I wasn’t sneaking in extra chapters at midnight.
Overall, a strong, entertaining crime thriller with a unique twist. Not life-disrupting… but definitely worth the listen.
