FICTION

The Shimmer

by Carsten Stroud
Mira: Harlequin. Jun. 2018. 384p. ISBN 9780778331223. $26.99; ebk. ISBN 9781488028045. THRILLER
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Stroud ("Niceville" trilogy) introduces a serial killer who has been traveling through time for close to a century. The villain, who proves to be astonishingly perceptive and adept at avoiding capture, is on the run from a murder scene in present-day Florida. Sgt. Jack Redding, whose wife and daughter died in an unexplainable accident, latches on to the case like a man possessed. As the investigation develops, Jack witnesses the secret power of death, which the killer is harnessing. When Jack is swept up on the tails of the suspect, he is transported back to 1950 New Orleans and faced with a heartbreaking choice that will change his life forever. Infused with the edge of hard-boiled cops, tarnished and not, and a villain beyond compare, this story races to a satisfying conclusion.
VERDICT Comparable to Stephen King's 11/23/63, this crisp and compelling time-traveling thriller features a tough-as-nails cop with a sharp sense of perception who is up to par with Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch. Highly recommended for readers seeking a riveting, edge-of-your-seat read.
Reviewed by Susan Carr, formerly with Edwardsville P.L., IL , Apr 15, 2018
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