FICTION

The Wolf in Winter: A Charlie Parker Thriller

by John Connolly
Emily Bestler: Atria. Oct. 2014. 416p. ISBN 9781476703183. $26; ebk. ISBN 9781476703206. F
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Connolly's latest novel features private investigator Charlie Parker (The Wrath of Angels), whose work often involves beings not wholly of this earth. After the apparent suicide of a homeless man who had been searching for his daughter, Parker looks for her in the Maine town of Prosperous, home of an ancient church and a strange historical religious sect. The community appears to be just as prosperous as its name and its residents seems to be extremely fortunate in both business and longevity, but Parker discerns that there is something not quite right. His inquiries ultimately lead to the involvement of his sometime business partners—and even enemies—in the business of Prosperous, with unexpected consequences.
VERDICT This dark thriller is sure to please Connolly's fans, although newcomers might want to read the previous books in the series (starting with Every Dead Thing) before attempting this one. [See Prepub Alert, 4/21/14.]
Reviewed by Lisa O'Hara, Univ. of Manitoba Libs., Winnipeg , Jul 01, 2014
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