Kill the Father, the new release by Sandrone Dazieri, is a complex and thrilling murder mystery that will take you on quite the ride. Fast paced plot, dynamic characters, and intelligent writing had me reading late into the night. I couldn’t put this one down.
The novel opens with a bang. A boy is trapped in a silo. He explains that he is known as a “beast” when he does something horrible and as “son” when he does something good. He knows his keeper, the man who has kidnapped him and kept him captive, as “the father”. Super creepy right?! The tension, and pace, escalates as a mother is found decapitated and a son is missing. The case appears to be open and close, they arrest the woman’s husband and wait for a confession. The Deputy Captain call in Colomba Caselli and Dante Torre, both reeling from personal tragedy, must work together as they begin to unravel a case, far darker than either of them could imagine.
I was completed engrossed in these characters as the plot played out. In fact, the plot became secondary to me because these characters were so phenomenally written. Both characters were broken and dealing with their personal struggles but had some seriously redeeming qualities that it hard not to connect with them. Colomba was one of those kick-ass women characters that you want to see more of; she was smart and powerful. Dante was similar bringing comedic relief and wit. However, do not get it twisted, this plot was intense and complex. A perfectly blend of a mystery thriller and political police procedural, this one was intricately written. Truly, the author spared no detail. By the end, as the novel came to the conclusion, I was in complete shock.
As much as I loved this story, it is important to note that it is a longer read and I did find that some parts dragged a little (mostly in the middle). That is truly a small complaint compared to how much this novel had to offer. I cannot wait for more of Dante and Colomba and will be waiting patiently for the next installment. I gave this one a 4/5 stars on Goodreads.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher (Simon & Schuster) and the author for a digital copy of this novel; it was my pleasure to provide an honest review.
Great review! As we already discussed, I have same thoughts as you. I’ve went back and adjusted my rating to a 4.5 because I was still thinking about that plot a week later:)
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I’m reading this one next month, can’t wait. If you two enjoyed it, I’m super positive, I will too!
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Can’t wait to hear what you think about this one!!
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I’d be super surprised if you didn’t. I was thinking that you and Annie would really like that book while I was reading it:)
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I cannot wait for more with these characters. I feel like I’ve been in a book slump since.
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It was such a well written book, I get what you’re saying. I went right into Right Behind You and now Sirens, both very good but not exactly the same caliber as Kill The Father
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I was going to buy Sirens yesterday as I’ve seen some really great reviews for it, I must have put it in and taken it out of my basket about 5 times 😂 Have you finished it yet, should I buy it?
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I’m about 3/4 finished, I’ll dm you when I’m done with my thoughts but I do like it so far, I’m going to reserve complete judgment until I see how it all plays out. It’s very gritty and dark…not gory dark but psychologically
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Ok, make sure you do as the hardback is on offer atm lol. Thanks!
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Jumping on the elliptical now and will read while I work out:) 2 birds 1 stone😃
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This sounds really good! Great review:)
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Thanks! I really enjoyed it!
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Thanks to Renee and you, I can’t wait to read this one! 😀 I will read it this week!!
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Oooh! Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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