Published By: Bloodhound Books
Pages: 296
Released On: 01/09/2025
In a world of angels, is there a devil in their midst?
While Monica and Thomas prepare for a new beginning, the Deadly Dozen face their darkest case yet. A string of murders near Catherine’s church leads to a chilling discovery: a Bible left open on the altar, each passage containing a twisted message from a killer who may be connected to the congregation.
The two main suspects could not be more different-one, a charismatic and attractive young American, the other an awkward, introverted music teacher. It takes a ghost from Monica’s past to help unravel the clues.
As tragedy strikes and loyalties are tested, the Twelve unite across continents for one final, dramatic mission. But Monica’s bold plan to stop a killer could cost them everything-even her own happy ending.
*****
Thanks to Peter for sending me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I am so happy that Peter has trusted me in reviewing this series and I am so sad that this is the final one in the trilogy, I’ve enjoyed them so much.
What I have loved most about this series is that Peter has put these characters who, at their age would normally be side characters, front and centre and fabulous.
This one is a little slower to get started – not a negative, just an observation. I think, with it being the final book, it is appropriate that this is a little slower, like the characters are winding down. And being the final one, we get to start imagining these characters going on with their lives without the reader.
This one is less plot and more character, which is a departure from the previous two, but not an unwelcome one. I’ve said in other reviews that I’d rather have really good character development than storyline, and that’s what this one has. It could be because it’s the final one, he wants to wrap up the characters’ stories. But we have got to know these characters over the books and they’ve become almost my friends, so I loved that all the focus was on them as individuals rather than just in relation to the plot.
Whilst the main payers are still in it, we’re introduced to the US Twelve counterparts, which was a nice addition to have.
You could probably read it as a standalone but I wouldn’t recommend it. You need to read the others to get the heart of the story, the heart of the characters, and you’ll get much more out of it.
There’s suspense, thrill, friendship, romance, humour, emotion, kindness – it’s got a bit of everything.
It is all wrapped up nicely but I wish that it isn’t the last we hear of them. I know this is the final installment of the trilogy, but I’m not quite ready to leave thee characters, so I’m hopeful he might return to them in the future, maybe a collection of prequel stories about their pasts would be exciting.
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