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A review by jellichor
The Bone Jar by S.W. Kane
3.0
3.5*
" Two murders. An abandoned asylum. Will a mysterious former patient help untangle the dark truth?
The body of an elderly woman has been found in the bowels of a derelict asylum on the banks of the Thames. As Detective Lew Kirby and his partner begin their investigation, another body is discovered in the river nearby. How are the two murders connected? "
As a mood reader I have to be in a particular type of mood to read detective stories - specifically one where I am able to fully focus and concentrate on all the details, characters and timings of everything and everyone. There were a few moments where I had to re read sections or flick back some pages to work out who was who and where we were as it did get confusing at times, but generally this one is a standard one to follow if you're in the right mind frame.
Detective Lew - as another reader pointed out - isn't one of those 'troubled' types with a drinking problem or a 'dark side' authors usually like to use. He is simply himself, and I found this made focussing on the story itself easier - less distracting. He does still have history and depth to him however, and that's testament t0 the good writing of this book.
The Bone Jar is a very atmospheric (sometimes creepy) murder mystery - as well as a very interesting room within the abandoned asylum in the story - and keeps you guessing throughout. I'm not sure if I will be picking up the next one in the series as Detective stories are not my usual go to, but I did enjoy this one, so never say never.
" Two murders. An abandoned asylum. Will a mysterious former patient help untangle the dark truth?
The body of an elderly woman has been found in the bowels of a derelict asylum on the banks of the Thames. As Detective Lew Kirby and his partner begin their investigation, another body is discovered in the river nearby. How are the two murders connected? "
As a mood reader I have to be in a particular type of mood to read detective stories - specifically one where I am able to fully focus and concentrate on all the details, characters and timings of everything and everyone. There were a few moments where I had to re read sections or flick back some pages to work out who was who and where we were as it did get confusing at times, but generally this one is a standard one to follow if you're in the right mind frame.
Detective Lew - as another reader pointed out - isn't one of those 'troubled' types with a drinking problem or a 'dark side' authors usually like to use. He is simply himself, and I found this made focussing on the story itself easier - less distracting. He does still have history and depth to him however, and that's testament t0 the good writing of this book.
The Bone Jar is a very atmospheric (sometimes creepy) murder mystery - as well as a very interesting room within the abandoned asylum in the story - and keeps you guessing throughout. I'm not sure if I will be picking up the next one in the series as Detective stories are not my usual go to, but I did enjoy this one, so never say never.