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A review by amothersmusings1
Jasper's Brood by JK Nottingham
4.0
“Jasper’s Brood” is not your typical crime thriller and gave me sinister chills from the very first page. The feeling of not knowing what was coming next was a constant reminder of dread and twisted anticipation and it was this, that kept me addicted to the book and unable to put it down.
Told from the view point of ‘Jasper’ and written as a letter journal to one of his missing brood ‘Gulliver’, he recounts his time since his own parents were killed and he became an ‘apprentice’ himself to a hired hitman. Jasper knows no life other than the one he’s been forced to live and considering his murderous occupation, he really shows deep care and empathy for his brood of saved children.
I liked that the author based the story in North East England and the particular nod to my local beach Seaburn, which he named Jasper’s cat. It’s always nice to know a story is set locally even though I’m not sure the thought of Jasper and his brood, possibly being round the corner to me, would have me sleeping well at night!
This book will appeal to many and is possibly aimed at the more discerning crime reader with a deep physiological interest. There are some quite graphic scenes and a couple that could be upsetting to some readers. The style of writing is unique and quite rare but still easy to read with addictive and concise chapters.
Each character was well developed with a back history and completely different backgrounds and personalities, all playing their particular roles for Jasper perfectly. I was intrigued by Martha and I’m still not quite sure if I completely got a handle on her existence on a whole but she was an interesting person and confidante to Jasper.
The popular and well respected author Luca Veste has created “The Black Spring Crime Series” and is proud to introduce the author JK Nottingham as a ‘new and unique voice to the amazing crime genre’. Congratulations Luca on a fabulous choice and to the author for a thoroughly absorbing read.
I believe there’s enough scope following the ending for another book, which I’d definitely want to read if there was and I have no qualms in recommending this book if you enjoy twisted, dark and unusual crime/psychological thrillers.
#JaspersBrood - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Told from the view point of ‘Jasper’ and written as a letter journal to one of his missing brood ‘Gulliver’, he recounts his time since his own parents were killed and he became an ‘apprentice’ himself to a hired hitman. Jasper knows no life other than the one he’s been forced to live and considering his murderous occupation, he really shows deep care and empathy for his brood of saved children.
I liked that the author based the story in North East England and the particular nod to my local beach Seaburn, which he named Jasper’s cat. It’s always nice to know a story is set locally even though I’m not sure the thought of Jasper and his brood, possibly being round the corner to me, would have me sleeping well at night!
This book will appeal to many and is possibly aimed at the more discerning crime reader with a deep physiological interest. There are some quite graphic scenes and a couple that could be upsetting to some readers. The style of writing is unique and quite rare but still easy to read with addictive and concise chapters.
Each character was well developed with a back history and completely different backgrounds and personalities, all playing their particular roles for Jasper perfectly. I was intrigued by Martha and I’m still not quite sure if I completely got a handle on her existence on a whole but she was an interesting person and confidante to Jasper.
The popular and well respected author Luca Veste has created “The Black Spring Crime Series” and is proud to introduce the author JK Nottingham as a ‘new and unique voice to the amazing crime genre’. Congratulations Luca on a fabulous choice and to the author for a thoroughly absorbing read.
I believe there’s enough scope following the ending for another book, which I’d definitely want to read if there was and I have no qualms in recommending this book if you enjoy twisted, dark and unusual crime/psychological thrillers.
#JaspersBrood - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️