Privilege Has a Cost



NYPD Detective Mike Bennett continues to go up against the crazies of NYC, and I love it. I also love his pseudo partner, FBI Special Agent Emily Parker, and hope this isn't the last we see of her - either in this series or another.

I always love seeing the interactions in the Bennett household, including Father Seamus Bennett and Mary Catherine "MC." They often lend some joy and general human feels, and perhaps a little fun chaos, to what would otherwise be a very heavy storyline. There's also some jealousy rearing its head. Hmm... I look forward to seeing what comes of that.

What's happening in the case Mike's pursuing is tragic, for certain. The mechanisms that a madman uses to send a message are disturbing, but it makes for a riveting, fast-paced book. I liked how it was told with victims', the killer, Mike's, and more points of view.

I borrowed a copy of the audio book. The narrators are Bobby Cannavale, Orlagh Cassidy, and John Glover. I love the duet narration and I really enjoyed the various actors.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.5x