Review:
BLOODTHIRSTY by Marshall Karp
Review by K. Robert Einarson
Detectives Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs are still living in the spotlight from the success of their last case when a one of the most powerful men in Hollywood is found dead; drained of all of his blood. They identify a prime suspect but then he is also killed in the same fashion. Short on suspects and under pressure from their bosses to solve the case fast, Lomax and Biggs need to work fast to find the killers before they strike again.
Karp’s novel is an enjoyable read with solid characterization and a well-developed plot. The story has a strong pace throughout and this helps keep the reader engaged to the end.
However, I found the humor tended to overshadow the story in a number of places. The banter between Kilcullen and Biggs in particular seemed to be focused more on comedy relief than on advancing the story. This became rather distracting as the story progressed.
Overall, BLOODTHIRTY was pleasurable read from start to finish. A reader who enjoys a lot of humor in their books will find this an excellent read and will be looking forward to Karp’s next work.