The Hunter

The Hunter by Jennifer Herrera has an intriguing plot, and I liked the initial build-up of the mystery, as well as the blending of the historical context of Copper Falls with the strange disappearances that happened in the past. However, after a while, there were too many threads to the narrative and my attention began to wander. Between the history of her growing up years, the backstory of her suspension from the NYPD, and her troubled marriage, I kept getting distracted from the central plot. All the diversions slowed the pace which in a novel like this, really kills my enjoyment. I also found some of the dialogue a bit clunky. Not reflective of how real people talk. And I have to say that the resolution left me unsatisfied. Too many loose ends were not explained. This is a debut and all in all, a solid effort. I would definitely read more from the author but I'd hope future efforts are more honed and tight when it comes to the narrative through-line.

My thanks to Net Galley and G.P. Putnam for furnishing me with an Advanced Reader Copy for review.