In the first book of the Vance and Shepherd Mysteries, two detectives must solve a series of murders that seem to be connected to Victor Hugo’s novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. As they race against time to catch the killer, they discover that nothing is as it seems.
For who is this book for ?
The Quasimodo Killings is a mystery thriller novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you are a fan of books by authors such as Dan Brown, Lee Child, and John Grisham, then you will enjoy this book.
Pros :
- The plot is well-constructed and unpredictable
- The characters are likable and believable
- The setting is vividly described
Cons :
- The mystery is not very well developed.
- The characters are not particularly likable or interesting.
- The plot is predictable and formulaic.
Learn more about the author
John Broughton is a former police officer and the author of several mystery novels. He currently lives in Florida with his wife and two children.
Reader Reviews
“The Quasimodo Killings is a well-written mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. John Broughton has done an excellent job creating a compelling story with intriguing characters.”
“The Quasimodo Killings is a fast-paced murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. John Broughton does an excellent job of creating believable characters and building suspense. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!”
“The Quasimodo Killings is a well-written and fast paced mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. John Broughton has done a great job of creating a believable world and intriguing characters.”
“I really enjoyed this book. The plot was well developed and the characters were interesting. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.”