Crime is crime, regardless of whether you are in Boston or London. Patrick (Paddy) O'Shea and Michael (Mick) Finnegan discover this quickly when the former is torn from his family, friends, and familiar city to be moved to London on a cultural exchange program between police departments.
Trial by fire; that is how Paddy jumps into the thick of criminal activity in the strange new city. He learns, through time and a small amount of patience, that his skills as a detective are a welcome addition to the investigation of suicides.
"Suicides?" Paddy wonders why suicides are being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. He figured that would be a non-crime, but the Chief Inspector feels differently and assigns the case to Mick and Paddy.
The men find themselves in a strange place, investigating a voodoo priest as their primary suspect. As they put together all the pieces, their suspect begins to make errors.
With Patrick O'Shea and Michael Finnegan on the case, is there a doubt they can reach their goal and get their man?
Crimson Curse tells the story of two police inspectors investigating a series of mysterious suicides, and a possible link to a voodoo priest. The author blends a quick paced story with witty dialogue, and sinister undertones. The reader is drawn in, as the body count rises, and the police draw closer to solving the case. This is the first I have read from the author, and I look forward to reading more of his work.
I greatly enjoyed this book. The characters were relatable and easy to enjoy. Suspense and humor were intelligently used. I look forward to the other books in this series.