Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan 4 stars

[Rachel N.]

Priests Gus Saenz and Jerome Lucero are assisting the National Bureau of Investigation in Manila with what appears to be a serial killer. The killer is murdering and mutilating young boy and leaving them in the dump. Along with the murder investigation the book explores corruption in the local police and the Catholic Church. The book is very dark in places and there is graphic depictions of the murders. While I wouldn't exactly call the book enjoyable it was very interesting and I liked the two main characters.