There is no doubt that investigators today, either in fiction or real life, have more recourse to technology, in forensics, and generally have better technical skills than their counterparts of yore. But to rely solely upon wireless technology and chance, takes the charms out of a story.
This is about the latest John Lescroart’s novel ‘The Hunter’, the #3 in the Wyatt Hunt series. I am an ardent admirer of John Lescroart’s novels, really love the Dismas Hardy/Abe Glitsky series, and have never missed one of them. But somehow, the Hunt series seems to have escaped my notice and haven’t read the earlier 2 Wyatt Hunt stories.
But one thing about John Lescroart is that every novel can be read as a stand alone story. If events do overlap between an earlier story, he makes sure that there is enough background information slipped in, to make the reader comfortable in reading on. Similarly, his characterisation and storyline are always good, mesmerising the reader to tune in.
Thus The Hunter is no exception and is well written. A very human and vulnerable side of the hero Wyatt Hunt is also tastefully explored, which makes the reader understand and like the character better. The story is also intricate with twists at appropriate places, unexpected turns and a tight storyline. What I didn’t like was the fact that the ‘case-breaker’ is the use of cell phone technology and tracking rather than investigation, deduction or even ‘clues’ left in haste/mistake by the culprits.
That apart, The Hunter is quite an interesting and gripping novel - a recommended read for every fiction reader.
My Wicked half whispers, ‘Going by this story, every crime can be solved by posting a Police cyber team in every city’s cell phone service provider’s tracking/control room.
:-P
This is about the latest John Lescroart’s novel ‘The Hunter’, the #3 in the Wyatt Hunt series. I am an ardent admirer of John Lescroart’s novels, really love the Dismas Hardy/Abe Glitsky series, and have never missed one of them. But somehow, the Hunt series seems to have escaped my notice and haven’t read the earlier 2 Wyatt Hunt stories.
But one thing about John Lescroart is that every novel can be read as a stand alone story. If events do overlap between an earlier story, he makes sure that there is enough background information slipped in, to make the reader comfortable in reading on. Similarly, his characterisation and storyline are always good, mesmerising the reader to tune in.
Thus The Hunter is no exception and is well written. A very human and vulnerable side of the hero Wyatt Hunt is also tastefully explored, which makes the reader understand and like the character better. The story is also intricate with twists at appropriate places, unexpected turns and a tight storyline. What I didn’t like was the fact that the ‘case-breaker’ is the use of cell phone technology and tracking rather than investigation, deduction or even ‘clues’ left in haste/mistake by the culprits.
That apart, The Hunter is quite an interesting and gripping novel - a recommended read for every fiction reader.
My Wicked half whispers, ‘Going by this story, every crime can be solved by posting a Police cyber team in every city’s cell phone service provider’s tracking/control room.
:-P
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