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A series of brutal murders drags detective Track Presius back from a prolonged sabbatical. The killer leaves strange and subtle clues, like colored mosaic tiles at the scene. But there are inconsistencies to the crimes, things that don’t add up. Presius follows the winding trail as the bodies pile up, victims and investigators alike. Until even Presius is being stalked and investigated. Nothing is as it seems, and everyone is a suspect, even Presius.

Mosiacs is a who-done-it with not enough information for the listener to potentially figure out the story for him or herself. There are leaps in discovery that sometimes seem strange and out of place to the plot. Presius is just too lucky sometimes, incredibly unlucky at other times. This is not a deal breaker, many listeners of detective and mystery novels, simply enjoy the ride, letting the author lay out the story for you. The novel is violent, but the violence (and there is plenty of it) seems cartoonish and gratuitous, though not particularly shocking considering the means by which the victims were murdered.

The story is performed by D Joseph Fenaughty who does a passable job. His staccato delivery creates the necessary dark mood, but sometimes drags his sentences too long for comfort. It is recommended you listen to a sample to see if his style is right for you.

If you like murder mysteries, you may enjoy the cat and mouse game. Persius is an interesting character, with a gene mutation that gives him an extreme sense of smell and brilliant intuition. He is reckless and impulsive, getting himself in out of impossible situations. There is also a compelling love story that weaves through the mystery. For others, the overloaded plot and distracting subplots may not be your cup of tea. It is recommended you listen to a sample first.

Audiobook was purchased for review by the author. ( )