Juan and his father are wandering Cuba taking photographs of buildings when the war with Spain takes place and Juan's father is killed. Through a series photos that his father took at the time of his death Juan discovers it wasn't an accident. Juan heads back to Scotland where his mother's family lives. While there he realizes that serial photography can reveal interesting information. He and another man invent a timer for the camera but there are complications with their partnership.

Writing and editing books is an art form, and as many books as I have read, I know I don't have the knack to write one. There are serious issues with the flow of this book, it never draws you into the story, and you always know you are just reading a book. The premise was good, and I wanted to like the book, but it just didn't happen for me. I did read an uncorrected proof, so maybe in the editing it will improve. Thank you #NetGalley for the opportunity to read #TheFigureinthe Photograph, I'm sorry, I couldn't have given it a better review.

The Novel is very easy to read and beginning was pretty good, however going forward I did find it very un-engaging. None of the characters seem to have a definition, even the main character.. I wouldn't be able to tell you anything about him really, nevermind the rest of them. Story doesn't seem to keep you hooked or wandering what is going to happen next. You're just reading through it waiting for something exciting to happen, but it doesn't.. And this whole invention of timer for the camera helping to catch a serial killer just sounds more than absurd to me. Description was promising, but sadly the novel itself has disappointed me.