Many thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media/Storm Publishing for the free audio book in exchange for an honest review. This was narrated by George Weightman who did an exceptional job! highly recommend the audio version if you enjoy that!

This is the first in a new series by the author featuring Dr Harrison Lane, a civilian consultant who runs the Met’s Ritualistic Behavioral Crime Unit. Dr Lane is called in when the body of a child is found in the local woods with a satanic exorcism prayer written on his chest and his mouth is stuffed with Old Testament biblical quotations. They have barely started with their investigation when another young boy goes missing.

This is a solid, mystery with enough suspense and reality to engage the reader. The characters are very likable and relatable with glimpses into their lives. For example, one of the DCIs is struggling with a failed marriage and the depiction of the mother of the dead child is just heartbreaking.

The novel is divided into 2 parts with the first half setting the scene and identifying the perpetrator, and the second half is the hunt for the identified perpetrator and the latest victim. I have not read a book with this type of setting and it worked really well for me.

Highly recommend!!

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an ARC of this audiobook!

I thought this was a very solid thriller/police procedural for how short it was compared to other books I've read. I thought the characters were well developed, but I felt like I was missing something with Dr. Harrison Lane. After digging around on Goodreads, I realized there are several other "Harrison Lane" novels under a slightly different author name. So I very well could have missed some of the backstory. I'll definitely revisit Dr. Lane! He's such a well rounded character. He is so in touch with what he does and has such a passion for helping people. He's just so likeable.

The narrator did a great job as well!

Solid 4 stars!

Broken Angels by Gwyn Bennett is so very well-written and has that gripping style that sucks you in right away. It's a great police procedural with interesting and alive characters with rich back stories. The best part of it is that there are already 8 books written! I can't wait to read more of the books by this author.
The narration was just perfect. I loved it.

If I go missing, send Dr. Lane! This book kept me reeled in from the start. I finished it within two days and I'm so ready for the next.

Could it be? Have I found someone to fill the gap left after the death of author Mo Hayder?? Dr. Harrison Lane is part of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime Unit of the Metropolitan Police and has just been called to the scene of a crime that left a young boy dead. Lane is a detective with an exceptional ability to uncover clues and make accurate deductions, whether it be in a social setting or at a crime scene. Bennett’s novel features the same terrifying atmosphere as Hayder along with an excellent cast of characters that she has brought vividly to life. A tremendous read – I can’t wait to read her others!

Heart stopping mystery, kept me on the edge. Well described characters, great world building & engaging plot.

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC.

A creepy and addictive story that combines nicely a procedural with supernatural elements. A child has been murdered in a gruesome manner that seems like an exorcism gone wrong. Who you gonna call but the Head of the Ritualistic Behavioral Crime unit, Dr Harrison Lane. He’s a very likable character with a dark past that gives him a different outlook on the cases. There is a mystery surrounding his mother that seems to be an underlying subplot for future novels. After reading this one, I realized it’s the first book in a series that I’m adding to my TBR immediately. I liked the characters, not only Lane but also the police team. DCI Baker, their boss, is strong and smart, and Lane’s rivalry with Jack Salter was a nice touch. The plot was very well crafted, it was easy to follow and surprising all at once. The dialogues have a nice rhythm. George Weightman’s narration is great for the male characters, the female ones sounded a little less organic, but I find that happens sometimes with the gender barrier. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
I chose to listen to this audiobook and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, #NetGalley/Dreamscape Media, Storm Publishing!