My first Alex Sigmore novel but definitely not my last. This was dark and creepy and it unfolded beautifully. Once I started I could not put it down. Brilliant characters kept me captivated from beginning to end. Great read.
Thank you NetGalley, Alex Sigmore and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

In small villages, the police also come across dead bodies, but these often involve accidents. That’s why it’s understandable that, when they are called because a resident has discovered a corpse, they initially assume it’s an accident rather than foul play.

When Charlotte Dawes, a seasoned detective from Chicago, comes to assist, she notices different things, and it quickly becomes clear that it’s not as innocent as it seems.

It soon turns out to be the beginning of a series of murders that appear to have nothing in common, and Charlotte and her local colleague work day and night to stop the killer. Although he seemingly makes it easy for them by leaving hints, he also shows himself to be particularly intelligent and cunning.

Can they stop him before he makes his final victim and achieves his ultimate goal?

The whole story moves at a fairly fast pace, which I really appreciate. The author has also created fantastic characters, and the fact that we got to look inside the killer’s mind is always a plus for me.

The book is well-crafted, and everything fits together. This is my first book by this author, and I look forward to reading more from him. I'm a fan and happily give it 5 stars.

Thank you

Detective Charlotte Dawes is not having a good time of it. Unable to close a case for two years, her latest effort in bringing a high flying criminal down has blown up in her face.

Despite having a good relationship with her boss, Lieutenant Whiteside, it’s time for Charlotte to go, retirement is certainly on the horizon whether she wants it or not. When another jurisdiction asks Whiteside for assistance in discovering the identity of a dumped body, Dawes begs for the chance to go and help out, purely in an advisory capacity of course! But again has she bitten off more than she can chew?

This was a good read right from the off. A new author for me and I enjoyed the writing style and the characters were well depicted with a suspenseful plot. Creating Sergeant Ramsey as a character we love to hate was a smart move ;).

Will look out for more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Darkest Game by Alex Sigmore due to be published June 4, 2025.

When new detective Mona LaSalle finds a body, she gets her first case with the help of Detective Charlotte Dawes, who has worked on more murder investigations than she’d like to remember. When a friend of Mona’s turns up dead with her friend’s mysteriously gruesome paintings also discovered, Mona and Charlotte have a huge mystery to solve. Can they find the killer in time?

What a great thriller! This was my first book by this author, and it will not be my last. I did not see the twists coming at all – a great book!

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This is my first book by this author and let me tell you it won’t be my last! I was completely blown away it was sheer brilliance. I didn’t want to put the book down but life kept getting in the way it was pure awesomeness!