“The Devil and the Dark Water” is a thoroughly satisfying mystery. Lots of moving parts but most of them come together in an exciting way by the conclusion. (There were, definitely, a few things that remained feeling unsettled or unresolved, but I can forgive that in a story this complex.) I also was often left confused by the characters/names or their roles on a ship. That many of these ended up meeting dark fates did eventually make it easier to track.
Regardless, there is wit and cunning aplenty here. As the tension mounts and our heroes seem to be facing almost insurmountable peril, I was left unable to conceive of a compelling way for the events to conclude. Fortunately, Turton is cleverer than I!
Three words that describe this book: Twisty, Intense, Mysterious
You might want to pick this book up if: you appreciate Sherlock-style crimes and deductive solutions.
-Xander
This reader review was previously submitted as part of Adult Summer Reading. We will continue to share these throughout the year.
