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Reviewed by Maalin Ogaja for Readers' Favorite
The Serial Killer’s Game by Jimmy Ray Conner is intense, chilling, and impossible to put down. Holly Webb, the first female detective in the San Francisco Police Department, is transferred to another department after a tragic loss. However, it’s not long before she returns to the homicide division to help solve the Golden Gate serial killer case. Following that success, Holly and her partner, Grant, are assigned to another chilling homicide. The victim shows signs of strangulation, and a disturbing clue is found during the autopsy. As more victims turn up, Holly and her team struggle to catch a killer who is both methodical and disturbingly precise. Will Holly and her team solve this case before more bodies appear, even as pressure mounts in the department and the city?
Author Jimmy Ray Conner vividly captures the transformation of crime detection units during the 1960s, from the introduction of databases and forensic pathology to the growing diversity in hiring and specializations within these units. He describes the shift from a male-dominated police department to a more inclusive and ethnically diverse one, signaling the beginning of a new era in law enforcement. The novel also explores the history of Chinese and Italian immigrants and their significant contribution to the economic and social landscape of the city. Despite its dark themes, I loved the vivid descriptions of San Francisco’s landmarks, the cultural richness brought by various immigrant communities, and the spotlight on medical advancements of the time. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy gripping and thought-provoking stories that explore the complexities of human nature and the darker side of society.
