Monday, September 1, 2014

Lumpini Park by Ty Hutchinson

The thrill of the chase refers to the adrenaline rush that
comes from certain dangerous situations. This is sometimes sought as in the
adrenaline junkie, but is also involved in some cases with the high stakes game
of murder.

In Lumpini Park by Ty Hutchinson, his character, Abby Kane,
is hot on the chase of a sadistic game playing team, which leaves dead bodies
throughout the world. Having found the most recent killers she knows there is
more at stake for the kingpin, the one responsible for building the game is
still at large and the time and place of the killings has only moved venues. Bangkok,
Thailand is where she finds the next kill is going to be, yet her biggest issue
is how to work with, and in her case around the local policing of that area.

Yet now the case becomes even more deadly, the killer is
already roaming, looking for the perfect kill, and Abby is no longer faceless. She
is now in the cross hairs of this elite group of killers, and with no
jurisdiction she is unsure who to trust. She must decide if this is the one where
she walks away, or if she goes in with her usual style and bravado. Without her usual backup, she is also on the leaderboard
of the game, moving up and bringing herself into danger in a way she had not
anticipated.

Can Abby learn to trust the local police force or do they
have their own agenda where she may just fall victim to their own internal
strife. She has to make a decision and for her there is only one. She must find
the king pin and end the game, there is no other option.

Hutchinson continues his series with his exciting character
in the form of Abby Kane. Gritty and gutsy she is also chocked full of
countering characteristics that come out in unique ways. At each dilemma you
see more of her development, and find her faults to give her even more
character. There is vulnerability but a rock solid strength that keeps you
guessing on her decisions. Lumpini Park takes us into a world very different
from our own, and Hutchinson brings Thailand to life in an intriguing way.

If you enjoy suspense and thrillers you will find this a
great addition to your library. Even with the danger you will find it packed with
Hutchinson’s unique humor. If you have read any of the other Abby Kane
thrillers this will top of your list. This is a must have read for the mystery aficionado.

Rating 4/5

This book was received free from the author. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.