An encounter with a drunken would-be-robber leaves lifelong
friends Evan and Peter in a state of shock and a world of hurt. The ultimately
fatal encounter results in one of the would-be-robbers being killed and the
other severely beaten in the name of self-defence. It’s what happens next that
turns author John Rectors’ thriller from run of the mill to deeply suspenseful
and gratifying.
LOST THINGS exhibits all the hallmarks of a modern day crime
thriller with shades of noir where the victims/perpetrators are at the forefront
and the police procedural aspects next to non-existent. This results in the
reader being given the opportunity to connect with the characters on a more
intimate level and develop an understanding of the reasons behind their
actions.
What I really like about LOST THINGS is the level of detail
Rector goes to in depicting a very much damaged and dangerously confronting
serial killer from what initially resembles one half of a buddy relationship.
It’s this dramatic and almost demonic evolution that provides
the highlight of the novella.
As the story progresses we see a deeper seeded evil emerge
and subsequent shudder inducing elements that bring fear and an unabridged
sympathy for the protagonist, Evan.
Much like the other works of John Rector I’ve had the
pleasure of reading (THE GROVE being my favourite); LOST THINGS captivated me
from start to finish.
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