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The Art of Killing by C. R. Clarke
Unbeknownst to him, a chance discovery of something unimaginable will steer Detective Patrick Gutteridge’s life down a path littered with memories of his past, memories he’s spent a decade trying to forget.
For two years, Gloucester’s quiet streets have glowed to the media interest gifted by the works of an anonymous graffiti artist — Tick-Tock. But the art is changing, distorting, each piece becoming more perverse and contentious than the last. Only DI Gutteridge sees a pattern forming which points to something far more sinister looming on the horizon. Can he decipher it in time to prevent the impending storm, or will the city be forced to wear the infamy of a series of events so shocking, it threatens to stain its streets forever.
Who is the artist turned killer? What malevolent force drives them? And who can decode their warping message in time to stop the bloodshed? Only time will tell, but time, is fast running out!
CLC Book Review
The Art of Killing by C. R. Clarke is a 5-star, chilling, thoroughly compelling, British detective crime thriller. Suspense from beginning to end! ★★★★★
When a madman believes a vindictive God is guiding him—the result is a string of horrendous murders.
When Detective Inspector Gutteridge discovers the latest graffiti by the famous Tick-Tock artist has been created using blood, he’s repulsed. Instinct or twenty-plus years on the job—something—prompts him to take a sample. Never in his wildest thoughts did he think the blood would belong to a missing child. When the remains of another child are strung out for the world to see, the dark truth that a serial killer is on the prowl sends chills throughout the neighborhood.
I can honestly say that this is the best crime thriller I have ever read. What’s more, it is easy to give you reasons why. Firstly, the prose, wow! In some places, I had to stop and reread passages again just to let the ingenious descriptions sink in. Secondly, the unforgettable characters—both protagonist and antagonist—were vibrantly brought to life. Lastly, Clarke’s masterful command of pacing and awareness of the reader’s needs means he deftly follows scenes of outright horror to blissful peace, giving the reader time to catch their breath and take in what they’ve just witnessed. Every page is infused with authenticity. In this suspenseful thriller, we discover a new crime-battling hero in DI Patrick Gutteridge, a tempered veteran of both life and the police force. The author takes us behind the hardened exterior of this life-worn cop and into the inner sanctuary of both his haven and his hopes. When we discover his past, we begin to fear for his future—lightning wouldn’t strike in the same place twice—would it?
C. R. Clarke with his superb prose presents a plot crafted by unforgettable characters. The Art of Killing by C. R. Clarke is a gritty fast-paced page-turner and is a must-read novel for all crime fiction fans. It comes very highly recommended by Chick Lit Café . Book read and reviewed by TN Traynor for Chick Lit Café.
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C. R. Clarke is a thirty-year veteran of the film industry, having worked on in excess of 60 movies, primarily in the SFX/Creature FX field. Outside of writing, chances are you’ve seen something he’s created, watched something he’s puppeteered, or possibly even heard his voice.
Creative writing for him berthed from discovering an ability to write poetry, despite being dyslexic, and through the continual exercising of this creative outlet he has all but conquered what can be to some a debilitating affliction.
“My particular form of dyslexia affected more my ability to communicate through the pen, and less so my ability to read. I loved books as a child and must have read Stig Of The Dump at least twenty times.
By my chosen career, it’s obvious I have a passion for movies, but I also love the immersive experience that reading can gift you. By the reader being forced to use their own imagination to fill in the blanks, I find it carries them further into the narrative of the story, and I love the idea that three people can read and absorb the exact same text, descriptions, and prose, but formulate three entirely different perceptions of the world you’ve been instrumental in crafting. This alone has been the greatest factor in forging my writing style, setting the scenes in ways that ignite the readers own imagination, making them feel more like a participant rather than a witness.”
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