What do you think?
Rate this book
Prosper Snow #2
Killers
Murder makes monsters of people. Prosper Snow knows that better than most. Now he's back on the trail of another serial killer, only this time there's far more to the case than meets the eye. Thwarted at every turn, Prosper unwittingly uncovers a human experiment more monstrous than anything he could ever imagine. Now the only way to crack the case is to work from the inside and join a shadowy government agency that operates outside the law. Only he might be too late as the experiment has spiralled out of control. -----------------------------
It was always clear that Jeffrey was a writer who knew how to entertain readers, but with Killers he shows that he's ready to take the next step and challenge them as well. -- Elizabeth A. White Killers is one of those books that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.-- Ginger Nuts of Horror As a follow-up to The Kult, this was brilliant.-- Wistfulskimmie's Book Reviews If you are into gory and terrifying thrillers then this is the book for you.-- Geeky Girl Reviews
It was always clear that Jeffrey was a writer who knew how to entertain readers, but with Killers he shows that he's ready to take the next step and challenge them as well. -- Elizabeth A. White Killers is one of those books that grabs you by the throat and won't let go.-- Ginger Nuts of Horror As a follow-up to The Kult, this was brilliant.-- Wistfulskimmie's Book Reviews If you are into gory and terrifying thrillers then this is the book for you.-- Geeky Girl Reviews
283 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2011
3 people are currently reading
88 people want to read
About the author
Shaun Jeffrey
26 books181 followersShaun Jeffrey was brought up in a house in a cemetery, so it was only natural for his prose to stray towards the dark side when he started writing. He has had five novels published, The Kult, Killers, Evilution, Fangtooth and Deadfall, and one collection of short stories, Voyeurs of Death. He has also had over 40 short stories published in places such as Dark Discoveries and Cemetery Dance. His novel The Kult was optioned for film.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
October 27, 2011
I'll start by simply agreeing with a lot of the previous reviews. The story is more complicated than in The Kult, the whole experiment side of things really interesting. And to a certain extent, yes, this Prosper Snow novel is better than the first one. Yet one can't ignore how important the first one was, and how Shaun has definitely made a really good job of writing this book in continuation with The Kult, in a way that the story wouldn't really feel the same if you didn't know where Prosper comes from and what he had to face. The reminders are there, but people, if you're happening to stumble upon this book and you haven't read The Kult, you MUST read it first !
The story to me felt like a brand new deck of cards. Not in a way that you know and expect what's coming next as you go from card to card, and from chapter to chapter, not at all. Just that you're lured into a sense of security, in thinking that the story is running its course in a somewhat orderly way... and then Shaun shuffles the cards his way. Gives them back to you. And everything's changed. You just don't know what's coming next. Writer's magic? I don't know, but it's definitely very clever !
I was already quite fond of Prosper, just because he was totally human. No incredible supercop that makes the criminals shake with fear when hearing his name. Someone who's just hurting, because of the somehow sad events that happened in his life and the situation he found himself in the first book. Someone each one of us can identify to, to some extent. Got me all teary at one point, and I was there wishing that maybe he ought to have a break and stop getting himself in the most awful situations. But then I find myself hoping there WILL be more bad situations. Maybe it's just the schadenfreude side of me, but I'm sure I'm not the only one to hope so!
I remember making an extra mention in my review for The Kult about Wolfe. I just love the guy! I was so glad to see he was back, and making him into the "unfortunate" sidekick was just excellent. With Prosper, they make an awesome duo, and I was quite positively surprised to see that he brought a bit of humour into the most perilous situations ! Actually "a bit" is probably not appropriate, because he really got me laughing out loud !
All in all, I thought it was an awesome sequel. Once again, a book full of action, cleverly written descriptions that really set the atmosphere and drag the reader easily into the story, and themes that just make you think.
A personal and heartfelt thank you to Shaun for the few hours of total reading pleasure :)
The story to me felt like a brand new deck of cards. Not in a way that you know and expect what's coming next as you go from card to card, and from chapter to chapter, not at all. Just that you're lured into a sense of security, in thinking that the story is running its course in a somewhat orderly way... and then Shaun shuffles the cards his way. Gives them back to you. And everything's changed. You just don't know what's coming next. Writer's magic? I don't know, but it's definitely very clever !
I was already quite fond of Prosper, just because he was totally human. No incredible supercop that makes the criminals shake with fear when hearing his name. Someone who's just hurting, because of the somehow sad events that happened in his life and the situation he found himself in the first book. Someone each one of us can identify to, to some extent. Got me all teary at one point, and I was there wishing that maybe he ought to have a break and stop getting himself in the most awful situations. But then I find myself hoping there WILL be more bad situations. Maybe it's just the schadenfreude side of me, but I'm sure I'm not the only one to hope so!
I remember making an extra mention in my review for The Kult about Wolfe. I just love the guy! I was so glad to see he was back, and making him into the "unfortunate" sidekick was just excellent. With Prosper, they make an awesome duo, and I was quite positively surprised to see that he brought a bit of humour into the most perilous situations ! Actually "a bit" is probably not appropriate, because he really got me laughing out loud !
All in all, I thought it was an awesome sequel. Once again, a book full of action, cleverly written descriptions that really set the atmosphere and drag the reader easily into the story, and themes that just make you think.
A personal and heartfelt thank you to Shaun for the few hours of total reading pleasure :)
October 14, 2011
Experimental Psychology, Nature or Nurture, Serial Killers, Thrills, Chills, Great Action Scenes, Twists and Turns, this book has it all and more...
Anti-hero and Lovable Bad Boy, Prosper Snow returns following on from The Kult in a new psychological thriller that flows along nicely and then about 3/4 of the way in, delivers such a stinger that beyond that stage it is simply impossible to put down... The subject matter draws from actual psychological experiments that have been carefully researched, so much so that the resultant story comes across as perfectly feasible - and scarily so... Certainly gave me a lot of food for thought, it's nice to read a book that not only delivers a great read, but also gives the reader something to ponder on after reading... Can't wait for book 3 in the series...
Anti-hero and Lovable Bad Boy, Prosper Snow returns following on from The Kult in a new psychological thriller that flows along nicely and then about 3/4 of the way in, delivers such a stinger that beyond that stage it is simply impossible to put down... The subject matter draws from actual psychological experiments that have been carefully researched, so much so that the resultant story comes across as perfectly feasible - and scarily so... Certainly gave me a lot of food for thought, it's nice to read a book that not only delivers a great read, but also gives the reader something to ponder on after reading... Can't wait for book 3 in the series...
November 6, 2011
"He hoped he was still on the righteous side, but in all honesty, he couldn't be certain anymore". - Prosper Snow
That Prosper Snow would have such self doubt is perfectly understandable. After all, as an officer sworn to uphold the law it would naturally cause internal conflict to find yourself breaking it in the most extreme manner possible - murder. Yet that's precisely where Snow found himself in The Kult, the first book from author Shaun Jeffrey which featured the character. When Snow and his group of friends became the target of a serial killer after trying to frame him for a murder they committed - not the most brilliant idea in retrospect - it was all Snow could do just to save his life. That he was able to massage the facts in such a way as to cover up his involvement and keep his job was a bonus.
Except now there is a new string of horrific killings occurring on Snow's patch. And this time not only is he unable to take charge of the investigation, but the leader of the under the radar government agency that takes over the case implies he knows about Snow's past criminal activities. He uses that knowledge to force Snow to join their team, and that's when things go from bad to bizarre. Turns out the shadow agency has special reason to be interested in the string of killings. Much to Snow's horror, he is informed that the group has been conducting psychological experiments trying to determine whether a person can be made into an über efficient, remorseless killing machine... and one of their test subjects has escaped.
Killers represents a huge step forward for Shaun Jeffrey as an author. Though I have previously read and enjoyed three of Jeffrey's novels, there is a new layer of complexity to his writing present in Killers, both in the plotting as well as the character development. Jeffrey clearly did substantial research on some of the more notorious historical psychological studies/experiments, and his incorporation of that information adds an aspect of verisimilitude to the story that keeps it grounded in a horrifyingly realistic way.
Similarly, Jeffrey has given Snow a deeper sense of self. The fallout from the events of The Kult casts a large shadow over Killers, causing Snow to continually question exactly how far he's capable of going in order to accomplish what he believes needs to be done. Whereas in the past he may have thought there was a clear cut difference between "right" and "wrong," Snow now understands that sometimes doing the right thing requires doing the wrong thing first. It's not an understanding he takes lightly, and it's satisfying to see the character grow in such a meaningful way.
It was always clear that Jeffrey was a writer who knew how to entertain readers, but with Killers he shows that he's ready to next the next step and challenge them as well.
That Prosper Snow would have such self doubt is perfectly understandable. After all, as an officer sworn to uphold the law it would naturally cause internal conflict to find yourself breaking it in the most extreme manner possible - murder. Yet that's precisely where Snow found himself in The Kult, the first book from author Shaun Jeffrey which featured the character. When Snow and his group of friends became the target of a serial killer after trying to frame him for a murder they committed - not the most brilliant idea in retrospect - it was all Snow could do just to save his life. That he was able to massage the facts in such a way as to cover up his involvement and keep his job was a bonus.
Except now there is a new string of horrific killings occurring on Snow's patch. And this time not only is he unable to take charge of the investigation, but the leader of the under the radar government agency that takes over the case implies he knows about Snow's past criminal activities. He uses that knowledge to force Snow to join their team, and that's when things go from bad to bizarre. Turns out the shadow agency has special reason to be interested in the string of killings. Much to Snow's horror, he is informed that the group has been conducting psychological experiments trying to determine whether a person can be made into an über efficient, remorseless killing machine... and one of their test subjects has escaped.
Killers represents a huge step forward for Shaun Jeffrey as an author. Though I have previously read and enjoyed three of Jeffrey's novels, there is a new layer of complexity to his writing present in Killers, both in the plotting as well as the character development. Jeffrey clearly did substantial research on some of the more notorious historical psychological studies/experiments, and his incorporation of that information adds an aspect of verisimilitude to the story that keeps it grounded in a horrifyingly realistic way.
Similarly, Jeffrey has given Snow a deeper sense of self. The fallout from the events of The Kult casts a large shadow over Killers, causing Snow to continually question exactly how far he's capable of going in order to accomplish what he believes needs to be done. Whereas in the past he may have thought there was a clear cut difference between "right" and "wrong," Snow now understands that sometimes doing the right thing requires doing the wrong thing first. It's not an understanding he takes lightly, and it's satisfying to see the character grow in such a meaningful way.
It was always clear that Jeffrey was a writer who knew how to entertain readers, but with Killers he shows that he's ready to next the next step and challenge them as well.
August 17, 2014
Nature and Nurture, Part II
I fell in love with the first book in this series: the faulty characters, the twisted plot, and the excellent pacing in ‘The Kult’ had me from chapter one. So, I dived into ‘Killers’ to read more about Prosper Snow and how the terrible events of ‘The Kult’ where going to affect him in this sequel. And I can honestly say that character development isn’t an issue here, as Snow certainly bears the scars and changes from a ‘simple mainstream cop’ into a more daring and dour individual. However, I was a bit disappointed by seeing him turning from a ‘realistic’ detective to an over-the-top action man. I understand the author attempt at offering something different from the first novel, and I don’t blame him for creating a spy-story like plot with elements of advanced psychology (and praise to Jeffrey for his excellent research on various real life inhumane experiments), but, sadly, I found myself losing interest in the main characters after the first plot twist. But it's just me, as I am more a fan of gritty, complex psychological stories, where the trick is understanding what ties the killer with the characters (something that was excellently done in ‘The Kult’).
Now, if you haven’t read ‘The Kult’, absolutely read that book first, for while this second installment can be read as a stand alone novel (the author gives you some background about what happened there without spoiling it for you), it is much more enjoyable if you know all the details that will drag Snow into this second terrible event of his life.
There’s a recurring theme in the Prosper Snow series: Nature and Nurture.
It is just traced in ‘The Kult’, but it definitely marks ‘Killers’. An interesting theme and something, I think, Shaun Jeffrey should keep exploring in the next part of the saga.
Though I liked it less than ‘The Kult’, this is an excellent, fast-paced novel, and I will surely read more from this author.
I fell in love with the first book in this series: the faulty characters, the twisted plot, and the excellent pacing in ‘The Kult’ had me from chapter one. So, I dived into ‘Killers’ to read more about Prosper Snow and how the terrible events of ‘The Kult’ where going to affect him in this sequel. And I can honestly say that character development isn’t an issue here, as Snow certainly bears the scars and changes from a ‘simple mainstream cop’ into a more daring and dour individual. However, I was a bit disappointed by seeing him turning from a ‘realistic’ detective to an over-the-top action man. I understand the author attempt at offering something different from the first novel, and I don’t blame him for creating a spy-story like plot with elements of advanced psychology (and praise to Jeffrey for his excellent research on various real life inhumane experiments), but, sadly, I found myself losing interest in the main characters after the first plot twist. But it's just me, as I am more a fan of gritty, complex psychological stories, where the trick is understanding what ties the killer with the characters (something that was excellently done in ‘The Kult’).
Now, if you haven’t read ‘The Kult’, absolutely read that book first, for while this second installment can be read as a stand alone novel (the author gives you some background about what happened there without spoiling it for you), it is much more enjoyable if you know all the details that will drag Snow into this second terrible event of his life.
There’s a recurring theme in the Prosper Snow series: Nature and Nurture.
It is just traced in ‘The Kult’, but it definitely marks ‘Killers’. An interesting theme and something, I think, Shaun Jeffrey should keep exploring in the next part of the saga.
Though I liked it less than ‘The Kult’, this is an excellent, fast-paced novel, and I will surely read more from this author.
July 5, 2012
This is Prosper Snow's second outing and takes place about a year after the events of The Kult. Someone is indiscriminately killing people again and it is up to Prosper to get to the bottom of it. At each murder site he is thwarted and turned away by a government official. It soon becomes obvious that not all is as it seems. A bizarre experiment is taking place and Prosper needs to put a stop to it. To do that he must work from within and that means accepting a job offer from these mysterious people. Enlisting the help of his old friend Wolfe and a cat-burglar, he sets to work.
As a follow-up to The Kult, this was brilliant. It is necessary, however, to have read The Kult as there are many flashbacks and it could become confusing. Despite this though it was another great thriller. Once again it was gritty, graphic and in your face. Prosper came across as more human, having been damaged by what happened the previous year. It was nice to see Wolfe again and he provided the perfect foil for Prosper. The pace was relentless and I was burning up my Kindle to find out what happened next. The last two or three chapters were particularly heart stopping and claustrophobic, and I had to remember to breathe again at the end! A fantastic follow up to The Kult, and I hope this isn't the last we see of Prosper Snow.
As a follow-up to The Kult, this was brilliant. It is necessary, however, to have read The Kult as there are many flashbacks and it could become confusing. Despite this though it was another great thriller. Once again it was gritty, graphic and in your face. Prosper came across as more human, having been damaged by what happened the previous year. It was nice to see Wolfe again and he provided the perfect foil for Prosper. The pace was relentless and I was burning up my Kindle to find out what happened next. The last two or three chapters were particularly heart stopping and claustrophobic, and I had to remember to breathe again at the end! A fantastic follow up to The Kult, and I hope this isn't the last we see of Prosper Snow.
June 7, 2012
This is a stand alone book, unlike some series where you HAVE to read the one before to know whats going on. I like that... But be sure to read the first one "The Kult" excelent book!
You'll understand the man better...
Prosper Snow... What can I say, this is the second book in his series...
In the first book he's just an ordinary man who gets caught up in some thing he can't seem to get out of, can't seem to stop or change how it'll end!
Well... Of course he COULD have stopped it, but not with out hurting his family and him self, realistically he did what he and most people would feel they had to do, to self preserve. He felt and was essentually trapped!
Oh ya he has made his mistakes all right! Boy, did he really step in it this time!
Now he's haunted by the past... In his mind, in his real life... And there's another serial killer on the loose!
I couldn't see how this author could top the first book... And he didn't.. HE ADDED TO IT!
No disapointment here... Shaun Jeffery delievered yet again!
Shaun your an excelent writer, I love your books and I say this with humor.... After reading what you write.... I don't think I want to meet YOU in a dark ally!
Lololololol..... But then I read them didn't I, Lololol, mmmmm ....
You'll understand the man better...
Prosper Snow... What can I say, this is the second book in his series...
In the first book he's just an ordinary man who gets caught up in some thing he can't seem to get out of, can't seem to stop or change how it'll end!
Well... Of course he COULD have stopped it, but not with out hurting his family and him self, realistically he did what he and most people would feel they had to do, to self preserve. He felt and was essentually trapped!
Oh ya he has made his mistakes all right! Boy, did he really step in it this time!
Now he's haunted by the past... In his mind, in his real life... And there's another serial killer on the loose!
I couldn't see how this author could top the first book... And he didn't.. HE ADDED TO IT!
No disapointment here... Shaun Jeffery delievered yet again!
Shaun your an excelent writer, I love your books and I say this with humor.... After reading what you write.... I don't think I want to meet YOU in a dark ally!
Lololololol..... But then I read them didn't I, Lololol, mmmmm ....
October 25, 2011
I downloaded this book as soon as I realised it had been released after reading "The Kult". I thought the first in the Prosper Snow series was gripping but Killers was even more un-put-down-able. The short chapters are great for keeping the story moving and keeping you interested, I couldn't believe how quickly I got through the book (more due to the nature of not being able to stop reading than the length). Shaun has a great abilty to lead you to think you know what is going to happen and then throws a well conceived twist in to turn everything upside down and back to front, predictable? I think not. This is definitely well worth £1.99 and I can't wait to read more about Prosper Snow (and hopefully Wolfe as well)! I thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend it.
Thanks Shaun!
:o)
Thanks Shaun!
:o)
February 18, 2013
Prosper Snow is back, in the second book in the series by Shaun Jeffrey.
Following on from The Kult, Prosper and his family are dealing with the aftermath of the Oracle, and he keeps getting thrown off cases with no explanation as to why it is happening. He comes across his fair share of surprises in this book!
While The Kult was brilliant, and i'm really looking forward to the film, I do think that the author has really outdone himself with this one. The underlying parts of the main story-line were really complex, and kept me on my toes while I was reading. I also think we got to see more of Prosper Snow in this book, and more about what he's like as a person.
A thoroughly gripping read! Definitely recommended!
Following on from The Kult, Prosper and his family are dealing with the aftermath of the Oracle, and he keeps getting thrown off cases with no explanation as to why it is happening. He comes across his fair share of surprises in this book!
While The Kult was brilliant, and i'm really looking forward to the film, I do think that the author has really outdone himself with this one. The underlying parts of the main story-line were really complex, and kept me on my toes while I was reading. I also think we got to see more of Prosper Snow in this book, and more about what he's like as a person.
A thoroughly gripping read! Definitely recommended!
January 8, 2012
Prosper Snow is at it again and his past transgressions have caught up with him. He is back to his rogue self, recruiting a thief and Wolfe to help him, when a string of grisly murders draws him in to a case where an occult government agency conducts experiments on nature versus nurture. What compels people to kill? What is the benefit of knowing? Those experimented on kill because they are trained to and they know nothing else. With these made monsters loose in the world, no one is safe. A follow-up novel to The Kult, Killers is a great addition to the series, but is able to stand on its own. Shaun Jeffrey delivers a taut tale full of twists.
October 18, 2011
Great follow up to Shaun's previous novel, The Kult. Prosper Snow and his best friend Wolfe get caught in a 'nature or nurture'experiment run by a shadowy government department after one of their 'killers' escapes. Fast-paced thriller with plenty of gore!
October 30, 2011
This Snow is hot!
Finished it last evening and it was great. The Kult was fabulous and Killers managed to surpass it. I can't wait to read more about Prosper Snow but I must admit I'm a bit infatuated with Wolfe, too! Thanks so much, Shaun.
Finished it last evening and it was great. The Kult was fabulous and Killers managed to surpass it. I can't wait to read more about Prosper Snow but I must admit I'm a bit infatuated with Wolfe, too! Thanks so much, Shaun.
February 25, 2012
A great follow on to The Kult. I think I preferred Prosper in this one.
January 2, 2014
This review is cross-posted from Papyrus Independent Author Reviews (http://papyrus.calebblake.net/2014/01/02/killers-by-shaun-jeffrey)
A serial killer on the loose, a government agency covering-up the murders and Propser Snow's dark secret isn't so secret anymore. Only a deal with the devil will reveal the truth.
Killers is Shaun Jeffrey's second Prosper Snow thriller. I read the first, The Kult, back in 2012.
The story starts with a serial killer much like the last novel, but this time Snow is being kept from the investigation by an arm of MI5. As the body count rises, Snow becomes more intent on finding out why these murders are being buried. Soon enough, he is dabbling in unlawful behaviour again, until he figuratively sells his soul to find the answers.
With shady intelligence organisations and cover-ups, it's no surprise that a conspiracy or two is uncovered along the way. However, what was finally revealed was a little over-the-top for me. It wasn't uninteresting, just a bit silly.
Now part of the MI5 task force, Prosper continues to search for the killer, but when he finds him, everything is turned upside-down and Snow finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. The twists and turns create the right impact, but the implausibility of the underlying concept becomes a dance into absurdity, only salvaged by some impressive thriller-style chases.
Unfortunately, the conclusion is a bit of a fizzle with little in the way of satisfying resolution. Everyone wins, or loses, depending on your perspective.
It's all Prosper Snow in this novel, which is a good thing. This character is the highlight of the book and what drew me to the sequel. In the first book, we were exposed to how far Snow could go when his loyalty was demanded, but in this book I think we see a darker side coming out.
Prosper touches and teases that inner animal, that do-what-it-takes-for-survival instinct, and warps it with a growing desire - an exhilaration that's beginning to scare him, but to intrigue me. I always like to explore that dark edge in people's personalities, that element kept hidden even from themselves. In this novel, Snow's containment has been breached and what seeps out threatens to overpower him.
Other than the fact that I love this character's name - who wouldn't like the name Prosper Snow? - this character provides a vehicle for some interesting questions. How far would we go for friendship and loyalty? How far would we go to protect our families, or ourselves? And would we start to relish our actions in the process?
Prosper's only surviving friend, Wolfe, also makes a reappearance, but he's a little less interesting in the sequel. He's bullied into assisting Prosper with his shenanigans and becomes more of a sidekick in Killers. He lacks a certain independence that made him interesting in the first novel.
The prose used by the author is solid. I only spotted a few small errors, but otherwise, the story flowed well. The shorter chapters kept the pace moving and although several scenes needed to be gruesome, the author was relatively restrained with the descriptives without eliminating the impact.
Unfortunately, I can't really rave about Killers. It had some strong elements, and Prosper Snow is certainly one of the more interesting characters I've encountered in this genre. However, the story was just too much and then, at the end, not quite enough.
A serial killer on the loose, a government agency covering-up the murders and Propser Snow's dark secret isn't so secret anymore. Only a deal with the devil will reveal the truth.
Killers is Shaun Jeffrey's second Prosper Snow thriller. I read the first, The Kult, back in 2012.
The story starts with a serial killer much like the last novel, but this time Snow is being kept from the investigation by an arm of MI5. As the body count rises, Snow becomes more intent on finding out why these murders are being buried. Soon enough, he is dabbling in unlawful behaviour again, until he figuratively sells his soul to find the answers.
With shady intelligence organisations and cover-ups, it's no surprise that a conspiracy or two is uncovered along the way. However, what was finally revealed was a little over-the-top for me. It wasn't uninteresting, just a bit silly.
Now part of the MI5 task force, Prosper continues to search for the killer, but when he finds him, everything is turned upside-down and Snow finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. The twists and turns create the right impact, but the implausibility of the underlying concept becomes a dance into absurdity, only salvaged by some impressive thriller-style chases.
Unfortunately, the conclusion is a bit of a fizzle with little in the way of satisfying resolution. Everyone wins, or loses, depending on your perspective.
It's all Prosper Snow in this novel, which is a good thing. This character is the highlight of the book and what drew me to the sequel. In the first book, we were exposed to how far Snow could go when his loyalty was demanded, but in this book I think we see a darker side coming out.
Prosper touches and teases that inner animal, that do-what-it-takes-for-survival instinct, and warps it with a growing desire - an exhilaration that's beginning to scare him, but to intrigue me. I always like to explore that dark edge in people's personalities, that element kept hidden even from themselves. In this novel, Snow's containment has been breached and what seeps out threatens to overpower him.
Other than the fact that I love this character's name - who wouldn't like the name Prosper Snow? - this character provides a vehicle for some interesting questions. How far would we go for friendship and loyalty? How far would we go to protect our families, or ourselves? And would we start to relish our actions in the process?
Prosper's only surviving friend, Wolfe, also makes a reappearance, but he's a little less interesting in the sequel. He's bullied into assisting Prosper with his shenanigans and becomes more of a sidekick in Killers. He lacks a certain independence that made him interesting in the first novel.
The prose used by the author is solid. I only spotted a few small errors, but otherwise, the story flowed well. The shorter chapters kept the pace moving and although several scenes needed to be gruesome, the author was relatively restrained with the descriptives without eliminating the impact.
Unfortunately, I can't really rave about Killers. It had some strong elements, and Prosper Snow is certainly one of the more interesting characters I've encountered in this genre. However, the story was just too much and then, at the end, not quite enough.
April 27, 2016
This was silly, with tons of plot holes--I have a vague memory that was the case in the first book also. Jeffrey doesn't spend as much time fleshing out the characters in this one, particularly Williams and Brundle, leaving the climax to feel a little flat. There are many spelling/grammar/capitalization errors in the text, which is a distraction. Despite the flaws, it's still fairly engaging, especially for something that seems to be self-published. The body count is bloody and satisfying, if a bit ridiculous.
October 11, 2011
Following on from the Kult, and living up to the first book in action, thrills, spills (blood and guts) and intelligent story line. It really was a fast moving book, and they way it was written makes it all visible. (Very vivid sometimes) Its quite easy to get hooked into the story, and a real page turner.
January 14, 2012
This was a good read. I enjoyed it and would maybe read more by this author. Some excellent plotting, though at times the characters were a little over the top for gritty realism. Nevertheless, not bad at all.
February 13, 2014
This is the second book in Shaun Jeffrey's 'Prosper Snow' series and I enjoyed the first book ('The Kult') so I've been looking forward to reading this next book. I'm pleased to say that I enjoyed reading it, it follows on well from the first book and the author writes dark very well.
On the face of it this is a detective story, Prosper Snow is investigating a series of savage murders and finds his investigation impeded by a secretive government branch. It's light on the procedural side of the investigation (although there's enough for it to feel real) and instead focuses more on the characters involved.
Prosper Snow has a dark past (a secret that the aformentioned branch use to their advantage) and for me it's how he deals with this past and his evolution throughout the story that kept me interested. The story is also strong, the murderer he seeks is classified as a state secret, to find out why and to try and remove the leverage they have over him he has to join the secretive department.
The story has some good twists along the way and quickly involves into something much more than a simple murder investigation. There's greater darkness in the world than his own past and it provides a suitable backdrop for the changes he goes through.
Overall I enjoyed reading this, the author writes well, the pacing is good and it ends in such a way that I'm looking forward to the next book. A good read indeed.
On the face of it this is a detective story, Prosper Snow is investigating a series of savage murders and finds his investigation impeded by a secretive government branch. It's light on the procedural side of the investigation (although there's enough for it to feel real) and instead focuses more on the characters involved.
Prosper Snow has a dark past (a secret that the aformentioned branch use to their advantage) and for me it's how he deals with this past and his evolution throughout the story that kept me interested. The story is also strong, the murderer he seeks is classified as a state secret, to find out why and to try and remove the leverage they have over him he has to join the secretive department.
The story has some good twists along the way and quickly involves into something much more than a simple murder investigation. There's greater darkness in the world than his own past and it provides a suitable backdrop for the changes he goes through.
Overall I enjoyed reading this, the author writes well, the pacing is good and it ends in such a way that I'm looking forward to the next book. A good read indeed.
October 22, 2014
Really enjoyed this book. You get to know a bit more of what makes Prosper tick, more of an insight into his personal family life.
Mutilated bodies start to turn up on Prospers patch, but every time he turns up to investigate a guy from a top secret branch of MI5 turns up to take over the investigation removing Prosper from the case, only to offer him a job as part of his team..!
As prosper starts to delve into the murders he uncovers the shocking truth of who and why the killer is leaving dead bodies every where..!
If you liked The Kult then this is a must.... Just hope there is more to come from Prosper Snow!!!
Mutilated bodies start to turn up on Prospers patch, but every time he turns up to investigate a guy from a top secret branch of MI5 turns up to take over the investigation removing Prosper from the case, only to offer him a job as part of his team..!
As prosper starts to delve into the murders he uncovers the shocking truth of who and why the killer is leaving dead bodies every where..!
If you liked The Kult then this is a must.... Just hope there is more to come from Prosper Snow!!!
February 23, 2014
After finishing this I immediately checked to see whether there were any further "Prosper Snow" novels. Very thrilling read - where the previous novel in the series was a thriller with horror elements this one has more of the horror spice flavouring in the story. An excellent read but I would advise that readers start with "The Kult" in order to get the full picture on the story's main character and his friends. Highly recommended.
Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews