Best Book Ever? Till the End...

A coworker of mine bought Blood Memory by Greg Iles and gave it to me on December 30 to read. I started the 764-page book on January 3 and finished it last night. I couldn't put this damn book down! Most of what I read is mystery, and this is probably the best mystery I have ever read. It's hard to make a novel like this not be predictable, but Mr. Iles did a very good job.

I wouldn't recommend it to sensitive readers as child sexual abuse and murder are two major themes. I've often thought that I lack the part of the brain that causes people to be disturbed, but there were times when I had to cringe as I read.

That being said, I hated the ending. I won't discuss it so as not to give anything away, but I was pissed when I finished because of how contrived it was. Regardless, if you're looking for a good thriller, pick this up.