Pattern of Wounds

Unfortunately for Roland March, snow in Houston occurs less frequently than murder. Working homicide in the city keeps a detective hopping even in the holiday season. When a young woman is murdered, one murder scene appears like another. The image of the original murder is burned in his brain. Is this a copycat murder or did he convict the wrong man years ago?  With a rift in his marriage and having alienated many of his collegues, March refuses to believe he put the wrong man behind bars and diligently searches for the real killer. The killer escalates matters by sending e-mails and then attacking March's wife. Searching for clues in the pattern of wounds, March works against time to put a face to the evil lurking in Houston.

Bertrand weaves a fine murder mystery. He keeps one guessing until the very end who the killer is and what his reasons are. Well-told and a great read, Pattern of Wounds is worth your time. Having read oodles of mysteries, I was glad to hear a fresh voice and new perspective from character Roland March. I look forward to reading more of the writings of Mark Bertrand.  For more information on Mark Bertrand and his suspenseful writing, click here.

Just another thought from the tub,

Lori