Re: [Extra Quality] Ruemorgue The Hunt 2005
Lihue Barken
To begin with the first question, I would say Hallett does a really good job of showing she is not a one trick pony or only capable of writing one type of story. The use of audio files, the completely different milieu and plot trajectory attest to this. I mentioned earlier in my review that The Twyford Code is part bibliomystery, but as the plot progresses, I think it develops more into a cold case thriller with an adventure/treasure hunt story feel. In some respects, with the code angle and the potential for conspiracies, it reminded me of those escape room experiences you can participate in online, with the need to look things up. Although I say it has a treasure hunt like quality, I would say it is a pretty dark one at that. This change in tone from The Appeal is not a negative, I should add, and the plotting on this one remains tight. It is impressive that Hallett is able to combine so many different styles yet retain control of what is going on.