Devil and the dark water6/8/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() When strange occurrences begin early in the voyage, the crew is convinced that a curse is afoot, but is there more to the odd events than meets the eye? Sammy and Hayes will need to find out quickly if the ship is to make it to its destination. The two are on a voyage back to Amsterdam from the East Indies for Sammy’s trial, along with a cast of interesting and mysterious fellow passengers. I love the dynamic of having Samuel Pipps, who is a great detective, locked away as an accused prisoner and having to solve the mystery through his associate Hayes. The characters are well drawn out and interesting and the plot keeps the reader on their toes. Devil and Dark Water combines elements of Mystery, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, and Fantasy for an unforgettable reading experience. After recommendations from multiple friends with similar reading interests, I decided that I just had to read this book, and boy am I glad I did! Another reviewer touted Turton’s novel as “genre-bending” and not only do I love that term, but I wholeheartedly agree with its use in this instance. I absolutely adored Stuart Turton’s novel The Devil and the Dark Water for many many reasons, not the least of which is the amazing plot twists that lead to a truly shocking finale. ![]()
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