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Head Cases: An Electrifying Crime Thriller

By Justin Soderberg
Published: November 15, 2024
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Head Cases by John McMahon is a nail-biting suspense with intricate storytelling and an electrifying conclusion. This crime thriller was one that had me second guessing where it was going through every twist and turn like a good mystery should.

Head Cases: An Electrifying Crime ThrillerFBI Agent Gardner Camden is an analytical genius with an affinity for puzzles. He also has a blind spot on the human side of investigations, a blindness that sometimes even includes people in his own life, like his beloved seven-year-old daughter Camila. Gardner and his squad of brilliant yet quirky agents make up the Patterns and Recognition (PAR) unit, the FBI’s hidden edge, brought in for cases that no one else can solve.

When DNA links a murder victim to a serial killer long presumed dead, the team springs into action. A second victim establishes a pattern, and the murderer begins leaving a trail of clues and riddles especially for Gardner. And while the PAR team is usually relegated to working cold cases from behind a desk, the investigation puts them on the road and into the public eye, following in the footsteps of a killer.

Along with Gardner, PAR consists of a mathematician, a weapons expert, a computer analyst, and their leader, a career agent. Each of them must use every skill they have to solve the riddle of the killer’s identity. But with the perpetrator somehow learning more and more about the team at PAR, can they protect themselves and their families…before it’s too late?

While it took me a few pages to really get into a groove with Head Cases, once I found that spot it was almost impossible to put the book down. McMahon builds a tale with a gripping atmosphere filled with tension and mystery. I found myself engrossed in trying to unravel not just whodunit, but why—a testament to McMahon’s skillful plotting. The author wonderfully balanced moments of action with quieter, more intimate scenes that delve into character development, creating an emotionally resonant experience overall.

McMahon’s attention to detail throughout Head Cases gave me a vivid picture of what is happening when turning from page to page. His ability to craft characters is at a high level and his environments feel alive, almost as if they are characters themselves. This immersive storytelling makes it easier for me to lose myself in the pages as scenes unfold with clarity.

These characters reminded me of those in television series such as Criminal Minds. These aren’t your typical detectives; they are individuals with varying pasts and special skills or intricacies, which adds a layer to their personal arcs and enriches the overall story at hand. McMahon’s ability to bring this group of agents together to solve a crime allows us to care for them as much as we care about them solving the crime.

A mystery of crime thriller you solve within the first few chapters is far too common these days, Head Cases is not one of them. McMahon has crafted a tale that has the perfect amount of twist and turns while keeping things easy to follow and allowing us to attempt, but fail, at figuring out what will happen nexts. Head Cases ties together all loose threads while also leaving us wanting more (in a good way). Excited for the next chapter featuring these characters.

For those who have read books narrated by Will Damron it will come as no surprise that Head Cases was performed stunningly. The narrator captures emotion, character voices and timing perfectly to add to the story being told.

With its captivating storyline and unforgettable characters, Head Cases is a thrilling mystery that kept me on edge throughout.

Head Cases hits bookstores everywhere on January 28, 2025 from Minotaur Books. The audiobook, narrated by Damron, is available for pre-order on Libro.fm!

NOTE: We received an advance copy of Head Cases from the publisher. Opinions are our own.

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Born and raised in New England, Justin Soderberg currently resides in Orrington, Maine. Soderberg started his career in media covering the UMass Lowell River Hawks, Lowell Spinners, Hockey East, PGA, Boston Bruins, MMA/UFC, and other sports. Now, Soderberg's main goal is to bring you the best possible pop culture coverage with all his effort.
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