Mr. McCane
This was my third read in The Red Series, and this installment follows Sariah Simmons. She accepts a weeklong babysitting job for a wealthy couple, the Rodwells, tasked with caring for their 10-year-old daughter.
From day one, it’s clear something isn’t right. The Rodwells are unsettling, their daughter is even more disturbing, and Sariah quickly suspects there’s more hidden in that house than just family secrets, especially whatever is locked away in the basement.
The story opens strong and immediately pulls you in. However, the middle section dragged a bit for me, and the pacing lost some of its tension. By the time we reached the ending, it felt rushed, as if everything wrapped up too quickly. That said, it was still a solid read overall.
I did an immersive read with both the paperback and audiobook. The narrator, JR Mason, delivered another phenomenal performance and elevated the material. Her narration added intensity and atmosphere that made certain scenes hit even harder.
At 183 pages, this is a quick psychological thriller with enough twists to keep you engaged. One of the strengths of The Red Series is that you can read each book as a standalone.
My main critique would have to be the familiar stereotypes/tropes, particularly the portrayal of men as dumb, and law enforcement as incompetent.
And as always with this series, check your triggers before diving in.
This was my third read in The Red Series, and this installment follows Sariah Simmons. She accepts a weeklong babysitting job for a wealthy couple, the Rodwells, tasked with caring for their 10-year-old daughter.
From day one, it’s clear something isn’t right. The Rodwells are unsettling, their daughter is even more disturbing, and Sariah quickly suspects there’s more hidden in that house than just family secrets, especially whatever is locked away in the basement.
The story opens strong and immediately pulls you in. However, the middle section dragged a bit for me, and the pacing lost some of its tension. By the time we reached the ending, it felt rushed, as if everything wrapped up too quickly. That said, it was still a solid read overall.
I did an immersive read with both the paperback and audiobook. The narrator, JR Mason, delivered another phenomenal performance and elevated the material. Her narration added intensity and atmosphere that made certain scenes hit even harder.
At 183 pages, this is a quick psychological thriller with enough twists to keep you engaged. One of the strengths of The Red Series is that you can read each book as a standalone.
My main critique would have to be the familiar stereotypes/tropes, particularly the portrayal of men as dumb, and law enforcement as incompetent.
And as always with this series, check your triggers before diving in.