Review: Cold Blood by Robert Bryndza

Book review of “Cold Blood” by Robert Bryndza. (Erika Foster Series 5)

“Cold Blood” is the fifth installment of the Erika Foster crime novel series written by British author Robert Bryndza. This time, detective Erika Foster is faced with a serial murder case that will lead her to investigate the dark past of a small town in the hills of Wales.

Do you like thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end? Are you passionate about stories of serial killers, macabre crimes and relentless detectives? Then you can’t miss Cold Blood, the fifth installment of the successful Erika Foster series, by British author Robert Bryndza.

Cold Blood is a novel that will captivate you from the first page, with a plot full of unexpected twists, suspense and action. Detective Erika Foster faces one of the most difficult cases of her career: finding the person responsible for two brutal murders, whose victims were found inside rusty suitcases on the banks of the River Thames. But what seems to be the work of a lone psychopath becomes complicated when Erika discovers that there is more than one killer involved, and that the twin daughters of her partner, Commander Marsh, are in grave danger.

Erika Foster is a charismatic, brave and tenacious protagonist, who is not intimidated by anything or anyone. Despite the obstacles that come her way, both in her professional and personal life, Erika does not give up and follows her instinct to solve the case. Alongside her, a cast of well-developed secondary characters with their own personalities, who add depth and realism to the story.

Robert Bryndza is a master of the crime genre, who knows how to create an enveloping and dark atmosphere that reflects the darkest side of society. His style is agile and direct, with a fast-paced rhythm that gives the reader no respite. His pen is precise and detailed, without falling into morbidity or redundancy.

The plot begins when the body of a young woman is found in a London park, brutally murdered. The victim is identified as Andrea Douglas-Brown, a young woman from a wealthy family who had mysteriously disappeared years before. Erika Foster takes on the case, but soon realizes that there is something more behind Andrea’s death. As the investigation progresses, Erika discovers that Andrea was not the only victim, and that a serial killer has been operating in the small town of Brynston for years.

As Erika and her team dig deeper into the case, they face numerous obstacles, including resistance from the residents of Brynston, who seem to be hiding dark secrets. But Erika is a tenacious detective and will not stop until she catches the killer and uncovers the truth behind the crimes.

One of the things I liked most about “Cold Blood” is the way Bryndza builds the plot. The novel has a complex structure, with multiple plot lines that intertwine in clever and surprising ways. In addition, the characters are very well developed and realistic, with motivations and conflicts that make them very interesting.

I particularly liked the character of Erika Foster, who is a strong and complex protagonist, with an intense personality and unwavering determination. I also liked the character of Isaac Strong, a local police officer who works with Erika and who brings a touch of freshness and humor to the story.

Overall, “Cold Blood” is a well-written and exciting crime novel that keeps the reader on the edge of their seats until the very end. The plot is intriguing, the characters are interesting, and the pacing is perfect. I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys detective stories and crime thrillers.

Cold Blood is a novel that will not leave you indifferent, that will make you feel intense emotions and that will surprise you with its ending. If you like quality crime thrillers, do not hesitate to read Cold Blood, the fifth installment of the Erika Foster series, by Robert Bryndza. I assure you that you will not regret it.