Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock

Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Synopsis

Mac's best friend Amy was murdered by a serial killer werewolf, throwing the town of Hemlock into turmoil. Amy's grandfather, an influential senator, brings in Trackers in to town to help solve the murder. Unfortunately, where the Trackers go, chaos and heartbreak follows. Mac must figure out how to save her friends from the vigilante group as well as the white wolf that took out her friend.

Review

Kathleen Peacock has a very well developed world for Mac and her friends. The lupine syndrome has put the country on the brink of a hate filled totalitarian regime, which was interesting. You usually read books that are already on one side or the other, not at a point where an individual could actually sway the future of their government.
I enjoyed the fact that more emphasis seemed to be placed on the murder mystery/werewolf plot rather than the inevitable love triangle. I was a bit sad that Mac's toughness and criminal past never really developed. I understand that her nightmares were paralyzing her, but she tended to be a bit too helpless for my liking. That said, I thought that Jason was pretty interesting, human wasteland that he seemed to be. Though, I'm sure that he will eventually turn into the overly monochromatic character that Kyle already is.
That said, I do actually want to read the sequel to this book and hope that it matures just a bit more and delves more into the political landscape. (not a statement I usually make)

My Recommendation

I really enjoyed the book and had a hard time putting it down. I give it 4/5 - I really liked it.