Boy Crucified

I actually liked this story. It is an intriguing mystery with many twists and turns and I found myself not so sure who the murder was though I got an idea but wasn’t sure the way things kept unfolding and refolding. I found Thomas very interesting the way his past was explained in bits and with the arrival of his abusive mother. I also liked the hint of the romance between him and his new partner, the glimpse of his past romance of Billy, and the hints of a few more romances I won’t mention since it could be a spoiler. I liked how he wasn’t the most loved person on the force and not your typical stereotype lead character.
Now what I didn’t like; I got a bit lost in all the history of the Catholic church and found some parts weren’t necessary like one of the groups he goes and spends a great deal of time talking to. The descriptions of the murders were ok ( the violence is a bit harsh but doesn’t bother me) but what threw me here was that once it is said the actually crucifixion wouldn’t kill then it seems to be the murder way of choice in this story, also the medical descriptions got a bit textbook for m and lost my interest . When the mother showed up I liked this how it shows his character and confusion but some stuff was brought up but not really told in detail and I got a bit confused and curious of more of his past abuse.
On the romance front: The interaction (sexual between him and his partner was a bit odd for me, since it happens immediately and Thomas is druggy from just getting back from the hospital. Also it was more sexual though Thomas spoke of wanting more. I wold have loved to seen a lot more tension and progression here and more about Daniel since we knew hardly anything.
All in all I loved this story and would definitely read more. I would have like less Church and medical terms and more relationship.