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Those Who Perish (Caleb Zelic #4) by Emma Viskic
I have adored every aspect of this daring crime series. It features a strong main lady, Caleb, who is achingly imperfect (or human), and a raw, startlingly real portrayal of society’s variety (the good, bad and the ugly). What jumps out above all the plot points, in my opinion—having just finished reading Those Who Perish #4, which is ostensibly the last book in this series—is Emma Viskic’s writing style. I mentioned that I finished Book 3 of her previous book in just one sitting. I didn’t believe it was possible, but Darkness for Light’s story is even tighter and more engrossing than the books that came before it.
I’m here to announce that “taut and captivating” has somehow been improved by Viskic. Her frank and occasionally brutally brief, clipped phrases would look incredibly strange when taken out of context, yet the way she arranges them all to portray her lead’s viewpoint… It is evocative, captivating, and tense. For the reader, Caleb’s headaches, disappointments, and confusion are palpable.
Even while I am heartbroken that this television series is coming to an end, I am also relieved that Those Who Perish was more constrained than its predecessors because this story felt like one continuous drum-roll. Viskic’s criminal scheme is once again intricate, but it plays a less role than in previous episodes; instead, it serves mostly as a means of character development and interrogation in the conclusion.
Those Who Perish is undoubtedly an appropriate conclusion (or long pause?) to one of my all-time favourite book series, while not being my favourite novel by Viskic to date.
Emma has always made sure that her Caleb Zelic books can be read independently. However, because the character growth in this series is what makes it so beautiful, I strongly advise starting with Resurrection Bay #1.
About The Book
A REMOTE ISLAND
AN ISOLATED COMMUNITY
A KILLER PICKING THEM OFF ONE BY ONE …
‘You should be careful, Mr Zelic. Because the person who killed Peter Taylor will almost certainly kill again.’ The detective’s glassy eyes didn’t blink. ‘And you’re already in their sights.’
Deaf PI Since childhood, Caleb Zelic has been an outsider who is cut off from his family and friends. However, Caleb views the news that his brother Anton is in danger as a chance for atonement.
He follows Anton to a tiny, wind-battered island where grudges and secrets go deep. The brothers must depend on one another more than ever when a sniper begins terrorising the small community. However, faith has a fatal cost.
The Review
Those Who Perish
8.5 Score
When Caleb Zelic received an anonymous message saying his brother Anton was in danger, Caleb dropped everything and headed from Melbourne to Resurrection Bay. When he found Ant, hiding from a sniper, he was thankfully safe, but angry and aggressive.
PROS
- Tense and Atmospheric.
- Compelling.
- Addictive.
- Thrilling.
CONS
- Not her best work.
- Very poor execution.
- Unoriginal and a little woke.
- Disappointing ending.
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