This sociopath is a ticking time bomb.
Dyson Devereux is a busy man with a new job and a young son. The cultured council worker would be coping just fine were he not a violent and compulsive murderer. His child’s mother’s hostile partner and an antagonising work colleague are becoming a serious nuisance. They better change their attitude, or it could be the end of them.
As his personal and professional lives threaten to spiral out of control, it is only a matter of time until the suave and sophisticated public sector employee explodes.
Sepultura is a darkly humorous crime novel featuring an unforgettable sociopath.
What did I think?
My favourite sociopath is back! Sepultura is the second book in the Necropolis series and although it could be read as a standalone, I do think it is better to have read book 1, Necropolis as it gives you more insight into Dyson's character (and because it's absolutely brilliant and unmissable).
Dyson Devereux is such a fantastic character that I could read about his exploits for so many more pages than the 181 in the book. If someone disagrees with Dyson, either verbally or just by their very existence, he simply gets rid of them. Dyson's dark thoughts and actions are simultaneously shocking and hilarious, making Sepultura an incredibly entertaining novel.
I loved reading about Dyson's relationship with his son and his attempt to teach young Horatio Latin is very amusing. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this unconventional father/son relationship progresses.
Dyson's personal life is entertaining, but his work life is even more so. It feels really bad to say, but I totally get what he means about a lot of his colleagues and I've had similar thoughts myself (apart from actually wanting to kill them, of course!). The work trip to Italy is a fantastic addition to the storyline and turns out to be the perfect place for Dyson to deal with a troublesome colleague.
I absolutely loved Sepultura; I am completely hooked on this marvellous series and can't get enough of it. Sepultura is like nothing else I've read before; it's dark, funny, entertaining and I'd love to see Dyson brought to life on screen - please pick this one up, Netflix! I'll definitely be reading it again after I have devoured the rest of the series.
If you're looking for something different to read, then look no further. Very highly recommended.
Many thanks to Guy Portman for sending me an ARC to read and review; this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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