This was my first crime thriller book that I’ve read and I think this was a good first choice. Matthew Huntley had all the pieces that made this a good thriller. The book was suspenseful, had you second guessing each character, and trying to solve the case of copycat or the real Azrael killer. Levi has his own secrets and so it seems, so does Parker. I loved that Levi, the drunk, washed up, retired detective gets dragged back into the field by the over zealous, fresh meat detective Parker. This is a must read and Matthew Huntley is a author you should follow.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Lapehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Lape2021-08-09 21:22:562021-08-10 22:35:09Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Ashley Lape
Azrael Written by Matthew Huntley 4 out of 5 stars
Despite trying to read a wide variety of books, my preference is and has always been a good suspenseful thriller. I’ve always preferred a good book over a movie and I love how a good crime, suspense novel plays out in your mind. I really think Matthew Huntley hit the nail on the head with this suspenseful novel. From the first few chapters I already had the “what is going to happen” feeling in my chest and I didn’t want to put the book down. Azrael had a good amount of twists and turns without feeling overdone or losing that key element of suspense. I thought the characters were well written and love how Matthew Huntley’s writing reminded me a lot of one of my favorite well known authors! I honestly would love to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2021-08-06 21:27:462021-08-08 00:37:20Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Felicia Bates
Azrael by Matthew Huntley was a page turner from the start. I was immediately hooked. This book is a wonderful thriller and I praise Huntley for it. Definitely one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while. The characters are very raw and real. Levi Andrews lost everything with the Azrael case a decade ago and the possibility of a copycat or Azrael returning brings back deep emotions, and I felt his pain. I’d highly recommend this book for anyone interested in reading thrillers, rather they’re new to them or a long time fan of them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brooke Blackwellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrooke Blackwell2021-08-06 21:02:172021-08-08 00:36:09Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Brooke Blackwell
I didn’t love this book but I appreciate the suspense and twists and turns. I thought I had this one figured out a few times but I kept changing my mind back and forth. A few good twists and turns with an unexpected ending…my kind of mystery. There were a few times I got a little lost, and some details weren’t really pertinent to the story. It was a fairly quick read and was a break from the usual.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Jenkshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Jenks2021-08-06 19:24:152021-08-08 00:28:35Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Tracy Jenks
Azrael is the debut novel by Matthew Huntley. All I can say is WOW! It looks like Azrael is at it again, but he is still behind bars. Is this a copycat? Did they get the wrong guy 10 years ago? Nothing is adding up. The lead detective Parker seeks help from Levi who after Azrael’s arrest had left the force. I was completely captivated by this book. I can’t wait to see what else Matthew Huntley has in store for us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-08-06 17:10:032021-08-08 00:26:41Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Michelle Collier
I was a little skeptical about this book at first. I usually don’t read crime books, but thought id give a shot. And this crime thriller kept me wanting more after each page it gripped into this book more and more. This author did an amazing job of telling a twisted tale of a crime that horrified the town. This book had me guessing and anting more, the intense and compelling story won’t disappoint you and you won’t want to put it down
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2021-08-06 07:42:322021-08-06 07:46:43Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by jennifer reimer
Wow. This book completely blew me out of the water. First this author was new to me and I really didn’t know what to expect. What an amazing introduction! I loved the fact that this book was set in a corner of the world that I am very familiar with. The action never stopped and the book took me on just an amazing journey. Just really loved this book and can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-08-05 08:32:162021-08-05 08:32:16Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Heather Lovelace
I throughly enjoyed this book it was a great read. I was hooked from the frist chapter. Levi character is very well writer and received you can see how many people could turn like this in life. A name her rather forget has now wonder back into his life. This is so an intense and interesting stroy you won’t want to put down until you are finished.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2021-08-04 11:30:532021-08-05 07:20:03Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Piper Foster
Levi is a washed-out cop, broken by his experiences with an old serial killer, and with a few secrets he’d like left in the dark. Allowing new cop Parker to drag him back to town to consult on a potential copycat killer brings up a lot of dark memories. Being immersed in the world of the killer again makes him increasingly distrustful of everyone around him, and increasingly paranoid. As a reader, it makes it even more confusing to figure out the mysteries. Can we trust Levi’s opinions, or is he unnecessarily paranoid? This is a well-structured book, with a detailed plot, and the mistrustful detective adds to the layers of mystery. I felt myself going in circles trying to figure it out. This is a lot psychologically darker than the books I usually read. I wish the characters had been more compelling, sometimes they fell a bit flat for me. Lots of twists and turns though, plenty of time to send you crazy guessing what’s to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-08-03 16:15:172021-08-04 18:15:49Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Erica Shoebridge
Levi Andrews is a private investigator in Buffalo, NY. While he does an okay job, he is mainly doing this job just for the money. Money will help him buy the huge amounts of alcohol that he consumes on a nightly basis. After waking up one morning, Levi is visited by a young detective, Parker Williams, who is working on a serial killer case in Oswego, NY. Levi is startled by this information. As a former detective in Osewago, Levi had put a serial killer, Azrael, in prison ten years ago. Ten years ago is when he lost his wife and his partner to the same serial killer. Now it seems the killer is back. Was the original killer not the one in prison? Or has a copycat taken over?
Levi and Parker must work against the clock to piece together the information. Can they discover the truth before it’s too late?
Azrael is a fantastic thriller filled with secrets and clues. Can you piece together the information to solve the serial killer case? Or will you be just as surprised by the ending as I was?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Doverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Dover2021-07-31 08:57:122021-08-03 10:49:23Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Ashley Dover
Azrael is the intriguing debut novel by Matthew Huntley. I have read this story twice now and both times have left me a bit conflicted as to how I should rate and review this book. So let me just start by saying that the storyline is very compelling, with all the ingredients that I look for in a great crime thriller. With a crazed serial killer, an intriguing investigation, complex characters, dramatic developments, some danger, and a whole lot of mystery… it definitely made for an interesting and very gripping read. But there were a few issues that detracted from what would have otherwise been a stellar read- and this is where I am a bit conflicted. While I really did enjoy the story, I felt that the story (and author) were let down by grammatical and editing issues- as well as a few contradictions in the storyline. As this is Mr. Huntley’s debut novel, I really do applaud him for delivering such a gripping story and look forward to following him on his writing journey, as I imagine that with experience, Mr. Huntley’s work will become even more polished, and the issues I had with this book won’t be of concern in his future work. Well worth the read! I really am looking forward to seeing what Mr. Huntley has in store for us next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-07-30 23:12:312021-08-03 10:40:44Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Angela Hayes
Azrael by Matthew Huntley is a debut thriller novel that was a great read. I really enjoyed the character building in this book and the twists and turns that came along with it.
The book is set in New York state mostly taking place between Oswego and Buffalo. Levi Andrews is a retired lead officer who locked away serial killer Azrael a decade ago. Parker Williams is a young detective who has contacted Levi, now a drunk after losing so much after solving the original case, when new murders similar to the originals a decade ago have occurred and they are now wondering, have they locked away the wrong person? Or is this a copycat? Pick up a copy and find out for yourself!
If you love crime and thriller books, this book is for you. It has the twist and turns of a thriller with a police crime storyline that keeps your attention and wants you to keep reading right until the end to find out what happened! I really enjoyed this book and I hope that Matthew writes a second in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Devereauxhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah Devereaux2021-07-30 18:06:162021-07-31 07:36:28Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Sarah Devereaux
Levi Andrews is a detective who has seen too much and has turned in his badge and turned to the bottle to try and numb all the feelings he is trying desperately to suppress, one day when he wakes up to another sunny day and another hangover, nursing a sore head and a cup of coffee he is disturbed by a knock on the door, when he asks who it is, he is surprised when it is a Detective who is looking for him, he wonders if it is to do with his private investigative business, but he is pretty sure he kept his nose clean, but when he asks what the visit is about, the Detective says is it about Azrael, a name he has tried to forget, a name associated with a case ten years ago which ruined his life. Levi considers his options and contrary to his need to run, he opens the door and invites the Detective in, he introduces himself as Detective Parker Williams and goes on to explain that a murder has occurred which he believes is the return of the Azrael killer, he has brought a case file with him with some photo’s and reports in it to show Levi and ask for his help in solving this new case.
As he looks at the information Parker brought with him, he can see the similarities, but when he is asked if he will help, he is not surprised that it isn’t something that the higher ups don’t want him involved in, especially after who he left when the original killer was arrested, but it irks him that this young Detective is trying to tell him that he thinks he arrested the wrong person, because the details are too similar for it to be a copycat, in the end Levi asks when the Detective is returning to where the murder has taken place, he says he will meet him an hour before and give him an answer. Levi now has to make the hard decision as to whether to return home, or let sleeping dogs lie, as he tries to weigh the pro’s and cons, he concludes the current case he has on.
As it approaches time to go, Levi decides that he will pack his bag and go with the Detective, he is still not wanting to, but he feels that he has to see whether what he suspects is true, or whether Azrael really has returned. Will Levi and Parker be able to work together to solve this new mystery and get to the truth of the matter at hand, or will Levi drown in his past memories as he confronts the things he has buried for a decade? This is a thrilling chase as the two Detectives race against time to solve the case and bring a killer to justice, all the while battling their own personal demons, when they are brought into the light of the present.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-07-30 16:25:242021-07-31 07:33:35Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Azrael by Matthew Huntley is a brilliant suspense book that is well written and intriguing. This is the first book I have read by this author and I love the writing style he brought to the pages. The book didn’t feel too dark or heavy but had just the right amount of suspense and thrill to keep you fully engaged. With each page he pulled me further into the story and I couldn’t want to see how it would all turn out. This whole book felt like a fresh new take on this genre and I am excited to see what the author does next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-07-29 15:08:542021-07-30 20:35:13Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Kerry Baker
This was a great read. Its my favourite type of book. I love a crime Thriller that keeps you gripped from the first page. The author does an amazing job not only of portraying his characters but also in the writing of the twists and the psychological challenges that face our detectives.
Levi Andrews is now a retired detective. He worked with his partner to capture the Azrael killer. With the death of his wife and his partner he leaves after the suspect is caught and the murders stopped.
However when Detective Parker Williams turns up on Levis doorstep, his world is turn upside down. There has been murders committed and they hold all the hallmarks of the Azrael killer. Did Levi capture the right person? Is the killer still at large and back to their murderous ways? Is it a copycat? If it is then why now after so long? Working together Levi and Parker need solve this case with the help from the past case and all Levisham knowledge. However getting into the mind of a killer means it changes you and scares you at the same time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-07-29 09:05:062021-07-29 10:05:16Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Kerry Carr
The crime/thriller genre is my favorite and now I have a new author on my list. Matthew Huntley has the ability to take me into the mind of a serial killer in this book. This book has all the making of an intense, suspenseful, and crime thriller. The pace of the story was fast but I recommend paying attention to the details. I have to admit that I did reread some sections because I missed the clue but it was well worth it. The characters are complex, fully developed, and intense. The story is about a serial killer that was put into jail, but after some time the killings start up again. Andrew was the officer who put him in jail. He is thinking that he may have been wrong about his suspect. I highly recommend this book. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-07-26 20:50:142021-07-28 07:16:22Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Erica Fish
Matthew Huntley’s Azrael is his debut book and I was excited to see what this new author had to offer. Let me tell you I was pleasantly surprised. Matt gives us a raw and unbridled look at a serial killer. With complex characters and enough twists and turns to put a roller coaster to shame. Matt has created a world of murder and mayhem and of things that goes bump in the night. It looks at those that bring them to justice and how easy it is to become so entrenched in catching a killer.
Levi Andrews gave his heart and soul to catch a killer and it left very real scars on his psyche. When a string of new string of murders start to occur will he be able to help out or will he keep his own sanity and stay clear of it all? His calling after all is to keep the world safe………
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-07-22 00:27:232021-07-23 09:09:33Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Jenni Bishop
This is a new author for me which I enjoyed reading . This is a suspenseful story about a serial killer who has been locked up for a long time but now new murders are popping up. Is this serial killer back? Did the detective make a mistake and the wrong person is locked up? Could there be a copycat? Andrew is the detective who worked this case. He has since retired, is now a drunk and has lost so much to this case. Does he have it in him to take this on again? He is a great, strong character that I felt for. The case took so much of him the first time and now he is facing unanswered questions that he needs answers too. He made the story fun and entertaining to read. This is a great story that I highly recommend reading. It is worth the pick up for sure.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-07-18 14:00:172021-07-19 12:01:26Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Bobbi Wagner
A serial killer in upper New York State, has been locked away for a decade. Years after his terrorizing spree details of new murders lead a young detective (Parker Williams) to seek out the retired lead officer (Levi Andrews) from the original case to see if Azrael has come back. Did they get the wrong person the first time. Andrews, now a drunk, lost so much bringing Azrael to justice, can he bring himself back to help end this new terror? But these murders do not add up to the Original, is it a copycat? Has Azrael returned?
First Time Author Matthew Huntley, father of three, used writing as an outlet from his job as a Federal Correctional Officer in Canada. Between teaching his three boys right from wrong, Matthew tends to enjoy the outdoors and experiencing everything the beautiful country of Canada has to offer.
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