Christian Galacar

Take one part corrupt mayor, one part serial killer, one part reluctant sheriff, and mix with a small town erupting with rumor as swarms of cicadas emerge from a 17-year sleep. It all adds up to intrigue and a compelling read in Cicada Spring. Galacar excels in setting the stage and getting into his character's heads without needless overwriting. The story is well constructed and every chapter compels you to read the next until you reach the satisfying conclusion. I could see this on the big screen. I'm putting Galacar on my list of authors to watch (and read!)… (más)

I had never heard of this author but this book was so good I'm going to seek his others out. The publisher describes this as 'a dark mystery thriller' and I think I couldn't put it any better. It's an excellent mystery (lots of twists, lots of misdirection, lots of suspicious characters and actions), an excellent thriller (perfect pacing taking place over just a couple days), and it is definitely dark (creepy atmosphere and dark subject matter). The writing is excellent and the author expertly places the reader into the setting. And boy it's a good setting - a northern US island getting ready for a big snowstorm. The first chapters drew me in immediately as the author created a very uncertain, and a bit ominous, feeling through the approaching weather and the nervousness and concern of a child. It put me on edge right away and set the tone for the entire book. Mystery lovers and those who love atmospheric winter tales will probably like this book. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book. The opinion is my own.… (más)

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this e-book. Big Bad is the first book I have read by Christian Galacar and it will not be my last. This book is a mystery with many different twists. It keeps going back in time to when two sisters (Emma & Molly) were growing up and to the present on a small island in the eastern coast. The writer keeps you in suspence throught the entire book with the reader trying to figure out how everthing ties together. I was hooked from the first page and stayed hooked till the end. An excellent read. I will now look for other books by Christian who I hope brings Emma back. A 5 plus novel for me.… (más)

I loved this book. The characters were fully fleshed and we caught the sense of small town America in the mid 1900"s. CSI was just about non existent and your importance in town life could protect you from the law. In particular, the author realistically described Kara's feelings of helplessness in the aftermath of the rape. The story did not race along but proceeded at a leisurely pace. This added to my enjoyment of the story. I also loved the way a cicada would intrude in many of the events of the story.… (más)