The Protectorate: A Phoenix Rises by Samantha Sonnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Stylish, utterly absorbing, and intoxicatingly original, The Protectorate weaves a gripping serial killer investigation with literary clues and a fascinating secret society that will keep readers guessing until the final page. It elegantly delivers everything I love in a police procedural: a vivid, gritty setting, sharp, realistic characters, and a dark, absorbing mystery. Samantha Sonnett is a fresh voice thriller fans won’t want to miss.
I especially enjoyed the subtle nods to classic literature, which added a fascinating layer of intrigue. The mystery unfolds confidently, balancing a compelling procedural investigation with the mythology of the Protectorate, the secret society at the heart of the book.
Read if you like:
Serial killer thrillers
Badass Female MCs
Secret societies
Vigilantes
Police procedurals
