When Interpol identifies the origin of child abuse victims, they call on Saskia van Essen to solve the crime. Saskia knows her way around the dark net and beware of trying to hide anything in code? But she never expected to find herself tangled in an other-worldly society. Will the unusual cultures, and tangles of love and revenge thwart her attempts to bring criminals to justice? 4-5 stars: "Great read"/ "Inventive Fantasy Novel w/ a Real World Edge"/ "A crime story that unfolds in an intriguing, well-wrought setting. The detective is an appealing character who doesn't dwell on herself but instead focuses on the ins and outs of a strange new world in order to solve the crime. She enlists the help of the crack team of European investigators she belongs to, as well as a host of new acquaintances. I enjoyed learning about the fantasy world alongside the protagonist, whose gifts are easily underestimated (but apparent to reader early on). The world may be a fantasy, but the offences against children are all too real. The author deserves credit for research and invention alike."
