HORNS OF THE DEVIL BY MARC RAINER

Horns of the Devil by Marc Rainer
5 stars out of 5

​                            Horns of the Devil by Marc Rainer
                                                5 stars out of 5
 
Horns of the Devil is the second novel I’ve read by Marc Rainer and I haven’t been disappointed. This novel convinced me that Marc Rainer is not one-novel type of writer.
The narrative is well built with twists and layers. The action builds up steadily and I, for one, cannot see any kind of holes in it. The author gives a lot of information but it seems necessary to understand the plot. There’s nothing too much or too little, just enough.
Mr. Rainer seems to have good knowledge of human mind. He knows what makes people tick and what may lie behind their actions. As result, all his characters are believable and well-developed. I like the fact that his main characters are not just white or black. There’s a complexity in each of them that leads to real human beings.
I will refrain from writing a synopsis of the novel because I don’t want to cheat the readers. They should have the pleasure to discover the action themselves. However, I can say that this is a novel I would recommend. This is a well-paced narrative with enough balance between information and action, as well as between seriousness and humor that makes it an interesting read. I have to confess that I was annoyed when I had to put the book down for half an hour. I couldn’t wait to get back to it. It makes for an addictive novel. I am sure I will read Mr. Rainer’s other novels as well.