Jigsaw Man - Review

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A gruesome killer is copying the Jigsaw Killer - Peter Olivier who was convicted and imprisoned.

Anjelica has been on desk duty since her return after assisting in the arrest of the Jigsaw Killer - the scars on her stomach a daily reminder. 

Until her boss sends her to a crime scene on the river - body parts from a white male, a single arm from a black female. Partnered with a trainee, Anj searches for the victims' identities, as well as the missing body parts. 

Anj's complicated relationship with her husband Rob - who is desperate for Anj to leave the police force and obtain a safe job; using their daughter, Emma, as a pawn. 

So much background - especially the first 30% of book; as other people have commented, excellent setup for a prequel or sequel. It certainly drew my attention as I definitely wanted to learn more. 

The murders are gruesome - saws, beheading, violent removal of limbs. I felt it wasn't too bloody - but some people may feel otherwise. 

I loved the connection between the victims, the characterization of Peter Olivier as a psychopath. Excellent writing kept me committed - though this book is considerably longer than I like my thrillers. 

Highly recommend.