Serves You Right (by Orion Gregory)
‘Serves You Right’ by Orion Gregory is a crime thriller and the second installment in the Sydney Livingstone Detective Series. Sydney Livingstone, a former professional tennis star, trades the spotlight of the court for the shadows of a quiet Northeast Ohio town. Her hopes for a peaceful life with her tennis boyfriend are shattered when a vigilante takes justice into his own hands by killing former defendants acquitted of murdering their spouses.
Sydney makes several mistakes, and her career in law enforcement seems to be at risk as she tries to redeem herself by investigating the vigilante. When administrators suspect that someone within the department may be involved, trust becomes a scarce commodity. Despite the challenges, Sydney’s passion for being a detective drives her to find the perpetrator.
I thoroughly enjoyed ‘Serves You Right’. The story kept me engaged and constantly guessing the identity of The Enforcer. The narrative begins with intense scenes of the vigilante attacking perpetrators who had committed almost flawless murders. I connected with Sydney and empathized with her as she navigated the moral ambiguity that plagued her investigation. As the story progressed, I couldn’t trust any of the characters, except for Sydney. She was the only one I didn’t suspect as The Enforcer.
Overall, ‘Serves You Right’ is a well-crafted crime thriller. I was left wondering how Sydney and her boyfriend resolved their relationship. I’ll refrain from spoilers, and I appreciate how the story ended. I just wish there were a few pages that explained the outcome, as it was a recurring theme throughout the book.
The first book in the Sydney Livingstone Detective Series is ‘Faults,’ which I haven’t read. I didn’t have any trouble not having read the first book in the series, so I believe the books can be read in any order.
When Orion Gregory’s marketing expert asked me to read and review ‘Serves You Right,’ I found the description intriguing. However, I was also drawn to the story’s setting in Ohio, where I grew up. It was a pleasant experience to revisit my home state while accompanying Syd on this journey.
I appreciate Gregory’s marketing expert for inviting me to read this book. The author kindly provided me with a digital copy of the book so that I could offer an honest review.
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