The Company of Demons

It seemed as though the author was trying to creature complex characters who were not purely good and had some flaws, but he fell short of making them relatable and it was difficult for me, as a reader, to become emotionally invested in these characters which is such an essential part to a psychological book. It was easy to get caught up in the book and I did find myself wanting to make it to the finish line and see the outcomes, but I still didn't looove it in the way one loves a truly good book. People who like Criminal Minds or other such TV shows (Dexter/Law and Order/CSI etc.) would probably also enjoy this book- especially if they don't think too hard about it or have particularly high expectations.

The Company of Demons is the debut novel by Michael Jordan. It is a great thriller set in Cleveland, Ohio. I was totally in love with this book and was unable to put it down. The author was able to draw me in right from the beginning and held my interest throughout. I felt the pace of the book was spot-on. I also thought the ending was good. The main character, John Coleman, is a lawyer who has a problem with alcohol and cheating on his wife. Needless to say, John Coleman is a flawed character. I really did not like him and can’t say that I ever felt sorry for him even when bad things began to happen to him. Maybe I am mean but I kept thinking, “That’s what you get for being a dog”. If I was supposed to like him later it didn’t work LOL!! An example that really made me dislike him was when he failed to warn/check on his wife and daughter. He instead goes to check in on a woman he had just met and had sex with once?? What a DOG!!! LOL. The Company of Demons was a great debut novel. Even though I disliked the main character, the story itself was awesome. I am from Ohio and had never heard of the Torso Murderer. It was interesting looking this information up online. I also learned that Eliot Ness (from the Untouchables) later came to Cleveland to work and he investigated the Torso Murderer. I would definitely read more from Michael Jordan and recommend it to anyone who loves a good thriller. Five out of five stars for The Company of Demons!!! Thank you Michael Jordan, Greenleaf Book Group, and BookishFirst/NetGalley for providing me with an early review copy of this book to read.