Walk Me Home by Sebastian Fitzek (Head of Zeus)

Jules works for a nonprofit "walk me home" hotline that helps lone women get home safely at night and he has never faced a truly life-threatening circumstance. Until today, that is, when Klara calls. She is scared. She believes she is being followed by a man who has previously attacked her. A man who scrawled Klara's death date in blood on her bedroom wall. And that day will arrive in less than two hours.

The book follows the journey of a man who embarks on a quest for redemption and self-discovery as personal tragedy pushes him to his breaking point. The protagonist's vulnerability and determination make him easy to connect with and root for, allowing readers to become deeply invested in his journey.

Fitzek's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting images of the various locations throughout the story with masterful precision. His characters are skillfully developed, showing their complexity and growth as they navigate through their own struggles.

Fitzek artfully balances moments of intense emotion with thrilling suspense.

The author masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. The characters are well-developed and complex, making them feel realistic. 

The book is not for the faint of heart; it contains a lot of brutalities, which we are used to in Fitzek's novels, but this one almost made me sick; it was really hard to read.

2,5/5