The Forgotten Room

This is a great near future sci-fi thriller. There are old secrets to discover, science to figure out, and a world to protect. The bad guys will stop at nothing to get their hands on this revolutionary science, but it is too awful to share. Thank goodness Jeremy Logan is there to protect us. Fun read!
This book reminds me of Nick Thacker books. I am glad to discover another series like the Harvey Bennett series because I have more books to fill that “could it be real science?” thriller shelf.

As usual, a winner from Lincoln Child! Jeremy Logan, enigmalogist, braniac and sleuth of the unexpected is summoned to a mysterious mansion where he is tasked to solve the strange death of a scientist there. A think tank is using this mansion, but it would seem that they have stumbled on something - a pandora's box that could destroy humankind: A forgotten room that holds many strange secrets.

I think the reason why I love Child's books so much is because it reminds me of The X-Files. Jeremy Logan is sort of like Fox Mulder, but with a more academic bent (the term is enigmalogist). Though, I have to admit, Logan's “empath” abilities always throw me off. It seems out of place, far too convenient and ability to have; it sometimes feels like a deus ex machina to me. Everytime it appears in a Jeremy Logan novel, I think to myself: “Spooky Mulder, much?”

Still, Child is a good thriller writer; he knows how to ratchet up the tension. Also, he does surprise me with the plot. Initially I thought the plot would go one way, but ended up in a totally unexpected area.

That's an ability I appreciate in any writer.