*** Trigger warning: mildly to middlin’ graphic violence.

Implant is part of Clark’s Gardener & Reilly mystery/ suspense series. After the tortured remains of a young man are found in the basement of a hardware store, detectives Gardener and Reilly are called to the drowsy hamlet of Bramfield to investigate. The body of Alex Wilson offers many surprises for the investigators. He is bound to a frame, crucified in a manner. Wired into the body, like a Frankenstein experiment gone wrong, an internal insulin pump delivers a deadlier payload to it’s victim. A pair of cards is found nearby, one a tarot card, and the other an obscure game card labelled ‘Inspector Catcher. As more bodies surface, complete with deadly implants and mysterious cards, Gardner and Reilly race to solve the puzzle before any others die.

Revenge is a powerful motivator. With Implant, Clark shows just how powerful. A quick-fire ride, escalating rapidly, the case comes closed in a few short days. It’s planning, though, that’s a different story, for the best revenge is well-thought out. It didn’t take me too long to figure out the culprit, but learning the why kept me engaged. The implants and experiments were terrifying. These things were supposed to help save lives. Instead, they were used to brutally take them. I appreciated the humour between Gardener and Reilly. Despite it being a relatively quick read for me, I felt I really got to know the pair.

Recommended! Perfect for fans of Seven and The Bone Collector.

***Many thanks to Love Books Tours and the author for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.