Carter's books are gritty but this one was over the top. Sanding a victim's face was too gruesome for me. Child abuse is hard to take too. I enjoy reading but just can't get enjoyment out of this treatment. Sad to say, his books come from his memory of crimes he worked. Read his books if you have a strong stomach but be forewarned that they are gritty. Love the short chapters as the pages do fly. He doesn't waste words which is good too!
