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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
George Petersen brings readers a fascinating thriller with The Summer of Haight. It's the year 1967. Longfellow is one of the most respected attorneys in San Francisco. When his best friend, Jonathan, an internationally renowned psychiatric researcher, seeks his help in writing his will, Longfellow is taken aback by Jonathan's wish to leave all his assets to a stranger named Asmodeus Youngblood, whom Longfellow suspects of being a dangerous hippie. Jonathan forbids Longfellow from investigating Youngblood. However, Longfellow is convinced that Youngblood is somehow manipulating Jonathan and follows him throughout the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. As Jonathan becomes increasingly delusional, Longfellow seeks help from his friend, Maggie, a detective in the SFPD. Meanwhile, "flower girls" are being murdered by a crazed maniac all over the city. Can Longfellow rescue Jonathan from Youngblood's clutches?
The Summer of Haight is a gripping tale full of suspense and intrigue. Author George Petersen teases the reader until the end by layering the narrative with a hint of the supernatural. It enhances the mystery and builds an atmosphere of tension and anticipation that is immersive. The plot is very well-paced, and the twists and turns keep you engaged all the way through. Every main character has an underlying layer of mystery to them that makes you want to know more. Petersen also infuses a bit of dark humor into the story. I particularly enjoyed Longfellow's inner monologues and his banter with Maggie. The climactic action scene toward the end will have readers biting their nails. On the whole, this was a very entertaining tale. Mystery readers are going to love this one!
