I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Archer Coe calls himself "The Mind's Arrow." He is a performing hypnotist, well-regarded about town for the fact that his act is not just an act - he affects real change in the people whom he hypnotizes. He boasts of having cured himself from an addiction to cigarettes, and commonly performs similar feats upon others. Some still think of him as a con, given his background... but how much is true, and how much is fiction? How do you know truth from fiction, when you can hypnotize even yourself?

Archer is contacted by a prominent banker who wishes to hire him to cure his wife of her frigid behavior... but all is not as it seems. Meanwhile, a serial killer is running amok and seems to be zeroing in on Archer time and time again. The cats are warning Archer to be careful, but he's a curious man...

Jamie S. Rich has crafted a compelling mystery full of unreliable narration and intrigue. The plot is quick moving, and it takes a keen mind to follow it all. Even at the end there remain questions - ample room for a sequel, perhaps? While the story could have been tighter, it worked exceptionally well with Dan Christensen's stark artwork and bold paneling.

Archer Coe shows a lot of promise, and is a title that I'd be happy to follow up for future adventures. I'm curious what might land in the hypnotist's lap next time.