4/5
The perfect book for fans of criminals minds and similar crime tv shows. Fast paced.
Narration was great.

"Head Cases" by John McMahon is a fresh and exhilarating take on the police procedural genre, and the audiobook format brings this story to life with an unmatched intensity. McMahon masterfully crafts a plot that’s both fast-paced and full of unexpected twists, making it difficult to press pause. The characters are rich and multidimensional, drawing listeners in as they navigate the complexities of their cases and their personal lives. The pacing is spot-on, keeping the energy high and the suspense palpable, while McMahon's unique perspective on crime and justice adds depth to the story. "Head Cases" is a must-listen for fans of gripping thrillers and well-executed crime fiction.

If I could choose one superpower, it would be an eidetic (photographic) memory. As my Wordle buddies know, I also like puzzles. Both are in good supply in this detective book. The main character is eidetic and neurodivergent. He is employed in a special division of the FBI that is focused on solving cases by thinking more laterally or looking at the math and statistics underlying behavior.
He and his team race around the country to solve a series of linked murders while he also worries about his young daughter and aging mother. There’s a lot going on but it is handled well and kept my interest. It is well narrated. I look forward to more in the series!
My thanks to the author, publisher, #MacmillanAudio, and #NetGalley for early access to the audiobook for review purposes. Publication date: Jan 28, 2025.

I loved John McMahon's Head Cases, so much so that I didn't want it to end, BUT when I heard there's another book coming with these incredibly compelling characters, my literary hangover got just a little bit less. This book has it all, not only the interesting and a little bit quirky characters, but a serial killer (maybe more than one). Add in the fact that the FBI thought he was dead, and I was frantically binge listening, because I just had to know. Cat and mouse thrillers are some of my favs, and this is one of the best I've heard recently.

I loved every word of this new title. The characters are awesome and there are a few scenarios (the molars) I've not run across before. It was a great read and I look forward to more by this author!