After reading The Examiner you will never complain about having to work on a group project again. The Examiner is a multitextual mystery, narrated through text messages, emails, class notes, and additional forms of media. The story follows a six-person cohort through their fine arts Master’s program, where tensions grow high after something sinister occurs during a class trip. Each character within the program is vivid and highly complex, and the conflicts between them are masterfully crafted. Despite its page count, I consumed this book in less than a day; the book’s puzzle-like nature, witty dialogue, and impressive intrigue combine to create a ravenous read.
The Examiner by Janice Hallett, (List Price: $29.99, Atria Books, 9781668023426, September 2024)
Reviewed by Catherine Pabalate, Epilogue: Books Chocolate Brews in Winston-Salem, North Carolina