The seventh entry in Lisa Gardner's Detective D.D. Warren series, Fear Nothing follows the detective as she struggles to hunt down a serial killer and cope with a rare and painful injury. Joined by her pain therapist, a woman who can feel no pain because of a genetic condition, D.D. must find out who is copying a long-dead serial killer, one who also happens to be her therapist's biological father. D.D. struggles to come to terms with the limitations of her injury, while her therapist, Dr. Adeline Glen, struggles with her family's legacy. This comprehensive review of Fear Nothing gives you a complete look at the book's plot, characters, and writing style.
Fear Nothing explores the nature of pain while also addressing the nature vs. nurture debate. Inside this review, you'll find critical opinions and a full analysis of the best and worst aspects of the novel. With a dark theme and grisly details, Fear Nothing isn't a novel for everyone, but fans of Gardner's other books and anyone who enjoys mysteries and thrillers will be satisfied with this story. The characters are compelling, though some readers may be disappointed at the lack of development for the protagonist. However, the author has an engaging writing style and delivers plot twists at all the right moments, always keeping the reader guessing.
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