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Summary: The first deadly sin
Review: "The 1st deadly sin" is the first book in Lawrence Sanders' series featuring Captain Edward X. Delaney. Delaney has to stop a serial killer who appearently has no motive to kill, and whose victims bear no relation whatsoever one to each other. What is worst, at first there are no clues about the murderer. Paciently, beginning with bits and tiny pieces of evidence, Delaney has to find the killer before he strikes again. This is my first Sanders book. I found it a thriller totally different from what I were used to read. Sanders' writing style is (was) unique. He doesn't rush, he's not eager to go to the end of the book. Sanders is good with descriptions (something unusual to writers of this genre of books). He describes his characters at lenght, not only physically but also psychologically (and there are many characters in this book). For example, the first 100 pages of the book are only background to Captain Delaney's and Daniel Blank's (Blank is anoher important character) lives. I would say that Sanders' style is the complete opposite of another author I like, James Patterson. While Patterson's chapters are very brief and his thrillers are fast-paced, Sanders like to completely develop his book, giving the impression his story is always under his total control. Captain Delaney is "The Cop", with capitals. He lives for his job and the job is his life. Sanders' way to make Delaney more human and less machine was to give Delaney a problem in the family (read the book and you will understand). Anyway, do like Captain Delaney, take your time and read the series. Grade 8.7/10
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Summary: Beautifily writen
Review: Captin Edward X. Delaney is a name that will forever be imbedded in my mind after reading this terrific novel. After a seemingly unsolvable murder and then others of the same nature follow, Delaney's on the case. Couldn't be any more detailed and couldn't leave you in awe anymore. Hat's off to Sanders from this reader.
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Summary: Superior to American Psycho
Review: I have just surfed over from Bret Ellis' American Psycho because I thought the books seemed somewhat related. Both are pulpy, noire murder mysteries/thrillers-- well written, who's mystery deals more with the motivation of the serial killer than a convoluted who done it. Despite the 5 reviews here versus the 360 some odd for Psycho, this is in fact the superior work for this genre. Sanders uses more oblique and less literal methods to develop some penetration in the murderers psyche. He also provides an important moral framework to assess the nature of the crime. On the whole this is a well constructed, penetrating book, which uses an intelligent narrative rather than shock to carry the story.
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Summary: Fabulous
Review: I think this book is an awesome, awesome story. Very compelling. Like all the other LS books I have read, you really feel like you get inside the character's mind. His style, which is witty with a great attention to detail, is at its best. I have read this book over and over. Note: I found it rather odd that in the movie version, Frank Sinatra was chosen to portray Edward X. Delaney. Talk about miscasting!!
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Summary: A first class thriller
Review: In an age when mediocrity often pervades the popular literary genre known as the "thriller", it is always refreshing to come back to Lawrence Sanders' "The First Deadly Sin". With this engrossing story of New York police chief Edward X. Delaney's quest to catch a serial killer, Sanders showed that a writer doesn't have to sacrifice eloquent expression at the expense of creating an engrossingstory. "Sin" is a detective story, a romance, and a psychological thriller rolled into one. His characters are beautifully rendered, and it is in the descriptions of physical surroundings and especially the killer's thought processes that the book truly comes into its own. This is a novel that is superb entertainment and a satisfying read.
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Summary: A first class thriller
Review: In an age when mediocrity often pervades the popular literary genre known as the "thriller", it is always refreshing to come back to Lawrence Sanders' "The First Deadly Sin". With this engrossing story of New York police chief Edward X. Delaney's quest to catch a serial killer, Sanders showed that a writer doesn't have to sacrifice eloquent expression at the expense of creating an engrossing
story. "Sin" is a detective story, a romance, and a psychological thriller rolled into one. His characters are beautifully rendered, and it is in the descriptions of physical surroundings and especially the killer's thought processes that the book truly comes into its own. This is a novel that is superb entertainment and a satisfying read.
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Summary: A very nicely written thriller.
Review: Lawrence Sanders' The First Deadly Sin is a well-detailed tale of a New York Ax-murderer, and the intensely principled and dedicated NYC police detective who tracks him. The style here is so very different from that of his newer Archie McNally series, giving the reader a much more serious read. I found all of it very plausible up until the very end. It is definitely a riveting read, and I recommend it.
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Summary: A traditional Classic! Slow motioned but very tasty
Review: Read this modern Classic, folks! This was the real Sander's work
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Summary: Too bad Sanders isn't that well remembered.
Review: Sanders isn't mentioned in any of the mystery encyclopedias I have seen. You practically have to look him up on web sites genuinely devoted to mystery lovers. If he is remembered at all it will probably be for Delaney and McNally. It takes the first 150 or 200 pages to really get into this novel, especially when it comes to where one can feel comfortable liking it. And the ending isn't particularly great. But the Epilogue is interesting. The read leaves one wondering it this book isn't more psycological thriller than mystery. If you want a light read or a good suspense, go elsewhere.
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Summary: A True Murder Masterpiece
Review: Simply put, The First Deadly Sin is a Murder Mystery Classic. The intense, riveting and sexual electricity crafted by Sanders gave him the title 'master' for me. My girlfriend had been reading mediocre murder mysteries and I turned her on to this classic....she doesn't want it to end! So, I will pick up more of the master's works for her. If you like murder mystery novels, you cannot let yourself miss this one.
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