Rating: 
Summary: Excellent , Never Dull,
Review: Primal Fear is a must read before the follow up of Show of Evil. Then this book is an excellent, exciting book to read. Leaves a great opening for another following book
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointing and Unnecessary Follow-Up to Primal Fear
Review: Primal Fear is one of my favorite books whose success should have warned me about the inevitable sequel. As with most follow-ups, Show of Evil, although a decent read in its own right, pales in comparison to its predecessor. It is not as suspenseful or mind-boggling as the first - how could it be, since Aaron Stampler's true nature is known from the beginning. His plan becomes obvious in the prelude. Also, the romance between Martin Vail and Jane Venable seems too unlikely considering the events that took place ten years ago. The book's most glaring flaw is its length. Diehl devotes far too much time to the Darby and Stoddard sublots. These filler sections concern minor characters in the novel and add nothing to the main plot - Aaron Stampler and his unknown accomplice. Show of Fear would have been much more effective as a novella. Aaron Stampler remains a fascinating character, but any sequel deadens the impact of the closing line in Primal Fear. Aaron's last words are most powerful when the implications are left to the imagination.
Rating: 
Summary: Wow!
Review: Show of Evil is a thrilling sequel to Primal Fear, and lives up to the demands of being a sequel to such an incredible book (few sequels achieve this)! I started reading it the day after I finished Primal Fear, so I was familiar with the characters and the story line. I was surprised by the changes in the story, i.e. the romance between Vail and Venable, but they were plausible based on the fact that it had been ten years since Vail defended Stampler. I have to agree with most of the others who have reviewed this book, however -- the story is somewhat cluttered by other plotlines that confuse the reader - the Darby case is never drawn to a satisfing close. Don't get me wrong - the story lines are interesting and the book is amazing! There are may chilling scenes, and the twists in the plot make it an engrossing read from start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a great read (and can handle some gory descriptions)!
Rating:
Summary: William Diehl is a combination of Crichton,King & Grisham
Review: Show of Evil is definitely a great read. I found it to be
much more than I expected out of a sequel. After reading the first book, Primal Fear, I thought...No way can Diehl top that book. Well guess what folks? He did! Mr. Diehl has a
certain way about writing that allows the reader to perfectly
visualize the characters and the settings in his books. The main character, Martin Vail is the lawyer of everyones dreams. Handsome, very smart and shrewd, in a nice way of
course. If all lawyers were like Martin, there wouldn't be such a thing as a lawyer joke. The villain is Aaron Stampler.
An all American type of guy with one problem...He's totally
insane and psychotic. Or is he? Maybe he's a very intelligent
man who is only pretending that he's crazy so that he won't
be held responsible for his crimes, grizzley murders. Actually, very graphic, horrendous murders. In any case, Mr. Diehl did a wonderful job weaving this story so that if you didn't read Primal Fear, you can still follow the storyline. He very cleverly went back in time to remind the reader of the important parts of the first book. Without making the recap boring I might add! In conclusion, this book
is well worth your time. It's very entertaining and hard to put down until the heart-pounding finish. Which will leave you on the edge of your seat (with all of the lights on and
the doors locked) begging for more. My only question...When
is the next book coming out? The ending is left wide open for book number 3. Please, please, please Mr. Diehl hurry up
and write the next book.
Rating:
Summary: DO NOT PASS UP THIS BOOK
Review: Show of Evil is nothing short of amazing. I can't even think of this as a sequel...it's more like Deihl took a breif break then continued on with the masterpiece...the book doesn't offer the explosive beginning that Primal Fear did but once it got going it was probably twice as compelling and suspenseful as the original. What was truly amazing was the ending to the book...i never saw it coming...and it will leave you thinking...this book takes Aaron Stampler to a whole new level of evil...he has to be the single most terrifying character ever imagined. READ IT.
Rating:
Summary: This book is one of the very best ever written
Review: Show Of Evil is one of the Best books William Diehl has ever written. From the strong Begining to the powerful ending, I could not stop thinking about it. I love how Mr. Diehl does not kill off the antagonists. Its like ..Yes! He's not dead!!! -Melinda
Rating:
Summary: Not as good as Primal Fear.
Review: The book is good but as not as good as Primal Fear. Plus William Deihl has put in other small stories, before narrowing it down to the real story, and it has make the book quite dragging in some parts. I think he just put in those other stories just to make the story a little longer, and the book a little thicker.
Rating:
Summary: JOLLY GOOD SHOW
Review: This brilliant sequel to "Primal Fear" establishes Diehl as one of the primo writers of the mystery/suspense genre. This novel has more plotlines than any I've ever read. Although some have said it loses focus, I don't think so. The different mysteries are well-conceived, and we want the killers to be brought to justice. In Darby's case, accused of killing his wife, we see what a sleezebag he is, and cheer Shana Parva on in her quest to bring him to justice. The case of Edith Stoddard, the executive secretary who admits to killing her lover/boss, is more difficult to cheer, because there's something fishy in her confession. The denouement of this particular crime is somewha nebulous, but still packs a punch. The main interest for all "Primal Fear" fans is the reappearance of Aaron Stampler. Someone is murdering people in the same grisly fashion Stampler did; only Stampler is locked up in maximum security and cannot be committing the crimes himself, so is there a copycat or an accomplice? And what about the identities of the newest victims? Hmmm....this is a crafty plot, indeed. If you think hard enough, you will be able to identify the culprit who is aiding Aaron.
Along with these plots, it's nice to see some romance develop for Martin Vain and Jane Venable and also Shana Parva and Flaherty. A well done book, with exciting sequences and some truly chilling ones, too. Will make all UPS drivers think twice about rural deliveries!
Rating:
Summary: Gripping
Review: This is the only sequel that I have read which is better than its predecessor. Keep it up William. And I heard there is a sequel to this sequel. Can't wait to read it
Rating:
Summary: Very exciting, can't put it down till your done.
Review: This novel, which continues the story of "Primal Fear", is both gripping and keeps you on the edge of your seat through the entire novel. I only picked up the book three times and I was finished. It is highly recommended if you liked "Primal Fear" by the same author.
| 
