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Summary: Makes Hannibal, Buffalo Bill, & Dog from Gray Matter ...
Review: and Jeffrey Dahmer look like choir boys!This is a story that got off to a slow beginning (for me), but I hung with it simply because Mo is a new author, and I wanted to give her writing a good chance. I'm glad I did. The last two-thirds of the book had me on the edge of my seat; near London, five bodies were discovered w/birds sewn INTO their chest cavities. The police are trying to discover the who, what, when, where, why when they follow a lead to a very good suspect. Only problem: the suspect commits suicide (this info was also told in a PUBLISHERS WEEKLY review--so I'm giving very little away!) & another body is discovered ... after the suspect's demise! Slowly the puzzle pieces begin to come together ... the action picks up & takes off like a run-away truck down a mountain road as the ultimate bad guy loses all touch w/reality (like he had any to begin with!). What happens to the victims in this story is NOT pretty; nor is it fun to read about what they are put through. You'll be squirming & closing your eyes & shaking your head & crying out & the whole nine yards if you decide to take this story on. It's a disturbing story. A haunting story. One that will stay w/me for awhile. To be honest w/you, I have to go back & reread parts--simply because the tension was so high, I had to (just HAD TO) keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen. I can't wait for more stories from Mo!
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Summary: A page-turner
Review: Picked up this book in California and had trouble putting it down. I finished it within the week. A "page-turner" as they say. A little to technical at the begining of the story, but a well written mystery/serial killer novel. I look forward to more of her books.
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Summary: One of the most gripping thrillers you can read
Review: Fond on books about serialkillers, this one grabbed me by the troath from page one. Mo can put herself on the same level with Thomas Harris (Hannibal) and Kathy Reichs (deja dead) Her style is very good and it takes the reader just a couple of pages of this book and you can't get it out of your hands until its finished. Her descriptions of character, crimescene and victims are chilling real. To consider this is her writing debuut, promises a lot for the future. She shows she has insight in the mind of a serial killer and probably has done intensive study at some of them. I would say that Jeffrey Dahmer was her favorite and that shows in this book. Go on, mrs Hayder, give us mo'.!
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Summary: Birdman Soars
Review: Mo Hayder has written a thriller of amazing depth and feeling. Her protagonist is a troubled detective who struggles with his own demons while searching for a human monster. Ms. Hayder's writing style is clear, chilling, and sound. Her characters abound with life and the dialogue is crisp and real. She skillfully meshes the lives of her characters while leaving her readers gasping at the scope of her themes and plots. A word of advice: this novel should be read before reading THE TREATMENT.
They are both masterpieces of the genre. Few writers have Hayder's narrative skill, sense of time and place, ear for dialogue, and wisdom of human nature. This novel is more than a thriller since it could hold its own with any skilled work of fiction. Ms. Hayder is a genius.
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Summary: Best ever
Review: I'm a huge fan of thrillers and very picky about my authors. I read this one out of bordem for a new book and boy was I surprised. Withen in 10 pages I was Stuck and in love, true love. The suspense, graphic nature, and element of imagination left me heartbroken when it was done with no sequel. It's 3 o'clock in the morning and I'm franticly trying to find another one. Thank God this is only her first and I'm able to find more. This book has it all including the sweet little romance with Becky. I hope this will not be the end of my new Hero DI Jack Caffery. Please read them all and pass them on to enlighten your friends on the wonderful and talented skills of Mo Hayder.
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Summary: A genuinely creepy novel
Review: "Birdman" by Mo Hayder is one of the rare suspense novels published today that is willing to be something more than completely formulaic. While not perfect, Hayder has created a novel that is suspenseful, disturbing, original and entertaining. Her characters are complex and interesting, and she displays a gift for setting the mood. The action takes place in London during the summer of 1999; five bodies have been discovered at a construction site, each one containing a horrifying surprise. The reader follows Detective Inspector Caffery as he struggles to catch up with the killer, even as more bodies appear. As he draws closer, a surprising plot twist with 100 pages to go only adds to the suspense. It is Caffery's character that really makes this novel. He is haunted by the disappearance of his brother when they were both children, and, as a result, he struggles with relationships and has a dark edge to his personality. As he races against the clock to find the killer, he struggles with his own inner demons, and comes across as much less squeaky clean than your typical suspense hero. Then there are the crimes themselves; in a genre that has seen just about everything, Hayder managed to stake out a truly original (and gruesome) M.O. Along those lines, if you have a weak stomach, you'll probably want to skip this novel. The violence isn't gratuitous, but it is graphic. Ultimately, this is an entertaining read, with above average writing and some genuine thrills. The fact that it takes place in England also adds a twist for American readers, as firearms are nowhere to be found. Moreover, the descriptions of police procedure are detailed enough to be interesting without being overbearing. If you're looking for a fun novel for the weekend, you would do well to pick up "Birdman". Enjoy!
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