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Summary: New Dark Corners for Carol O'Connell
Review: I, too, was disappointed to open the cover of "Judas Child" to find that it wasn't another Mallory story. And just as quickly, I discovered that it contained characters I could also love, hate, and fret about. Carol O'Connell has a genius for giving us a glimpse at wounded souls and then holding us there until we look them right in the eye. Another great work. And a really great ending.
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Summary: Her outstanding use of language reminds me of Joseph Conrad.
Review: The artful manner of the author's writing is outstanding. She develops characters so beautifully that I was able to immediately understand their patterns of thinking and enjoy their personalities. Carol O'Connell's command of the language reminds me of Joseph Conrad. They avoid literary cliches and create people about whom I'd really like to know more. When I finished the book, I had a big smile and a very warm feeling.
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Summary: Excellent, intriguing, and well-written.
Review: I have read all of O'Connell's Mallory books, so was a bit surprised when I read this one. But it has O'Connell's signature style, wit, and highly intelligent prose. Few false notes in characterization, although like her other books, I had the puzzle solved two-thirds through. This is the only negative I can make about O'Connell's books. She's a wonderful writer. I hope she gets back to Mallory in her next work, though--Mallory is one of the most original characters in detective/crime fiction I've read in years!
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Summary: Wonderful!!
Review: Kathy Mallory took my breath away in MALLORY'S ORACLE, but Sadie and Becca Green stole my heart in JUDAS CHILD. What a wonderful story and what finely drawn characters. I love this author's ability to give life and demension to the people who inhabit her world. I look forward to reading Ms. O'Connell for many years to come.
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Summary: Completely Satisfying on every level!
Review: I too was disappointed that we wouldn't be seeing Mallory, but a flawed yet strong female character still appeared: actually one grown, and one child reminiscent of Mallory. The child-snatching theme is very timely, but this plot puts a new spin on everything else I've read in this genre. Carol O'Connell writes the most suspenseful novels I've ever read, but her language is so beautiful and the themes so soulful that she is truly in a class by herself. Terrific stand-alone novel, if you're already a Mallory fan.
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Summary: Oh my, oh my
Review: I was a bit disappinted when I discovered this wasn't a Mallory story but once I opened the cover my disappointment disappeared. I'm ready for more stories about Rouge and Ali and Arnie. O'Connell has brought an excellent group of characters to life. I bought the whole thing - hook, line, and sinker. More, please.
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Summary: The best yet
Review: Wow! Words can't express the impact of this book. When I first discovered Carol O'Connell had written another book, I thought "Great! Another Mallory book!" Then I found out it wasn't a Mallory book, and I was quite disappointed. But, I bought it anyway. Some Carol O'Connell was better than none. It blew me away! I'm glad I bought it. I tried to read it straight through, but finally had to turn the light out at 3 am. I might as well have stayed up to finish it, because I couldn't get it out of my mind while I laid there waiting for sleep. I admitted defeat three hours later and finished it up. Now, I have to wait at least a whole year for another Carol O'Connell book! Oh well, maybe I'll read the Mallory series over - again.
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Summary: Great Read
Review: The characters are extremely well developed. The reader cares about all of them. The plot is well crafted and had me guessing until the end. I read this book in one sitting. I've read the Mallory books and thought they were great but I like this one even more. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Even better than the Mallory novels
Review: A priest and a psychiatrist share one trait in common: they will go to any lengths to protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients. How far they should go is a question of moral debate, especially when the confessor is a pedophile serial killer. For fifteen years, a priest has been locked away in jail after being convicted of murdering a little girl. The town's elderly psychiatrist risks cardiac arrest before breaking the oath of confidentiality that might have changed the course of events. Fifteen years ago, Rouge Kendall's twin sister is sexually violated before being killed. Her abused corpse is found on Christmas Day. Now a decade and a half later, with just three shopping days left till Christmas, two young girls are abducted. Forensic psychiatrist Ali Cray, neice of the town psychiatrist believes that the convicted priest is innocent and a pedophile has roamed free ever since. Rouge plans to learn the truth no matter how many skeletons must be rattled. In a 180-degree reversal from her renowned Mallory series, Carol O'Connell scribes one of the most profound, absorbing, and thought-provoking psychological thrillers on the market today. JUDAS CHILD is a heart stopping work of suspense, starring two endearing children who capture the readers' soul from the start. Most frightening is Ms. O'Connell's ability to make the audience believe that an ordinary person can cloak the soul of an evil monster. This is a special novel that shows the eloquent and insightful writing style of a master. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: want more
Review: I resisted buying this for a long time because it wasn't Mallory but I cave and got and boy m I glad. She don't it again a story that will haunt you and that you will think about for a long time to come. I didn't think that it was slow more that build up was in real tme. I just wish she would arite another one with some of these characters.
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