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Summary: move over, Hannibal Lecter
Review: This is, hands down, one of the best serial killer novels I have ever read, and I must have read hundreds. Philpin is a retired forensic psychologist who has been consulted on a number of criminal cases, and his knowledge shows-- the depth of psychological insight is, at times, amazing. He even takes a few shots at FBI profilers. You may find, like I did, that this is a hard novel to track down, but I would recommend that you do so, as it will be well worth the effort.
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Summary: A tense thriller with a well written storyline
Review: What impressed me the most with this book was the way it is written. It is written in "first person" perspective, but from five different people. The victim, the murderer, the two cops hunting the murderer, and the profiler who comes in to assist on the case. It is well written enough that without the characters name on the chapter you would still know which character was telling the story. Excellent viewpoint, and extremely well executed. The storyline itself never falters, keeps you in suspense, and doesn't disappoint in the end. Sarah wanted to die, and John wanted to murder her. Her ex-husband Robert is the first to find her, but not only can he not take the case because of the family relationship, he is also an alchoholic who is drinking far too much. It's up to Lane, his partner and ex-lover, to find the killer. She brings in her father, a retired profiler, to assist her. Very good murder/mystery/thriller. I highly recommend it.
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