Eyes : A Susan Shader Novel

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Summary: Riveting!
Review: "Haste makes waste." Nowhere is this adage more true than in Joseph Glass' first novel, "Eyes: A Susan Shader Novel" When Chicago police detective David Gold makes an arrest of a man they believe to be a serial killer, the city breathes a collective sigh of relief. Based on tangible evidence, and the the intangible psychic visions of long-time friend and confidant Dr. Susan Shader, Gold rushes to close the case that has beleaguered the city for months. Though Shader has misgivings and secret doubts about the man they arrested, she keeps them to herself. Her reticence blows up in her face when the man arrested as the murderer kills himself in his cell, and days later, another victim is found mutilated in the same manner as the previous ones. Self-esteem dangerously low, and reputation destroyed, Shader goes into a reclusive state. Shunned by the public and vilified by the Chicago Police Department, Shader vows never to trust her visions again. Until the apple-of-her-eye is abducted in plain view of hundreds of witnesses...her son. Though his kidnapping happens in the midst of O'Hare airport, no one has seen the boy nor his abductor. Shader knows she must work quickly (and alone) to save her boy.

Though the book jacket likens "Eyes" killer to Hannibal Lecter...the insidious evil of the Harris novels is sadly absent. We are not privy to the thoughts and dark workings of the killers mind here, but the story itself is not lacking because of it. A thrilling page-turner, "Eyes" is bound to keep the reader wanting more!

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Summary: Engrossing and lovable characters!!
Review: I really got into this book!! It was in my recommendations and I was a bit hesitant about buying it but I thought what the heck, I'll give it a shot. I am sooo glad I did, as it was one of those books I could not put down. It is engrossing and suspensful. I fell in love with Dr. Susan Shader and there is such depth in her relationship with her son that the authoor is very perceptive in portraying. As a parent I felt her pain and really could not believe how adept Mr. Glass was in making me feel a lot of things throughout the whole book. It is so much more than just a thriller although it does that well too. Very deep and moving and anyone who did not enjoy this book must be made of stone. It shows a real sensitivity that a lot of books lack and I can't wait to read his next novel, "Blood".

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Summary: All over the place and boring snoreeeeeeeeee....
Review: Sorry Miss Shader, but this one was dull dull dull! It seemed the book was all over the place with alot of very boring detail that just didnt need to be there at all...then the last chapter was finally exciting. I had a hard time drudging through it. I was surprized to see others liked it so much. I found myself skipping or skimming pages to see if there was anything worth reading in it. Finally the last 20 pages there ws some action. Shesh! Next time try to spread that action out a bit ...
I found that most the people/circumstances unbelievable and boring.
Good luck next time.