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Spot Thru the Hart
Lou Berthelson
2020 Finalist
394 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
Spot Thru the Hart by Lou Berthelson is a psychological thriller that is dark and enthralling. The central character is John Hart, and when he loses two members of his team in Jonesborough, he is concerned, as is everyone. Their investigation leads to more disturbing crimes, and these crimes involve murders committed in the last four decades. Everything points to a very influential man. John aches for justice but the enemy he has to take down is not an ordinary one.
I enjoy crime stories that start with isolated incidents and build up into a web of disturbing situations and this is one such story. John Hart is a strong and sophisticated character and while he pursues justice for his people, he has deep layers of troubles to deal with. The author writes the characters deftly and each has deep layers that peel off like layers of an onion. I enjoyed the prose, the focused scenes, and the way that points of view are developed. The story is filled with vivid descriptions and imagery. The descriptive prose is enriched by interesting dialogues. One of the things that I enjoyed in the story is the sense of loyalty in John’s group. Spot Thru the Hart is suspenseful and filled with moments that take readers by surprise and the unpredictability of the plot is one of the main ingredients that make the story unique. This is a story for readers who love strong characters and intense conflict. There are twists aplenty and it is hard to guess where the story leads.
Spot Thru the Hart by Lou Berthelson is a psychological thriller that is dark and enthralling. The central character is John Hart, and when he loses two members of his team in Jonesborough, he is concerned, as is everyone. Their investigation leads to more disturbing crimes, and these crimes involve murders committed in the last four decades. Everything points to a very influential man. John aches for justice but the enemy he has to take down is not an ordinary one.
I enjoy crime stories that start with isolated incidents and build up into a web of disturbing situations and this is one such story. John Hart is a strong and sophisticated character and while he pursues justice for his people, he has deep layers of troubles to deal with. The author writes the characters deftly and each has deep layers that peel off like layers of an onion. I enjoyed the prose, the focused scenes, and the way that points of view are developed. The story is filled with vivid descriptions and imagery. The descriptive prose is enriched by interesting dialogues. One of the things that I enjoyed in the story is the sense of loyalty in John’s group. Spot Thru the Hart is suspenseful and filled with moments that take readers by surprise and the unpredictability of the plot is one of the main ingredients that make the story unique. This is a story for readers who love strong characters and intense conflict. There are twists aplenty and it is hard to guess where the story leads.
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Revenge in 3 Parts
Angeline Porter Series Book 1
Valerie J. Brooks
2020 Honorable Mention
290 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite
When her sister commits suicide, a criminal lawyer seeks retribution for her untimely death in the intriguing psychological thriller Revenge In 3 Parts (Angeline Porter Series Book 1) by Valerie J. Brooks. Angeline Porter's sister Sophie dies by her own hand. Knowing Sophie had to be forced into killing herself, Angeline resolves to punish those who caused her death. As a criminal lawyer, Angeline has contacts on the other side of the law that can help her. Believing Sophie's French boyfriend is the person behind her death, Angeline purchases a new identity and flies to France to kill him. However, when she meets him, she is thrown by his charming personality. Despite her misgivings, Angeline carries out her plan and poisons him. When she returns from her mission, she discovers Sophie was entangled in a scam worth a million dollars, and the man Angeline murdered was innocent. Knowing Sophie died needlessly, Angeline's quest for vengeance has just begun.
Revenge In 3 Parts (Angeline Porter Series Book 1) by Valerie J. Brooks is a fascinating psychological thriller filled with drama and suspense. It is a convoluted story, with complex characters and an intricate plot. Told in the first person, the intense plot contains the necessary aspects of mystery, drama, crime, and questionable ethics that make a substantial thriller. The combination of the elements creates a fascinating storyline that will intrigue fans of thrillers and suspense novels who relish a psychological edge. However, with intimate scenes and strong language, it is more suitable for a mature reader.
When her sister commits suicide, a criminal lawyer seeks retribution for her untimely death in the intriguing psychological thriller Revenge In 3 Parts (Angeline Porter Series Book 1) by Valerie J. Brooks. Angeline Porter's sister Sophie dies by her own hand. Knowing Sophie had to be forced into killing herself, Angeline resolves to punish those who caused her death. As a criminal lawyer, Angeline has contacts on the other side of the law that can help her. Believing Sophie's French boyfriend is the person behind her death, Angeline purchases a new identity and flies to France to kill him. However, when she meets him, she is thrown by his charming personality. Despite her misgivings, Angeline carries out her plan and poisons him. When she returns from her mission, she discovers Sophie was entangled in a scam worth a million dollars, and the man Angeline murdered was innocent. Knowing Sophie died needlessly, Angeline's quest for vengeance has just begun.
Revenge In 3 Parts (Angeline Porter Series Book 1) by Valerie J. Brooks is a fascinating psychological thriller filled with drama and suspense. It is a convoluted story, with complex characters and an intricate plot. Told in the first person, the intense plot contains the necessary aspects of mystery, drama, crime, and questionable ethics that make a substantial thriller. The combination of the elements creates a fascinating storyline that will intrigue fans of thrillers and suspense novels who relish a psychological edge. However, with intimate scenes and strong language, it is more suitable for a mature reader.
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The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter
A Chilling Dark Thriller
L.A. Detwiler
2020 Bronze Medal
261 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter by L. A. Detwiler is 'a chilling dark thriller.' Ruby Marlowe lost her mother when she was two and lives with her father, who made sure she had everything. He has a secret, though, a deep dark secret in his garage – the one place that Ruby is not allowed to go. Except she does sneak in occasionally, mesmerized by all the red. She doesn’t understand what’s going on at the time but, as she gets older, she develops obsessive tendencies, and one of those leads her to investigate the death of her mother. She realizes that her serial killer daddy may have even more secrets and, as he begins to up his game, those secrets get harder to stay hidden. Ruby has a choice – betray her father and walk a different path in life or join him on his path. Which will she choose?
The Diary of a Serial Killer’s Daughter by L. A. Detwiler is a seriously creepy story. It is written as a diary by the daughter of a serial killer although she didn’t know it at the time and, written in the language you would expect a young girl to use, it raised the hairs on the back of my neck. This story is so well-written that you will not put it down. You have to know the way it ends and you have to read this creepy, chilling story to get there. This is an incredibly dark story, not for the faint-hearted, that’s for sure. The two main characters are very well developed in a unique tale that I couldn’t put down. It’s unpredictable, twisting horror that will chill you to the core. If you want something addictive and dark to read, this is the book for you.
The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter by L. A. Detwiler is 'a chilling dark thriller.' Ruby Marlowe lost her mother when she was two and lives with her father, who made sure she had everything. He has a secret, though, a deep dark secret in his garage – the one place that Ruby is not allowed to go. Except she does sneak in occasionally, mesmerized by all the red. She doesn’t understand what’s going on at the time but, as she gets older, she develops obsessive tendencies, and one of those leads her to investigate the death of her mother. She realizes that her serial killer daddy may have even more secrets and, as he begins to up his game, those secrets get harder to stay hidden. Ruby has a choice – betray her father and walk a different path in life or join him on his path. Which will she choose?
The Diary of a Serial Killer’s Daughter by L. A. Detwiler is a seriously creepy story. It is written as a diary by the daughter of a serial killer although she didn’t know it at the time and, written in the language you would expect a young girl to use, it raised the hairs on the back of my neck. This story is so well-written that you will not put it down. You have to know the way it ends and you have to read this creepy, chilling story to get there. This is an incredibly dark story, not for the faint-hearted, that’s for sure. The two main characters are very well developed in a unique tale that I couldn’t put down. It’s unpredictable, twisting horror that will chill you to the core. If you want something addictive and dark to read, this is the book for you.
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Sea Scope
Debbie De Louise
2020 Silver Medal
279 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers' Favorite
Sea Scope by Debbie De Louise is a psychological thriller set largely in the scenic Cape Bretton in South Carolina. Sarah and her brother Glen Brewster grew up in Sea Scope, an inn owned by the family and managed by their father. Their lives were never the same again when they discovered a body in the lighthouse nearby. Soon thereafter, the family moved away and the inn was closed by their Aunt Julie. Twenty years later, Sarah is now an unhappily married woman with a string of family tragedies behind her. Needing an escape, she accepts an invitation from her aunt to visit Sea Scope, and her past comes back to haunt her.
Debbie De Louise's Sea Scope unravels in Long Island but it soon brings its readers to a lighthouse in Cape Bretton where a young man was believed to have committed suicide twenty years ago. The story has two main plots that are woven together beautifully and it all revolves around Sarah Collins. A young woman on the brink of divorce, or so she thinks, her decision to go back to her childhood home of Sea Scope sets off a psychological thriller that demands the reader's full attention. And as Sarah's past and present lives collide, a shocking family secret is revealed that will explain her father's unexpected death. There is, however, the present be dealt with and it also presents a challenge. Entertaining and mysterious, Sea Scope is a novel that is hard to close without reading its last page.
Sea Scope by Debbie De Louise is a psychological thriller set largely in the scenic Cape Bretton in South Carolina. Sarah and her brother Glen Brewster grew up in Sea Scope, an inn owned by the family and managed by their father. Their lives were never the same again when they discovered a body in the lighthouse nearby. Soon thereafter, the family moved away and the inn was closed by their Aunt Julie. Twenty years later, Sarah is now an unhappily married woman with a string of family tragedies behind her. Needing an escape, she accepts an invitation from her aunt to visit Sea Scope, and her past comes back to haunt her.
Debbie De Louise's Sea Scope unravels in Long Island but it soon brings its readers to a lighthouse in Cape Bretton where a young man was believed to have committed suicide twenty years ago. The story has two main plots that are woven together beautifully and it all revolves around Sarah Collins. A young woman on the brink of divorce, or so she thinks, her decision to go back to her childhood home of Sea Scope sets off a psychological thriller that demands the reader's full attention. And as Sarah's past and present lives collide, a shocking family secret is revealed that will explain her father's unexpected death. There is, however, the present be dealt with and it also presents a challenge. Entertaining and mysterious, Sea Scope is a novel that is hard to close without reading its last page.
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Lying with the Devil
Lana Lindemann
2020 Gold Medal
110 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Lying with the Devil by Lana Lindemann is a psychological thriller. Mary is nothing special. A student who doesn’t know what she wants out of life until everything changes. Kidnapped by a serial killer, Mary expects to die but, instead, she is kept chained in the killer’s apartment. And so begins the abuse and the games. Mary slowly loses hope that she will ever be found as the killer plays his games and appears to start falling in love with her. Two detectives, Carl and Steven, along with Mary’s brother Kole are searching for her but the killer leaves scant clues behind. As Stockholm Syndrome begins to set in, is there any chance for Mary? And if Kole does find her, will she ever be the same person again?
Lying with the Devil by Lana Lindeman is a cracking read, a real page-turner that will have you hanging on to the very end. The language and style of writing match the era it was set in perfectly, the 1980s, and with a unique plot, this story is packed with action. The tension builds nicely throughout the plot, with plenty of twists and turns along the way, and the ending is well worth waiting for. The characters are excellent, well developed and relatable, especially Mary, and you will be on the edge of your seat to see what happens to her. Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of emotions in a story that will leave you wanting more from this author. Ms. Lindemann is clearly a talented writer with a great future ahead of her and I look forward to reading more.
Lying with the Devil by Lana Lindemann is a psychological thriller. Mary is nothing special. A student who doesn’t know what she wants out of life until everything changes. Kidnapped by a serial killer, Mary expects to die but, instead, she is kept chained in the killer’s apartment. And so begins the abuse and the games. Mary slowly loses hope that she will ever be found as the killer plays his games and appears to start falling in love with her. Two detectives, Carl and Steven, along with Mary’s brother Kole are searching for her but the killer leaves scant clues behind. As Stockholm Syndrome begins to set in, is there any chance for Mary? And if Kole does find her, will she ever be the same person again?
Lying with the Devil by Lana Lindeman is a cracking read, a real page-turner that will have you hanging on to the very end. The language and style of writing match the era it was set in perfectly, the 1980s, and with a unique plot, this story is packed with action. The tension builds nicely throughout the plot, with plenty of twists and turns along the way, and the ending is well worth waiting for. The characters are excellent, well developed and relatable, especially Mary, and you will be on the edge of your seat to see what happens to her. Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of emotions in a story that will leave you wanting more from this author. Ms. Lindemann is clearly a talented writer with a great future ahead of her and I look forward to reading more.
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All The Broken People
Amy Rivers
2019 Finalist
312 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
All the Broken People by Amy Rivers is a suspenseful story that explores the brokenness in the characters, which are poignant and deeply human. Alice Bennett has finally let the pain of her past go, forgetting her abusive childhood and rebuilding her life around the perfect gentleman. But it is as if pain can’t leave her alone as her past catches up with her and this threatens her marriage. Alice decides to travel to north Georgia to take care of her mother-in-law, injured in a bad fall. But things aren’t what they seem, for her mother-in-law’s fall wasn’t an accident. Alice is thrust into a family with deadly secrets and a world where everyone seems to be hurting deeply. Can she survive the threats and attacks from an unknown enemy and can she reconcile with her husband’s past?
You know a good writer from their ability to offer important background information that deepens character and plot without taking the reader’s attention from the present moment, and Amy Rivers is good at that. She combines streams of consciousness with succinct commentaries to add flesh to the story. Right off the bat, she offers: “Over the years, Will and Alice’s visits to his hometown had been infrequent, and each time she felt like she was entering an alien world. Having grown up in a city in the dusty Southwest, Alice was taken with the Southern landscape, the friendly people and especially the kudzu.” All the Broken People is filled with realism, a riveting story with rich characters, delightful prose, and a setting that unfolds vividly in the mind of the reader. The story is emotionally rich and psychologically engaging.
All the Broken People by Amy Rivers is a suspenseful story that explores the brokenness in the characters, which are poignant and deeply human. Alice Bennett has finally let the pain of her past go, forgetting her abusive childhood and rebuilding her life around the perfect gentleman. But it is as if pain can’t leave her alone as her past catches up with her and this threatens her marriage. Alice decides to travel to north Georgia to take care of her mother-in-law, injured in a bad fall. But things aren’t what they seem, for her mother-in-law’s fall wasn’t an accident. Alice is thrust into a family with deadly secrets and a world where everyone seems to be hurting deeply. Can she survive the threats and attacks from an unknown enemy and can she reconcile with her husband’s past?
You know a good writer from their ability to offer important background information that deepens character and plot without taking the reader’s attention from the present moment, and Amy Rivers is good at that. She combines streams of consciousness with succinct commentaries to add flesh to the story. Right off the bat, she offers: “Over the years, Will and Alice’s visits to his hometown had been infrequent, and each time she felt like she was entering an alien world. Having grown up in a city in the dusty Southwest, Alice was taken with the Southern landscape, the friendly people and especially the kudzu.” All the Broken People is filled with realism, a riveting story with rich characters, delightful prose, and a setting that unfolds vividly in the mind of the reader. The story is emotionally rich and psychologically engaging.
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The Girl in Red
A Chilling Psychological Thriller
John Nicholl
2019 Honorable Mention
202 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller by John Nicholl is a novel with strong psychological underpinnings, a novel that explores the depths of an abusive relationship and what it takes to make difficult choices. Kathy finds herself in a fix, for what began as a beautiful relationship with Police Inspector Michael Conner quickly turns into mental slavery. Conner’s behavior suddenly changes after their wedding and he becomes a control freak. Life becomes unbearable for her and when she tries to run off, Conner convinces everyone that she is mentally ill. But her twin sister Anna thinks differently and she knows her sister needs her help. The two sisters execute a plan to end Kathy’s suffering, but will they succeed against a man as ruthless and as controlling as Conner?
John Nicholl hasn’t only plotted this novel expertly but has written it in a masterly manner. It is engrossing, psychologically exciting and with characters that are hard to ignore. Kathy Conner is the perfect example of what many women experience in abusive relationships. And her policeman husband is very manipulative. Kathy has reported the abuses, but the husband convinces his superiors that she is mentally unstable. It is interesting to follow her through the mental torture and to see her find a great ally in her sister. The emotional level of the novel is excellent. The prose is exciting and the conflict so well managed that it escalates at a great pace, without letting readers lose interest in either the characters or the storyline. The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller is a fantastic read with gorgeous characters.
The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller by John Nicholl is a novel with strong psychological underpinnings, a novel that explores the depths of an abusive relationship and what it takes to make difficult choices. Kathy finds herself in a fix, for what began as a beautiful relationship with Police Inspector Michael Conner quickly turns into mental slavery. Conner’s behavior suddenly changes after their wedding and he becomes a control freak. Life becomes unbearable for her and when she tries to run off, Conner convinces everyone that she is mentally ill. But her twin sister Anna thinks differently and she knows her sister needs her help. The two sisters execute a plan to end Kathy’s suffering, but will they succeed against a man as ruthless and as controlling as Conner?
John Nicholl hasn’t only plotted this novel expertly but has written it in a masterly manner. It is engrossing, psychologically exciting and with characters that are hard to ignore. Kathy Conner is the perfect example of what many women experience in abusive relationships. And her policeman husband is very manipulative. Kathy has reported the abuses, but the husband convinces his superiors that she is mentally unstable. It is interesting to follow her through the mental torture and to see her find a great ally in her sister. The emotional level of the novel is excellent. The prose is exciting and the conflict so well managed that it escalates at a great pace, without letting readers lose interest in either the characters or the storyline. The Girl in Red: A Chilling Psychological Thriller is a fantastic read with gorgeous characters.
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Why She Lied
A Riveting Psychological Thriller Based On A True Story
Julie Coons
2019 Bronze Medal
183 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Why She Lied is a work of thriller fiction penned by Julie Coons, described as ‘A Riveting Psychological Thriller Based On A True Story.’ In a story fictionalized and dramatized from real events, we follow central character Julie as she experiences first-hand trauma that stays with her a lifetime. Finding out that her boyfriend is guilty of molestation, Julie aborts their unborn child rather than have the child exposed to a monster. Five years later, her now ex-boyfriend is a wanted man for exploits in trafficking, and Julie is sucked back into his world when she gets involved in an investigation to bring him down.
Part memoir, part fictionalized thriller read, this true story has its ups and down, but ultimately delivers an important message and a harrowing account of what its author went through during this turbulent time in her life. The writing is direct and often autobiographical, personalized to Julie’s experiences as a central character, though some of the other characters she meets are built up in a more fictionalized style. What really succeeds is the unique insight which she is given into the world of human trafficking, as well as the heartfelt emotional turmoil that she goes through when recovering from the abortion, and considering her own past as a survivor of child abuse in the past. As an author, Julie Coons is a relatable figure who readers with similar experiences can lean on. As a novel, Why She Lied presents the contemporary issue of human trafficking with a personalized viewpoint.
Why She Lied is a work of thriller fiction penned by Julie Coons, described as ‘A Riveting Psychological Thriller Based On A True Story.’ In a story fictionalized and dramatized from real events, we follow central character Julie as she experiences first-hand trauma that stays with her a lifetime. Finding out that her boyfriend is guilty of molestation, Julie aborts their unborn child rather than have the child exposed to a monster. Five years later, her now ex-boyfriend is a wanted man for exploits in trafficking, and Julie is sucked back into his world when she gets involved in an investigation to bring him down.
Part memoir, part fictionalized thriller read, this true story has its ups and down, but ultimately delivers an important message and a harrowing account of what its author went through during this turbulent time in her life. The writing is direct and often autobiographical, personalized to Julie’s experiences as a central character, though some of the other characters she meets are built up in a more fictionalized style. What really succeeds is the unique insight which she is given into the world of human trafficking, as well as the heartfelt emotional turmoil that she goes through when recovering from the abortion, and considering her own past as a survivor of child abuse in the past. As an author, Julie Coons is a relatable figure who readers with similar experiences can lean on. As a novel, Why She Lied presents the contemporary issue of human trafficking with a personalized viewpoint.
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The Scream Behind Her Smile
Athena Daniels
2019 Silver Medal
284 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Amanda Rofe for Readers' Favorite
The Scream Behind Her Smile by Athena Daniels is a romantic thriller. After reluctantly agreeing to accommodate her husband's old school friend until she finds a job and place to stay, Claire finds herself increasingly sidelined in her own home. While Claire is a successful designer, she previously suffered a breakdown after the couple lost their four-year-old child. Derek uses his wife's mental health issues as leverage to manipulate her, increasingly calling into question her state of mind. Claire's friends side with her husband and, when she attempts to leave and cut all ties with him, she finds herself completely isolated with no money and no access to her business. However, there is a glimmer of light on the horizon. She attracts an unlikely proponent in the form of Zach Argos, a brooding local artist, famous for his art and rather shady lifestyle.
Athena Daniels has created a gripping novel full of heart-stopping drama and suspense. She has a natural ability to portray myriad emotions including grief, fear and passion. The way Claire is manipulated by her husband is well depicted and I felt a great sense of injustice on her behalf. Claire is incredibly likable and I immediately felt a fondness for her character. Derek, the villain of the piece, is played to perfection. He gives a chilling performance of an intense and controlling husband. The powerful hero of the hour is portrayed as a bad boy, brim full of raw sexuality, but this is tempered with a strong sense of honor. The Scream Behind Her Smile is a great contemporary psychological thriller with a solid plot line which had me reading late into the night. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
The Scream Behind Her Smile by Athena Daniels is a romantic thriller. After reluctantly agreeing to accommodate her husband's old school friend until she finds a job and place to stay, Claire finds herself increasingly sidelined in her own home. While Claire is a successful designer, she previously suffered a breakdown after the couple lost their four-year-old child. Derek uses his wife's mental health issues as leverage to manipulate her, increasingly calling into question her state of mind. Claire's friends side with her husband and, when she attempts to leave and cut all ties with him, she finds herself completely isolated with no money and no access to her business. However, there is a glimmer of light on the horizon. She attracts an unlikely proponent in the form of Zach Argos, a brooding local artist, famous for his art and rather shady lifestyle.
Athena Daniels has created a gripping novel full of heart-stopping drama and suspense. She has a natural ability to portray myriad emotions including grief, fear and passion. The way Claire is manipulated by her husband is well depicted and I felt a great sense of injustice on her behalf. Claire is incredibly likable and I immediately felt a fondness for her character. Derek, the villain of the piece, is played to perfection. He gives a chilling performance of an intense and controlling husband. The powerful hero of the hour is portrayed as a bad boy, brim full of raw sexuality, but this is tempered with a strong sense of honor. The Scream Behind Her Smile is a great contemporary psychological thriller with a solid plot line which had me reading late into the night. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
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The Front Range Butcher
A Jarvis Mann Private Detective HardBoiled Mystery Novel (Jarvis Mann Detective Book 7)
R Weir
2019 Gold Medal
405 Pages
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Fiction - Thriller - Psychological
Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite
Jarvis Mann is an old-fashioned private eye facing today’s world of murder and bedlam. A twenty-two-year-old horrific serial killer case has resurfaced and Jarvis is hired to find the new “Butcher” and discover what the relationship is to the old one. Jarvis is being kept busy on other cases too and he faces death, bodily harm and threats to his loved ones before the cases can be closed. Jarvis matches wits with the now wheelchair-bound Simon Lions, whom some believe is the original Front Range Butcher, hoping to find clues and dig deeper into the mystery. Jonas, Doris and FBI agent Alegre are there to offer both opposition and support; Belinda and her son Darren for secrets and information. April is a member of the Colorado Police Department and Jarvis’ love interest. Melissa is studying to be a lawyer, and the old love interest that still has a very special place in the heart of Jarvis. All of these factors combine to create a mysterious sleuth story that is hard to beat. It is a 'must read for yourself' kind of book that you don’t want spoiled by any pre-knowledge.
The Front Range Butcher by Randy Weir will keep you reading and unable to stop. I have read many mystery/sleuth/detective stories but this is the best one in a very, very long time. While there is some strong language (not very much) and sex, it is done tastefully and without details. The Front Range Butcher is a true example of a thriller with all of the twists, turns and psychological surprises very well presented. Just when I was sure that I knew the ending, there was a surprising twist and turn, and I was back to not having a clue. Randy Weir has written six previous Jarvis Mann Detective Mystery novels. I have not read any of them but it in no way affected my enjoyment of book number 7. It is my intention, however, to go back and read them, just because Weir is that good a writer. The Front Range Butcher is a winner; do not pass it up.
Jarvis Mann is an old-fashioned private eye facing today’s world of murder and bedlam. A twenty-two-year-old horrific serial killer case has resurfaced and Jarvis is hired to find the new “Butcher” and discover what the relationship is to the old one. Jarvis is being kept busy on other cases too and he faces death, bodily harm and threats to his loved ones before the cases can be closed. Jarvis matches wits with the now wheelchair-bound Simon Lions, whom some believe is the original Front Range Butcher, hoping to find clues and dig deeper into the mystery. Jonas, Doris and FBI agent Alegre are there to offer both opposition and support; Belinda and her son Darren for secrets and information. April is a member of the Colorado Police Department and Jarvis’ love interest. Melissa is studying to be a lawyer, and the old love interest that still has a very special place in the heart of Jarvis. All of these factors combine to create a mysterious sleuth story that is hard to beat. It is a 'must read for yourself' kind of book that you don’t want spoiled by any pre-knowledge.
The Front Range Butcher by Randy Weir will keep you reading and unable to stop. I have read many mystery/sleuth/detective stories but this is the best one in a very, very long time. While there is some strong language (not very much) and sex, it is done tastefully and without details. The Front Range Butcher is a true example of a thriller with all of the twists, turns and psychological surprises very well presented. Just when I was sure that I knew the ending, there was a surprising twist and turn, and I was back to not having a clue. Randy Weir has written six previous Jarvis Mann Detective Mystery novels. I have not read any of them but it in no way affected my enjoyment of book number 7. It is my intention, however, to go back and read them, just because Weir is that good a writer. The Front Range Butcher is a winner; do not pass it up.
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