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Summary: Gutman Strikes Again with a Killer Psychological Thriller
Review: The Anniversary is Hollywood movie material. I strongly recommend it to people who love mystery novels and to those who are new to the genre. This novel manages to live on a variety of levels. There are plots, subplots and a number of complex themes. On its most basic level, the Anniversary is about 3 women who all had a connection to a serial killer. The narrative begins when each receive a letter from him on the 5 anniversary of his execution. Don't want to say more.
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Summary: Book Ahead
Review: The Anniversary will keep you turning pages well into the night, so schedule yourself accordingly before you pick it up. I enjoyed the author's first novel quite a bit, and this time she proves even more masterful. The threads of the plot are deftly woven, the suspense is finely paced and the characters resonate without lapses. If you seek psychological suspense and enjoy reading about women, this one's for you.
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Summary: Book Ahead
Review: The Anniversary will keep you turning pages well into the night, so schedule yourself accordingly before you pick it up. I enjoyed the author's first novel quite a bit, and this time she proves even more masterful. The threads of the plot are deftly woven, the suspense is finely paced and the characters resonate without lapses. If you seek psychological suspense and enjoy reading about women, this one's for you.
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Summary: The Legacy of Steven Gage Lives On
Review: The story opens with an exciting prologue giving us insight into Steven Gage as he is given the death sentence for crimes that have not yet been revealed. But glimpses are shown through the eyes of Laura Seton, whose identity is rather vague but it is assumed that she was his girlfriend. Gage responds violently to his death sentence, even trying to attack the judge as he is removed from the courtroom. His primal rage is revealed and lingers throughout the book, even though he was executed and is known to be dead. His image fills the pages of The Anniversary. Thirty-five-year-old Callie Thayer arrives home to find a white envelope stuck in her door. Melanie White also receives an envelope as does Diane Massey. It is received on April 5th, the anniversary of Steven Gage's execution. The note states simply, "Happy Anniversary. I haven't forgotten you." Callie Thayer is a single mom, dating a cop, trying to restart a life that had obviously included a tortured and depressing past. She has a ten-year-old daughter. She's attending college and working. They live in the quiet town of Merritt. At least, it was quiet until April 5th. Melanie White is a lawyer, living happily single, yet engaged, in New York City. Melanie was Gage's lawyer for his appeal following the announcement of the death sentence. She did not succeed in the appeal and he was ultimately executed. Diane Massey is the accomplished writer who wrote the book "The Vanishing Man," an account of Gage's horrendous crimes. Her book is used throughout The Anniversary to provide clues to the current situation. The clues begin early in the book and allow you to build your suspicions. There are numerous characters introduced that could be him, enough so that you sometimes feel a bit cheated on being able to pick the real killer. There are disappointments along the way as you find that it couldn't possibly be who you thought it was and then your cravings are satisfied as the ending answers all your many questions.
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Summary: Great Read
Review: Three woman, linked only by a man from their past, receive the same mysterious note, "Happy Anniversary. I haven't forgotten about you." The connection, a killer of more than a hundred victims, was executed five years ago. Thus begins a tale that will grab your attention and hold you captive through to the surprising conclusion. Gutman uses authentic dialogue and well-rounded believable characters to move readers through this best-seller quality narrative.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge and Ruth Fever
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Summary: This is what scares us.
Review: With the news full of serial killers and worse, this is the stuff that scares us all. Driving the plot is that other thing that scares us -- seeing others as they really are -- and letting them see our real selves. Best of all, it's good read! Grab a bowl of popcorn and curl up with The Anniversary.
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