The Art of Deception

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Summary: PURE PEARSON - PURE PLEASURE
Review: Seattle police biggie Lou Boldt is trying to track a serial killer, while Daphne Matthews, gorgeous forensic psychologist is investigating the untimely demise of Mary Ann Walker who was thrown (?) jumped (?) from Aurora Bridge. A boyfriend, known for physically abusing Mary Ann, is a prime suspect.

Before we know it Pearson, always a master of surprises, connects the two cases by spotlighting one suspect. However, a solution is never that easy.

Along the way emotions are stirred as a member of Boldt's team finds himself drawn to Daphne, who once had a fling with Boldt. Add a mega underground chase scene through streets long buried beneath contemporary Seattle and you have a high octane finish.

Pure Pearson - pure pleasure.

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Summary: Deception is the Name of the Game
Review: Seattle Police forensic psychologist Daphne Mathews is asked to join the investigation when a woman's body is found underneath the Aurora Bridge. The body is identified as Mary-Ann Walker. Mary-Ann's brother Ferrell is quick to cast blame on Lanny Neal, Mary-Ann's boyfriend. Ferrell not only latches onto the idea of vengeance, but he wants Daphne to help prove his theory. Then the stalking begins - noises outside Daphne's house, shadows that move in the night, phone calls.

Lieutenant Lou Boldt is working another investigation, following the trail of a murderer through Seattle's dangerous underworld. When the investigations suddenly point to the same person, the deception takes an artful turn and considering the books title, that shouldn't be too surprising.

Mr. Pearson has delivered a deceptive thriller, giving the reader a lot to sink his teeth into early on, but early conclusions made quickly become confused with all the twists and turns delivered up in this five star offering.

Reviewed by Vesta Irene

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Summary: Are the Killer and the Stalker the Same Person?
Review: Seattle Police forensic psychologist Daphne Matthews is asked to aid in the homicide of Mary-Ann Walker, when Walker's body is found under the Aurora Bridge. Ex-lover and boss Lieutenant Lou Boldt is also part of the team.

Walker's abusive boyfriend is a possible suspect. Mary-Ann's brother Ferrell assists the officers immediately after the crime. However, his behavior becomes stranger and stranger and his inappropriate attraction to Daphne increases as the investigation continues. Could he have killed his own sister? Then someone starts stalking Dauphne, someone who is watching her every move.

Boldt investigates another suspicious death within the Underground beneath Seattle and begins to suspect that his case is connected with the Walker homicide.

Pearson combines the investigations of Boldt and Matthews into a thriller you'll be up all night reading, and his description of the Seattle Underground will have you rushing to the internet to check it out.

Review submitted by Captain Katie Osborne