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Summary: THRILLER OF DIZZYING HEIGHTS!
Review: This is a great, twisty little gem of a thriller, and ironically, one of the main "characters" in this book turns out to be the good old Golden Gate Bridge. It figures so prominently in the story that it almost takes on its own mystique and charisma. Needless to say, the Hitchcockian influenced climax on the GGB is stunning and terrifying, too!Jane Candiotti and her partner Kenny Marks, are very interesting and credible police detectives, with a history of their own. Jane finds herself falling in love with a man accused of murdering his rich wife because she was going to leave him. This all happens by the husband mouthing off to a stranger he meets on the train about how much he wishes his wife were dead. Aha, "Stranger on a Train" revisited. From there on, the plot takes several twists, turns and pseudoclimaxes before its breathtaking finale. Phillips creates a very "noirish" feel to this well-executed first novel, following it up with an exceptionally good book called "Blindsided." Read them both---they're excellent!
Rating:
Summary: THRILLER OF DIZZYING HEIGHTS!
Review: This is a great, twisty little gem of a thriller, and ironically, one of the main "characters" in this book turns out to be the good old Golden Gate Bridge. It figures so prominently in the story that it almost takes on its own mystique and charisma. Needless to say, the Hitchcockian influenced climax on the GGB is stunning and terrifying, too! Jane Candiotti and her partner Kenny Marks, are very interesting and credible police detectives, with a history of their own. Jane finds herself falling in love with a man accused of murdering his rich wife because she was going to leave him. This all happens by the husband mouthing off to a stranger he meets on the train about how much he wishes his wife were dead. Aha, "Stranger on a Train" revisited. From there on, the plot takes several twists, turns and pseudoclimaxes before its breathtaking finale. Phillips creates a very "noirish" feel to this well-executed first novel, following it up with an exceptionally good book called "Blindsided." Read them both---they're excellent!
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read!
Review: While riding on BART, San Francisco's mass transit system, attorney David Perry, meets Barton Hubble, a stranger who will forever change his life. David is having marital problems and in a drunken stupor, mentions killing his wife. Be careful what you wish for, because Barton Hubble actually does what David has suggested and kills his wife for him! Afterward, Hubble begins to stalk David and his beloved daughter, demanding money for services rendered. The story then turns to San Francisco detective, Jane Candiotti, while investigating, the murder of David's wife, she falls in love with one of the main suspects, David himself! I've read hundreds of mystery/suspense books over the years, and have never been so satisfied with a book before! The characters are so real, you feel like you know them. I couldn't wait to get home from work at the end of the day, just to be able to read. Every time I picked up the book I felt like I was visiting with old friends. After I finishing this one, I immediately started the sequel. I can't recommend this book highly enough, you'll be totally entertained and shocked.
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read!
Review: While riding on BART, San Francisco's mass transit system, attorney David Perry, meets Barton Hubble, a stranger who will forever change his life. David is having marital problems and in a drunken stupor, mentions killing his wife. Be careful what you wish for, because Barton Hubble actually does what David has suggested and kills his wife for him! Afterward, Hubble begins to stalk David and his beloved daughter, demanding money for services rendered. The story then turns to San Francisco detective, Jane Candiotti, while investigating, the murder of David's wife, she falls in love with one of the main suspects, David himself! I've read hundreds of mystery/suspense books over the years, and have never been so satisfied with a book before! The characters are so real, you feel like you know them. I couldn't wait to get home from work at the end of the day, just to be able to read. Every time I picked up the book I felt like I was visiting with old friends. After I finishing this one, I immediately started the sequel. I can't recommend this book highly enough, you'll be totally entertained and shocked.
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