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`Fast-moving, sinister and highly accomplished ... This is ferocious storytelling of the highest order, with corkscrew twists and turns that make it deliciously scary as the secrets unfold.' --Daily Mail, January 16, 2009
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`Marshall's thrillers get creepier with every book.' Mirror
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
supernatural twists with action scenes,
By Dr. Robert A. Josey "mystery lover" (Scottish Highlands) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Bad Things (Hardcover)
I read this thriller in two days flat. One of those books of the 'can't put 'em down' variety.
I like the intelligence of Marshall's writing; the gritty, existential philosophy he brings along with the story; the insights into the character's lives and mentalities. This combined with an intruiging, twisting plot makes for a great read. My only criticism is that the last third seemed to turn into an action screenplay - it has 'film me' written all over it. And as such a lot of the subtlety, complexity and mystery of the plot began to fall apart, traded in for a shoot 'em up/gangsta finale. I wish the author had put the brakes on that a little and perhaps dissected the supernatural elements of the story better. There was something really sinister in there which wasn't properly developed. That said it really works as an American super-thriller, reminiscent of the great Thomas Perry.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rather different style to normal,
By normngrey "normngrey" (South, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bad Things (Paperback)
I've read all this author's books and enjoyed most.
The style of writing in this one is rather different to previous ones and I thought several times I was reading something by Dean Koontz - hint: male lead character in first person with female in background with a dog. Admittedly some authors can pull this change in style off. That said the plot did pull well together with enough twists and turns combined with red herrings to keep the plot together and me, the reader, well engaged. After completing the book and thinking it all through I could identify the issues between the lines for the local sheriff who suspected a lot but didn't ahve the proof to take action. It is formulaeic but it has more depth than the Koontz books written in the same style. if read Koontz than you will likely enjoy this one too. Fiction, to me, is about entertainment and relaxation, and this book fulfills this very well indeed.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't judge a book by it's cover!!,
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This review is from: Bad Things (Hardcover)
This is a very mediocre book by a writer whose gifts and substantial early promise appear to be deserting him. The characters are preposterous and John Henderson is clearly a piece of authorial wish fulfillment: a non-sexist, honest, decent action hero with a vast source of hidden income who the (good)ladies adore because he is so open about his feelings. Pass the sick bag. I finished it and, to be fair, Marshall shows enough skill here to keep this creaking plot afloat until the bitter end: hence the two stars.
Maybe Marshall is trying to expand his horizons a bit by branching out into more supernatural fiction but on the evidence of this and The Intruders, he should stick to what he is good at. Finally, what is the cover all about? It has nothing whatsoever to do with this story and I can only assume that it is a shameful attempt to trade on past glories. I know I was fooled.
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