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'Kellerman is an excellent writer' The Times
'Very exciting' Daily Mail
'Brutal but thoughtful and well-plotted, fast-moving and well told' Observer
'Sensational' Mirror
'Kellerman creates a claustrophobic atmosphere, against a background of seediness, violence and distrust' Sunday Telegraph
'Kellerman moves her gritty mean streets LA plot along with breakneck pace' Irish Independent
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The latest novel in the gripping Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series - published in the USA as GUN GAMES - from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman
When fifteen-year-old Gregory Hesse is found dead, a single gunshot to his head, it appears to be a tragic suicide. But it’s a verdict his mother refuses to accept and eventually her pleas for an inquiry are taken seriously.
Detective Peter Decker of the LAPD knows only too well what secret lives teenagers live. He and his wife Rina have recently taken on the responsibility of raising Gabe Whitman, an enigmatic and gifted teen, after his parents abandoned him. A situation made more unnerving by Decker’s realisation he knows nothing about the boy in his care.
Just six weeks later a sixteen-year-old girl commits suicide. She was a student at the same high school as Gregory, an exclusive academy well known for being a playground for the rich. As Decker’s probes into the lives of these privileged teenagers, he must follow a dark trail of twisted allegiances and unholy alliances. And with the return of Gabe’s father, former hit-man Chris Donnatti, the case takes an even more sinister turn…
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The latest follow-on in the Detective Peter Decker & Rina Lazarus series is an absorbing interplay on several elements adding to a terrific read. Gabriel (Gabe) Whitman has been in the foster care of Decker and Rina for a year.Ruthless hitman Chris Donatti (Dad) was driven out of town by Decker and continues his empire running whorehouses in Nevada. Mother Terry has disappeared. Gabe is a gifted pianist and scholar. After talking his way out of a potentially violent encounter in a coffee house that has significance throughout the novel, he returns to the family home. Decker is involved with a serial killer (Garth Hammerling) sighted in New Mexico but the local news is the suicide of a 15 year old (Gregory Hesse) from a single shot to the head. Coroner's verdict 'suicide'. No apparent reason, leading to Gregory's mother, Wendy, being brought by Sergeant Marge Dunn to plead for help in finding out why her son died,a well-behaved pupil at the large state of the art Bell & Wakefield school (B&W). Interviews with Greg's friends reveal no motive. Six weeks later another single head-shot suicide kills 16 year old Myra Gelb a pupil at the same school. ? Coincidence. No apparent motive.
Meanwhile Gabe has met a Jewish (Persian) 14 year old, Yasmine, a fellow music lover and the pair begin an innocent mutually attractive liason in secret (Yasmine's family are strict) and Gabe is catholic.Taboo. They are central to the theme of the tale and how their relationship develops. Elements of Jewish lifestyle and culture add to the flavour of the novel without being obtrusive. Rina is the cornerstone of the family, heavily featured.
The investigation of the suicides and associated incidents are written by Faye Kellerman in an intriguing series of involved families,victims' encounters, schoolfriends and their associates,and the school hierarchy with suberb narrative. Common ground is established between the two deaths involving missing laptops, stolen guns,same school with no high suicide rcord, but no definite links. The characters are introduced in a meaningful way but they do need initial concentration to sort out their relationships and interactions. Needless to say, vital evidence and other information surfaces that drives Decker, Marge, Capt.Scott Oliver forwards to unravel the mysteries that have confounded them.Gabe and Yasmine have also become more involved ultimately leading to the inevitable family intervention. The final chapters are nail-biting, frantic and pulsating.
As usual Faye Kellerman ties up all loose ends in the main story-lines with explanations of the whys and wherefores of the chief protagonists.Twists and surprises abound. The author also neatly gives us an insight into future outcomes concerning the main characters with even Chris Donatti reappearing. The serial killer's fate is another factor.
An exhilarating well-planned and plotted book, difficult to put down (I tried and failed). Back to Decker,Lazarus and Kellerman's best.
Meanwhile Gabe has met a Jewish (Persian) 14 year old, Yasmine, a fellow music lover and the pair begin an innocent mutually attractive liason in secret (Yasmine's family are strict) and Gabe is catholic.Taboo. They are central to the theme of the tale and how their relationship develops. Elements of Jewish lifestyle and culture add to the flavour of the novel without being obtrusive. Rina is the cornerstone of the family, heavily featured.
The investigation of the suicides and associated incidents are written by Faye Kellerman in an intriguing series of involved families,victims' encounters, schoolfriends and their associates,and the school hierarchy with suberb narrative. Common ground is established between the two deaths involving missing laptops, stolen guns,same school with no high suicide rcord, but no definite links. The characters are introduced in a meaningful way but they do need initial concentration to sort out their relationships and interactions. Needless to say, vital evidence and other information surfaces that drives Decker, Marge, Capt.Scott Oliver forwards to unravel the mysteries that have confounded them.Gabe and Yasmine have also become more involved ultimately leading to the inevitable family intervention. The final chapters are nail-biting, frantic and pulsating.
As usual Faye Kellerman ties up all loose ends in the main story-lines with explanations of the whys and wherefores of the chief protagonists.Twists and surprises abound. The author also neatly gives us an insight into future outcomes concerning the main characters with even Chris Donatti reappearing. The serial killer's fate is another factor.
An exhilarating well-planned and plotted book, difficult to put down (I tried and failed). Back to Decker,Lazarus and Kellerman's best.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Reading the precis, I think 'Blood Games' and 'Gun Games' appear to be the same book. What do people think? Am i right? Should I buy both or save my cash? Could I even have already read this book?
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I have read precis for both Blood Games and Gun Games and they sound like the same book but the pricing is vastly different. This needs to be clarified before I will purchase either and I am a long time Kellerman fan.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I Can't Believe It's Faye Kellerman
Having read and enjoyed all Faye Kellerman's previous Decker and Lazarus novels I was so disappointed with this offering. The story is weak and padded out with teenage love scenes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Mclaughlin
Growing a little too pleased with themselves....
I have read all of the Lazarus/Decker books to date. I quite like them because Faye Kellerman knows how to put together a good story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Soulie61
Yet another enjoyable book from Faye Kellerman
Sat and read this in one sitting and really enjoyed it. Like the interaction with Gabe and his Father who despite his description I quite like him for looking after his Son's back... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Susie N.
Fantastic!
Faye Kellerman keeps getting better - no mean feat over 26 years!
Chris Donatti and son are back - hopefully we shall see more of these characters - wonder what Ms... Read more
Chris Donatti and son are back - hopefully we shall see more of these characters - wonder what Ms... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Karen
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