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Even to case-hardened Detective Sergeant Pete Decker the brutal rape of Lilah Brecht, exquisite daughter of an aged Hollywood movie queen, is a disturbing act of violence. The only leads are provided by Lilah herself. However, Lilah's credibility is soon shattered when it emerges that she didn't physically see her rapist. It was only her 'gift' of second sight that enable her to 'image' her attacker. She claims that Decker is the only policeman who can truly understand and catch her attacker, who, she says, is still threatening her. Decker, however, is not so sure and is anxious to protect his heavily pregnant wife Rina from Lilah's alternately seductive and hysterical phone calls. But when Decker himself sees Lilah almost killed in a freak accident, he begins to think he may have judged her too harshly...
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Faye Kellerman has four children and lives with them and her husband, novelist and psychologist Jonathan Kellerman, in Los Angeles.
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Format:Paperback
Fantastic book. If you love crime novels you will love the Decker/ Lazarus novels, especially the links to Jewish religion.
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I am a big fan of Faye Kellerman's Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus stories. She is a great writer who builds a story and characters well. Her books add intrigue and mystery at a steady pace but are interesting and informative too. You feel as if Kellerman has done her homework/ research. I would recommend starting from the beginning of the series as relationships develop and Decker and his family grow as the books progress.
On saying this, this was probably my least favourite book so far. I think this was down to the characters in the case. They didn't feel as "real" as usual and some bits felt plain silly.
I must say, however, that there were a few good twists towards the end and a good ending.
Don't let me put you off. This was a good read just not the best in the series!
On saying this, this was probably my least favourite book so far. I think this was down to the characters in the case. They didn't feel as "real" as usual and some bits felt plain silly.
I must say, however, that there were a few good twists towards the end and a good ending.
Don't let me put you off. This was a good read just not the best in the series!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Slow to start, but still a great book
13 July 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The other reviewers seem to be mixed about this one. It's understandable. We've now read quite a few of these things (is this book 5 already?) and the honeymoon between Kellerman and the readers is definitely over. We're now reading the books not because they're as fantastic as the first one, but because we have time and emotion invested in Peter and Rina.
First, it's unfair to compare any of the Rina and Peter books to the first one. The first one was simply the best.
One of the reviewers gave a good plot summary, so I'll refrain from doing that here. Instead I'll say that the book is a little slow to start, but about midway, picks up at a tremendous pace. The characters become wonderfully complicated and Kellerman pulls quite a few tricks out of her hat which caught me by surprise. This book has its twists and turns!
One last comment. Some of Kellerman's books focus more on Peter and Rina's personal relationship, and some focus less. This one is less, for better or worse.
If you've made it to this book, chances are you'll read the next one. See you there! :-)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Complex family relationships
20 Feb 2003
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Faye Kellerman always has two plot strands running through her Peter Decker/Rina Lazarua Mystery Series--the personal and professional parts of their lives. In this, the fifth book of the series, Rina is pregnant and cranky. Her sons and his daughter are a bit put off by the pregnancy and Peter is wondering if he's too old to be fathering a child by his young wife. The professional part of the story deals with a case in which Lilah Brecht, the daughter of a famous actress is assaulted and raped while her mother's jewels and some important papers are stolen from her safe. She clings to Decker in a way that makes both Peter and Rina uneasy. As he delves into Lilah's life, Peter discovers a complex and dysfunctional pattern of behavior between Lilah's mother and her children. Revelation follows revelation until Peter and his partner Marge finally put all of the pieces together. Kellerman is a dependable writer who turns out complex and interesting mysteries with an emphasis on what motivates people to do the things they do.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A Harmless Read
11 Sep 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is book number 5 in the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus series nd the two of them are now married and Rina is pregnant. The story really centers around Decker and his partner, Marge Dunn. Rina is in the background and plays a minor role in the development of this story and does seem somewhat extraneous. The characters are rarher well developed and the story tends to move along at a rather good pace. The plot varies from that which is expected and rather predictable to some very good double and triple turns of events. This is a good story which is a harmless read with characters that are of interest. It is fast reading even though it is somewhat forgettable. Take the book for what it is and you will have an enjoyable read.
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