- Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (10 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755325354
- ISBN-13: 978-0755325351
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 10.8 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 334,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Agut-wrenching tale of psychological suspense from a true storyteller' -- Belfast Telegraph 20060401 'Acomplex, meticulously plotted chillfest... probably the most inventive debut to emerge from the US thriller scene since James Siegel's Derailed'" -- Scottish Daily Record 20060424
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'Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling...some of the most literate and stylish writing you’ll find anywhere today'
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Let me get straight to the point. If you like crime fiction, especially the novels that really twist your mind in knots while you try to figure out what's going on, then you need to buy IMMORAL. If, like me, you read and enjoy the likes of Connelly, Gerritsen, Deaver, Coben, Slaughter, Connolly and Child and some pretty decent Brit writers such as McDermid, Billingham, Robinson and MacBride, then you will not be disappointed by this newcomer to the genre. He's good. He's very good, in fact.
This novel actually represents the first in a series featuring Lieutenant Jonathan Stride, later to be joined by Las Vegas Police Detective Serena Dial. Stride is based in Duluth, north Minnesota, a town on the edge of Lake Superior that I had never heard of before, and presumably not many others know it either as it doesn't even have a Starbucks (shock, horror). The story revolves around the disappearance of a rebellious, sexy and in many ways mysterious teenage girl named Rachel, whose behaviour affected several people before she disappeared and whose personality continues to influence others - including Stride - years after she was last seen. The tale also involves the love life of forty-something Stride himself, initially a widower having lost his wife to cancer a year before the story begins. His bedroom exploits are a little too graphically detailed for my own personal tastes, but it's fair to say that his romantic asides are very relevant to the plot and are not merely bolted-on to please a certain sector of the readership. Most importantly though the central story of what happened to Rachel is very well told and I was kept guessing right to the end. More than guessing, actually - at times I felt like shouting at the page demanding to know what's going on! The only disappointment was finishing it, because I simply did not want it to end. It more than held my interest at all times, there is never a dull moment and there is a complete absence of gratuitous violence. Brian Freeman has written two follow-ups to this debut novel and I'm going to buy them both. Definitely a crime fiction writer who knows his way around the courtroom and one to watch out for in the future.
This novel actually represents the first in a series featuring Lieutenant Jonathan Stride, later to be joined by Las Vegas Police Detective Serena Dial. Stride is based in Duluth, north Minnesota, a town on the edge of Lake Superior that I had never heard of before, and presumably not many others know it either as it doesn't even have a Starbucks (shock, horror). The story revolves around the disappearance of a rebellious, sexy and in many ways mysterious teenage girl named Rachel, whose behaviour affected several people before she disappeared and whose personality continues to influence others - including Stride - years after she was last seen. The tale also involves the love life of forty-something Stride himself, initially a widower having lost his wife to cancer a year before the story begins. His bedroom exploits are a little too graphically detailed for my own personal tastes, but it's fair to say that his romantic asides are very relevant to the plot and are not merely bolted-on to please a certain sector of the readership. Most importantly though the central story of what happened to Rachel is very well told and I was kept guessing right to the end. More than guessing, actually - at times I felt like shouting at the page demanding to know what's going on! The only disappointment was finishing it, because I simply did not want it to end. It more than held my interest at all times, there is never a dull moment and there is a complete absence of gratuitous violence. Brian Freeman has written two follow-ups to this debut novel and I'm going to buy them both. Definitely a crime fiction writer who knows his way around the courtroom and one to watch out for in the future.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Freeman's first novel but it reads as though he has been writing for years. It is an accomplished debut and whilst it does not entirely escape all the cliches of the genre offers a refreshingly original setting. The character of Lieutenant Jonathan Stride is well-drawn and satisfyingly three-dimensional, as is the context in which he operates. This really does keep you guessing until the end and is an exciting and worthwhile read.
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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What a find Mr Freeman is! This is fresh new crime writing at it's best, at long last Messrs Connelly and Rankin will be challenged for the no 1 crime writers position.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Another author to my wish list!
Liked the read up on this book so purchased. Great read. Have since purchased 2 others. As they say "real page turners". Read more
Published 11 days ago by Richard Scott
What a find
This is the first book by Brian Freeman I have ever read but it certainly will not be the last. Absolutely loved it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by I Love New York
First read is incredible.
The first time I read this, the mystery, the characters and most of all the court scenes, were just crammed with tension and blew me away. Read more
Published 7 months ago by oneleggedpig
Worst novel in ages
So this is the first 1 star review of this title. Unbelievable. Freeman's novel is sooo bad that I am really surprised about all the positive ratings. First of the only (!!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by F. Paul Koontz
BRILLIANT, YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK
Having bought this book and thinking oh i don't know and leaving it on the shelf of to read soon and choosing others over it i am kicking myself now as this is one of the best i... Read more
Published 15 months ago by ginariva
Excellent, excellent read!
What a cracking novel. It kept me guessing until the last few pages! Joy of joys I've discovered that this was Mr Freeman's first book and there are lots more for me to read!
Published 17 months ago by Catmac
One of my most favourite crime thrillers to date!!!
I am an avid crime fiction reader. After hundreds of crime thrillers read this one I still remember well and always recommend. Love Freeman's writing style, the plot, everything. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Marta
As Average As It Gets
Don't get me wrong - this isn't a bad thriller. It just isn't a very good one. My main gripe is that the plot is entirely derivitive. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by I. Read-Books
Gripping crime read
This is the first book I have read by Brian Freeman and won't be the last. Although this is the first book, it is so well written and really does want you to keep turning those... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by A. Douglas
Fast-paced, hollywood style and a must read
This book would do fantastically on film. The 1st by Brian Freeman and what a great read it is. Some great twists and superb characters. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2008 by J. R. Daniell
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