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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Perfect, PERFECT escapist mystery reading
8 Jun 2010
Format:Hardcover
The only mystery left in my brain, after reading this latest novel by Marshall Karp, is why his books aren't stuffed into the best-seller racks in airport bookstores. Perhaps it's because a high Karp Book Density might disturb all the flight attendants, with so many have passengers giggling throughout the trip. But truly... Karp has been one of my best discoveries of the past few years. His mysteries are non-obvious, the plots are engaging, and the wise-cracking duo of Lomax & Biggs -- police detectives in Los Angeles -- make me crack up. When the author offered me an Advance Reading Copy of Cut, Paste, Kill, I said ever-so-decorously, "YES YES YES!"
In this novel, the detectives need to solve a "scrapbooking" mystery. The serial killer leaves behind at each murder scene a well-crafted scrapbook documenting the victim's sins and evidence about why the individual needed to be punished. Lomax and Biggs have to figure out who's killing these people and put the murderer behind bars... even if they personally agree with the killer's sentiments.
That doesn't sound like the ingredients for a book that will make you laugh out loud in the middle of a crowded plane (even if you have been denied your god-given right to free peanuts). But Karp's characters are truly wonderful, and their wisecracking balances the hard facts of the murder case. (Early in the story, they are teamed up with a female FBI agent; they're asked if they have a problem working with a woman. "'Hell no,' Terry said. "At the end of a tough day chasing bad guys we don't care if our boss goes home and slips into a sexy little cocktail dress. It'll be almost like working for J. Edgar Hoover himself.'") Karp's strength, though, is that these aren't cardboard comedians; I have become extremely fond of the recurring characters and I want to know what happens next in their lives. The storytelling pace is infectious, causing a reliable "I'll read just one more chapter before I go to sleep... well maybe just another..." even with an 8am meeting scheduled the next day.
Incidentally, you wouldn't have to read all the previous books in the series to appreciate this novel. If you're a dedicated scrapbook fan, for instance, you will certainly enjoy Cut, Paste, Kill without the earlier novels' back story about Lomax's romance or their movie deal gone sour. It stands alone rather well, which is becoming unique in the mystery genre. I doubt you will be able to resist going back to read the other books in the series later... but it's fine to read them out of order.
The bottom line is that this is perfect summer reading -- ideal for a lazy Sunday afternoon or a holiday beach read. If you want a great "entertain me!" murder mystery, I don't think you can do better than Cut, Paste, Kill. Highly recommended... at least for people who like to giggle.
In this novel, the detectives need to solve a "scrapbooking" mystery. The serial killer leaves behind at each murder scene a well-crafted scrapbook documenting the victim's sins and evidence about why the individual needed to be punished. Lomax and Biggs have to figure out who's killing these people and put the murderer behind bars... even if they personally agree with the killer's sentiments.
That doesn't sound like the ingredients for a book that will make you laugh out loud in the middle of a crowded plane (even if you have been denied your god-given right to free peanuts). But Karp's characters are truly wonderful, and their wisecracking balances the hard facts of the murder case. (Early in the story, they are teamed up with a female FBI agent; they're asked if they have a problem working with a woman. "'Hell no,' Terry said. "At the end of a tough day chasing bad guys we don't care if our boss goes home and slips into a sexy little cocktail dress. It'll be almost like working for J. Edgar Hoover himself.'") Karp's strength, though, is that these aren't cardboard comedians; I have become extremely fond of the recurring characters and I want to know what happens next in their lives. The storytelling pace is infectious, causing a reliable "I'll read just one more chapter before I go to sleep... well maybe just another..." even with an 8am meeting scheduled the next day.
Incidentally, you wouldn't have to read all the previous books in the series to appreciate this novel. If you're a dedicated scrapbook fan, for instance, you will certainly enjoy Cut, Paste, Kill without the earlier novels' back story about Lomax's romance or their movie deal gone sour. It stands alone rather well, which is becoming unique in the mystery genre. I doubt you will be able to resist going back to read the other books in the series later... but it's fine to read them out of order.
The bottom line is that this is perfect summer reading -- ideal for a lazy Sunday afternoon or a holiday beach read. If you want a great "entertain me!" murder mystery, I don't think you can do better than Cut, Paste, Kill. Highly recommended... at least for people who like to giggle.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Must Read!
9 July 2010
Format:Hardcover
The latest Marshall Karp mystery did not disappoint! I have been looking forward to this book for a long time and it was worth the wait and the trip to NYC to get it! This is the second year in a row I have traveled to NYC from NC for Marshall Karp's book release party to get my autographed copy of the latest Lomax and Biggs novel and it has been worth every penny! That is how much I look forward to reading his books! I could not stop reading. The best Lomax and Biggs thriller yet! I can't believed I laughed so much while reading about murder and scrapbooking! Please continue writing Lomax and Biggs crime novels!! I absolutely cannot wait for the book he is writing with James Patterson to come out. The 2 best mystery authors EVER!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Cut, Paste, Kill - Marshall Karp
9 July 2010
Format:Hardcover
I am not an avid reader but when my good friends that have a book club told me I had to read one of Marshall's books, I became a fan. I love how he can make the reader wonder on every twist & turn and keep you wanting for more. I recommend picking up a copy today and get on board the Karp express!!!
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