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Serial [Kindle Edition]

John Lutz (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews) |
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The latest Frank Quinn novel from the New York Times bestselling author John Lutz.

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A New York restaurateur, Millie Graff, is followed home from work by a man who forces her into her apartment and tortures her before killing her. She is found with her hand wrapped around a silver cross on a necklace. She's been gagged, sexually violated and then skinned alive.

As Quinn and his associates follow the path of the killer known as 'The Skinner', another woman's desperate search for the truth will bring her into the crosshairs of a killer with a burning desire to settle old scores. Quinn and Pearl must rush to Missouri to confront the monster before yet another life is lost.

Praise for John Lutz:

'Lutz has produced another procedural masterpiece.' Booklist

'A page-turner to the nail-biting end, the fifth Frank Quinn investigation will leave readers breathless... Misleading clues and dramatic suspense will keep readers pondering the intricacies of this twisty, creepy whodunit long after the last page is turned.' Publisher's Weekly starred review.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 739 KB
  • Print Length: 501 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 178033172X
  • Publisher: Robinson (4 Oct 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005TFDLNE
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,813 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I haven't read any other books in the series, or by John Lutz for that matter, but I found this to be a great psychological thriller full of suspense. Quinn (A PI) is hired to investigate a gruesome killing by the Commissioner of the NYPD, it all becomes personal when he recognises the victim. The murder turns out to be the beginnings of a serial killers rampage and Quinn and his slightly off-beat team fight against the clock to stop him and save his latest victim. The killer is, well sick, and his peeling of his victims earns him the nickname `Skinner'. The suspense is built up through a number of dead-ends and wild goose chases set up by the intelligent psychopath that keep you wanting to read on. We are also shown Quinn's home life and there is generally a good, well-developed, set of characters that help to give a fast-paced story more depth. Alongside the main investigation is the running sub-plot of Beth, her rape and how it eventually connects to the current events. There is a little bit too much `tell' in Lutz's description, but not enough to slow down the pace or really offend the reader's intelligence. Still, one I couldn't put down and definitely recommend.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Serial by John Lutz 30 Dec 2011
By Connie
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Admittedly I haven't completely finished the book yet, but the plot isn't something I will be commenting about.

This book isn't terrible, but it's not wonderful either. For me it's not a page turner; if I wasn't so determined not to leave any book unfinished, I would have put it down and forgotten about it by now. The plot isn't too bad, 21 chapters in, that is, but I find that nothing's really progressing. A murder happens, the characters appear to dilly-dally around, and then another murder happens, and they dilly-dally around a bit more. There's no depth into the investigation in this story, which, after reading Karin Slaughter's work, is what I believe makes a crime story. Otherwise it's just a fiction story with a bit of death and drama thrown in.

That's exactly what this is.

I'm disappointed, to be honest. And yes, I am only 21 chapters in, but now that I've got this feeling it's going to stay with me until the end. This book doesn't excite me. Doesn't make me sit on the edge of my seat. Honestly, I'm bored, and I know I shouldn't be - this is a crime fiction story.

But I am very picky about crime books - so don't be too put off by my review. Give it a go. After all, it's only £1 (during the Kindle 12-day deal only, however) and you never know, it may be the book for you.

Just not for me.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
serial 18 Jan 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
this book is gripping and amazing from the start i wasnt able to put it down with detective quin being the hero it made me feel scared for most of the time riveting thriller with twists and turns
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I am a huge fan of this genre yet found myself underwhelmed. This had great plot potential but it felt as if the author was in a hurry to leave and forgot to tie up some key points... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lainey
Finished in a week!
Loved this book! I haven't read anything by John Lutz before but I definately will again! I couldn't put this book down and read it in less than a week. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Teri Saunders
An enjoyable read
This was my first Kindle Book! I really enjoyed it. Never read John Lutz before, but I have already ordered the "Bundle" kindle offer. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Twizzet
Disappointed
I was really disappointed by this book, I expected a bit too much I think! Rather than being the fast paced page turner I thought it would be, I felt the book plodded along,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Em_d23
Serial, John Lutz
I've never read another book by John Lutz before, and its going to be a name I look out for.
A decent thriller, with a suprising ammount of twists too keep you guessing right... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Insbee
Vacuous and mistake riddled...
This is the first John Lutz novel I've ever read and having now finished it, likely to be the last. Considering this is a 500 page book, I'm amazed that so little tangible actually... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Robert Howcroft
Brilliant!
What an excellent read, page turning, unputdownable and keeps you guessing to the very end. Can't wait to read more books by John Lutz. Read more
Published 4 months ago by cambsviv
Serial Got Soggy in the Milk at the End
This was a good book until it completely fell apart in the third section. This was a shame, because all-in-all, it was a good story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Micki B
Good thriller!
I like a good serial killer book and as far as i'm concerened -the more detailed the better!

well worth a read - this is my first JL book and starts very faced paced,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sammij
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