- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Kensington; Reprint edition (1 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0758215258
- ISBN-13: 978-0758215253
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.9 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Format:Hardcover
With her first originally published in hardcover romance/suspense novel author Lisa Jackson introduces an over the top psychopathic villain who not only murders but does so in grisly scenarios, leaving scenes that appal even the most jaded investigators. Who he is and why he's doing this is the pivotal question in Shiver.
Set in pre-Katrina New Orleans a prologue paints a terrifying scene. The place is Our Lady of Virtues Mental Hospital where lovely 35-year-old Faith Chastain is incarcerated. She is told that she's delusional, and now she's beginning to believe that's true as the sisters stare at her with "compassionate, disbelieving eyes......And the doctor, cold, clinical, with the bedside manner of a stone monkey, talked to her as if she were a small, stupid child."
Still, she knows someone is in the room and that he will touch her. She panics and tries to escape as she feels his hands upon her. There is only one avenue to freedom - out the window and to the ground below. It is her birthday, and her young daughter, Abby, has come bringing a gift only to see her mother plummet to her death.
Segue now to 20 years later. Abby and her sister, Zoey, are adults - the same age as when their mother died. Abby has married and divorced. Luke had been a confirmed womanizer who even had an affair with Zoey while engaged to Abby. Thus, the sisters are estranged. Abby lives with her cat, Ansel, and makes her living as a freelance photographer. She is haunted by memories of visits to Our Lady of Virtues and her mother's sudden death.
Detective Reuben Montoyo, whom we met in Hot Blooded and Cold Blooded, appears when he is called to one of the most gruesome crime scenes he has ever encountered. Two people are dead - Luke has been shot and a young woman dressed in a bridal gown lies on top of him. Some would like to consider this a murder/suicide, but Montoyo knows better - and so does all of New Orleans when another double murder scene is found.
The detective's only clues lead him to Abby, Luke's widow, and the now deserted mental hospital. Who or what could be capable of such heinous crimes?
Voice performer Joyce Bean delivers a taut, tension filled reading, especially in the opening scenes where Abby is alone in her isolated home and feels that someone may be watching her.
Author Jackson keeps listeners and readers on the edges of their chairs, totally engrossed by a compelling plot line. She's a pro at blending romance with suspense, which continues to earn fans.
Set in pre-Katrina New Orleans a prologue paints a terrifying scene. The place is Our Lady of Virtues Mental Hospital where lovely 35-year-old Faith Chastain is incarcerated. She is told that she's delusional, and now she's beginning to believe that's true as the sisters stare at her with "compassionate, disbelieving eyes......And the doctor, cold, clinical, with the bedside manner of a stone monkey, talked to her as if she were a small, stupid child."
Still, she knows someone is in the room and that he will touch her. She panics and tries to escape as she feels his hands upon her. There is only one avenue to freedom - out the window and to the ground below. It is her birthday, and her young daughter, Abby, has come bringing a gift only to see her mother plummet to her death.
Segue now to 20 years later. Abby and her sister, Zoey, are adults - the same age as when their mother died. Abby has married and divorced. Luke had been a confirmed womanizer who even had an affair with Zoey while engaged to Abby. Thus, the sisters are estranged. Abby lives with her cat, Ansel, and makes her living as a freelance photographer. She is haunted by memories of visits to Our Lady of Virtues and her mother's sudden death.
Detective Reuben Montoyo, whom we met in Hot Blooded and Cold Blooded, appears when he is called to one of the most gruesome crime scenes he has ever encountered. Two people are dead - Luke has been shot and a young woman dressed in a bridal gown lies on top of him. Some would like to consider this a murder/suicide, but Montoyo knows better - and so does all of New Orleans when another double murder scene is found.
The detective's only clues lead him to Abby, Luke's widow, and the now deserted mental hospital. Who or what could be capable of such heinous crimes?
Voice performer Joyce Bean delivers a taut, tension filled reading, especially in the opening scenes where Abby is alone in her isolated home and feels that someone may be watching her.
Author Jackson keeps listeners and readers on the edges of their chairs, totally engrossed by a compelling plot line. She's a pro at blending romance with suspense, which continues to earn fans.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Totally disagree with the other reviewer. I really enjoyed this book and have read many of Lisa Jacksons books and have enjoyed them all
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great book, loved it, loved the plot, loved the characters, I wish I could come up with such ideas!
I don't think is necessary for me to go into detail, as other readers have done so, so I can only say I agree with most of their comments and I would recommend this book.
I don't think is necessary for me to go into detail, as other readers have done so, so I can only say I agree with most of their comments and I would recommend this book.
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Scary
Lisa Jackson at her best.I love her characters and the same Detectives appear in several of her books.It is a real edge of the seat story that is a proper puzzler. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Fuge
Brilliant!
I loved this book, I was totally gripped by the story line! My sister introduced me to Lisa Jackson books and as a result I ordered this one after reading the storyline and have... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Linnyr
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this was the first book that i read by lisa jackson and i loved it, it even led to me buying more of her books and collecting the entire series of the montoya and bentz collection. Read more
Published 19 months ago by emmajane x
excellent book
this is the first lisa jackson novel i have read and i have to say i thought it was a fantastic read. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2008 by Mrs. Lynn Hanley
excellent read
As always with Lisa Jackson's books, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has the usual twists and turns and romance and did not disappoint.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Published on 7 Aug 2007 by Amanda Payne
Oh dear........
This is the first book I've read by Lisa Jackson. Regrettably, I don't really want to waste my time reading another if this book is a typical of her attempt to chill and thrill. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2006 by Michael Watson
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