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"'A relentlessly suspenseful, soul-chilling thriller that hooks you instantly' -- Tess Gerritsen 'Readers of this terrifying page-turner are in the hands of a master story-teller. Be prepared to stay up all night' -- James Ellroy 'A relentlessly suspenseful, soul-chilling thriller that hooks you instantly' - Tess Gerritsen 'Readers of this terrifying page-turner are in the hands of a master storyteller. Be prepared to stay up all night' - James Ellroy 'A specialist in serial killer tales... a wonderfully evocative writer' - Publishers Weekly 'A no-holds-barred thriller that thrusts the reader into the black soul of the killer... those with a taste for Thomas Harrls will look forward to the sure-to-follow sequel' - Library Journal 'One of the most terrifyingly evil stories I have read. Yet, with all it's violence, it is balanced by much compassion and beauty. I just couldn't put it down. This could be the book of the year.' - Norman Goldman, Barnes & Noble"
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Only a killer hears their prayers. The first thriller in Richard Montanari's Sunday Times bestselling
Byrne and Balzano series.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'The Rosary Girls' begins when a young girl has been found murdered with her hands bolted together as well as other sickening mutilations and rosary beads between her fingers. Called to investigate are long-time homicide detective, Kevin Byrne and his new partner, Jessica Balzano. More girls, with the only connection to each other being that they attend catholic schools, are found in similar conditions every day leading up to Easter. With time running out and next to no clues on who and where the killer will strike next, Byrne and Balzano are in a race against time to stop one of Philidelphia's worst serial killers.
This is the first book that I've read by Richard Montanari (and the first of his that was released in the UK) and is definitely not the last as 'The Rosary Girls' is well up there with the likes of Thomas Harris' Silence of the Lambs and James Patterson's Kiss The Girls. I've now ordered the second Byrne and Balzano novel, The Skin Gods, and am really looking forward to giving it a read!
From the opening chapter I was completely gripped by the storyline. Montanari really knows how to write a good thriller - just when I thought I'd worked out who the killer was (on a number of occasions) he turns the story completely around, making me think it was someone completely different! The setting is dark and gritty, showing you the most violent and seedy sides of Philedelphia. The lead characters Byrne and Balzano are very likeable and believable (although some of the crime fiction detective stereotypes are still there) and are ones that I look forward to see how they develop in future novels.
Overall it is a very entertaining read and one of the best that I've read in a long time. If you're after a real whodunnit, with plenty of twists and suspense, as well as some really good characters, look no further than 'The Rosary Girls'. 10/10!
This is the first book that I've read by Richard Montanari (and the first of his that was released in the UK) and is definitely not the last as 'The Rosary Girls' is well up there with the likes of Thomas Harris' Silence of the Lambs and James Patterson's Kiss The Girls. I've now ordered the second Byrne and Balzano novel, The Skin Gods, and am really looking forward to giving it a read!
From the opening chapter I was completely gripped by the storyline. Montanari really knows how to write a good thriller - just when I thought I'd worked out who the killer was (on a number of occasions) he turns the story completely around, making me think it was someone completely different! The setting is dark and gritty, showing you the most violent and seedy sides of Philedelphia. The lead characters Byrne and Balzano are very likeable and believable (although some of the crime fiction detective stereotypes are still there) and are ones that I look forward to see how they develop in future novels.
Overall it is a very entertaining read and one of the best that I've read in a long time. If you're after a real whodunnit, with plenty of twists and suspense, as well as some really good characters, look no further than 'The Rosary Girls'. 10/10!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book after reading some of these reviews on Amazon and agree that it is a very good thriller.
The story is based in Philadelphia, a new detective partnership and their attempts to stop a crazed serial killer targeting young Catholic school girls. Veteran cop Kevin Byrne is your typical no nonsense hero and he is joined by Jessica Balzano, a young but determined recruit. The hunt is on for the madman inflicting sickening acts of violence against innocents.
What i liked about The Rosary Girls is that it keep's you guessing right to the end, there's plenty of suspects and no obvious culprit. Indeed i was surprised when the killer was revealed.
The charecters, plot and dialogue were very well written. Some of the crime scenes and description were a bit much for me at times but i understand that it was all part of the story and to be expected in a crime thriller.
Overall very good and i will certainly read the next installment, Skin Gods.
The story is based in Philadelphia, a new detective partnership and their attempts to stop a crazed serial killer targeting young Catholic school girls. Veteran cop Kevin Byrne is your typical no nonsense hero and he is joined by Jessica Balzano, a young but determined recruit. The hunt is on for the madman inflicting sickening acts of violence against innocents.
What i liked about The Rosary Girls is that it keep's you guessing right to the end, there's plenty of suspects and no obvious culprit. Indeed i was surprised when the killer was revealed.
The charecters, plot and dialogue were very well written. Some of the crime scenes and description were a bit much for me at times but i understand that it was all part of the story and to be expected in a crime thriller.
Overall very good and i will certainly read the next installment, Skin Gods.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was my first Montanari book. I thought the idea was very good but I found the book boring in a lot of places. The charachters were not very well developed, you didnt really learn very much about any of them (including the killer) or his motivation for the murders. In truth I cant even remember where the book was set. Not the best in this genre, I prefer other authors.
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Rosary Girls
The first in the Byrne/Balzano series and it should be read first to get a feel for the partnership. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pablo
Heart stopping ending
The book to me was a bit slow to start with but once it picked up the pace and got going, it was excellent. The first in the Byrne and Balzano series, set in Philadelphia. Read more
Published 1 month ago by I Love New York
Won't be my last.
I hadn't heard of this author before and decided I would give him a go. I am so glad I did, enjoyed it from beginning to end and found it hard to put down. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jacky
great read
this book was gripping from the very start could not put it down and have now invested in anopther of his books with the same detectives in it great read highly recomended
Published 7 months ago by chrissy
Gripping, Chilling and a Must Read
I have just finished reading "The Rosary Girls" and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have previously read two other Richard Montanari books, but this was the first one with Kevin Byrne and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. Nolan
Great read
I read this book a while ago and remember it being fantastic! It was a real page turner and gripping read.
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by C. Butt
A Solid Thriller
The Rosary Girls is set in Philadelphia. The body of a young Catholic schoolgirl is discovered in the basement of an abandoned house. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by J.Flood
Great Story - Suspenseful the First of a Series I plan to read, but...
A good suspenseful thriller with a twist at the end. This was the first book in a series and I already have the second ready to go. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2009 by Wild about Wilder
Creepily compelling
Richard Montanari writes very well indeed, and 'The Rosary Girls' is one of the best examples of this genre that I've read so far. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2009 by Peter Smith
For God's Sake!
Two stars awarded for the relationship between the two main characters Byrne and Balzano which has at least got some potential. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by R. Ward
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