Sunday, June 7, 2009

Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner


From the Publishers:
Come into my parlor . . . For FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy it starts with a pregnant hooker. The story Delilah Rose tells Kimberly is too horrifying to be true. But prostitutes are disappearing, leaving behind no bodies and no explanations—except one only Kimberly, herself four months pregnant, is willing to believe. Could a sadist be hunting the streets for vulnerable young girls and using spiders to do his dirty work? Said the spider to the fly. . . . Either a serial killer has found the key to the perfect murder or Kimberly is following clues to a crime that never happened. In fact, Kimberly’s caught in a web more lethal than any spider’s, and the more she fights for answers, the more tightly she’s trapped. She’s already close—too close—to a psychopath who makes women’s nightmares come alive. And like her mother and sister before her, both victims of a serial killer, it won’t be long before it’s Kimberly’s time to say goodbye with her dying breath.

My Review:
I really got into this book and found I couldn't put it down. Gardner really knows how to write a murder mystery. Not only does she write an exciting plot line but she also develops all her characters including the killer. What I really like about this book is the fact that you never know what is going to happen next; predictable is not a word I would use to describe this book. **** SPOILER ALERT**** At times I found it really hard to believe that someone who went through as much abuse as he did, Dinchara continued the legacy of sexual torture on other young boys. That being said, I can see how it might happen if that is the only life he remembers. I guess there is the Stockholm Syndrome for a reason. I really like how all the characters were tied together in the end. Again, this was another book that I read within a day or two. I couldn't put it down. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars

1 comment:

  1. The unpredictability of the story and the element of surprise appear to be strong points for you, making it a page-turner that kept you engaged. Your observation about the complexity of Dinchara's character, especially considering his history of abuse, adds depth to your review. The exploration of psychological elements, such as the possibility of Stockholm Syndrome, adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. It's great to hear that the interconnectedness of the characters and the resolution of the story in the end were satisfying aspects for you. Your quick reading of the book within a day or two suggests a high level of enjoyment and captivation. Thank you for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review! If there's anything else you'd like to discuss about the book or if you have other reading recommendations, feel free to let me know. Happy reading! Check my review on GTA 6 Free Download

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