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Maddie Richards Mystery #1
The Beholder
Maddie Richards is an efficient and resourceful detective with a secret wish that she could handle her messy personal life as well as she handles her work life. As a homicide sergeant for the Phoenix, Arizona Police Department, she has one of the highest solve rates in America. Her success leads her chief of police to assign her a serial killer case. Some sicko the press calls the Beholder is killing beautiful women. Her chief describes the case as "a career maker or breaker, get me?"
She has an ex-husband she still cares for, but who was bad for her and her ten-year-old son. Her widowed mother who lives with her is both a blessing and a trial. And, oh yes, her ex-husband has married an extremely wealthy and politically connected woman who cannot give birth. So, Maddie's ex is filing a motion to obtain permanent custody of their son, citing the risks attendant to Maddie's police work endanger the boy.
If that were not enough, the brother-in-law of the chief of police is using his position as an administrative assistant to sexually harass Maddie. She could file a formal complaint, but the good-old-boys network in the department is watching how she handles the situation.
Further complicating Maddie's life is two love interests: Gary Packard, a hunk who recently moved in across the street, and Lincoln Rogers, a confirmed bachelor, who lives thousands of miles away and works for the FBI.
As the case develops Maddie learns that the victims all wore the same bra size. She must decide if this is merely a coincidence or a criterion the killer uses when selecting his victims. She also finds that each of the victims is somehow connected to the Phoenix police department. This realization isolates her further as she must pursue the killer without disclosing this theory to her department because, if her suspicion is correct, the Beholder would learn she is closing in.
As the story races toward its climax, Maddie is betrayed by those closest to her, and she begins to believe her own name may be on the killer's list.
She has an ex-husband she still cares for, but who was bad for her and her ten-year-old son. Her widowed mother who lives with her is both a blessing and a trial. And, oh yes, her ex-husband has married an extremely wealthy and politically connected woman who cannot give birth. So, Maddie's ex is filing a motion to obtain permanent custody of their son, citing the risks attendant to Maddie's police work endanger the boy.
If that were not enough, the brother-in-law of the chief of police is using his position as an administrative assistant to sexually harass Maddie. She could file a formal complaint, but the good-old-boys network in the department is watching how she handles the situation.
Further complicating Maddie's life is two love interests: Gary Packard, a hunk who recently moved in across the street, and Lincoln Rogers, a confirmed bachelor, who lives thousands of miles away and works for the FBI.
As the case develops Maddie learns that the victims all wore the same bra size. She must decide if this is merely a coincidence or a criterion the killer uses when selecting his victims. She also finds that each of the victims is somehow connected to the Phoenix police department. This realization isolates her further as she must pursue the killer without disclosing this theory to her department because, if her suspicion is correct, the Beholder would learn she is closing in.
As the story races toward its climax, Maddie is betrayed by those closest to her, and she begins to believe her own name may be on the killer's list.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2011
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David Bishop
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I was born in Washington, D.C. From there my life likely mirrored that of a lot of my readers. We moved around. I got some education. Played some sports, and got some more education. Prior to becoming a novelist, I worked as a financial analyst determining the value of companies. But let's talk about my current and final career, writing mystery novels.
As a writer, I conjure up occurrences designed to quickly bring the story to a roiling boil. Along the way, I invent people. Victims and villains and heroes are needed, as well as a supporting cast. I make these people fun and interesting so you will welcome them and introduce them to your friends. Primary characters need habits and tics and talents, the qualities that bring them to life and make you love them or hate them. You'll want to see them humiliated or hunted down, be sucessful or seduced.
My mysteries offer you the opportunity to be challenged to find the villain from among the suspects. Clues as large as a log or as tiny as a bump thereon are salted throughout the stories. There are distractions in the form of false clues, called red herrings, which point to someone other than the real villain.
Take a journey with me. Laugh. Hold your breath. Cheer. Boo. The characters are rich and the plots are grabbers. I promise that you'll be glad you came along. Some people don't like golf or chocolate or even a hearty laugh. But I'll bet you like some of those things and I'll bet you'll like my mysteries. Yours very truly, David Bishop
I was born in Washington, D.C. From there my life likely mirrored that of a lot of my readers. We moved around. I got some education. Played some sports, and got some more education. Prior to becoming a novelist, I worked as a financial analyst determining the value of companies. But let's talk about my current and final career, writing mystery novels.
As a writer, I conjure up occurrences designed to quickly bring the story to a roiling boil. Along the way, I invent people. Victims and villains and heroes are needed, as well as a supporting cast. I make these people fun and interesting so you will welcome them and introduce them to your friends. Primary characters need habits and tics and talents, the qualities that bring them to life and make you love them or hate them. You'll want to see them humiliated or hunted down, be sucessful or seduced.
My mysteries offer you the opportunity to be challenged to find the villain from among the suspects. Clues as large as a log or as tiny as a bump thereon are salted throughout the stories. There are distractions in the form of false clues, called red herrings, which point to someone other than the real villain.
Take a journey with me. Laugh. Hold your breath. Cheer. Boo. The characters are rich and the plots are grabbers. I promise that you'll be glad you came along. Some people don't like golf or chocolate or even a hearty laugh. But I'll bet you like some of those things and I'll bet you'll like my mysteries. Yours very truly, David Bishop
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March 27, 2012
Let me start by confessing a dirty secret. Once a year, I read a true crime book. There, I've said it.
There's something fascinating about learning all the details of a horrendous crime, one I would never in a million years commit except in my mind, and only when certain people really piss me off.
Since I didn't get my true crime fix for Xmas this year because we were all too broke to exchange gifts, I decided to read David Bishop's "The Beholder." It's not a "true" crime, but he was in my author's cybergroup and I might gain brownie points by acting like I care about other people's books.
This one had a female protagonist, another girl-cop following in her dead cop father's footsteps, and more interested in her job than her family. The mission? Catch a serial killer who slices off his victims size 36C breasts. The good news is I finished it. The bad news is there were sections where I did just fine reading only the opening line of each paragraph. It wasn't a bad novel and the author did create quite a bit of suspense peppering the novel with a plethora of suspects, but if I'd been paying more attention, I might have figured out who did it pretty early on.
The writing was decent, the characters were standard, but the author made decisions that I wouldn't have made. For instance, the killer popped up in sundry chapters, out of context with italicized narrative to talk about his horrific childhood. Instead of being creepy, it was almost silly. The other thing that stood out for me was the lack of differentiated voices. All the dialogue sounded like it was written by David Bishop, which was a downer for the female character.
I suppose that for lovers of this genre, The Beholder might be a good and maybe a great read so I gave it 4 stars instead of 3 - for them. For me, a person used to reading character driven novels, it was just meh, and didn't give me the vicarious thrill of true crime.
There's something fascinating about learning all the details of a horrendous crime, one I would never in a million years commit except in my mind, and only when certain people really piss me off.
Since I didn't get my true crime fix for Xmas this year because we were all too broke to exchange gifts, I decided to read David Bishop's "The Beholder." It's not a "true" crime, but he was in my author's cybergroup and I might gain brownie points by acting like I care about other people's books.
This one had a female protagonist, another girl-cop following in her dead cop father's footsteps, and more interested in her job than her family. The mission? Catch a serial killer who slices off his victims size 36C breasts. The good news is I finished it. The bad news is there were sections where I did just fine reading only the opening line of each paragraph. It wasn't a bad novel and the author did create quite a bit of suspense peppering the novel with a plethora of suspects, but if I'd been paying more attention, I might have figured out who did it pretty early on.
The writing was decent, the characters were standard, but the author made decisions that I wouldn't have made. For instance, the killer popped up in sundry chapters, out of context with italicized narrative to talk about his horrific childhood. Instead of being creepy, it was almost silly. The other thing that stood out for me was the lack of differentiated voices. All the dialogue sounded like it was written by David Bishop, which was a downer for the female character.
I suppose that for lovers of this genre, The Beholder might be a good and maybe a great read so I gave it 4 stars instead of 3 - for them. For me, a person used to reading character driven novels, it was just meh, and didn't give me the vicarious thrill of true crime.
July 12, 2012
good, bit gory though
February 20, 2018
Good
Well written and scary. Quite believable. It could use a little more fleshing out of the why the murderer did what he did.
Well written and scary. Quite believable. It could use a little more fleshing out of the why the murderer did what he did.
February 3, 2021
Maddie Richards is an interesting protagonist
A solid 3.5 stars raised to 4! Maddie Richards is a homicide sergeant in the Phoenix PD. She is heading the investigation of a serial killer who is murdering women and removing their breasts and faces. Her team has been together a while and works well together. The case is becoming highly publicized and the pressure is mounting in this procedural. The plot, although straightforward, is complex and the author gives the reader several potential culprits. Thanks to the author and publisher for an e-galley for an honest review.
A solid 3.5 stars raised to 4! Maddie Richards is a homicide sergeant in the Phoenix PD. She is heading the investigation of a serial killer who is murdering women and removing their breasts and faces. Her team has been together a while and works well together. The case is becoming highly publicized and the pressure is mounting in this procedural. The plot, although straightforward, is complex and the author gives the reader several potential culprits. Thanks to the author and publisher for an e-galley for an honest review.
July 13, 2019
Really good
I enjoyed this story and loved the characters. I will say I sort of figured out the serial killer in the first half. I had two suspects and was thinking it was one, but later changed my mind and went with other. The description of the two just made suspicious. I’ve read too many mysteries, I guess.
I enjoyed this story and loved the characters. I will say I sort of figured out the serial killer in the first half. I had two suspects and was thinking it was one, but later changed my mind and went with other. The description of the two just made suspicious. I’ve read too many mysteries, I guess.
March 10, 2012
David Bishop has written several murder mysteries, and I am gratefully working my way through them. Each one offers a different back story, with a main character that invites both the author and the reader to imagine a series of stories.
The Beholder features a new character, Sergeant Maddie Richards, appointed to lead the newly created homicide task force. It is a position she has worked toward since becoming a detective, following in her father's footsteps, and working with his former partner, Jeb. Finding her way into the very male department is seen as a challenge to Maddie, one that she takes on and deals with using workplace humor and language. Her character reveals appropriate caution and some dare-devil driving.
Maddie is a single mother with a now wealthy remarried ex who would like to gain custody of their young son, using the danger and stresses of Maddie's career to paint her as an unfit mother. Maddie and her son live with Maddie's mother, who cooks and cares for the two of them. Maddie's neighbor is a handsome man being considered a suspect in the death of his wife in Chicago, and her mentor is a handsome FBI agent in Washington DC who flies in with a willing ear to hear her thoughts and help her construct a profile of the murderer. The reader is kept wondering about all of these entanglements and personalities, and which of them will hold Maddie's interest romantically.
The first homicide is a young black woman trying to work her way out of her poor situation and into a Chef training in California. She is killed in a brutal fashion, best left here without description, as I know some of my readers are still at a tender stage in their readings. This book is not one I would recommend for any readers under 18, as some of the language and scenes are provocative.
When the second murder occurs in a similar fashion, word spreads quickly that there is a serial killer afoot, and Maddie's responsibilities are now overshadowed by pressure coming at her from the press and down from the Mayor and Chief of Police. Aside from the manner of death, there seems only one other similarity between the two beautiful victims: their promiscuous lifestyles; one is a single "working girl" and the other a wealthy married woman with time on her hands and no inhibitions. But the third victim is not like the first two at all, and so the puzzle remains. And the governor of Arizona joins those seeking a quick solve, as tourism may be affected by the spreading fear.
David Bishop has again written a mystery that holds the reader suspended in thought ... not only who is the killer, but why are these women chosen, and how was the murderer's evil mind formed? When the fourth murder takes place, another similarity is glimpsed by Maddie, who then has to convince her superior officers to go with her theory and assign more officers but quietly.
I give five stars to this mystery, and caution those with a squeamish temperament to read the book with the lights on and someone trustworthy nearby, ready to allay your fears of sounds in the night. As Maddie Richards cautions: don't open your door to anyone you don't know WELL.
The Beholder features a new character, Sergeant Maddie Richards, appointed to lead the newly created homicide task force. It is a position she has worked toward since becoming a detective, following in her father's footsteps, and working with his former partner, Jeb. Finding her way into the very male department is seen as a challenge to Maddie, one that she takes on and deals with using workplace humor and language. Her character reveals appropriate caution and some dare-devil driving.
Maddie is a single mother with a now wealthy remarried ex who would like to gain custody of their young son, using the danger and stresses of Maddie's career to paint her as an unfit mother. Maddie and her son live with Maddie's mother, who cooks and cares for the two of them. Maddie's neighbor is a handsome man being considered a suspect in the death of his wife in Chicago, and her mentor is a handsome FBI agent in Washington DC who flies in with a willing ear to hear her thoughts and help her construct a profile of the murderer. The reader is kept wondering about all of these entanglements and personalities, and which of them will hold Maddie's interest romantically.
The first homicide is a young black woman trying to work her way out of her poor situation and into a Chef training in California. She is killed in a brutal fashion, best left here without description, as I know some of my readers are still at a tender stage in their readings. This book is not one I would recommend for any readers under 18, as some of the language and scenes are provocative.
When the second murder occurs in a similar fashion, word spreads quickly that there is a serial killer afoot, and Maddie's responsibilities are now overshadowed by pressure coming at her from the press and down from the Mayor and Chief of Police. Aside from the manner of death, there seems only one other similarity between the two beautiful victims: their promiscuous lifestyles; one is a single "working girl" and the other a wealthy married woman with time on her hands and no inhibitions. But the third victim is not like the first two at all, and so the puzzle remains. And the governor of Arizona joins those seeking a quick solve, as tourism may be affected by the spreading fear.
David Bishop has again written a mystery that holds the reader suspended in thought ... not only who is the killer, but why are these women chosen, and how was the murderer's evil mind formed? When the fourth murder takes place, another similarity is glimpsed by Maddie, who then has to convince her superior officers to go with her theory and assign more officers but quietly.
I give five stars to this mystery, and caution those with a squeamish temperament to read the book with the lights on and someone trustworthy nearby, ready to allay your fears of sounds in the night. As Maddie Richards cautions: don't open your door to anyone you don't know WELL.
March 25, 2012
In The Beholder, Maddie Richards is a homicide detective who is striving to find her place in a man's world. When two gruesome murders occur with the same unusual features, everyone wonders if they have a serial killer in the city. Maddie is selected to head up the investigation, and a lot is riding on her success. The department is planning to set up a separate homicide unit, and she wants to be chosen to lead it.
In her personal life, Maddie lives with her mother and 10-year-old son. She's divorced, and her ex is planning to sue for custody of the boy, claiming that a single policewoman can't provide a stable home.
There is a good balance between the professional and personal aspects of Maddie's life. I have no complaints about the believability of the police procedure.
Despite being written by a man, Maddie is a believable female heroine.
I did think that the boy wasn't characterized well. At the beginning he seems much younger than ten, even playing Candyland with his mother and grandmother. No boy of that age I know would think of playing that pre-school game. By the time we get to his soccer game, he seems to have grown up a lot (in less than a week).
There is at least one error of telescoping time. Maddie's mother supposedly calls a refrigerator an "icebox" because that is what she grew up with. Let's say that Maddie is 35, and her mother is 70 (which seems an extreme limit of the way she's portrayed). Even people currently that age grew up with true refrigerators.
Although there is never a hot-and-heavy sex scene, the sexuality of the crimes and Maddie's thoughts and dreams keep the reader constantly in mind of arousing thoughts. If you don't like that type of book, stay away from this one.
The suspense builds well throughout, with multiple suspects developed, but this takes me to my final negative thought on the book. Don't read any farther if you don't want a major clue as to the outcome.
STOP HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO POTENTIALLY SPOIL YOUR READ
This is one of my pet peeves. Despite all the suspect suggestions, the villain turns out to be someone we never expected, and Maddie interpreted one of the early clues incorrectly. Thus the solution comes out of left field, and we never had a real chance to figure it out.
In her personal life, Maddie lives with her mother and 10-year-old son. She's divorced, and her ex is planning to sue for custody of the boy, claiming that a single policewoman can't provide a stable home.
There is a good balance between the professional and personal aspects of Maddie's life. I have no complaints about the believability of the police procedure.
Despite being written by a man, Maddie is a believable female heroine.
I did think that the boy wasn't characterized well. At the beginning he seems much younger than ten, even playing Candyland with his mother and grandmother. No boy of that age I know would think of playing that pre-school game. By the time we get to his soccer game, he seems to have grown up a lot (in less than a week).
There is at least one error of telescoping time. Maddie's mother supposedly calls a refrigerator an "icebox" because that is what she grew up with. Let's say that Maddie is 35, and her mother is 70 (which seems an extreme limit of the way she's portrayed). Even people currently that age grew up with true refrigerators.
Although there is never a hot-and-heavy sex scene, the sexuality of the crimes and Maddie's thoughts and dreams keep the reader constantly in mind of arousing thoughts. If you don't like that type of book, stay away from this one.
The suspense builds well throughout, with multiple suspects developed, but this takes me to my final negative thought on the book. Don't read any farther if you don't want a major clue as to the outcome.
STOP HERE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO POTENTIALLY SPOIL YOUR READ
This is one of my pet peeves. Despite all the suspect suggestions, the villain turns out to be someone we never expected, and Maddie interpreted one of the early clues incorrectly. Thus the solution comes out of left field, and we never had a real chance to figure it out.
July 3, 2014
This book was good, gruesome, but tasteful for the most point, No excessive cussing, but about chapter 10 or so, whenever the 3rd victim was found...I discovered something after I stopped reading for the night: I didn't care about the victims or who did it...that is a major problem, as I usually care and want to know. Just gave up on it..
I wrote the above in April 2014, decided to give the book a second chance, as I figured I was in a bad mood or something...well its July 3rd and guess what? The book still sucks!
I don't care about the victims/ who did it is kinda interesting and when reading from his POV, I was intrigued, the downside is his part is the only thing intriguing and there is not enough of it.
Maddie is okay, but cliche female cop, single mom
Her partner Rex is okay..but nothing great
Her mom is the typical "can't you get a woman's job?"
Her son is cute, but annoying at the same time.
KC is a nightmare reporter, the type I hate in stories.
I didn't even make it to chapter 10 this time, first time I was 2/3 done before I quit...I am not in a bad mood, the book just sucks!
Also lost a star and it only got the one because Goodreads forced me to.
I wrote the above in April 2014, decided to give the book a second chance, as I figured I was in a bad mood or something...well its July 3rd and guess what? The book still sucks!
I don't care about the victims/ who did it is kinda interesting and when reading from his POV, I was intrigued, the downside is his part is the only thing intriguing and there is not enough of it.
Maddie is okay, but cliche female cop, single mom
Her partner Rex is okay..but nothing great
Her mom is the typical "can't you get a woman's job?"
Her son is cute, but annoying at the same time.
KC is a nightmare reporter, the type I hate in stories.
I didn't even make it to chapter 10 this time, first time I was 2/3 done before I quit...I am not in a bad mood, the book just sucks!
Also lost a star and it only got the one because Goodreads forced me to.
May 6, 2012
You won't want to miss The Beholder by David Bishop!
Maddie Richards is a mother, detective, and friend though not always in that order. While a top-notch detective with an incredible success rate, Maddie's family life doesn't always run as smoothly. Maddie's newly remarried ex-husband is trying to get custody of their son. Maddie's mother also lives with her and is a great help...most of the time.
Suddenly in Phoenix, there is a serial killer on the loose. Maddie is given the job of reeling him in and making sure justice is served. The Beholder, as Maddie's newspaper friend dubs him, seeks out women of a certain proportion and beauty only to tear their beauty away before killing them. While Maddie works tirelessly to find this perpetrator, she becomes leery of those around her. Who are her real friends? Can she trust those in her inner circle? Follow Maddie as she is being followed by The Beholder to see if good can conquer evil one more time!
Maddie Richards is a mother, detective, and friend though not always in that order. While a top-notch detective with an incredible success rate, Maddie's family life doesn't always run as smoothly. Maddie's newly remarried ex-husband is trying to get custody of their son. Maddie's mother also lives with her and is a great help...most of the time.
Suddenly in Phoenix, there is a serial killer on the loose. Maddie is given the job of reeling him in and making sure justice is served. The Beholder, as Maddie's newspaper friend dubs him, seeks out women of a certain proportion and beauty only to tear their beauty away before killing them. While Maddie works tirelessly to find this perpetrator, she becomes leery of those around her. Who are her real friends? Can she trust those in her inner circle? Follow Maddie as she is being followed by The Beholder to see if good can conquer evil one more time!
July 1, 2015
Great book cover! The arresting image of a woman's back half-covered with a red sheet drew me in. The story and writing satisfied my desire for a straightforward and solid mystery.
I really liked the hero, Maddie Richards. She's a clever hard-working detective who is not afraid to admit she makes mistakes.
David Bishop does a solid job creating a large and varied cast. I liked Maddie's mother also. She provided well-timed comic relief.
As a murder mystery Bishop hits all the key notes: solid pacing, lots of twists, and an ending I didn't see coming.
I'll be back for more Maddie Richards mysteries.
I really liked the hero, Maddie Richards. She's a clever hard-working detective who is not afraid to admit she makes mistakes.
David Bishop does a solid job creating a large and varied cast. I liked Maddie's mother also. She provided well-timed comic relief.
As a murder mystery Bishop hits all the key notes: solid pacing, lots of twists, and an ending I didn't see coming.
I'll be back for more Maddie Richards mysteries.
March 9, 2013
A homicide cop, Maddie Richards was battling to keep the custody of her son. While, fully occupied hunting for the "beholder" a serial killer who was intend to collect breast from his quarry as a trophy.
Maddie thinks that the "beholder" was not a human, but a creature that loves ruining faces of his victim. It symbolizes anger and immediate punishment that lust and hate are dangerous combination. Does her neighbor an ex-cop was the serial killer or Is it Doctor Ripley's assistant Steve Gibbs. Maddie has to catch the beast, before it's too late, and takes another prey.
Maddie thinks that the "beholder" was not a human, but a creature that loves ruining faces of his victim. It symbolizes anger and immediate punishment that lust and hate are dangerous combination. Does her neighbor an ex-cop was the serial killer or Is it Doctor Ripley's assistant Steve Gibbs. Maddie has to catch the beast, before it's too late, and takes another prey.
July 23, 2012
I really love reading this book. Maddie is a strong woman, but yet loves her family and is needy of certain things all women are needing in their lives. The Beholder was a page turner and with that, it really had you capativated with each page. I hated to put it down to go to sleep each night. I will be certain to add David Bishop to my favorite authors listing and continue to read the books he has written and follow this series.
November 5, 2013
IT WAS OK BUT TOO DRAWN OUT, TOO MANY WORDS STRANGE WORDS USED WHEN A MORE COMMON WORD COULD HAVE BEEN USED. HAD IT'S MOMENTS BUT CHARACTERS WERE KIND OF FLAT, FUNNY AT TIMES. LOTS OF BACK AND FORTH WHO-DONE-IT, THERE WERE THREE TO FOUR POTENTIAL SUSPECTS (to much of this, for too long). I DID KNOW WHO THE KILLER WAS BEFORE THE END OF THE BOOK. I DON'T KNOW WHY I WAS LEFT FEELING SOMETHING WAS JUST MISSING WHEN I FINISHD THIS BOOK. YAWN! ;/
November 30, 2013
According to my e-reader, I made it through 5% of this book. It was gory and included the line "Death was life's stop sign."
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July 13, 2012I tried for a week to get into this and couldn't.
July 29, 2018
An amazing murder mystery with countless suspects. A complex and compelling tale of a serial killer!
Maddie Richards is a role model, tough and tender, bad ass and vulnerable. I really loved Sargent Maddie Richards as an intuitive detective, leadership skills and the moxie to deal with the politics and culture of boys club within the department.
The twisted, unstable serial killer uses gruesome methods to disfigure and mutilatate his victims! You'll never see the perpatrator coming!The sck bastard coming! An enertaining and perplexing murder mystery.
This bestseller really demands to be read. Treat yourself to a great story and you'!l be great full you read the book. Great stuff!
Maddie Richards is a role model, tough and tender, bad ass and vulnerable. I really loved Sargent Maddie Richards as an intuitive detective, leadership skills and the moxie to deal with the politics and culture of boys club within the department.
The twisted, unstable serial killer uses gruesome methods to disfigure and mutilatate his victims! You'll never see the perpatrator coming!The sck bastard coming! An enertaining and perplexing murder mystery.
This bestseller really demands to be read. Treat yourself to a great story and you'!l be great full you read the book. Great stuff!
January 29, 2018
This was a fast paced, interesting and enjoyable read. Mattie and the police are looking for a serial killer with ties to the police dept. There are several suspects, and working through all the clues under pressure from the Mayor, press and her boss.
This serial killer is really scary as to what he actually does to the bodies.
I've enjoyed all the books I've read from David Bishop.
This serial killer is really scary as to what he actually does to the bodies.
I've enjoyed all the books I've read from David Bishop.
November 24, 2018
Maddie Richards, a detective with the highest solve rate, is again confronted with brutal murders. And her ex-husband is trying to gain custody of her sons.
And it seems that information is being given to the press that can only come from the police.
Then an old friend Is killed. And Maddie is concerned for her safety.
And it seems that information is being given to the press that can only come from the police.
Then an old friend Is killed. And Maddie is concerned for her safety.
June 6, 2021
Mystery
By page two the book was already sounding sexist. It doesn't get much better. The mystery w ill keep you guessing and the writing is good. I just spent a lot of my time rolling my eyes. I wish the plot involving het son had been in a later book because it added nothing to the first ima series.
By page two the book was already sounding sexist. It doesn't get much better. The mystery w ill keep you guessing and the writing is good. I just spent a lot of my time rolling my eyes. I wish the plot involving het son had been in a later book because it added nothing to the first ima series.
September 21, 2018
Beholder thoughts
I really enjoyed the pace of this novel. Storyline had just enough suspence to keep me turning pages at night. Maddie is a strong independent woman who doesnt let anything get in your way.
I really enjoyed the pace of this novel. Storyline had just enough suspence to keep me turning pages at night. Maddie is a strong independent woman who doesnt let anything get in your way.
August 4, 2019
I think the series is off to a good start. Maddie is a detective in Phoenix who has a young son and lives with him and her mother. She becomes involved in a case involving a serial killer.
Lots of twists and turns, and well written.
Lots of twists and turns, and well written.
September 25, 2019
Great book and story line
Love the lead character Maddie and had my attention from.the beginning with well filled out characters. The story kept me in suspense until.the very end. Can't wait to read the next book!!
Love the lead character Maddie and had my attention from.the beginning with well filled out characters. The story kept me in suspense until.the very end. Can't wait to read the next book!!
November 25, 2017
I enjoyed this book. Maddie Richards is a likable character and the story is well developed.
December 22, 2017
Good book
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA
February 13, 2018
Really gory, but good.
April 8, 2018
Good book
If you like a true who done it this one will keep you guessing until the end. A little graphic but was one I couldn’t stop reading
If you like a true who done it this one will keep you guessing until the end. A little graphic but was one I couldn’t stop reading
August 6, 2019
Lynnie
Good book, kept your interest in all the twist and turns. Love the characters, made them real and interesting. Enjoyed,ready for the next one.
Good book, kept your interest in all the twist and turns. Love the characters, made them real and interesting. Enjoyed,ready for the next one.
August 23, 2019
M.E.
Excellent story. Well worth the time to read. For those who like gore, you will get your wish. Have fun reading
Excellent story. Well worth the time to read. For those who like gore, you will get your wish. Have fun reading
August 27, 2019
Good
This book is one that has the police department in a town in Azonia looking for a serial killer.suspise.ending r
This book is one that has the police department in a town in Azonia looking for a serial killer.suspise.ending r
February 24, 2020
didnt like the book.. too dragged out never finished it. oh well. does not happen often but cant like everything all the time
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