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Sherry Moore #2
Last Breath
Following close on the heels of his celebrated debut 18 Seconds, George Shuman returns with yet another remarkable thriller featuring investigative consultant Sherry Moore—a blind woman with an uncanny ability to view the final living moments of any dead body she encounters.
A ruthless serial killer with an unthinkable MO has left a trail of tortured, murdered women in western Maryland and seems to have gone to ground in the backwoods of Pennsylvania. With no leads or any sign of a suspect, investigators must call on the now-famous blind psychic Sherry Moore, a woman whose talent inspires skepticism, but whose results are unparalleled. When she is put in contact with the hand of any dead body, she relives the memory of the departed’s final experience. While investigating this case, she is privy to the most savage and terrifying scenes imaginable. However, because the killer is aware of her methods, he keeps his identity just beyond her reach until she resolves to put herself directly in harm’s way. When the fiend sets his sights on Sherry, this seemingly helpless woman must demonstrate an almost inhuman strength of will and of body as she attempts to capture the deranged killer without having to pay the ultimate price in exchange.
With Last Breath, George Shuman confirms his status as one of the most captivating thriller writers, and in Sherry Moore, he presents one of the most compellingly original protagonists the genre has ever seen.
A ruthless serial killer with an unthinkable MO has left a trail of tortured, murdered women in western Maryland and seems to have gone to ground in the backwoods of Pennsylvania. With no leads or any sign of a suspect, investigators must call on the now-famous blind psychic Sherry Moore, a woman whose talent inspires skepticism, but whose results are unparalleled. When she is put in contact with the hand of any dead body, she relives the memory of the departed’s final experience. While investigating this case, she is privy to the most savage and terrifying scenes imaginable. However, because the killer is aware of her methods, he keeps his identity just beyond her reach until she resolves to put herself directly in harm’s way. When the fiend sets his sights on Sherry, this seemingly helpless woman must demonstrate an almost inhuman strength of will and of body as she attempts to capture the deranged killer without having to pay the ultimate price in exchange.
With Last Breath, George Shuman confirms his status as one of the most captivating thriller writers, and in Sherry Moore, he presents one of the most compellingly original protagonists the genre has ever seen.
273 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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George D. Shuman
16 books50 followersGeorge D. Shumanis author of Lost Girls, Last Breath, and the Edgar Award–nominated 18 Seconds. A retired twenty-year veteran of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department, he resides in the mountains of southwest Pennsylvania, where he now writes full-time. To learn more, visit his website at www.georgedshuman.com.
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August 31, 2016
I found parts of this book a little confusing. George Shuman's style of writing took some getting used to. There was really no tension or pacing. The first half of the book seemed disjointed, and the action didn't really start until midway. In the first half, we are shown the effects of the first book, 18 Seconds, on protagonist Sherry Moore. If I hadn't read the first book, I'd have been really lost. After a suicide attempt, Sherry quickly seems fully functional with problems resolved, and nothing further is mentioned of this in the second half. The first half includes sporadic introductions to the characters that play major parts in the second half.
The chapters were long and it was hard to find good places to take breaks. So much happened in each chapter that, after taking a break, I often had to go back ten or so pages just to refresh my memory of setting, characters, and events. There were two chapters where sub-headings were used to move the action to a new setting. At times the book felt disorganized.
In summary, and perhaps because this is the author's second book, this is an okay book with room for improvement. I do like the premise, and I do plan on reading the next book because I'm curious to know what happens with Sherry.
The chapters were long and it was hard to find good places to take breaks. So much happened in each chapter that, after taking a break, I often had to go back ten or so pages just to refresh my memory of setting, characters, and events. There were two chapters where sub-headings were used to move the action to a new setting. At times the book felt disorganized.
In summary, and perhaps because this is the author's second book, this is an okay book with room for improvement. I do like the premise, and I do plan on reading the next book because I'm curious to know what happens with Sherry.
February 8, 2022
The story is very gripping, and disturbing. You really get a sense of the red tape that happens when you deal with different agencies. The book will keep you in suspense, but it jumps around a lot which might make it hard for some people to follow.
April 14, 2011
I finished the second novel in the Sherry Moore series just as quickly as the first, and I already have the third sitting on my side table at home. The concept of a blind woman who can view the final moments of any dead body she touches may not appeal to some who argue the practicalities of it, but if you can put that aside, the twists and turns are of the finest degree, with enough detail to give you the chills while reading.
Last Breath opens with a fairly grizzly murder, laying the foudnation for the book and introducing us to a ruthless killer whose sickening modus operandi involves repeated asphyxiation. Fast forward 23 years and women are going missing. They are being abducted from their work places, and without much to go on, the police are at a standstill. Then one night, a high speed chase results in the death of two teenage boys and an abducted victim... and the case appears to have solved itself. When the bodies of three women are found in an old container in a closed-down plant, the case blows wide open again, and this time Sherry Moore is called in. All is not well in Sherry's world - still reeling from the death of John Payne in 18 Seconds, she is unstable at best, fighting a war inside that threatens to destroy her. Her visions from the three women send her over the edge, and Sherry gives into the darkness of her own demons.
All the while, the killer, ever-increasing in confidence, continues his brutal work. When Sherry finds herself in the presence of the killer, it acts as a turning point for her and she once again assists the investigation. But the killer, now aware of Sherry's involvement, keeps his identity just out of reach. Sherry, through the eyes of the victims, finds herself looking into the eyes of a madman, and yet something is obstructing his face, preventing any identification. As the murders gain in intensity, the police find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with one of the most sadistic killers in modern crime fiction, the result of which could be deadly. As Sherry begins to piece together the fragments of the murdered women's memories, links and patterns begin to emerge. But can the agents take the killer down in time? Or will one of them pay the highest price possible for good detective work... with their life?
A rollercoaster ride of a novel, with an intensity that doesn't let go. The story could perhaps have been simplified, but it would have been lacking the depth of a novel that literally grips you and sucks you in. You find yourself holding your breath with anticipation, and cheering for every right move the police make. An unbelievable sequel, and I'm hoping that installment number three will deliver again.
Last Breath opens with a fairly grizzly murder, laying the foudnation for the book and introducing us to a ruthless killer whose sickening modus operandi involves repeated asphyxiation. Fast forward 23 years and women are going missing. They are being abducted from their work places, and without much to go on, the police are at a standstill. Then one night, a high speed chase results in the death of two teenage boys and an abducted victim... and the case appears to have solved itself. When the bodies of three women are found in an old container in a closed-down plant, the case blows wide open again, and this time Sherry Moore is called in. All is not well in Sherry's world - still reeling from the death of John Payne in 18 Seconds, she is unstable at best, fighting a war inside that threatens to destroy her. Her visions from the three women send her over the edge, and Sherry gives into the darkness of her own demons.
All the while, the killer, ever-increasing in confidence, continues his brutal work. When Sherry finds herself in the presence of the killer, it acts as a turning point for her and she once again assists the investigation. But the killer, now aware of Sherry's involvement, keeps his identity just out of reach. Sherry, through the eyes of the victims, finds herself looking into the eyes of a madman, and yet something is obstructing his face, preventing any identification. As the murders gain in intensity, the police find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with one of the most sadistic killers in modern crime fiction, the result of which could be deadly. As Sherry begins to piece together the fragments of the murdered women's memories, links and patterns begin to emerge. But can the agents take the killer down in time? Or will one of them pay the highest price possible for good detective work... with their life?
A rollercoaster ride of a novel, with an intensity that doesn't let go. The story could perhaps have been simplified, but it would have been lacking the depth of a novel that literally grips you and sucks you in. You find yourself holding your breath with anticipation, and cheering for every right move the police make. An unbelievable sequel, and I'm hoping that installment number three will deliver again.
February 15, 2021
I've read the "18 seconds" - another Sherry Moore mystery. Sherry Moore is blind and when she touched the hand of someone who is dead she can witness the last 18 seconds of their life... which is a big help to police in murder investigations
In this novel, she still is suffering from pain and psychological trauma resulting from her previous episode. She's popping pills and abusing her body and nearly dies from an overdose. Someone she cared about deeply died in the last novel.
But more important is the task at hand: Helping to find a serial killer who suffocates, strangles and hangs his victims. His murders stretch across the country, but the latest victims are found in western Pennsylvania.
I have enjoyed these book because I like the idea of something outside of the day to day way of looking at things - I like the unusual... and being able to see the last 18 minutes of someones thoughts is definitely that. I think it would be an amazing gift to have!
In this novel, she still is suffering from pain and psychological trauma resulting from her previous episode. She's popping pills and abusing her body and nearly dies from an overdose. Someone she cared about deeply died in the last novel.
But more important is the task at hand: Helping to find a serial killer who suffocates, strangles and hangs his victims. His murders stretch across the country, but the latest victims are found in western Pennsylvania.
I have enjoyed these book because I like the idea of something outside of the day to day way of looking at things - I like the unusual... and being able to see the last 18 minutes of someones thoughts is definitely that. I think it would be an amazing gift to have!
January 10, 2021
Sherry Moore é uma personagem com uma das maiores peculiaridades que já conheci. Apesar de ser cega desde muito nova, ao tocar em alguém que tenha falecido, Sherry consegue ver o que essa pessoa viu nos seus últimos 18 segundos de vida. Já tem colaborado com a polícia por diversas vezes, mas este caso será diferente de todos os outros porque, desta vez, o assassino tem-na na mira.
O que mais gostei neste thriller psicológico foi ver de perto as investigações tanto do FBI como da polícia estadual de Connecticut, as diferenças de recursos, os jogos de poder, a realidade e as mentiras divulgadas e o facto de, em quase todos os capítulos, entrarmos na mente do assassino.
Confesso que fiquei de pé atrás quando acabei o primeiro capítulo e percebi imediatamente que já ficamos a saber quem é o culpado, mesmo sem lhe conhecer o nome. No entanto, George D. Shuman depressa me fez esquecer esse desapontamento pela quantidade e qualidade de pormenores que nos permite ver da mente, memórias e planos do criminoso. Acho que só quereria ver mais da Sherry Moore, mas, para tal, tenho em vista o 18 segundos (que na verdade, antecede este, mas eu não senti dificuldade em nada do enredo, uma vez que as personagens nos são todas apresentadas e referências a acontecimentos anteriores são explicadas).
O que mais gostei neste thriller psicológico foi ver de perto as investigações tanto do FBI como da polícia estadual de Connecticut, as diferenças de recursos, os jogos de poder, a realidade e as mentiras divulgadas e o facto de, em quase todos os capítulos, entrarmos na mente do assassino.
Confesso que fiquei de pé atrás quando acabei o primeiro capítulo e percebi imediatamente que já ficamos a saber quem é o culpado, mesmo sem lhe conhecer o nome. No entanto, George D. Shuman depressa me fez esquecer esse desapontamento pela quantidade e qualidade de pormenores que nos permite ver da mente, memórias e planos do criminoso. Acho que só quereria ver mais da Sherry Moore, mas, para tal, tenho em vista o 18 segundos (que na verdade, antecede este, mas eu não senti dificuldade em nada do enredo, uma vez que as personagens nos são todas apresentadas e referências a acontecimentos anteriores são explicadas).
January 30, 2024
Este é um thriller do escritor George D. Shuman e para ser verdadeira, é um pouco difícil de explicar a história sem contar muitos pormenores. Adorei este policial pela sua história e pela forma como os acontecimentos se prendem uns nos outros, deixando sempre aquela vontade de ler mais uma página e de não conseguir largar até chegar ao fim.
Sherry Moore (que eu percebi entretanto, já tinha sido protagonista em "18 segundos", do mesmo autor e que eu ainda não li) é uma mulher com uma capacidade especial. Apesar de ser cega, ela consegue ao agarrar na mão de um cadáver, "ver" tudo aquilo que aquela pessoa pensou e viu nos seus últimos 18 segundos de vida. Desta forma, ela consegue ajudar a descobrir através da memória das vítimas, algumas informações importantes para a descoberta de alguns casos mediáticos que a polícia tem em mão. Mas nem todos acreditam ou aceitam a sua ajuda e, em certas ocasiões, nem ela está certa de estar a transmitir as informações mais importantes.
Neste livro, Moore é chamada para ajudar a desvendar o caso de três mulheres que são encontradas num macabro cenário, dentro de uma arca frigorífica. No entanto, as coisas começam a correr mal e Moore acaba por correr mesmo risco de vida.
Sherry Moore (que eu percebi entretanto, já tinha sido protagonista em "18 segundos", do mesmo autor e que eu ainda não li) é uma mulher com uma capacidade especial. Apesar de ser cega, ela consegue ao agarrar na mão de um cadáver, "ver" tudo aquilo que aquela pessoa pensou e viu nos seus últimos 18 segundos de vida. Desta forma, ela consegue ajudar a descobrir através da memória das vítimas, algumas informações importantes para a descoberta de alguns casos mediáticos que a polícia tem em mão. Mas nem todos acreditam ou aceitam a sua ajuda e, em certas ocasiões, nem ela está certa de estar a transmitir as informações mais importantes.
Neste livro, Moore é chamada para ajudar a desvendar o caso de três mulheres que são encontradas num macabro cenário, dentro de uma arca frigorífica. No entanto, as coisas começam a correr mal e Moore acaba por correr mesmo risco de vida.
July 16, 2019
This was my first ever crime! Sherry More is a blind woman wth the ability to see the last moments in a dead persons life. This was quite horrifying, the whole image of people being strangled with a mask while this man is on top of you. The writing is vivid and creepy.
I liked how it combined flashbacks form the murders life as well where is mother comitted suicide, so we as readers get to reflect on why he has this need to control women.
I also really like the charachter of Sherry Moore. She is badass, and inspiring.
Lesson learned: Never trust anyone - there is always a reason for people acting the way they do.
I liked how it combined flashbacks form the murders life as well where is mother comitted suicide, so we as readers get to reflect on why he has this need to control women.
I also really like the charachter of Sherry Moore. She is badass, and inspiring.
Lesson learned: Never trust anyone - there is always a reason for people acting the way they do.
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December 17, 2020
Oplæser: Rebekka Owe. Rigtig udemærket oplæsning.
En mørk og dyster krimi. Sherry er igen både biperson og hovedperson. I lange dele af bogen, er hovedpersonen morderen og først hen mod slutningen indtager Sherry pladsen som hovedperson. Det fungere rimeligt godt. Krimien er spændende og ret uhyggelig. Der ligger en tung og dyster stemning over bogen.
En mørk og dyster krimi. Sherry er igen både biperson og hovedperson. I lange dele af bogen, er hovedpersonen morderen og først hen mod slutningen indtager Sherry pladsen som hovedperson. Det fungere rimeligt godt. Krimien er spændende og ret uhyggelig. Der ligger en tung og dyster stemning over bogen.
April 23, 2023
Rated 5/10 An interesting premise with using a Medium who is able to see the final moments of a person’s life which possibly flashes in front of you as you depart this mortal coil. Kind of an ok read but not something to write home about for me.
September 2, 2024
Spannend, aber nicht so gut wie der erste Teil. 3,5 Sterne.
October 25, 2024
This book was a fantastic read! It sets the tone perfectly for my spooky autumn thrillers line of books. The first three chapters keep you guessing, and it's not until the fourth that everything starts to come together. The story delves into some dark themes, which makes me marvel at the creativity behind such ideas. Overall, it’s a fantastic read—I’d give it a solid 3.5.
August 6, 2008
Wow! This book was excellent! The first chapter ended with my mouth practically on the floor! What a way to begin a story.
This had very well developed characters and always surprised you with new twists and revelations. Unlike some books of this genre, we know who the serial killer is early on, which I enjoyed, because the author gave us valuable and mysterious insights into his pathology. You were with him all along.
A few of the chapters are quite long, some around 15-20 pages or so, but I just ate this book up because I wanted to know what happened next. It was fast paced, but never confused you and it does have a conclusion in the last chapter, although I did feel it was a very abrupt ending.
This is the second book with this main character, Sherry Moore. I'm planning to read the first one, 18 Seconds.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, if you enjoy this genre!
This had very well developed characters and always surprised you with new twists and revelations. Unlike some books of this genre, we know who the serial killer is early on, which I enjoyed, because the author gave us valuable and mysterious insights into his pathology. You were with him all along.
A few of the chapters are quite long, some around 15-20 pages or so, but I just ate this book up because I wanted to know what happened next. It was fast paced, but never confused you and it does have a conclusion in the last chapter, although I did feel it was a very abrupt ending.
This is the second book with this main character, Sherry Moore. I'm planning to read the first one, 18 Seconds.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, if you enjoy this genre!
June 9, 2010
2.0 out of 5 stars Please.....this is not mesmerizing and don't hold your breath, October 12, 2008
This review is from: Last Breath: A Sherry Moore Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
Sort of boring. I only read because I have to read #3 for amazon. Guy was killing girls because of his mother. She finds the dude who is killing women by hanging them because that is the way his mother killed herself. I do not like Sherry Moore. She's too much, an over the top character who seems to be a caricature. She can do everything and is beautiful besides!!!! Her descent into depression and drugs/alcohol was not necessary for the story. I just wanted to know more about the guy who was putting the gas mask on his victims.....thinly plotted and not so interesting. I'm glad #3 was better else I would never read another.
Recommendation: skip this one and read Lost Girls.
This review is from: Last Breath: A Sherry Moore Novel (Mass Market Paperback)
Sort of boring. I only read because I have to read #3 for amazon. Guy was killing girls because of his mother. She finds the dude who is killing women by hanging them because that is the way his mother killed herself. I do not like Sherry Moore. She's too much, an over the top character who seems to be a caricature. She can do everything and is beautiful besides!!!! Her descent into depression and drugs/alcohol was not necessary for the story. I just wanted to know more about the guy who was putting the gas mask on his victims.....thinly plotted and not so interesting. I'm glad #3 was better else I would never read another.
Recommendation: skip this one and read Lost Girls.
November 21, 2012
Este livro não tem nem de longe a "pica" que tinha o primeiro. Acho que o autor perde muito tempo a relembrar coisas do passado e a narrar histórias que não trazem grande mais valia à história principal, e sendo o livro mais pequeno que o primeiro, tudo escorrido ficávamos quase com um conto.
Tal como no 1º livro "convivemos" com o assassino desde o 1º momento, mas não sabemos o nome dele pelo que estamos sempre à espera de o ver desmascarado, mas não deveria ser alguém de quem já se tivesse falado minimamente e que nos surpreendesse? Faltou ali qualquer coisa...
Sherry está demasiado deprimida, é normal após o que aconteceu no 1º livro mas também aqui perdemos muito tempo "de volta dela".
Temos algum suspense, o livro é interessante, mas se este tivesse sido o 1º a ser lido, não sei se pegava em mais algum...
Tal como no 1º livro "convivemos" com o assassino desde o 1º momento, mas não sabemos o nome dele pelo que estamos sempre à espera de o ver desmascarado, mas não deveria ser alguém de quem já se tivesse falado minimamente e que nos surpreendesse? Faltou ali qualquer coisa...
Sherry está demasiado deprimida, é normal após o que aconteceu no 1º livro mas também aqui perdemos muito tempo "de volta dela".
Temos algum suspense, o livro é interessante, mas se este tivesse sido o 1º a ser lido, não sei se pegava em mais algum...
January 9, 2013
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Neste volume assistimos à descida de Sherry ao seu inferno pessoal. Após os acontecimentos trágicos do volume anterior, Sherry passa a enfrentar os seus demónios através do álcool e de abuso de medicamentos. Assim, o leitor é envolvido nos seus dramas psicológicos, por vezes demasiado frequentes, deixando pouco espaço para a resolução dos crimes.
Na verdade, o livro, comparativamente com o primeiro deixa um pouco a desejar. O autor passa demasiado tempo no passado, divaga muito e quando finalmente atinge as partes importantes, adquire um ritmo demasiado apressado e confuso.
Não é propriamente um mau livro, simplesmente desilude em relação às expectativas que o primeiro da série cria. No fundo, faltou o suspense a que nos tinha habituado mas espero que o próximo volume consiga recuperar o ritmo.
Neste volume assistimos à descida de Sherry ao seu inferno pessoal. Após os acontecimentos trágicos do volume anterior, Sherry passa a enfrentar os seus demónios através do álcool e de abuso de medicamentos. Assim, o leitor é envolvido nos seus dramas psicológicos, por vezes demasiado frequentes, deixando pouco espaço para a resolução dos crimes.
Na verdade, o livro, comparativamente com o primeiro deixa um pouco a desejar. O autor passa demasiado tempo no passado, divaga muito e quando finalmente atinge as partes importantes, adquire um ritmo demasiado apressado e confuso.
Não é propriamente um mau livro, simplesmente desilude em relação às expectativas que o primeiro da série cria. No fundo, faltou o suspense a que nos tinha habituado mas espero que o próximo volume consiga recuperar o ritmo.
December 18, 2020
So, I don't read a lot of American mysteries, and I'm not a huge fan of psychic mysteries, but the book was there and it looked ok, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
The best thing I can say about it is that it was not very long.
The writing was sort of ok, the characters were not very well fleshed out or realistix, and the mystery was very thin. And for some reason, it seemed very familiar, especially that first scene with the initial death. I'm sure I've seen or read that exact scenario before, but I definitely don't remember reading this book before. So that's left me puzzled.
It passed the time, but I won't look for more by the author.
The best thing I can say about it is that it was not very long.
The writing was sort of ok, the characters were not very well fleshed out or realistix, and the mystery was very thin. And for some reason, it seemed very familiar, especially that first scene with the initial death. I'm sure I've seen or read that exact scenario before, but I definitely don't remember reading this book before. So that's left me puzzled.
It passed the time, but I won't look for more by the author.
November 28, 2007
Blind psychic Sherry Moore can "view" the last 18 seconds of a dead person's memory. After several women are found strangled in a warehouse, the Feds ask Sherry for help. When media coverage of the case brings national attention to Sherry's talent, the killer focuses his energies on taunting her for information about what his victims saw before he killed them.
Second in series featuring Sherry Moore. Fast-paced and suspenseful. Highly recommend.
Second in series featuring Sherry Moore. Fast-paced and suspenseful. Highly recommend.
June 7, 2009
WOW! What an interesting concept in a mystery novel. I think I will read his past books with the same character.
Probably far fetched but who really knows how the mind works? All of us have had strange occurences in our lives.
One of the most terrifying villians I have ever met in mystery books. I will be setting my house alarm, be more leery of strangers & basically be more aware in my daily life.
Probably far fetched but who really knows how the mind works? All of us have had strange occurences in our lives.
One of the most terrifying villians I have ever met in mystery books. I will be setting my house alarm, be more leery of strangers & basically be more aware in my daily life.
March 9, 2010
This is a very interesting books about investigative consultant Sheey Moore. The only thing is, she is blind. She can see the final moments of a victim with the touch of their hands. In this particualar novel there is a serial killer on the loose, but he knows the way her abilities work. So he is being very sneaky not to be seen by his victims in their last moments. This was an amazing thriller for me, the writing was also very good :)
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March 22, 2013
Didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first one in the series. Maybe because the whole idea wasn't 'new' anymore, or simply because I really didn't care for the whole subject matter (I guess that could play a crucial part in whether I like a book or not ;). I will probably pick up the next one in the series...eventually, but first have to take time out to read something fun, like Frost Burned, by Patricia Briggs!
September 14, 2015
I personally had a hard time getting in to this book but about halfway I couldn't put it down. I realize it is a work of fiction however I am from PA and know that some of the towns mentioned have inaccurate descriptions. Black Moshannon and Moshannon or two different places. And the descriptions used for Black Moshannon and law enforcement there are inaccurate. I guess you can expect that with fiction and that it was not important to the story itself.
May 8, 2008
The sequel to "18 Seconds" was ok. I think the premise, the plot and the characters were very interesting, but Shuman failed to bring the whole package together perfectly. I'm not a huge fan of his writing style. This was only his second book however and I'm sure he'll get better and more confident.
August 29, 2008
This is the second (I think) in the Sherry Moore series. The character is blind, and has the unique ability to touch the hand of someone who has died and "see" what they were thinking of in the last 18 seconds of their life. Its a quick read, and a good murder mystery with some interesting twists and turns. Would definitely recommend it to those who like the genre.
December 30, 2008
The heroine of this book has a very unique psychic ability that is put to use on cases of strange deaths and murder. Sherry Moore is able to grasp the hand of a dead person and see the last 18 seconds of his or her life. The twist on this is that Sherry is blind. While the author can sometimes go into a bit too much detail, it is still well worth the time to read it.
September 19, 2015
En lidt anderledes måde at læse en krimi på. Man ved hele tiden hvem den skyldige er, og kommer derfor også meget tæt på ham, hvilket jeg ikke er helt sikker på jeg bryder mig om, kan bedre lide der er distance til forbryderen. Sherry er ikke helt på toppen i denne bog, og er "brugt" efter hændelsen i bog 1, men hun er stadig en interessant person at følge. Jeg fortsætter nu med nr 3 i serien.
October 14, 2007
Overall, if you like serial killer thrillers, and don't mind the psychic element, this will be hugely satisfying, otherwise, it's a decent beach read. For full review, see http://www.amazon.com/review/R1T64IDM...
April 22, 2009
This sequel to 18 Seconds wasn't nearly as cohesive as the original. The bad guy wasn't as memorable/vicious and it was a victim of a bit of sprawl in the narrative in the middle of it. Still, if gore is your thing you will love this. Gore is most assuredly my thing.
November 17, 2009
Another good on the edge of your seat thriller from the Sherry Moore series :) I think I enjoyed this one more than "18 Seconds". I just have one complaint and that would be the way the end of the book leaves us hanging...wondering if Sherry Moore will survive to solve another crime??? :)
June 8, 2012
crime thrillers are not my typical favorite kind of reading but since i know the author, his daughter and his ex-wife, i have read three of his books and his writing is spell binding, captivating and wonderfully executed!
November 14, 2008
this was a nice no-brainer that had a good foundation, but kind of slipped in the execution. a bit too choppy and there were quite a few errors with the continuity of pronoun gender.
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