The Serpent's Mark

by Robert Lipscomb Duncan

Serial killer catcher Peter Stein must leave behind his peaceful Shenandoah mountain home and his disapproving wife to track a Las Vegas killer bent on performing a resurrection and in search of a sacrificial lamb

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Tara Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars This was a good, well-written thriller/serial killer book. I didn't give it 4 stars as it wasn't that original, and reminded me very much of Mr. Harris's novel, Red Dragon, in terms of relations with a police specialist in serial killers who must come back to work to deal with a current serial killer. But it was enjoyable, with many suspenseful moments. The serial killer was first rate certifiable, and very well drawn, perhaps the best drawn character of the book. Satisfying ending! :)

[Tom Britton · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the best thriller since silence of the lamb

a great read,hard to put down

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Serpent's Mark is an interesting read concerning the search for a crazed serial killer and the detective trying to catch him.

[Blake Donley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this after "Silence of the Lambs" on a suggestion from my high school (senior) English teacher. I mentioned to him that (at the time) I thought I wanted to be an F.B.I. agent, and "Silence..." really hit me at the crossroads of terrified and fascinated. He suggested this book. I don't recall exactly how I felt about it, but I do recall not being quite as impressed as I was by the work of Thomas Harris. Needless to say, I pursued a career in IT.