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Loverboy: A Psychological Thriller About a Serial Killer in New York City Where Every Death Is a Love Letter
Dear Lucy, Hello again, my lovely. Here's a riddle for you:
What has two arms, two legs, no face--and is red all over
ATTENTION WOMEN OF NEW YORK CITY:
I love you all. I really do.
I love you to death.
Now, due to circumstances beyond my control,
I have begun killing again. There's only person
who can stop this bloodbath. It isn't me.
I've missed you, Lucy.
You and I, we shared something really special; a long time ago. And you're going to be with me every step of the way this time too. I'm going to make you a hero again.
Just like old times.
Answer to riddle:
If you don't know, go look in the bedroom.
Dear Lucy,Hello again, my lovely. Here's a riddle for you:
What has two arms, two legs, no face--and is red all over
ATTENTION WOMEN OF NEW YORK CITY:
I love you all. I really do.
I love you to death.
Now, due to circumstances beyond my control,
I have begun killing again. There's only person
who can stop this bloodbath. It isn't me.
I've missed you, Lucy.
You and I, we shared something really special; a long time ago. And you're going to be with me every step of the way this time too. I'm going to make you a hero again.
Just like old times.
Answer to riddle:
If you don't know, go look in the bedroom.
What has two arms, two legs, no face--and is red all over
ATTENTION WOMEN OF NEW YORK CITY:
I love you all. I really do.
I love you to death.
Now, due to circumstances beyond my control,
I have begun killing again. There's only person
who can stop this bloodbath. It isn't me.
I've missed you, Lucy.
You and I, we shared something really special; a long time ago. And you're going to be with me every step of the way this time too. I'm going to make you a hero again.
Just like old times.
Answer to riddle:
If you don't know, go look in the bedroom.
Dear Lucy,Hello again, my lovely. Here's a riddle for you:
What has two arms, two legs, no face--and is red all over
ATTENTION WOMEN OF NEW YORK CITY:
I love you all. I really do.
I love you to death.
Now, due to circumstances beyond my control,
I have begun killing again. There's only person
who can stop this bloodbath. It isn't me.
I've missed you, Lucy.
You and I, we shared something really special; a long time ago. And you're going to be with me every step of the way this time too. I'm going to make you a hero again.
Just like old times.
Answer to riddle:
If you don't know, go look in the bedroom.
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347 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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January 15, 2015
Everybody is raving about Gone Girl (as they should - I'm one of the "everybodies") - - - Well - - - Pick this book up and start reading...I dare you to put this book down without thinking about getting back to it until you finish it!
August 11, 2014
OMG!!!!! A great story with many twists and turns. I literally could not put it down. Very very good. And by an author I've never even heard of. Great read!!!
September 9, 2023
counting this for Loverboys by corvuscrowned
As post-war violence and tensions rise, it seems as if there’s no hope to unify the wizarding world. Except, maybe, a manufactured relationship between resident Saviour Harry Potter and known purveyor of the Dark Arts Draco Malfoy. (The fact that they detest each other is beside the point.)
But as Draco’s unrelenting mind games begin to wear him down, Harry has to remind himself that it’s all fake. The relationship is fake. The affection is fake. The pet names, the romance — even the engagement photos are fake.
But there’s something in Draco’s kiss that might just be real.
honestly was too bad but i kinda expected better. no angst or anything. when they were acting like they hated each other it was always just out of spite and i kinda wanted more from an enemies to lovers. they also ended up being lovers without any real buildup or climax tbh. it was kinda just mentioned and then the next focus.
As post-war violence and tensions rise, it seems as if there’s no hope to unify the wizarding world. Except, maybe, a manufactured relationship between resident Saviour Harry Potter and known purveyor of the Dark Arts Draco Malfoy. (The fact that they detest each other is beside the point.)
But as Draco’s unrelenting mind games begin to wear him down, Harry has to remind himself that it’s all fake. The relationship is fake. The affection is fake. The pet names, the romance — even the engagement photos are fake.
But there’s something in Draco’s kiss that might just be real.
honestly was too bad but i kinda expected better. no angst or anything. when they were acting like they hated each other it was always just out of spite and i kinda wanted more from an enemies to lovers. they also ended up being lovers without any real buildup or climax tbh. it was kinda just mentioned and then the next focus.
July 31, 2022
3.5 Enjoyable read.
Some annoying grammatical issues (pronoun misuse multiple times)
Some plot holes especially w police procedure (though this is from the 90s & my knowledge is solely from criminal minds and shows of the like)
Some parts just seemed like clickbait to make the story more excitable
but I guess that’s the media world after all 😃
Still good twist and turns that kept the book going at a good pace. Not bad for a random thrift store pick up
Some annoying grammatical issues (pronoun misuse multiple times)
Some plot holes especially w police procedure (though this is from the 90s & my knowledge is solely from criminal minds and shows of the like)
Some parts just seemed like clickbait to make the story more excitable
but I guess that’s the media world after all 😃
Still good twist and turns that kept the book going at a good pace. Not bad for a random thrift store pick up
April 20, 2023
This book is a little bit dated, but had so many plot twists that I couldn't put this one down. Highly recommend
January 2, 2026
loved it, took me a while to finish it, but it was great.
December 21, 2010
This book was all right. The writing style was a bit difficult to get used to, but I eventually began to enjoy the way it made the book sound. It somehow fit into the journalism aspect quite well.
I was never able to connect with the main character. She never became likable to me at all. Lucy seems to evolve believable throughout the story, but she is the only one. None of the other characters have enough distinct personality to really connect with, and so their growth seems a little forced as a result. The one other potentially interesting character is mainly related through memories, limiting them to be seen only through the eyes of the other characters.
My main complaint about the book is that, partway through, the ending becomes obvious. There were a couple of small surprises, but the main twist was too apparent too early on. When I finished the book, having known how it was going to end, I wasn't left with a good sense of satisfaction. A more casual reader may not pick up on the hints right away, but anyone who reads closely enough or stops to pay a little more attention to the detail will find themselves unsurprised.
Overall, I can only say: it was okay. It did not blow me away, but it was a good way to spend some time. I would recommend it to someone who would like a read on a rainy afternoon.
I was never able to connect with the main character. She never became likable to me at all. Lucy seems to evolve believable throughout the story, but she is the only one. None of the other characters have enough distinct personality to really connect with, and so their growth seems a little forced as a result. The one other potentially interesting character is mainly related through memories, limiting them to be seen only through the eyes of the other characters.
My main complaint about the book is that, partway through, the ending becomes obvious. There were a couple of small surprises, but the main twist was too apparent too early on. When I finished the book, having known how it was going to end, I wasn't left with a good sense of satisfaction. A more casual reader may not pick up on the hints right away, but anyone who reads closely enough or stops to pay a little more attention to the detail will find themselves unsurprised.
Overall, I can only say: it was okay. It did not blow me away, but it was a good way to spend some time. I would recommend it to someone who would like a read on a rainy afternoon.
August 3, 2012
This book was really interesting!! I read it in just a couple of days because it was hard to put it down. It is kind of scary, and sometimes you get a little confused, but all in all it's a very good book. If you like crime, you should definitely read this book!!
July 5, 2023
Okay so the first time I read this I was so mad and I cried at the ending and was never ever going to read it again...and then I did many more times. I love this book, it hit in all the right places. The tension is great, the rawness of it is great and honestly it would make for a great movie.
April 24, 2009
So far, it's entertaining. I like the female protagonist.
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August 23, 2022
I absolutely lovedddddddddd this book! The twists and turns! The story……all of it was incredible. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not put it down.
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