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A Perfect Husband
An abandoned cabin… a diabolical killer…a hidden cemetery… a deadly secret is about to be uncovered.
Far from the neon blur of Manhattan – the dizzy buzz of restaurants, theater openings and one too many cocktails – located seventy-two miles outside the City in the sleepy, rural township of Montague, New Jersey, Sami Saxton is looking to rebuild her life. A rebirth, one might call it. And, she intends to do this spiritual resurrection in a small, abandoned fishing cabin, built over forty years ago by her deceased father.
Not quite abandoned…
A lethal serial killer has taken up residence in the basement of Sami’s remote cottage, using her father’s carpenter table for a hobby much more sinister than woodcutting.
Sequestered deep within forty-two acres of tall pine trees, bristling brooks and fresh water lakes, Sami Saxton is about to fight for her life.
The hard truth… nobody will ever hear her scream!
"Wickard’s novel colorfully illuminates the two synchronized protagonists, each displaying profound characteristics: Sami has trouble adjusting to her new life and Smitty balances his secret life with his normal one, with a (living) wife and infant daughter at home." ~ Kirkus Reviews
Far from the neon blur of Manhattan – the dizzy buzz of restaurants, theater openings and one too many cocktails – located seventy-two miles outside the City in the sleepy, rural township of Montague, New Jersey, Sami Saxton is looking to rebuild her life. A rebirth, one might call it. And, she intends to do this spiritual resurrection in a small, abandoned fishing cabin, built over forty years ago by her deceased father.
Not quite abandoned…
A lethal serial killer has taken up residence in the basement of Sami’s remote cottage, using her father’s carpenter table for a hobby much more sinister than woodcutting.
Sequestered deep within forty-two acres of tall pine trees, bristling brooks and fresh water lakes, Sami Saxton is about to fight for her life.
The hard truth… nobody will ever hear her scream!
"Wickard’s novel colorfully illuminates the two synchronized protagonists, each displaying profound characteristics: Sami has trouble adjusting to her new life and Smitty balances his secret life with his normal one, with a (living) wife and infant daughter at home." ~ Kirkus Reviews
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First published January 24, 2012
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August 21, 2013
I purchased a copy of "A Perfect Husband" by Douglas Wickard after I heard great reviews about this novel. I was not disappointed. This is a psychological thriller written in the first person.
Sami Saxton, an editor, recently divorced is making a clean break and starting a new life. She is moving from Manhattan to Montague, New Jersey, to a cabin in the country, left to her after her parent's death. Her sole companion is "Blue", her beloved dog, adopted from an animal shelter. Sami had been running her whole life, from her family and her husband. Now she has to take control of her life. All the secrets of the past she buried in work, alcohol and men. But the cabin has not been left idle, but utilized by a serial killer, to kill and dispose of his victims.
We soon know who the serial killer is, but this allows the author to fully develop the psychological profile of the individual. He is married with a three month year old baby girl ...but he also lives another life as a serial killer. The killer has learned to cover his tracks. He kills his "brides" and saves their heads on display on wooden stakes in a solitary den, where he can visit them. He never wanted to hurt the girls... he only wanted their company...to never leave him. He stalks his preys. He created rituals and a plan of attack. He committed his first murder at seventeen. A total of six young girls had been kidnapped and never heard from again.
But will Sami survive her ordeal in the country...will she make out alive? This is one book that will have you glued to your seat.
Sami Saxton, an editor, recently divorced is making a clean break and starting a new life. She is moving from Manhattan to Montague, New Jersey, to a cabin in the country, left to her after her parent's death. Her sole companion is "Blue", her beloved dog, adopted from an animal shelter. Sami had been running her whole life, from her family and her husband. Now she has to take control of her life. All the secrets of the past she buried in work, alcohol and men. But the cabin has not been left idle, but utilized by a serial killer, to kill and dispose of his victims.
We soon know who the serial killer is, but this allows the author to fully develop the psychological profile of the individual. He is married with a three month year old baby girl ...but he also lives another life as a serial killer. The killer has learned to cover his tracks. He kills his "brides" and saves their heads on display on wooden stakes in a solitary den, where he can visit them. He never wanted to hurt the girls... he only wanted their company...to never leave him. He stalks his preys. He created rituals and a plan of attack. He committed his first murder at seventeen. A total of six young girls had been kidnapped and never heard from again.
But will Sami survive her ordeal in the country...will she make out alive? This is one book that will have you glued to your seat.
March 26, 2012
Dealing with divorce is hard enough but Sami Saxton must deal with much much more. Sami decides to reinvent her life after her divorce and moves to her father's cabin in the country. She knows the place needs some work. Strange things begin happening from day one and Sami is sure she knows who is behind it all. Smitty Fowler is just the average working man. At least he seems to be on the outside. He's fighting some pretty big demons inside though. His mother neglected him and his father couldn't be bothered to be part of his life. It all takes it toll on him in an unusual way. Sami and Smitty will cross paths several times and it might not always be in a good way.
Filled with suspense, this debut novel takes you into the minds and lives of two very different people. It's one of the best thrillers I've ever read. Douglas Wickard weaves a spell that keeps you locked to the book. I am not usually a big fan of thrillers, too many pranks by my brother and sisters I suppose. This book, however, is one of the best I've ever read. I kept reminding myself that this is a debut novel. You'll enjoy the way the story brings love, hate and everything in between together. I have already recommended this book to friends and now I'm recommending it to you! Find this book and buy it! You truly will enjoy each and every page.
I didn't find anything wrong. The whole package is here.
I give this one 5 out of 5 books because I can't award anything higher.
Filled with suspense, this debut novel takes you into the minds and lives of two very different people. It's one of the best thrillers I've ever read. Douglas Wickard weaves a spell that keeps you locked to the book. I am not usually a big fan of thrillers, too many pranks by my brother and sisters I suppose. This book, however, is one of the best I've ever read. I kept reminding myself that this is a debut novel. You'll enjoy the way the story brings love, hate and everything in between together. I have already recommended this book to friends and now I'm recommending it to you! Find this book and buy it! You truly will enjoy each and every page.
I didn't find anything wrong. The whole package is here.
I give this one 5 out of 5 books because I can't award anything higher.
February 9, 2012
Douglas, please tell me there are more books in the pipeline! As much as I like discovering new authors, I am disappointed when I have read an astounding book and know there are no others to fall back on. I admit, I was a tad skeptical that Sami, the female who is written in the first person, would be well written by a male author. I'm delighted to say I was mistaken. Wickard's portrayal of a woman recovering from a painful and still fresh divorce is perfect. I easily felt her pain and her fear. She is a strong, strong woman who I know could fight anything as long as she had her beloved dog, Blue, by her side.
The descriptions of the abandoned house made me feel as if I was traveling and discovering the nooks and crannies right beside Sami. Her forays into new relationships were both frightening and invigorating at the same time. And then there were all the glorious chapters about Smitty. How fearsome he could be! Such a psychopath from day one, you end up sitting on the edge of your seat just waiting for the moment he slips up and makes a colossal mistake. As much as he is a handsome man who turns all women's heads, you just know he's not someone you want to meet in a dark alley or the bar attached to your hotel.
Douglas Wickard has created a most amazing thriller and I sit here with bated breath waiting for his next novel. I can rest assured that it's going to be another doozy.
The descriptions of the abandoned house made me feel as if I was traveling and discovering the nooks and crannies right beside Sami. Her forays into new relationships were both frightening and invigorating at the same time. And then there were all the glorious chapters about Smitty. How fearsome he could be! Such a psychopath from day one, you end up sitting on the edge of your seat just waiting for the moment he slips up and makes a colossal mistake. As much as he is a handsome man who turns all women's heads, you just know he's not someone you want to meet in a dark alley or the bar attached to your hotel.
Douglas Wickard has created a most amazing thriller and I sit here with bated breath waiting for his next novel. I can rest assured that it's going to be another doozy.
March 16, 2012
**Disclaimer** I received a copy of this novel in return for my review.
This mystery/suspense novel will get your attention in the first few pages and keep you riveted and to your seat long into the night like it did me. It did surprise me as a reader at how I fell into the world that Douglas created so quickly and completly. I was captivated me from the first chapter; the way that Douglas captured my attention kept me captivated page after page. The more I read the harder it was for me to put this down. I would say ‘One more chapter’ and that would lead to two or three more.
Reading ‘A Perfect Husband’ reminded me of another novel I read a few years ago, as it showed a not so perfect man who lived two completely different lives. I was drawn to Sami. She is such a strong woman who refused to let herself be a victim; I fell in love with her and didn’t want the story to end. I would love to see more of Sami Saxton in the future.
I love being outside and in the pines or redwoods, after reading this, I may have to think twice about that or at least make sure that there is no basement or anything sinister going on if there is.
This mystery/suspense novel will get your attention in the first few pages and keep you riveted and to your seat long into the night like it did me. It did surprise me as a reader at how I fell into the world that Douglas created so quickly and completly. I was captivated me from the first chapter; the way that Douglas captured my attention kept me captivated page after page. The more I read the harder it was for me to put this down. I would say ‘One more chapter’ and that would lead to two or three more.
Reading ‘A Perfect Husband’ reminded me of another novel I read a few years ago, as it showed a not so perfect man who lived two completely different lives. I was drawn to Sami. She is such a strong woman who refused to let herself be a victim; I fell in love with her and didn’t want the story to end. I would love to see more of Sami Saxton in the future.
I love being outside and in the pines or redwoods, after reading this, I may have to think twice about that or at least make sure that there is no basement or anything sinister going on if there is.
September 18, 2016
This book is so good that I keep it around on my Kindle and read it again after enough time has passed. The way the characters are written, the way the tension keeps building up- ugh, so addicting!
June 14, 2012
Growing up in a small town, I was immediately drawn into this exciting thriller. In fact, the opening scene could have been me. The sweet and innocent teenage girl who only dreams of having a handsome, yet older guy pay attention to her, finds herself in a quandry when she’s drawn to just such a guy when she’s walking home, alone. Even now that I’ve grown out of that teenage naivete, I could still find myself drawn to Smitty the way he swaggered; then leaned up against the building and slipped his hands in his pockets. You knew, or in the very least expected, what was going to happen if she got into that blue truck with him. Yet, Douglas wrote the scene in such a way that had you riveted to turn the page until the moment the inevitable happened. I knew right then, I was in for a ride.
Sami Saxton comes on the scene in first person naration, and gives us a little introduction into her life, as well as, her desire to move to the country after her recent divorce. She’s likable from the start, but maybe a little lonely for romance - clued into by the fact that she's fantasizing about the waiter, Luigi at Brio - but then again, she has her Weimeraner Blue to keep her company.
The suspense starts to build as we cut back and forth between the diabolically, charming Smitty - while he methodically murders his newly found, prized possessions - and the girl fresh out of the big city longing for a new life. As the reader we get the best of both worlds; learning more about the daily life of the heroine, and watching the ways of the sadistic killer. We go along for the ride when Sami first lays eyes on the handsome rogue, and want to scream at her to run once he glances her way.
Little things happen to make the suspense build; which makes the story all that more exciting, because they are subtle. To me, that's the making of a really good thriller. Soon, the chase will begin. I've read that people refer to Douglas Wickard’s writing as being similar to the likes of Jonathon Kellerman, or Jeffrey Deaver. I would agree, but I would also throw in the earlier works of James Patterson, as in Kiss the Girls and Cat and Mouse.
The suspense builds and keeps you reading, and you can't put it down. I recommend it, and can't wait for the sequel.
Sami Saxton comes on the scene in first person naration, and gives us a little introduction into her life, as well as, her desire to move to the country after her recent divorce. She’s likable from the start, but maybe a little lonely for romance - clued into by the fact that she's fantasizing about the waiter, Luigi at Brio - but then again, she has her Weimeraner Blue to keep her company.
The suspense starts to build as we cut back and forth between the diabolically, charming Smitty - while he methodically murders his newly found, prized possessions - and the girl fresh out of the big city longing for a new life. As the reader we get the best of both worlds; learning more about the daily life of the heroine, and watching the ways of the sadistic killer. We go along for the ride when Sami first lays eyes on the handsome rogue, and want to scream at her to run once he glances her way.
Little things happen to make the suspense build; which makes the story all that more exciting, because they are subtle. To me, that's the making of a really good thriller. Soon, the chase will begin. I've read that people refer to Douglas Wickard’s writing as being similar to the likes of Jonathon Kellerman, or Jeffrey Deaver. I would agree, but I would also throw in the earlier works of James Patterson, as in Kiss the Girls and Cat and Mouse.
The suspense builds and keeps you reading, and you can't put it down. I recommend it, and can't wait for the sequel.
February 26, 2012
I found this book via a Goodreads friend who gave it a 5 star review. When I see a 5 star review by someone who has similar taste, I almost always try to find the book and read it. While I gave this book a solid 4 stars (4 1/2 if Goodreads allowed 1/2 stars) instead of 5 it was absolutely worth the time I spent reading it. I messaged the publisher and offered to review the book and received a copy for my Kindle via email. Thanks Untreed Reads.
There were many positives in this thriller. Smitty. Wow, he is one sick and creepy monster. He's a beautiful man. His looks play a pretty big role in his ability to find his victims. Girls are in awe of his looks. He's a kind,attentive husband to a fragile wife and a sweet, gentle father to his new baby girl. He's a dependable employee. He's also a sociopath with a cemetery full of dead wives. Sami is a great protagonist. She's in a really bad place. Just divorced, ready to move on to the next step of her life. She's moving out of the city to a cabin in the woods. Creepy stuff starts to happen and we see how Sami handles it. She's at times scared and at times strong. Just like a real person! The supporting players are woven into the story in a believable easy way. The ending was a little too schmaltzy for my taste, but the build up was great. The only negatives were the lack of back story for Smitty. I'd like to know than just the little blip about his mom being abusive. There was also one little thing that pissed me off. Toward the end of the book, there was scene with a cigarette and it was referred to as a 'fag'. This book is set in the US, and NO ONE in the US calls a cigarette a 'fag'. Little things bug me and this little thing was just silly and out of place.
I'm looking forward to Donald Wickard's next thriller.
There were many positives in this thriller. Smitty. Wow, he is one sick and creepy monster. He's a beautiful man. His looks play a pretty big role in his ability to find his victims. Girls are in awe of his looks. He's a kind,attentive husband to a fragile wife and a sweet, gentle father to his new baby girl. He's a dependable employee. He's also a sociopath with a cemetery full of dead wives. Sami is a great protagonist. She's in a really bad place. Just divorced, ready to move on to the next step of her life. She's moving out of the city to a cabin in the woods. Creepy stuff starts to happen and we see how Sami handles it. She's at times scared and at times strong. Just like a real person! The supporting players are woven into the story in a believable easy way. The ending was a little too schmaltzy for my taste, but the build up was great. The only negatives were the lack of back story for Smitty. I'd like to know than just the little blip about his mom being abusive. There was also one little thing that pissed me off. Toward the end of the book, there was scene with a cigarette and it was referred to as a 'fag'. This book is set in the US, and NO ONE in the US calls a cigarette a 'fag'. Little things bug me and this little thing was just silly and out of place.
I'm looking forward to Donald Wickard's next thriller.
December 23, 2012
I picked this up and within a few minutes figured I wouldn’t like it; in fact, I figured I wouldn’t finish the book. It was written in present tense, which I don’t like. Regardless, I decided to read a little. I soon found that despite being in the present tense, I kept turning pages.
The other thing I found was that Wickard provides too much detail, at least for me. Again though, despite the level of detail, I found myself turning pages. I stopped about four or five chapters into it and wondered why I was still reading. Ordinarily I wouldn’t be. I came to the conclusion that it was because Douglas Wickard has a wonderful way to express himself. When I read, I normally like to get from point “A” to point “B” quickly. With A Perfect Husband, I found myself looking at flowers, or the countryside, or the way the sunlight cast shadows on one thing or another. And oddly enough, I found myself enjoying it. It takes a good writer to make me slow down and enjoy that, sort of like a good meal.
He has created believable characters who act the way you expect them to based on their personalities. And he has created a wonderfully tainted antagonist. The plot is good and things tie up at the end, perhaps not as neatly as I would have liked but good. The story was missing a little of the “mystery” factor for my tastes, but Wickard did an excellent job of keeping the tension in every chapter, and that’s tough to do.
If the book had a little more mystery and perhaps if it wasn’t written in present tense I would have given it 5 stars. As it is, it is a very good 4-star book that I would recommend.
The other thing I found was that Wickard provides too much detail, at least for me. Again though, despite the level of detail, I found myself turning pages. I stopped about four or five chapters into it and wondered why I was still reading. Ordinarily I wouldn’t be. I came to the conclusion that it was because Douglas Wickard has a wonderful way to express himself. When I read, I normally like to get from point “A” to point “B” quickly. With A Perfect Husband, I found myself looking at flowers, or the countryside, or the way the sunlight cast shadows on one thing or another. And oddly enough, I found myself enjoying it. It takes a good writer to make me slow down and enjoy that, sort of like a good meal.
He has created believable characters who act the way you expect them to based on their personalities. And he has created a wonderfully tainted antagonist. The plot is good and things tie up at the end, perhaps not as neatly as I would have liked but good. The story was missing a little of the “mystery” factor for my tastes, but Wickard did an excellent job of keeping the tension in every chapter, and that’s tough to do.
If the book had a little more mystery and perhaps if it wasn’t written in present tense I would have given it 5 stars. As it is, it is a very good 4-star book that I would recommend.
June 19, 2013
A Perfect Husband is a get comfortable and enjoy thriller. If you’re looking for a fast-paced-non-stop-action read, this isn’t it. This wonderful novel flows forward at a more sedate speed allowing the reader to get to know Sami, the protagonist.
She’s embarking on a new life hoping to settle issues she has with her past. Although her history is explored throughout the book, I admired how Mr. Wickard layered it all through the novel without the use of flashbacks. During the climax Sami confronts her past, putting it behind her, to become the woman she’s desired to be all her life. The situation she’s in almost demands it of her. But the finesse at how this scene was written will make you flip the pages to get to the conclusion, and go back to read it again to absorb this evolution.
I also appreciated how the villain was developed garnering a smidge of sympathy for him. He’s still evil to the core as is expected of a serial killer.
Anyone who enjoys serial killer novels with fluid writing that attaches you to the realistic characters will enjoy this novel.
I look forward to Mr. Wickard’s next novel.
She’s embarking on a new life hoping to settle issues she has with her past. Although her history is explored throughout the book, I admired how Mr. Wickard layered it all through the novel without the use of flashbacks. During the climax Sami confronts her past, putting it behind her, to become the woman she’s desired to be all her life. The situation she’s in almost demands it of her. But the finesse at how this scene was written will make you flip the pages to get to the conclusion, and go back to read it again to absorb this evolution.
I also appreciated how the villain was developed garnering a smidge of sympathy for him. He’s still evil to the core as is expected of a serial killer.
Anyone who enjoys serial killer novels with fluid writing that attaches you to the realistic characters will enjoy this novel.
I look forward to Mr. Wickard’s next novel.
May 28, 2012
First let me say that I was going to give this a 4 star because I did skip through some parts that were rather lengthy in description, but then I realized the overall story was very telling and pulled you right in.
Douglas Wickard is a very good story-teller and his characters are well written. Unlike some novels which require a thesaurus and Strunk's Element of Style nearby, D. Wickard doesn't use a plethora of highly complex words and sentences which translates to smooth readability.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A great insight into the dark of one's heart, and the contrasting light of another.
Excellent debut novel Doug, thank you for a good read.
Douglas Wickard is a very good story-teller and his characters are well written. Unlike some novels which require a thesaurus and Strunk's Element of Style nearby, D. Wickard doesn't use a plethora of highly complex words and sentences which translates to smooth readability.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A great insight into the dark of one's heart, and the contrasting light of another.
Excellent debut novel Doug, thank you for a good read.
June 19, 2013
Not only is A Perfect Husband by Douglas Wickard a fascinating, hold-your-breath kind of story; but style-wise it's an example of fantastic present tense presentation. Writing an entire novel in present tense is a difficult job in itself, but Douglas Wickard has provided a prime example of how perfectly it can be done.
It's a wonderful story: gripping, tense, frightening, and more. If you haven't read it, hurry and get a copy for yourself!
It's a wonderful story: gripping, tense, frightening, and more. If you haven't read it, hurry and get a copy for yourself!
June 11, 2013
Sami who is newly divorced and starting her new life in the cabin where she grew up. She has problems that she is fighting to overcome, like drinking, being to afraid to stand up for herself, dealing with her childhood and in the middle of all of that someone wants her gone from the cabin.... But Sami is determined to not be run off. Her and her faithful dog Blue are staying in a hotel while she is getting the cabin ready to live in. She finds something in her basement that really scares her and she has to get the police involved. Could it be the key to the girls that have been going missing for the last 6 years??
Smitty the gorgeous oil delivery driver in the area who is married with a baby daughter and is a very sick man because of his mother. He likes the young teenage girls(not for sex though) and is the one that wants Sami OUT!! He thinks she is intruding on his territory. Interfering with his life. He wants his cabin back. He found it abandoned and unkept, a great place to take the girls to get them ready for his marriage to each of them...
Drew who is Sami's best friend in the universe wants Sami to move back to the city but Sami does not want too. She does not want to be run off and is not willing to go so easily. At least until she can find out who used her cabin and what for. Sure stronger than me, I would have left after the first scare. lol
Ok, this was most definitely one of the best books I have ever read. It kept me wanting to read until late at night. I just could not hardly put it down. Wanting to know who was going to be missing next. What Sami was going to do next. If she would find love after going through so much in her life. If Smitty would get caught, if his wife and baby would be there waiting for him. If the cops would figure out it was him after six long years. It is a wonderful story and I have to recommend it to everyone. This book is so good and has so many twists and turns that it will keep you interested from the very first page to the very last word. I wanted to see how it ended so bad that first thing this morning I finished the last few pages. I have read lots of books from many different genres, both new and old authors and this one ranks right up at the very top of my list of favorite books. Douglas Wickard sure knew what he was doing when he wrote this book and I now want the sequel. I want to know what happens with Sami next. What kind of trouble will she get into next time. She is most definitely a stronger woman now.
This is honestly a great book and I just can't say enough about how wonderful it was and how sad I am that it ended and it will stay with me for a long long time. One I won't be forgetting anytime soon. I have to say thanks to Doug for this book and for being such a talented writer. I loved it.
May 3, 2012
This is an interesting twist on the serial killer / psychopath / woman in danger type of novel, and it is genuinely thrilling. Firstly, the identity of the killer is known from the start, bit what gives this character the power to engage with the reader is the way we are also given intimate access into his home life, and the way the full detail and horror of his killing only becomes apparent as the book progresses. There are few "gory" scenes (thank heavens), rather Douglas invites the reader to do the work for him by hinting at details, revealing a little at a time until the full reality of the situation bursts upon you. This, for me, puts the book into a genuine psychological thriller category. The heroine (sorry, I can't really find a better word to describe such a well written and vivid female character) of the story is clearly troubled and running from something, as is the killer. It emerges that they are both, in different ways, running from their past. Again however the reader is given only so much information about that past, and even by the end of the book the reader is empowered by being able to draw their own conclusions about what left these people so damaged and vulnerable. This empowerment of the reader is, to me, the most fascinating part pf the book and one of the things that made it truly hard to put down. The book sucks you in as you just want to learn more and more. The one (minor) criticism I have of the book is that the killer, his family, and the heroine are so well drawn they almost suffocate some of the minor characters who become rather obviously incidental to the plot development. I was left with the faint feeling that one or two of the minor character scenes could have been comfortably omitted. However, as I said before, I could not put the book down and so I feel that the overall story suffers very little.
Some readers have said that they would like to see the heroine feature in another novel. However I feel myself that the journey we were allowed to picture in this book has taken her, eventually, to acceptance and bringing her back as part of a series might (to me) jeopardize the power of the narrative as she has little left to face. Rather I was intrigued by some of the other characters in walk on roles, her best friend for example struck me very strongly as having a story to tell, and I would love to see Douglas link the next novel to this (I dearly hope there will be another) by developing an equally thrilling narrative around someone not fully explored or developed yet.
This book comes highly recommended.
Some readers have said that they would like to see the heroine feature in another novel. However I feel myself that the journey we were allowed to picture in this book has taken her, eventually, to acceptance and bringing her back as part of a series might (to me) jeopardize the power of the narrative as she has little left to face. Rather I was intrigued by some of the other characters in walk on roles, her best friend for example struck me very strongly as having a story to tell, and I would love to see Douglas link the next novel to this (I dearly hope there will be another) by developing an equally thrilling narrative around someone not fully explored or developed yet.
This book comes highly recommended.
March 26, 2012
Sami Saxton is starting a new life after her old one fell apart. She leaves her swish Manhattan apartment where she had lived with her husband before they divorced, puts her goods in storage, takes her dog, Blue, and moves out to the country. Years ago her father built a little cabin in rural New Jersey and she heads out there, intending to completely refurbish it and move in. The cabin is in a pitiful state of disrepair but seems to be just the project she needs to get her started in her new life.
There is just one fly in the ointment. A serial killer had been using the cabin as his base. There, in the basement, on Sami's father's old workbench, he has been torturing his victims, then allowing them to escape so that he can enjoy hunting them down. Nearby, in the woods, are the severed heads of his victims, his “wives”.
When he realises that someone has moved into the cabin, which he considers to be his own private territory, he is furious and decides that Sami will have to go.
This is a terrific book. One of the best I have read in a long time. Douglas Wickard certainly knows how to write. The plot is complex, the language fluent, the characters utterly believable. Smitty, the killer, is one of the most terrifying characters I have ever come across. A model husband and father at home, he turns into a predator of young girls when he is on the road. He is so handsome that no woman can resist him, including Sami.
As Sami gradually becomes aware of her appalling situation, the suspense becomes almost unbearable. By the time I was half-way through I had to put the rest of the day on hold because I couldn't bear to put it down.
If there is any justice in the world, this book should be a best-seller. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and I sincerely hope there are more in the pipeline.
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There is just one fly in the ointment. A serial killer had been using the cabin as his base. There, in the basement, on Sami's father's old workbench, he has been torturing his victims, then allowing them to escape so that he can enjoy hunting them down. Nearby, in the woods, are the severed heads of his victims, his “wives”.
When he realises that someone has moved into the cabin, which he considers to be his own private territory, he is furious and decides that Sami will have to go.
This is a terrific book. One of the best I have read in a long time. Douglas Wickard certainly knows how to write. The plot is complex, the language fluent, the characters utterly believable. Smitty, the killer, is one of the most terrifying characters I have ever come across. A model husband and father at home, he turns into a predator of young girls when he is on the road. He is so handsome that no woman can resist him, including Sami.
As Sami gradually becomes aware of her appalling situation, the suspense becomes almost unbearable. By the time I was half-way through I had to put the rest of the day on hold because I couldn't bear to put it down.
If there is any justice in the world, this book should be a best-seller. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and I sincerely hope there are more in the pipeline.
Jenny Twist for Manic Readers:http://www.manicreaders.com/index.cfm...
November 28, 2015
OMG!! Make sure you have some time to read this 5 STAR MUST READ thriller, coz once you start reading, you won't want to put it down!!... I decided to get this book after seeing a 5 Star recommendation from a friend with similar tastes in fiction... I have to say it totally pulled me in right from the start, then at the end it left me wanting more of this talented author’s works!
Douglas Wickard is a master at creating thrilling tension that keeps your heart pounding and your spine tingling leaving you hypnotized turning page after page! ... All that and more as you're sitting on the edge of your seat (at least when you're not jumping up from hearing a noise & checking the doors again, to make sure they’re still locked ;) ... LOL
I was somewhat hesitant at first, since I rarely read horror stories any more due to the over-descriptive graphic content now-a-days :o ... However, I still love a good mystery/thriller & this book has it all! Fortunately, it doesn't describe every single gory detail, yet is skillfully written to ignite the imagination & scare the hell out of you :o ... Don’t get me wrong, there is more than enough gore to satisfy any avid reader of the horror genre, but not too much detail for those who might get a queasy stomach :) ...
I was pleasantly surprised with the male narrative ‘POV’ for the lead female character... It was more realistic & so much better than any other male writer I've read in the past, and the way he could switch back and forth between Sami or a man was flawless! ... Also, as a pet lover, I was relieved to know that Blue lives on! (Before starting this book, I had read a blog interview where the author explained he previously had a special dog that he could now memorialize in his writing :)
Look out, all you authors of thrillers like Mr. King ;) ... I can see this author's name rising to the top of the Best Selling lists :)...
Douglas Wickard is a master at creating thrilling tension that keeps your heart pounding and your spine tingling leaving you hypnotized turning page after page! ... All that and more as you're sitting on the edge of your seat (at least when you're not jumping up from hearing a noise & checking the doors again, to make sure they’re still locked ;) ... LOL
I was somewhat hesitant at first, since I rarely read horror stories any more due to the over-descriptive graphic content now-a-days :o ... However, I still love a good mystery/thriller & this book has it all! Fortunately, it doesn't describe every single gory detail, yet is skillfully written to ignite the imagination & scare the hell out of you :o ... Don’t get me wrong, there is more than enough gore to satisfy any avid reader of the horror genre, but not too much detail for those who might get a queasy stomach :) ...
I was pleasantly surprised with the male narrative ‘POV’ for the lead female character... It was more realistic & so much better than any other male writer I've read in the past, and the way he could switch back and forth between Sami or a man was flawless! ... Also, as a pet lover, I was relieved to know that Blue lives on! (Before starting this book, I had read a blog interview where the author explained he previously had a special dog that he could now memorialize in his writing :)
Look out, all you authors of thrillers like Mr. King ;) ... I can see this author's name rising to the top of the Best Selling lists :)...
June 3, 2012
When I downloaded this book to my Kindle I had the idea that I might learn something about being a better listener, or how to be more helpful around the house. Ah, but that's not what this marvelous serial-killer masterpiece is about at all.
The characters are entirely believable in this little Amityville Horror masterpiece. Samantha is the recent divorcee who numbs herself with frozen vodka and finds herself thrown headlong into a deadly drama. She's decided to leave the city and open up the old house in the country that was built by her father. Her parents have been dead a few years, and the house sat abandoned. Little did she know, it was being used as a torture chamber.
The author does a fantastic job creating a suitably human villain, as well. Not that we ever really like Smitty. Smitty thinks of himself as the victim, haunted ever since childhood by the specter of people abandoning him. There is only one way to ensure that they will never leave him.
Smitty's wife is even afflicted with multiple sclerosis, and the implication is that she too is going to abandon him before long. We probe deep into the psyche of both Smitty and Samantha as the book goes on. The risk of giving us different points of view is that a story can take on a certain predictability; the benefit is that the characters are fully three dimensional, and they develop. Wickard does a masterful job of developing these characters, creating tremendous suspense and leading to a devastating ending.
Read this book to truly understand the powerful irony in the title. A Perfect Husband will stay in my memory for a long time. A killer performance!
The characters are entirely believable in this little Amityville Horror masterpiece. Samantha is the recent divorcee who numbs herself with frozen vodka and finds herself thrown headlong into a deadly drama. She's decided to leave the city and open up the old house in the country that was built by her father. Her parents have been dead a few years, and the house sat abandoned. Little did she know, it was being used as a torture chamber.
The author does a fantastic job creating a suitably human villain, as well. Not that we ever really like Smitty. Smitty thinks of himself as the victim, haunted ever since childhood by the specter of people abandoning him. There is only one way to ensure that they will never leave him.
Smitty's wife is even afflicted with multiple sclerosis, and the implication is that she too is going to abandon him before long. We probe deep into the psyche of both Smitty and Samantha as the book goes on. The risk of giving us different points of view is that a story can take on a certain predictability; the benefit is that the characters are fully three dimensional, and they develop. Wickard does a masterful job of developing these characters, creating tremendous suspense and leading to a devastating ending.
Read this book to truly understand the powerful irony in the title. A Perfect Husband will stay in my memory for a long time. A killer performance!
January 14, 2014
Wickard is a recent discovery for me. The story of Sami Saxton is a compelling one, an every woman tale it seems these days. Her recent divorce from a husband who had left her long before he cheated on her and a past that still haunts her chase her to a small fishing cabin where she professes to start anew. It's a shame she didn't wire ahead to the serial killer who is now utilizing her family's property as his own chamber of horrors, complete with hunting ground and final resting place of missing women.
The characters are interesting and well played including the villain and serial killer who manages a "normal" life with his wife and child. Drawn to show how these types manage to appear perfectly normal while living this outrageous double life Wickard also helps us believe how a wife could miss the signs by giving the villain's wife plenty of reasons not to notice. A near invalid, daily life is a struggle, allowing the villain to accomplish all he needs to without her suspecting a thing. Everyone cooperates with our bad guy, including the victims, who all do exactly as he expects making his 'game' almost too easy.
That all ends when Sami intrudes on the little piece of heaven he calls his own. She rips down drapes, exposing light into the shadows and brings in a cleaning crew and painters. It is inevitable that she find something he left behind. Something that can and will bring him down. He just can't let that happen. But Sami isn't as cooperative as the other women. Not at all.
Well worth the read!
The characters are interesting and well played including the villain and serial killer who manages a "normal" life with his wife and child. Drawn to show how these types manage to appear perfectly normal while living this outrageous double life Wickard also helps us believe how a wife could miss the signs by giving the villain's wife plenty of reasons not to notice. A near invalid, daily life is a struggle, allowing the villain to accomplish all he needs to without her suspecting a thing. Everyone cooperates with our bad guy, including the victims, who all do exactly as he expects making his 'game' almost too easy.
That all ends when Sami intrudes on the little piece of heaven he calls his own. She rips down drapes, exposing light into the shadows and brings in a cleaning crew and painters. It is inevitable that she find something he left behind. Something that can and will bring him down. He just can't let that happen. But Sami isn't as cooperative as the other women. Not at all.
Well worth the read!
August 24, 2012
After reading a page of Douglas Wickard’s excellent novel, I was hooked. His effortless prose and fine plot then kept me completely engaged for the rest of the story. The central character, Sami, presents as a strong and successful woman. However, from the start, we are given insights into her vulnerabilities, most of them related to her upbringing. This is a thread which runs through the whole story and is a major part of the final outcome. Wickard makes excellent use of the strong relationship with her dog Blue, her most dedicated supporter. The protagonist, Smitty, is a personality of opposites. On one hand, the dedicated family man, a perfect husband and father. On the other, a predatory killer driven by inner voices and perverted desires. Wickard handles these characters with great skill, making them very believable to the reader. His fine handling of dialogue is a major contributory factor here.
The sense of place in this novel is very strong. We are given a clear mental picture of the little settlement where Sami goes to revisit her roots and restore the old family cabin. The place and its people are brought to life by the Wickard magic. The gathering storm clouds around Sami; the almost collapse and restoration of her resolve; the disintegration of Smitty’s well-ordered life and the final denouement, make riveting reading. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this book and look forward to reading more Wickard in the near future.
The sense of place in this novel is very strong. We are given a clear mental picture of the little settlement where Sami goes to revisit her roots and restore the old family cabin. The place and its people are brought to life by the Wickard magic. The gathering storm clouds around Sami; the almost collapse and restoration of her resolve; the disintegration of Smitty’s well-ordered life and the final denouement, make riveting reading. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this book and look forward to reading more Wickard in the near future.
November 1, 2012
Douglas Wickard knows how to turn a phrase. One of the first things I noticed when reading this book is his skill in that regard. He is a true wordsmith and sets his literary table well. He makes it look easy but we all know it’s not, which is a sure sign you are enjoying the work of a true artist.
The female protagonist, Sami, is a strong, able woman who starts a new life after her divorce in a lonely location; an isolated cabin. Problem is, that cabin has been claimed and used by the sinister Smitty Fowler, a man who leads a double life. Loving devoted husband part of the time, and psychopathic serial killer on the side.
While the story is interesting right from the start, the author also builds tension gradually throughout. Before long, the reader can’t put the book down and is fully invested in the outcome. A Perfect Husband is written in first-person present-tense, a style I normally do not like, but it works very well in this case.
I have to give this book a solid 4.5 stars. Anyone who follows my reviews knows I rarely give a 5 star review, reserving those for epic tales like LOTR or very special circumstances. But this book comes very close to a 5 star rating. It is a heart-pounding thriller, rich with detail that makes you feel you are right there in the story, and expertly paced to squeeze every bit of anticipation and dread out of the reader.
I look forward to reading more by this talented author.
The female protagonist, Sami, is a strong, able woman who starts a new life after her divorce in a lonely location; an isolated cabin. Problem is, that cabin has been claimed and used by the sinister Smitty Fowler, a man who leads a double life. Loving devoted husband part of the time, and psychopathic serial killer on the side.
While the story is interesting right from the start, the author also builds tension gradually throughout. Before long, the reader can’t put the book down and is fully invested in the outcome. A Perfect Husband is written in first-person present-tense, a style I normally do not like, but it works very well in this case.
I have to give this book a solid 4.5 stars. Anyone who follows my reviews knows I rarely give a 5 star review, reserving those for epic tales like LOTR or very special circumstances. But this book comes very close to a 5 star rating. It is a heart-pounding thriller, rich with detail that makes you feel you are right there in the story, and expertly paced to squeeze every bit of anticipation and dread out of the reader.
I look forward to reading more by this talented author.
May 30, 2012
Sami, newly divorced, moves with her dog from the Big City to a cabin in rural New York. Almost right away, the reader is made privy to the information that both Sami and her dog are in mortal danger. The setting may sound like a hundred movies you’ve seen. But Wickard, with a skill rarely seen, take this typical setup for cheap thrills and makes it into something so much more. The point of view shifts back and forth from Sami’s to that of a psychotic killer. The author shows unusual insight into the female mind as he develops his protagonist. The reader comes to see her as close friend. The killer’s point of view is also thoroughly explored. He is almost a sympathetic character—but not quite. As the story unfolds, the reader begins to see that both Sami and the killer are running from childhood trauma. In the killer’s case, his past has caused his mind to fracture irreparably. But for Sami, confronting her past gives her a new resolve to take control of the situation. She’s going to face the killer, outwit and triumph over him, or die trying.
The book does contain some graphic violence, though not more than is necessary to tell the story. If you enjoy a fast-paced, gritty tale that will keep you turning pages well into the night, then you’ll love this book.
The book does contain some graphic violence, though not more than is necessary to tell the story. If you enjoy a fast-paced, gritty tale that will keep you turning pages well into the night, then you’ll love this book.
May 30, 2012
HOLY BATMAN is all I have to say! I want to thank Pilar for allowing me to read and review this book. I usually read YA books but this book gripped me right form the blurb. I just knew I had to read this book ASAP and I am so glad I did. Douglas has crafted a world where you can see into the mind of the killer and feel what he feels and see what he sees.
Sami is getting divorced and wants a change so she decides she is going to move back to her families cabin. She does not want to leave New York but she knows if she stays there she will not grow and move on like she needs to. The divorce is in the works and her soon to be ex-husband really does not want her to move away but Sami is ready to spread her wings and move on.
Once there Sami realizes there is something wrong with her cabin. As the mystery unfolds she soon realizes she is in danger. What is a girl to do when she is faced with being the next victim of a crazy person? What will she do when she finds out who it is? Can a good guy go bad? Come along on this greatest mystery I have read in a long time. This book will have you at the end of your seat yelling OMG what the hell, look out..... and so much more. I am so grateful I was able to read this book and I am looking forward to many more books by Douglas.
Sami is getting divorced and wants a change so she decides she is going to move back to her families cabin. She does not want to leave New York but she knows if she stays there she will not grow and move on like she needs to. The divorce is in the works and her soon to be ex-husband really does not want her to move away but Sami is ready to spread her wings and move on.
Once there Sami realizes there is something wrong with her cabin. As the mystery unfolds she soon realizes she is in danger. What is a girl to do when she is faced with being the next victim of a crazy person? What will she do when she finds out who it is? Can a good guy go bad? Come along on this greatest mystery I have read in a long time. This book will have you at the end of your seat yelling OMG what the hell, look out..... and so much more. I am so grateful I was able to read this book and I am looking forward to many more books by Douglas.
April 6, 2012
Men don't get much creepier than this one.
I highly recommend this story about one man, Smitty who is a gorgeous truck driver yet twisted and very scary.
When I read the beginning, I thought this would be just another novel about a man who is attracted to young girls. Wow! I got a big surprise. As the story goes on, you find out just how strange and sick Smitty is.
Samantha Saxton, "Sami" lived her entire life in the state of fear. Fear of not being accepted and living up to the standards of the one man who had set the bar. For many years, she directed anger inward towards herself instead of at the perpetrators, her parents. I was concerned she wouldn't be able to overcome her fear at a time she needed to be her strongest. I was on the edge of my seat, wondering if she would figure it all out soon enough and keep her wits about her.
After Sami met Smitty, I was worried about her safety all the way to the end. And what a great ending!
This author has a style of writing I thoroughly enjoy. His style is unique and makes for easy reading. I will definitely be reading the sequel.
~Rebecca Scarberry
February 3, 2014
After suffering from a life with hardly any joy, Sami Saxton is trying to start over (again). Before she actually does the work of trying to reinvent herself, she decides to start by doing simple things like soul searching and she does so in a cabin once owned by her father. The cabin looks like it hasn't been occupied in many years however it only looks like it hasn't been occupied. When she finds who has been keeping an eye on the cabin for over forty years, she realizes that her bad life isn't over yet and if she doesn't fight hard for her life, her bad life will come to end and her good life will end before it even got started. The main idea seems like another traditional idea with just a few minor twists but it isn't because there are MANY twists in this seemingly classic tale. Sami sounds like the typical damsel in distress but once you get to know her in the book, you'll understand that she's not being a drama queen. She's really a poor soul who lived a life that no one deserves to experience. Despite her depressing background, a well written story written by the gifted author; Douglas Wickard.
May 16, 2012
This novel is, by far, one of the most suspenseful novels I've read this year. The lead character, Sami Saxton, is presented in first person writing style. The other notable and unforgettable characters are written in the third person. This author is so talented in his writing style which reaches perfection. His short sentences and descriptions, simply written, make you feel, see, and become almost an active observer.
Sami is recently divorced living in NYC as a publishing editor. She wants to escape her stressful environment and her ex-husband and decides to move to the country and renovate her father's old cabin in a densely wooded area. Little does she know that the serial killer of teenaged girls has a connection to that cabin. There are several incidents that bring caution and fear to strong-minded Sami. She is one to admire as she leads you through this diabolical tale. You won't put this novel down. This author is on my 'favorites' list; hopefully, I don't have to wait too long for his next thriller.
Sami is recently divorced living in NYC as a publishing editor. She wants to escape her stressful environment and her ex-husband and decides to move to the country and renovate her father's old cabin in a densely wooded area. Little does she know that the serial killer of teenaged girls has a connection to that cabin. There are several incidents that bring caution and fear to strong-minded Sami. She is one to admire as she leads you through this diabolical tale. You won't put this novel down. This author is on my 'favorites' list; hopefully, I don't have to wait too long for his next thriller.
August 6, 2012
I gave this book a three because I dislike books that are written in present tense. Once in a while a book is perfect and works excellently in present tense, but it's very rare. This book misses slightly; I think it would read easier in past tense. Then the author would also have been able to use a phrase like, "Looking back, it will be the last [good night's sleep] I get." (Last sentence in chapter five.) If you're writing from present tense, you can't look back. You can only look at the present and forward.
Other than that, in all honesty, I enjoyed the story. The main character had her flaws, but even so, I was rooting for her. The antagonist was interesting, and as someone who has studied some psychology, the psychopath who is all normal to everyone who knows him but has this secret psychosis that leads him to murder doesn't ring false in any way that I can tell. To tell the truth, I was more interested in his back story than the main character's.
I'll be reviewing it more thoroughly on my blog: brwesterberg.wordpress.com
Other than that, in all honesty, I enjoyed the story. The main character had her flaws, but even so, I was rooting for her. The antagonist was interesting, and as someone who has studied some psychology, the psychopath who is all normal to everyone who knows him but has this secret psychosis that leads him to murder doesn't ring false in any way that I can tell. To tell the truth, I was more interested in his back story than the main character's.
I'll be reviewing it more thoroughly on my blog: brwesterberg.wordpress.com
May 14, 2013
I have read thousands of books and I can't remember reading another psychological thriller that kept me turning the pages like this book, and that includes Jonathan Kellerman, one of my favorite authors. The characters in this novel are very believable and have depth. The plot is very interesting: A psychopathic serial killer has his routine interrupted by two people who are totally unaware that they are doing so. The character, Smitty, is one sick SOB, but I found myself almost feeling sorry for him at times. The main female character, Sami, has her own issues to deal with and, interesting enough, it is Smitty who, unwittingly, helps her to come to terms with her issues.
The only thing I didn't like was the fact that most of the book is written in the present tense, which is, for me, uncomfortable. But one of my favorite authors, Patricia Cornwell writes in the present tense. This author also confused me at times the way he switches back and forth between past and present tense. But it didn't take away from the character development or the plot.
The only thing I didn't like was the fact that most of the book is written in the present tense, which is, for me, uncomfortable. But one of my favorite authors, Patricia Cornwell writes in the present tense. This author also confused me at times the way he switches back and forth between past and present tense. But it didn't take away from the character development or the plot.
April 9, 2012
Unbelievable!
I read A PERFECT HUSBAND after getting a recommendation for the book, and reading the synopsis of the story. I couldn't be more pleased! I always enjoy a good mystery "thriller". This is a fantastic book that will not disappoint you!
The plot in this book is always moving forward and definitely keeps your attention. The characters hooked me in right at the beginning and took me to a high level of anxiety throughout the whole book.
Love the character Sami Saxton, the woman trying to find herself and start a new life after a divorce due to an unfaithful ex-husband. Of course Sami's dog named Blue, just made himself right at home in my heart, as I am a true dog lover.
Keep writing Douglas. You're definitely heading for the Best Seller's list. Anticipating your next book.
I read A PERFECT HUSBAND after getting a recommendation for the book, and reading the synopsis of the story. I couldn't be more pleased! I always enjoy a good mystery "thriller". This is a fantastic book that will not disappoint you!
The plot in this book is always moving forward and definitely keeps your attention. The characters hooked me in right at the beginning and took me to a high level of anxiety throughout the whole book.
Love the character Sami Saxton, the woman trying to find herself and start a new life after a divorce due to an unfaithful ex-husband. Of course Sami's dog named Blue, just made himself right at home in my heart, as I am a true dog lover.
Keep writing Douglas. You're definitely heading for the Best Seller's list. Anticipating your next book.
March 17, 2013
Douglas Wickard's A PERFECT HUSBAND is a PERFECT blend of suspense and skin-crawling creepiness that makes this book very hard to put down! Sami Saxton is a wounded woman trying to move past a troubled childhood and a recent divorce. Smitty Fowler is a predator who uses every tool at his disposal - movie-star good looks, a traveling job, and a seriously twisted personality - to attract his young and vulnerable prey. Melissa Travers is a sexed-up stalker teenager who decides Smitty is her next conquest. (Oh, what a bad decision...)
Wickard does a great job of developing his characters and he lets the tension build, pulling them together in a slow dance of chance. In a remote, run-down cabin in the woods, their lives collide in an explosion of violence that leaves Sami literally fighting for her life! I thoroughly enjoyed this read and can't wait for Wickard's next Sami Saxton novel!
Wickard does a great job of developing his characters and he lets the tension build, pulling them together in a slow dance of chance. In a remote, run-down cabin in the woods, their lives collide in an explosion of violence that leaves Sami literally fighting for her life! I thoroughly enjoyed this read and can't wait for Wickard's next Sami Saxton novel!
August 22, 2013
A Perfect Husband by Douglas Wickard is a brilliantly accomplished, adrenaline fuelled, 5 ***** suspense thriller that you wont be able to put down.
When Sami Saxton decides to return to the remote, run down cabin built by her own father, little does she suspect that she will cross paths with Smitty, a loving husband and father, but also a twisted and sadistic killer, who will change her life forever.
This gripping page turner, full of emotion, tension, thrills, uncertainty and danger will keep you fully engrossed and on the edge of your seat from the very beginning to the nail biting climax.
A Perfect Husband is an outstanding achievement by Douglas Wickard – and comes highly recommended. I for one can’t wait for the next.
When Sami Saxton decides to return to the remote, run down cabin built by her own father, little does she suspect that she will cross paths with Smitty, a loving husband and father, but also a twisted and sadistic killer, who will change her life forever.
This gripping page turner, full of emotion, tension, thrills, uncertainty and danger will keep you fully engrossed and on the edge of your seat from the very beginning to the nail biting climax.
A Perfect Husband is an outstanding achievement by Douglas Wickard – and comes highly recommended. I for one can’t wait for the next.
September 9, 2012
Brilliant suspenseful book.If you like the angst of several complicated characters colliding buy this book immediately. If you enjoy description and nuanced narrative read this book immediately. If you start reading this book say good bye to friends and family. You may not be able to put it down and will probabaly ignore them as you turn pages quickly.
When some people come to terms with their past it's just necessary to kill. Vodka martini's and very good looking men thrown in for garnish. If you're married or thinking of it read what it takes to be "A Perfect Husband" by Douglas Wickard. You might learn a thing or two. Pointy metal objects were included in narrative.
When some people come to terms with their past it's just necessary to kill. Vodka martini's and very good looking men thrown in for garnish. If you're married or thinking of it read what it takes to be "A Perfect Husband" by Douglas Wickard. You might learn a thing or two. Pointy metal objects were included in narrative.
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