Shudder

by Brian Harper (Pseudonym), Michael Prescott

From New York Times and USA Today bestseller Michael Prescott, author of FINAL SINS and COLD AROUND THE HEART, comes SHUDDER – a shattering descent into the twisted mind of a remorseless serial killer. Death stalks the streets of Los Angeles, targeting the most innocent of victims – and for LAPD Detective Robert Card, the next outrage may strike terrifyingly close to home. "An absorbing thriller." – Publishers Weekly

Genres: Fiction, Suspense, Mystery, Thriller

ebook

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

A pseudonym used by Douglas Borton, aka Michael Prescott.

Douglas Child Borton, Jr. grew up in New Jersey and attended Wesleyan University, then moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career as a screenwriter. After working with several independent producers, he eventually switched to writing novels, a much less stressful occupation. He has published eight thrillers, from Comes the Dark (1999) to Mortal Faults (2006), and currently is at work on a new book. Today he divides his time between the Arizona desert and the Jersey shore.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the mood for a creepy thriller something I pulled this from my "our library is dead" stack of books. Judging a book by its cover I commenced to read. Despite two nights of insomnia, usually very productive reading time, this was drudgery. I rather disliked Shudder and though I try to review all the books I read I am not wasting another minute on this one.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat (couch, chair, bed), I highly recommend Shudder. The story has so many twists, turns, and unexpected scares, it will leave you breathless. I loved getting to know these characters, and Mr. Prescott's ability to write through the characters, regardless of age and gender, is truly genius. You do know each of the characters in this story intimately. The plot in Shudder is not "out there" where it is difficult to believe what you are reading either. Looking forward to moving on to another of Mr. Prescott's books.

[Jon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wow....what can I say. What a waste of time. The most predictable book I have ever read. You can see every 'twist' coming well before the reveal. Now I can see why Mr. Harper switch from this pen name to Michael Prescott. I'd want to distance myself from this rubbish as well. Thankfully he has learned and Prescott's work is much much better.

[Nicole Caicedo · Rating 3 out of 5]

As much as I love Michael Prescott's books, I was thoroughly confused during the first few chapters. No way would I have guessed that Dominique was Angela's evil alter ego. Did NOT see that coming. The book over all was suspensful and kept me reading, but that alter ego bit just threw it off for me.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good suspense story. The beginning was a tad slow, but it picked up near the end. The perspectives of the killer were a little too personal at times, so the suspense factor was taken out. A nice twist to the story having the killer suffer from Multiple Personality Disorder.

[Arthur Pendragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book, well written and enjoyable to read. A bit predictable but a few interesting twists

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

you have to read all three shiver , shatter, shudder but Shudder had me from page one. I was 8 chapters in before I could put it down.