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Zodiac Lives
A child begins having dreams of things she could not possibly know. Things of another life. When her nightmares fail to subside, her mother researches the events and names the child keeps repeating. Unbeknownst to her, the daughter is remembering a past life. A life where she crossed paths with the infamous Zodiac Killer who terrorized San Francisco in the 1960s & 70s.
The problem? The Zodiac was never caught, and he soon learns someone is online with intimate details about his identity. The Zodiac comes out of hiding to hunt down the mother and daughter who know too much.
The problem? The Zodiac was never caught, and he soon learns someone is online with intimate details about his identity. The Zodiac comes out of hiding to hunt down the mother and daughter who know too much.
First published August 9, 2015
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Rhoda D'Ettore
19 books36 followersI come from a large family in the Philadelphia suburbs of New Jersey. I have always loved history, true crime, and biographies. Very rarely have I dabbled in fiction, unless it was James Patterson or Danielle Steel--- and of course, some "naughty" stuff as well.
I once did my family tree, and found the following:
My family had postal workers going back to 1820.
My great great uncle has an FBI file for "Violation of the Espionage Act" due to a bar fight during World War I over the state of the war.
Another great great something or other received a ticket for drunk driving of a horse and carriage.
Having already been a postal worker for 15 years (along with my mother, brother, grandfather, and uncle), I realized that in 200 years, my family truly has not advanced very far! I began writing the funny stories that postal workers deal with that the public never sees. My co-workers thought it so funny that I began passing it out to "non-postal" friends to see the reaction. I soon published it as an ebook, and now along with a second book, it is available in print.
I also have an ebook of erotica entitled "10 Shades of Blush: The Softer Side of Kink" which is the first book of a series dedicated to women's fantasies.
I once did my family tree, and found the following:
My family had postal workers going back to 1820.
My great great uncle has an FBI file for "Violation of the Espionage Act" due to a bar fight during World War I over the state of the war.
Another great great something or other received a ticket for drunk driving of a horse and carriage.
Having already been a postal worker for 15 years (along with my mother, brother, grandfather, and uncle), I realized that in 200 years, my family truly has not advanced very far! I began writing the funny stories that postal workers deal with that the public never sees. My co-workers thought it so funny that I began passing it out to "non-postal" friends to see the reaction. I soon published it as an ebook, and now along with a second book, it is available in print.
I also have an ebook of erotica entitled "10 Shades of Blush: The Softer Side of Kink" which is the first book of a series dedicated to women's fantasies.
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August 13, 2015
Zodiac Lives is one of those books where you really want to get to the end so you know what happens, but are then disappointed when it's over because there's no more story left to read.
It was hard to put down, although after a night of dreaming about a serial killer trying to murder me, I decided it would be best to finish reading during daylight hours.
Even though the subtle signs were there, I didn't peg who the murderer was. It was so well done, I was surprised, and that's hard to do with me. (I'm the annoying person who watches a murder mystery and says "He did it!" about twenty minutes in. My husband kind of hates me for it.
I loved how it all played out and particularly enjoyed the ending. A great story that will have you wondering who's going to be Zodiac's next victim? It won't be me- I'm locking my freaking doors and hiding under my blanket.
It was hard to put down, although after a night of dreaming about a serial killer trying to murder me, I decided it would be best to finish reading during daylight hours.
Even though the subtle signs were there, I didn't peg who the murderer was. It was so well done, I was surprised, and that's hard to do with me. (I'm the annoying person who watches a murder mystery and says "He did it!" about twenty minutes in. My husband kind of hates me for it.
I loved how it all played out and particularly enjoyed the ending. A great story that will have you wondering who's going to be Zodiac's next victim? It won't be me- I'm locking my freaking doors and hiding under my blanket.
September 15, 2015
This was a great read! It is my first book by this author and I was captivated by the first paragraph. The introduction was bang on. It pulled me in, took me for a ride, played with me, and spit me out. This was entertaining from the first page. Without giving too much away, the story involves a young girl who knows more than she should. Through some keen investigation and publicity, a serial killer who has been dormant for many years goes back to what he does best...killing people. The killer wasn't revealed until the halfway mark allowing something for mystery fans, and the last half created tension and suspense as the story unfolded, for suspense fans. The story wraps up in a tight conclusion that left me satisfied yet wanting more, which made me very happy when I read the epilogue and it hinted of a follow-up story. Well done Rhoda D'Ettore.
March 15, 2017
For the last six months, three-year-old Jennifer Miller has been haunted by terrible dreams almost every night. The dreams started just after Jennifer and her father, Jake, were involved in an accident with a drunk driver. The crash left Jennifer all but unscathed while killing her father. Monica, Jennifer’s mother, is trying to build their shattered life up again and is at her wit’s end with the nightmares that have her daughter screaming in fright and despair.
When Jennifer wakes up, she talks about being shot and speaks in a way far beyond her years, describing people, places, and events that she couldn’t possibly know about. When the aftermath of a nightmare sees her going into cardiac arrest, professionals are called in to figure out why.
This story is remarkable. All the boxes are checked. From the first page on, it is packed full of action, drama, and suspense. The premise is solid, using the reincarnation card, pooled with a real serial killer that has never been caught, forming the perfect combination for a best-seller. What could be more frightening than a murder victim returning to life, as a potential witness to a killer that has managed to stay hidden from us for the last thirty years? Will the person, known as the Zodiac Killer, come back to silence this most unlikely witness of deeds long passed? In the late 1960’s and early 70’s, a psychopathic murderer, by-named the Zodiac Killer, terrorized San Francisco and the Bay Area. Everyone was walking on eggshells and looking over their shoulders as a killer walked among them. Suddenly, the killings stop. As time goes on, so does life and the murders move into history; gone but not forgotten. Approached from an entirely new angle, Rhoda D’Ettore writes a gripping story of a serial killer, lurking among us, undetected. This combination of fact and fiction forms the perfect formula to spur your imagination, keep you glued to the book and awake at night, long after the story is told. Man (and woman) have a macabre fascination with murder and the infliction of pain on another (as long as these acts are of a factious nature or far, far from our homes and daily lives. Brace yourself, when reading this book; you will be attuned to every whisper and creak of the night.
When Jennifer wakes up, she talks about being shot and speaks in a way far beyond her years, describing people, places, and events that she couldn’t possibly know about. When the aftermath of a nightmare sees her going into cardiac arrest, professionals are called in to figure out why.
This story is remarkable. All the boxes are checked. From the first page on, it is packed full of action, drama, and suspense. The premise is solid, using the reincarnation card, pooled with a real serial killer that has never been caught, forming the perfect combination for a best-seller. What could be more frightening than a murder victim returning to life, as a potential witness to a killer that has managed to stay hidden from us for the last thirty years? Will the person, known as the Zodiac Killer, come back to silence this most unlikely witness of deeds long passed? In the late 1960’s and early 70’s, a psychopathic murderer, by-named the Zodiac Killer, terrorized San Francisco and the Bay Area. Everyone was walking on eggshells and looking over their shoulders as a killer walked among them. Suddenly, the killings stop. As time goes on, so does life and the murders move into history; gone but not forgotten. Approached from an entirely new angle, Rhoda D’Ettore writes a gripping story of a serial killer, lurking among us, undetected. This combination of fact and fiction forms the perfect formula to spur your imagination, keep you glued to the book and awake at night, long after the story is told. Man (and woman) have a macabre fascination with murder and the infliction of pain on another (as long as these acts are of a factious nature or far, far from our homes and daily lives. Brace yourself, when reading this book; you will be attuned to every whisper and creak of the night.
August 18, 2015
A RIVETING MYSTERY WITH NON-STOP ACTION AND PARANORMAL ELEMENTS
I received a free copy of this e-book for an honest review.
“Zodiac Lives” by Rhoda D’Ettore takes you into the deranged mind of a serial killer and doesn’t let up. Even when the other characters step in, and we see events unfold through their eyes, Zodiac is always there, in a small, dark corner of your head, waiting to kill again.
Because “killing is fun.”
Still, Zodiac has been silent for years. Until a tragic accident triggers nightmares in a young girl. She sees her murder in a previous life, is terrified that the killer is coming for her again. When more of the dead woman’s memories surface in the girl, Zodiac launches back into the hunt, to stop her from revealing his identity.
Everyone is a target now. The girl’s family, a doctor who tries to draw the dead woman’s memories further to the surface through hypnosis into past-life regression. An aging, has-been reporter looking for a comeback to his career. The brother of the woman murdered all those years ago. Members of law enforcement intent on flushing Zodiac out.
Some die a grisly death.
At times in the story, Zodiac regrets the gruesome murders he has committed, but then snaps right back into the cold-hearted killer he was born and bred to be. The author does a fantastic job portraying these swings in temperament by giving us a spooky look into the black world of Schizophrenia.
When this monster finally comes face to face with the girl, her past-life identity shocks him to the core, and he sinks back into deep remorse.
I like that Ms. D’Ettore adds a paranormal element into this story. Reincarnation gives the mystery an interesting twist away from the standard, fictional crime thriller. Fiction that is jump-started with an authentic feel when the author includes in her Dedication facts on “The Zodiac Killer of San Francisco,” and how those murders have an uncanny resemblance to the “Phantom Killings of Texarkana.”
After reading this book, you may get the crazy idea that Zodiac is still lurking somewhere, waiting to come out of hiding. Because evil never really dies, does it?
If you like a fast-paced mystery with plenty of twists, I guarantee that “Zodiac Lives” by Rhoda D’Ettore will keep you glued to the story!
I received a free copy of this e-book for an honest review.
“Zodiac Lives” by Rhoda D’Ettore takes you into the deranged mind of a serial killer and doesn’t let up. Even when the other characters step in, and we see events unfold through their eyes, Zodiac is always there, in a small, dark corner of your head, waiting to kill again.
Because “killing is fun.”
Still, Zodiac has been silent for years. Until a tragic accident triggers nightmares in a young girl. She sees her murder in a previous life, is terrified that the killer is coming for her again. When more of the dead woman’s memories surface in the girl, Zodiac launches back into the hunt, to stop her from revealing his identity.
Everyone is a target now. The girl’s family, a doctor who tries to draw the dead woman’s memories further to the surface through hypnosis into past-life regression. An aging, has-been reporter looking for a comeback to his career. The brother of the woman murdered all those years ago. Members of law enforcement intent on flushing Zodiac out.
Some die a grisly death.
At times in the story, Zodiac regrets the gruesome murders he has committed, but then snaps right back into the cold-hearted killer he was born and bred to be. The author does a fantastic job portraying these swings in temperament by giving us a spooky look into the black world of Schizophrenia.
When this monster finally comes face to face with the girl, her past-life identity shocks him to the core, and he sinks back into deep remorse.
I like that Ms. D’Ettore adds a paranormal element into this story. Reincarnation gives the mystery an interesting twist away from the standard, fictional crime thriller. Fiction that is jump-started with an authentic feel when the author includes in her Dedication facts on “The Zodiac Killer of San Francisco,” and how those murders have an uncanny resemblance to the “Phantom Killings of Texarkana.”
After reading this book, you may get the crazy idea that Zodiac is still lurking somewhere, waiting to come out of hiding. Because evil never really dies, does it?
If you like a fast-paced mystery with plenty of twists, I guarantee that “Zodiac Lives” by Rhoda D’Ettore will keep you glued to the story!
June 4, 2019
A thriller that does not disappoint…
‘Zodiac Lives’ is a fictional novel based on a real, non-fictional monster. The premise had me intrigued the moment I heard about it. The real Zodiac killer operated in northern California in the ‘60s and ‘70s. He sent taunting letters to local law enforcement and newspaper personnel with encrypted messages and claimed to have as many as 37 victims. Only seven were actually confirmed. The Zodiac was never apprehended and the case remains open today; creating the perfect backstory for a modern day thriller.
Ms. D’Ettore masterfully weaves her own tale with historical facts to create a gripping novel that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. As each new character is introduced, the reader is left wondering… Could this be the bad guy? Suspicion is cast on everyone…friends, family and even law enforcement. Who can be trusted? Nobody.
I really liked the way this author used the innocence of a child to reveal clues to the mystery a little at a time. It made the story more believable because you were dealing with the idiosyncrasies of an adult trapped in a four year olds mind. Yes, there is a slight paranormal aspect to the story but it’s believable enough to work without distracting from the original premise. Because information was funneled through a child, clues and impressions were muddled and unclear; forcing the players (and the reader) to try to decipher them and solve the mystery a little at a time. I also liked the way the killer’s backstory was revealed through his memories as he questions the Zodiac’s rebirth. We get a clear glimpse into his childhood and can almost sympathize with him. This too makes the conclusion and the killer’s actions more believable. Most psychopaths are cold, calculating and unconscionable. The Zodiac is no exception. However, at the conclusion of the story we realize he actually does have a heart and is capable of love…in a sick, twisted and narcissistic way. This book kept me interested until the very last page and I would highly recommend it to those who enjoy a good thriller.
Melanie P. Smith
‘Zodiac Lives’ is a fictional novel based on a real, non-fictional monster. The premise had me intrigued the moment I heard about it. The real Zodiac killer operated in northern California in the ‘60s and ‘70s. He sent taunting letters to local law enforcement and newspaper personnel with encrypted messages and claimed to have as many as 37 victims. Only seven were actually confirmed. The Zodiac was never apprehended and the case remains open today; creating the perfect backstory for a modern day thriller.
Ms. D’Ettore masterfully weaves her own tale with historical facts to create a gripping novel that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. As each new character is introduced, the reader is left wondering… Could this be the bad guy? Suspicion is cast on everyone…friends, family and even law enforcement. Who can be trusted? Nobody.
I really liked the way this author used the innocence of a child to reveal clues to the mystery a little at a time. It made the story more believable because you were dealing with the idiosyncrasies of an adult trapped in a four year olds mind. Yes, there is a slight paranormal aspect to the story but it’s believable enough to work without distracting from the original premise. Because information was funneled through a child, clues and impressions were muddled and unclear; forcing the players (and the reader) to try to decipher them and solve the mystery a little at a time. I also liked the way the killer’s backstory was revealed through his memories as he questions the Zodiac’s rebirth. We get a clear glimpse into his childhood and can almost sympathize with him. This too makes the conclusion and the killer’s actions more believable. Most psychopaths are cold, calculating and unconscionable. The Zodiac is no exception. However, at the conclusion of the story we realize he actually does have a heart and is capable of love…in a sick, twisted and narcissistic way. This book kept me interested until the very last page and I would highly recommend it to those who enjoy a good thriller.
Melanie P. Smith
March 9, 2016
Well. Sit me down. In fact, pick me up off the floor. Before you think that's a bit over the top, let me just say that I do like serial killer stories, but they need to be clever, engaging, engrossing. Some go over the top with gore or other explicit details and it can spoil the enjoyment of the tale.
The author has crafted an excellent tale of the mysterious and very frightening Zodiac Killer. He reminds me a bit of BTK (Bind Torture Kill) a real murderer who killed many, and laid low for a while, until he was found out and after many years, prosecuted.
I have no interest in acting out what they do, in fact what they do repulses me, but in the world of fiction, a well drawn character like Z makes the story utterly enthralling.
It's hard not to rave about this book. I write as an honest reviewer and I can only say that each page was an utter joy to read. The characters are ones you feel for, even ones that are only in a few paragraphs (their existence cut short by Z). But the author pays attention to modern day ways in her tale too - the serial killer chat room for instance, where one of our heroines - Gail - may or may not be chatting to the actual Zodiac Killer. Even his online name - KillingIsFun, really creeped me out.
There's another story about the woman's young daughter inhabiting the soul of one of Z's victims. This is all plausible, well constructed and believable in its execution. I would argue that even if police / crime / serial killer mysteries aren't your typical genre, this could be the book to change your view.
Whilst reading this book (over two days - it's that readable) I felt I could guess who the killer really was. I will leave it to you to make your own discovery.
The story has its brutal and shocking moments, but it is always in context, and I loved that.
I've read some excellent books this year, but if you only have time / money to get a handful of books, make sure this is is amongst them.
The author has crafted an excellent tale of the mysterious and very frightening Zodiac Killer. He reminds me a bit of BTK (Bind Torture Kill) a real murderer who killed many, and laid low for a while, until he was found out and after many years, prosecuted.
I have no interest in acting out what they do, in fact what they do repulses me, but in the world of fiction, a well drawn character like Z makes the story utterly enthralling.
It's hard not to rave about this book. I write as an honest reviewer and I can only say that each page was an utter joy to read. The characters are ones you feel for, even ones that are only in a few paragraphs (their existence cut short by Z). But the author pays attention to modern day ways in her tale too - the serial killer chat room for instance, where one of our heroines - Gail - may or may not be chatting to the actual Zodiac Killer. Even his online name - KillingIsFun, really creeped me out.
There's another story about the woman's young daughter inhabiting the soul of one of Z's victims. This is all plausible, well constructed and believable in its execution. I would argue that even if police / crime / serial killer mysteries aren't your typical genre, this could be the book to change your view.
Whilst reading this book (over two days - it's that readable) I felt I could guess who the killer really was. I will leave it to you to make your own discovery.
The story has its brutal and shocking moments, but it is always in context, and I loved that.
I've read some excellent books this year, but if you only have time / money to get a handful of books, make sure this is is amongst them.
August 15, 2015
At the outset I must confess that for me to enjoy a thriller, the suspense must work. This author managed to provide that level of entertainment early in the tale, and then with consummate skill, continued to add more suspense in layers.
The story is inspired by a truly barbaric serial killer of modern times. It takes place in twentieth century USA, and is not a tale of a shadowy figure in a cloak wandering the narrow cobbled, foggy streets of London. Having said that, this perpetrator could have been Jack the Ripper’s offspring, but I digress.
There are sufficient suspects to draw the reader in different directions, which takes effort on behalf of the writer. When I found a hint of the paranormal in the story I almost stopped reading, but I accepted the particular case, because I’d heard of a similar incident.
What were impressive areas for me? Characterisation, realistic dialogue, thoroughness in scene setting, and enough blood and violence to satisfy a Tarantino fan. Still on the topic of impressive aspects, I liked the police scenes, from radio voice procedure to general banter between officers. Action scenes were well thought out and choreographed.
As an aside, although it has nothing to do with the rating or review of a story, I was pleased to see good formatting, by way of paragraph breaks, and sign-posting on arrival into a new scene.
If you like your serial killers to be heartless and to be kept guessing right to the end – get on Zodiac’s case and see if you can spot who it is. The ending is superb too. Kudos, Ms D’Ettore.
The story is inspired by a truly barbaric serial killer of modern times. It takes place in twentieth century USA, and is not a tale of a shadowy figure in a cloak wandering the narrow cobbled, foggy streets of London. Having said that, this perpetrator could have been Jack the Ripper’s offspring, but I digress.
There are sufficient suspects to draw the reader in different directions, which takes effort on behalf of the writer. When I found a hint of the paranormal in the story I almost stopped reading, but I accepted the particular case, because I’d heard of a similar incident.
What were impressive areas for me? Characterisation, realistic dialogue, thoroughness in scene setting, and enough blood and violence to satisfy a Tarantino fan. Still on the topic of impressive aspects, I liked the police scenes, from radio voice procedure to general banter between officers. Action scenes were well thought out and choreographed.
As an aside, although it has nothing to do with the rating or review of a story, I was pleased to see good formatting, by way of paragraph breaks, and sign-posting on arrival into a new scene.
If you like your serial killers to be heartless and to be kept guessing right to the end – get on Zodiac’s case and see if you can spot who it is. The ending is superb too. Kudos, Ms D’Ettore.
October 21, 2015
Thriller- this book truly lives up to that tag. There’s a thrill rippling through every page that makes your heart beat faster and your mind is gripped by the images flashing through it.
Serial Killers. Our society is entranced by them. We eat up every bit of news, every graphic description. So what happens when it’s the smallest, most innocent of us that is suddenly plagued by these horrific events that she could know nothing about. A child. No, not a child. Is she? Can they believe it? Can she truly be one of the victims of the infamous Zodiac killer?- only years later and in the body of a kid. Can she give them the leads they so need on the case that has gone so desperately cold?
No one is safe. He will kill your family, your friends, the random bell boy. “Killing is fun,” he says and the killer in him has awakened yet again after being dormant for so long.
I honestly couldn’t put this book down. It was crisp and fast paced. It wasn’t like so many other crime novels where you can guess what’s going to happen. There was surprise after surprise. There were chapters that I paused after and had to tell myself to breath.
Empathy is not something you feel much when you read about these killers but I couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sadness for the Zodiac. The fact that it was based on a real killer made it all the more astounding.
Serial Killers. Our society is entranced by them. We eat up every bit of news, every graphic description. So what happens when it’s the smallest, most innocent of us that is suddenly plagued by these horrific events that she could know nothing about. A child. No, not a child. Is she? Can they believe it? Can she truly be one of the victims of the infamous Zodiac killer?- only years later and in the body of a kid. Can she give them the leads they so need on the case that has gone so desperately cold?
No one is safe. He will kill your family, your friends, the random bell boy. “Killing is fun,” he says and the killer in him has awakened yet again after being dormant for so long.
I honestly couldn’t put this book down. It was crisp and fast paced. It wasn’t like so many other crime novels where you can guess what’s going to happen. There was surprise after surprise. There were chapters that I paused after and had to tell myself to breath.
Empathy is not something you feel much when you read about these killers but I couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sadness for the Zodiac. The fact that it was based on a real killer made it all the more astounding.
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December 8, 2015
Overall, I found the book to be an enjoyable read. I've always been fascinated by the Zodiac Killer, who has never been caught. The way this book portrayed the killer was unique, and well-written. While I'm not big on mystery thrillers, I can't deny that I had a hard time putting this book down.
The characters are a bit flat and two-dimensional. The killer is really the only one that is fleshed out. Everyone else (even the main characters) are about what you'd expect, with no real depth to them. I also found it hard to believe the child would suddenly adopt the personality of a dead woman. I know of no neurological condition that would explain the phenomenon. (That being said, if there is one, I'm willing to accept it.)
As expected, a number of characters die throughout the book. Most of the main character deaths were written well, but there was one that happened "off screen", with ZERO tension or suspension. It was as if the author forgot that the character had to die, and wrote it in as an afterthought. Also, the romances in the book felt a wee bit forced.
However, despite the (admittedly minor) flaws, the book was a good read. If you enjoy serial killers and mystery thrillers, it's a story for you.
The characters are a bit flat and two-dimensional. The killer is really the only one that is fleshed out. Everyone else (even the main characters) are about what you'd expect, with no real depth to them. I also found it hard to believe the child would suddenly adopt the personality of a dead woman. I know of no neurological condition that would explain the phenomenon. (That being said, if there is one, I'm willing to accept it.)
As expected, a number of characters die throughout the book. Most of the main character deaths were written well, but there was one that happened "off screen", with ZERO tension or suspension. It was as if the author forgot that the character had to die, and wrote it in as an afterthought. Also, the romances in the book felt a wee bit forced.
However, despite the (admittedly minor) flaws, the book was a good read. If you enjoy serial killers and mystery thrillers, it's a story for you.
April 13, 2016
I've always been a fan of serial killer movies, my favorites being "Silence of the Lambs", "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and, of course, "Zodiac" (the last two directed wonderfully by David Fincher). I've not read many books in this genre, but I was fascinated to read this story, which took the legend of the Zodiac Killer and expanded it in some rather unusual ways.
I did enjoy how D'Ettore kept me guessing the whole time, shifting suspicion onto first one character and then another, as the cops stumble and bumble while trying to catch Zodiac, who as always seems to be ten steps ahead of them. At the center of the story is Monica Miller, whose (very) young daughter has inexplicably become host to the spirit of one of Zodiac's past victims.
I also enjoyed how the author gave us a glimpse into the killer's past, which explained just HOW he was able to avoid capture while continuing his killing spree. Unfortunately, the other characters - and there were quite a few - were never really fleshed out to my satisfaction, and some of the dialogue felt a bit too overdramatic to me.
That being said, Zodiac Lives is still a very enjoyable read that will have you guessing until the very end. Well done, Ms. D'Ettore!
I did enjoy how D'Ettore kept me guessing the whole time, shifting suspicion onto first one character and then another, as the cops stumble and bumble while trying to catch Zodiac, who as always seems to be ten steps ahead of them. At the center of the story is Monica Miller, whose (very) young daughter has inexplicably become host to the spirit of one of Zodiac's past victims.
I also enjoyed how the author gave us a glimpse into the killer's past, which explained just HOW he was able to avoid capture while continuing his killing spree. Unfortunately, the other characters - and there were quite a few - were never really fleshed out to my satisfaction, and some of the dialogue felt a bit too overdramatic to me.
That being said, Zodiac Lives is still a very enjoyable read that will have you guessing until the very end. Well done, Ms. D'Ettore!
October 6, 2015
The infamous Zodiac Killer was never caught. When a little girl remembers her past life and the mother finds out about the maniac Zodiac, the ruthless murderer comes out of his state of hibernation to track down the duo.
Zodiac Lives is a flawless thriller. It brings you on the edge and makes sure you don’t lose interest in the main story. I have no qualms about declaring it to be one of my favorite reads last month and I can see no reason why it shouldn’t be on the same shelf with all the top-ranked thrillers out there. The book is incredibly well written; the cliff-hangers are in the right places and the story develops perfectly. The characters fit in well. There isn’t any unnecessary introduction of a totally unwanted character. Such an inclusion can distract the reader. Interestingly, though the story fictionalizes the Zodiac Killer and there are certain supernatural elements, the descriptions are very realistic. There is also an emotional connect which is missing from many contemporary thrillers. I don’t think I need to explain anything else in my review. As a thriller addict, I can say every thriller fan is going to like this book. So, just go grab it!
Zodiac Lives is a flawless thriller. It brings you on the edge and makes sure you don’t lose interest in the main story. I have no qualms about declaring it to be one of my favorite reads last month and I can see no reason why it shouldn’t be on the same shelf with all the top-ranked thrillers out there. The book is incredibly well written; the cliff-hangers are in the right places and the story develops perfectly. The characters fit in well. There isn’t any unnecessary introduction of a totally unwanted character. Such an inclusion can distract the reader. Interestingly, though the story fictionalizes the Zodiac Killer and there are certain supernatural elements, the descriptions are very realistic. There is also an emotional connect which is missing from many contemporary thrillers. I don’t think I need to explain anything else in my review. As a thriller addict, I can say every thriller fan is going to like this book. So, just go grab it!
November 1, 2015
I can't get enough of this book - it's only been out about 2 months and I'm already re-reading it.
I love serial killer books both fiction and nonfiction and this one combines the two in a way.... D'Ettore puts an interesting and totally plausible spin on the Zodiac while showing us mystery, action, drama and even a bit of paranormal. It has a way of making the reader think while keeping them on the edge of their seat, intrigued.
Cover, Editing, Formatting, etc are all professionally done.
Character development and POV are brilliantly designed.
I love serial killer books both fiction and nonfiction and this one combines the two in a way.... D'Ettore puts an interesting and totally plausible spin on the Zodiac while showing us mystery, action, drama and even a bit of paranormal. It has a way of making the reader think while keeping them on the edge of their seat, intrigued.
Cover, Editing, Formatting, etc are all professionally done.
Character development and POV are brilliantly designed.
October 22, 2015
Incredible thriller!
What a fantastic combination of thriller and paranormal . Excellent character development and dialogue so believable you forget that you're reading and simply immerse yourself in the story. With one twist after another twist after another twist, it's simply impossible to put down until you reach the end.
What a fantastic combination of thriller and paranormal . Excellent character development and dialogue so believable you forget that you're reading and simply immerse yourself in the story. With one twist after another twist after another twist, it's simply impossible to put down until you reach the end.
September 1, 2016
Awesome Read
A notorious serial killer is drawn out of retirement by the memory of past lives by a young girl. Awesome read! What are you waiting for...
A notorious serial killer is drawn out of retirement by the memory of past lives by a young girl. Awesome read! What are you waiting for...
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