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Polygraph
"Like most bad ideas, it started with alcohol." When a vicious serial rapist terrorizes the Bay Area, lowly beat officer Lukas Richter knows he can help. It’s said he can see through your skin and is more effective than a polygraph at detecting lies, which might seem like it would be a killer talent in law enforcement. But when a drunken boast has Richter seeing something he shouldn’t, he will be sorely Does he have what it takes to make it in the SFPD --- or will his career dissolve before it even starts? If this short story were a movie it would be rated R for hard language and intense violence.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2014
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Cy Wyss
11 books176 followersCy Wyss writes mysteries, including the popular series Eyeshine, about a photojournalist who turns into a cat nightly. Cy studied mathematics and English literature, eventually gaining her PhD in Computer Science. In her daily life she writes a ton of SQL, which could be seen as poetry -- of a sort. Cy jealously guards writing time and has been self-published since 2012.
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January 19, 2015
I really liked the way this Polygraph was written! The descriptions were gritty, vivid and made me feel like I was right there in the San Francisco and beyond! It reminded me a little of the style of author Michael Connelly, who wrote Blood Work. I also love the opening line for Polygraph: “Like most bad ideas, it started with alcohol”. I love it.
The characters really got to me and I really enjoyed Officer Luca Richter and his unique ability to be able to sniff out crimes before they’ve been committed. In the book, his eyes are two different shades, and because of that his nickname is Crazy Eye! Yeah, I would say Richter was my favorite character. He seemed so real and honest, yet he had a tough exterior. I really like those kinds of characters, so this book was a treat for me. If you like the works of Michael Connelly or even Dennis Lehane, this book will be a treat for you too. Author Cy Wyss is amazing!
The characters really got to me and I really enjoyed Officer Luca Richter and his unique ability to be able to sniff out crimes before they’ve been committed. In the book, his eyes are two different shades, and because of that his nickname is Crazy Eye! Yeah, I would say Richter was my favorite character. He seemed so real and honest, yet he had a tough exterior. I really like those kinds of characters, so this book was a treat for me. If you like the works of Michael Connelly or even Dennis Lehane, this book will be a treat for you too. Author Cy Wyss is amazing!
March 21, 2015
Gripping. Lukas Richter's one to watch.
From the opening line that drew me in, I was gripped throughout this supremely engaging story.
Alcohol and bravado plunge Lukas Richter and his partner into a dangerous situation and they're soon alienated from all that's familiar. Richter, with his cool comebacks and preternatural senses, uses his perceptive insight to good effect to track down the July Strangler, a serial rapist whose crimes have escalated to murder. The problem is this is no ordinary opponent and for all Richter's astuteness, he now stands to lose everything.
This is a skillfully crafted short with naturalistic, believable dialogue and a terrific fight scene. The pace never lets up from the get go and I'm looking forward to making the acquaintance of Lukas Richter again. No reservations about this one, get it, then eagerly await Richter's next adventure.
From the opening line that drew me in, I was gripped throughout this supremely engaging story.
Alcohol and bravado plunge Lukas Richter and his partner into a dangerous situation and they're soon alienated from all that's familiar. Richter, with his cool comebacks and preternatural senses, uses his perceptive insight to good effect to track down the July Strangler, a serial rapist whose crimes have escalated to murder. The problem is this is no ordinary opponent and for all Richter's astuteness, he now stands to lose everything.
This is a skillfully crafted short with naturalistic, believable dialogue and a terrific fight scene. The pace never lets up from the get go and I'm looking forward to making the acquaintance of Lukas Richter again. No reservations about this one, get it, then eagerly await Richter's next adventure.
January 25, 2015
An excellent novella of strong, polished prose and gritty, authentic dialogue, confidently written in a contemporary narrative with just the hint of a dark fedora contemptuously doffed to the style of Raymond Chandler. Vividly descriptive and shockingly true to character from the irreverent banter of colleagues letting off steam and the trust and camaraderie of partners, to the manipulative deception and cynicism of the guilty. The action moves along quickly and it's a real joy to get a concentrated dose of pure entertainment in such a short read. Polygraph is a stunning introduction to a fascinating partnership that I'm sure will tackle many terrific cases in the future. I'm really looking forward to reading more.
December 2, 2018
Quick and concise describes this enjoyable short story to a tee. Well written with just enough character development, a fast moving plot, and a great suspenseful ending to make it memorable. Well done!
October 27, 2018
Short, but sweet!
I read this novella in a half hour. It was really interesting. The characters were good. I'd like to see it in a full jl
I read this novella in a half hour. It was really interesting. The characters were good. I'd like to see it in a full jl
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