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Two Peas in a Pod
From his concealed advantage point he patiently waited for the right moment to strike. He watched his prey like a hawk as she watered the Dogwood tree in her enclosed backyard garden.
When the right moment arrived he slithered under the canopy covered patio through the unlocked gate.
The Dogwood tree’s beautiful snow-white flowers had placed her in a tranquil trance.
She stood watering the garden oblivious to his stealthy approach.
Suddenly a cold shiver shot down her spine. Her sixth sense sounded an alarm in her head to defend herself from an imminent attack from behind.
In a split-second her assailant had her in a deadly choke-hold.
She fought hard to free herself and tried to reach behind her to scratch his masked face. She realized she was no match for the brute’s overpowering death-hold. With sheer terror in her eyes she couldn’t scream through a blocked airway.
Her mother’s shocked apparition appeared between the branches of the Dogwood tree they had planted together five years ago.
Mother! Was her daughter’s last thought in the physical world as she tried desperately to grasp her mother’s outstretched hand.
Daylight turned to darkness.
The crazed assassin exerted more pressure to her neck and it snapped like a dry twig.
The perspiring and exhausted executioner let go and her dead-weight collapsed to the ground.
While bent over trying to catch his breath the deranged maniac felt light-headed and temporarily lost his footing.
As the masked slayer grabbed a limb on the Dogwood tree the force of his weight broke the limb before he regained his balance.
Without looking back the killer quickened his stride to distance himself from the crime scene.
When the right moment arrived he slithered under the canopy covered patio through the unlocked gate.
The Dogwood tree’s beautiful snow-white flowers had placed her in a tranquil trance.
She stood watering the garden oblivious to his stealthy approach.
Suddenly a cold shiver shot down her spine. Her sixth sense sounded an alarm in her head to defend herself from an imminent attack from behind.
In a split-second her assailant had her in a deadly choke-hold.
She fought hard to free herself and tried to reach behind her to scratch his masked face. She realized she was no match for the brute’s overpowering death-hold. With sheer terror in her eyes she couldn’t scream through a blocked airway.
Her mother’s shocked apparition appeared between the branches of the Dogwood tree they had planted together five years ago.
Mother! Was her daughter’s last thought in the physical world as she tried desperately to grasp her mother’s outstretched hand.
Daylight turned to darkness.
The crazed assassin exerted more pressure to her neck and it snapped like a dry twig.
The perspiring and exhausted executioner let go and her dead-weight collapsed to the ground.
While bent over trying to catch his breath the deranged maniac felt light-headed and temporarily lost his footing.
As the masked slayer grabbed a limb on the Dogwood tree the force of his weight broke the limb before he regained his balance.
Without looking back the killer quickened his stride to distance himself from the crime scene.
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Published July 6, 2025
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November 14, 2025
It’s been many years since I read Rick Sulik’s first book Death Unmasked. While Two Peas in a Pod is his latest book, he continues to show hints of imaginative genius within the confines of his development as a writer.
There is nothing “classic” regarding his current book. His first book, Death Unmasked introduced Detective Sean Jamison, this book attempts to develop some of the minor characters in the previous iteration of characters. The story opens with the reader’s expectations being elevated by Sulik’s use of a wide array of literature and language.
One of the initial weaknesses is the layout of the book. The chapter divisions are much too short and the character development gets lost in the minutiae included in the early chapters. While the book is not long (164 pages) the meat of the story could have been expanded, the chapters re-configured to allow for a more intensive character and plot development, and this title would be at a completely different level with a strong editor.
This story is neither boring nor uninteresting. The last one-third in the book is excellent. Sulik encases the knightly qualities of Sean Jamison with a strong Judeo-Christian ethic. And no, this book is not some kind of unrealistic morality tale. It is solidly anchored in the non-postmodern concepts of good, evil, right, and wrong. The denouement is satisfying and again, the last one-third of Two Peas in a Pod are engrossing and possesses an enjoyable tension leading to a pleasing finish.
I do not wish to communicate this book was not enjoyable—it was. It is a quick read, and it does leave the reader with desires to know more about the characters within these pages; this is true for the interplay between Jamison, and Detectives Roman Addison and Paula Whitfield. The book provides hints of supernaturalism without falling into the Fantasy genre. Jamison possesses more of an intuitive sixth sense than anything one could label as other-worldly. The weaknesses of this book are not because it is pedantically slow, but rather there are sections needlessly detailed while leaving the reader wanting to see more details at the portions which drive the plot.
If I was feeling unnecessarily critical, this book would receive three stars; because I like Rick and his intellect, I’m giving it four. It is worth reading and I will read his next work—I’m interested in experiencing his development as a writer. Two Peas in a Pod is worth the readers time and effort!
There is nothing “classic” regarding his current book. His first book, Death Unmasked introduced Detective Sean Jamison, this book attempts to develop some of the minor characters in the previous iteration of characters. The story opens with the reader’s expectations being elevated by Sulik’s use of a wide array of literature and language.
One of the initial weaknesses is the layout of the book. The chapter divisions are much too short and the character development gets lost in the minutiae included in the early chapters. While the book is not long (164 pages) the meat of the story could have been expanded, the chapters re-configured to allow for a more intensive character and plot development, and this title would be at a completely different level with a strong editor.
This story is neither boring nor uninteresting. The last one-third in the book is excellent. Sulik encases the knightly qualities of Sean Jamison with a strong Judeo-Christian ethic. And no, this book is not some kind of unrealistic morality tale. It is solidly anchored in the non-postmodern concepts of good, evil, right, and wrong. The denouement is satisfying and again, the last one-third of Two Peas in a Pod are engrossing and possesses an enjoyable tension leading to a pleasing finish.
I do not wish to communicate this book was not enjoyable—it was. It is a quick read, and it does leave the reader with desires to know more about the characters within these pages; this is true for the interplay between Jamison, and Detectives Roman Addison and Paula Whitfield. The book provides hints of supernaturalism without falling into the Fantasy genre. Jamison possesses more of an intuitive sixth sense than anything one could label as other-worldly. The weaknesses of this book are not because it is pedantically slow, but rather there are sections needlessly detailed while leaving the reader wanting to see more details at the portions which drive the plot.
If I was feeling unnecessarily critical, this book would receive three stars; because I like Rick and his intellect, I’m giving it four. It is worth reading and I will read his next work—I’m interested in experiencing his development as a writer. Two Peas in a Pod is worth the readers time and effort!
July 15, 2025
Two Peas in a Pod: A psychic bond. A brutal murder. A killer hiding in plain sight.
In Two Peas in a Pod by Rick S. Sulik, an eerie psychic link binds two women together across the veil of life and death. One is brutally murdered in her peaceful backyard as a mysterious figure strikes from the shadows. Her final thoughts echo a haunting connection to her late mother, and from that moment, a chilling truth begins to unravel. The killer didn’t just take a life—he disturbed something far more powerful.
As investigators comb through clues and paranormal whispers rise, the line between evidence and intuition blurs. Danger still lurks, and only a shared psychic thread might expose the killer hiding in plain sight. This suspenseful thriller grips you with tension and mysticism, delivering a story where justice has help from beyond. Grab your copy now before the next vision fades into silence.
• ASIN: B0FGZJVZ4P
• Publisher: Booklocker.com
• Publication Date: 7/6/2025
• File Size: 1.9 MB
• Print Length: 165 pages
• Genre: Psychic Thrillers - Psychic Suspense - Psychic Mysteries
In Two Peas in a Pod by Rick S. Sulik, an eerie psychic link binds two women together across the veil of life and death. One is brutally murdered in her peaceful backyard as a mysterious figure strikes from the shadows. Her final thoughts echo a haunting connection to her late mother, and from that moment, a chilling truth begins to unravel. The killer didn’t just take a life—he disturbed something far more powerful.
As investigators comb through clues and paranormal whispers rise, the line between evidence and intuition blurs. Danger still lurks, and only a shared psychic thread might expose the killer hiding in plain sight. This suspenseful thriller grips you with tension and mysticism, delivering a story where justice has help from beyond. Grab your copy now before the next vision fades into silence.
• ASIN: B0FGZJVZ4P
• Publisher: Booklocker.com
• Publication Date: 7/6/2025
• File Size: 1.9 MB
• Print Length: 165 pages
• Genre: Psychic Thrillers - Psychic Suspense - Psychic Mysteries
July 25, 2025
I'm going to rate this a 4.5. I enjoyed Sean as character, and here, the we get a lot of the dynamic with Sean, and fellow detectives Roman and Paula. Sean is definitely a dynamic character, and the thriller also includes elements of the paranormal in that Sean will get vision-like episodes or feelings. The heart of this case is two murdered, and the race to solve them by the detectives, including Sean who is just back in town with his wife, and since he gets the visions, he is helping his old team.
The characters are well-developed, complex and they just mesh well. The dynamic between them all makes this engaging and interesting. The story is compelling, and has enough twists so keep the reader guessing and the pacing is fast enough that it's neither rushed nor does it drag on.
I do feel that the writing feels a little stiff in places, especially with the dialogue. It gets choppy and feels more narrative than dialogue in several places.
The characters are well-developed, complex and they just mesh well. The dynamic between them all makes this engaging and interesting. The story is compelling, and has enough twists so keep the reader guessing and the pacing is fast enough that it's neither rushed nor does it drag on.
I do feel that the writing feels a little stiff in places, especially with the dialogue. It gets choppy and feels more narrative than dialogue in several places.
October 4, 2025
Three-and-half-stars.
"Two Peas in a Pod" was great in its handling of police procedure and its familiarity with Houston geography but needed help in most other areas.
The dialog was often stiff and forced to the point of pulling me out of the narrative. No one talks the way most of the characters talked, especially in casual or stressful circumstances.
The pacing was uneven, with relatively minor events being overly emphasized while significant scenes were glossed over. The mystery's climax came and went so fast, I had to re-read several pages to make sure I didn't miss something.
Events and points of view needed to be expanded. There were times that the "headhopping" between characters was so frequent, I almost couldn't tell from what perspective I was supposed to be seeing.
This is a novel that had a lot of potential and could have been great if the author had used an editor and at least an alpha reader.
"Two Peas in a Pod" was great in its handling of police procedure and its familiarity with Houston geography but needed help in most other areas.
The dialog was often stiff and forced to the point of pulling me out of the narrative. No one talks the way most of the characters talked, especially in casual or stressful circumstances.
The pacing was uneven, with relatively minor events being overly emphasized while significant scenes were glossed over. The mystery's climax came and went so fast, I had to re-read several pages to make sure I didn't miss something.
Events and points of view needed to be expanded. There were times that the "headhopping" between characters was so frequent, I almost couldn't tell from what perspective I was supposed to be seeing.
This is a novel that had a lot of potential and could have been great if the author had used an editor and at least an alpha reader.
August 24, 2025
This is the second book I have read by veteran-turned author Rick Sulik. I was introduced to this author by a college classmate who leads a monthly book club. This was a truly unique and quirky read. Beyond the typical murder mystery, Sulik has a detective with paranormal power, so blurring the lines between following the hard, factual evidence and following intuition. There is great character development, with the three detectives - Sean, Roman, and Paula. Lots of twists and turns. The pacing of the book is also good, not too fast, but moves right along. If you like murder fiction that is a little different, you will love this book.
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