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Eyes: A Susan Shader Novel
As a ten-year-old girl, tragically orphaned, Susan Shader discovered she was psychic. Touching a photograph of John Lennon one afternoon, she saw him shot to death, years later in New York City. The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Tate-La Bianca killings, the murderous rampage of Richard Speck--all revealed themselves to an unwilling, confused, and frightened girl.
Now grown up, Dr. Susan Shader is a renowned psychiatrist and criminal profiler whose uncanny gift has made her a celebrity among law enforcement professionals. She is called upon to help the Chicago police capture the Coed Killer--a savage serial murderer of female college athletes who "signs" his work viciously mutilating his victims.
With Susan's assistance, an arrest is made, the case is closed, and a terrified city breathes a sigh of relief.
Until the next murder.
Her clairvoyance ridiculed, her reputation destroyed, Susan must act and act fast. She alone can enter the mind of an elusive murderer in time to save the life of his next victim--the most unexpected one of all. But her desperate pursuit of the killer will force her into a painful reexamination of her own shrouded past.
In Eyes , Joseph Glass unleashes a homicidal mastermind as fiendish as Hannibal Lecter, and introduces Susan Shader, a compelling new literary heroine whose strengths derive from the hidden wellsprings of her character. Combining haunting depths with sheer terror, and reaching levels of emotion rarely touched in a mystery novel, Eyes is a must-read, proceed-at-your-own-risk experience.
Now grown up, Dr. Susan Shader is a renowned psychiatrist and criminal profiler whose uncanny gift has made her a celebrity among law enforcement professionals. She is called upon to help the Chicago police capture the Coed Killer--a savage serial murderer of female college athletes who "signs" his work viciously mutilating his victims.
With Susan's assistance, an arrest is made, the case is closed, and a terrified city breathes a sigh of relief.
Until the next murder.
Her clairvoyance ridiculed, her reputation destroyed, Susan must act and act fast. She alone can enter the mind of an elusive murderer in time to save the life of his next victim--the most unexpected one of all. But her desperate pursuit of the killer will force her into a painful reexamination of her own shrouded past.
In Eyes , Joseph Glass unleashes a homicidal mastermind as fiendish as Hannibal Lecter, and introduces Susan Shader, a compelling new literary heroine whose strengths derive from the hidden wellsprings of her character. Combining haunting depths with sheer terror, and reaching levels of emotion rarely touched in a mystery novel, Eyes is a must-read, proceed-at-your-own-risk experience.
344 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1997
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September 28, 2025
This is the first book that I have read by this author. It was a story about the murder of 4 women, and the police search for their killer.
November 9, 2025
I read this book because Tracy read it and I wasn't disappointed. It was a great book & I loved the ending. There are more books, I will have to check them out
June 25, 2012
This is my first time reading Joseph Glass. I enjoyed the fast pace and conservative writing style. Not wildly descriptive, but just enough. Dialogue rings true and the story seems believable, even though the main character, Susan Shader, is a psychic (a profession sometimes hard to believe in.) I'm looking forward to more in the Susan Shader series. Wish I knew what other pen names Joseph Glass writes under - I like his style and could see myself following his work, whatever the genre.
Overall, I would recommend this for readers who enjoy thoughtful, suspense and have time to devote to lots of reading - you won't want to put this one down until the end!
Overall, I would recommend this for readers who enjoy thoughtful, suspense and have time to devote to lots of reading - you won't want to put this one down until the end!
October 8, 2015
I read this novel for the first time as soon as it came into paperback years ago. It constantly sat at the back of my mind begging to be re-read. I put it off, worried that it wouldn't live up to my expectations, but there really wasn't any reason to think it. This novel was just as compelling after 15 years, as the first time that I read it. Fast paced and interesting, it had me turning pages at racing speeds.
I can't wait to read blood, which I didn't even realize had been written!
I can't wait to read blood, which I didn't even realize had been written!
October 30, 2008
This book was so bad I put it down after 100 pages. The characters are underdeveloped, the writing is choppy.
December 8, 2019
Overall, very bad.
I can’t stress enough how easy it was to see the hints the writer was throwing to the reader. “Tall figure, tall man, blah blah”, so you could not even think about them being the murderer. All the women are pretty except... one? Isn’t there anything else to comment about people? I read this book very fast, because it was so plain and easy, but it felt like it was taking an eternity. It is way longer than it should be.
I can’t stress enough how easy it was to see the hints the writer was throwing to the reader. “Tall figure, tall man, blah blah”, so you could not even think about them being the murderer. All the women are pretty except... one? Isn’t there anything else to comment about people? I read this book very fast, because it was so plain and easy, but it felt like it was taking an eternity. It is way longer than it should be.
June 7, 2025
Wow!, this story had several twists I wasn't expecting.
It was an older style book, not historical, but sort of set in the 90's era, which I liked.
The themes and writing style reminded me of Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta novels.
I would have enjoyed discovering this as part of a series but it's a stand alone novel from what I understand?
I might have to look for other books by this author.
It was an older style book, not historical, but sort of set in the 90's era, which I liked.
The themes and writing style reminded me of Patricia Cornwell's Scarpetta novels.
I would have enjoyed discovering this as part of a series but it's a stand alone novel from what I understand?
I might have to look for other books by this author.
June 28, 2017
Pretty decent murder mystery, but a little too much exposition about psychology and forensics. Romantic plot doesn't really go anywhere either.. not the best, not the worst.
August 4, 2017
Really interesting and pacy start and gets you absorbed. The middle to latter parts tend to let it down a little overall, however, it concludes nicely and ends being a worthwhile read.
October 24, 2018
A good thriller!
March 13, 2019
I don't know who Joseph Glass is, but I loved this book along with the other one in this series, named "Blood". Very interesting and suspenseful.
August 5, 2019
A reasonable thriller - disappointed to see there are only 2 in the series though.
January 11, 2010
i think that this book might better be called second sight, since this ia what dr. susan shader uses to help solve crimes. i could not find the title in the list of books, though this is not a new book. it is quite intriguing with a few plot twists. susan shader and david gold make a good team in solving this, as well as other cases. they seem to be good friends, without the sexual complication.
March 26, 2008
The story was very intriguing, the reader was left in the dark for quite a while. Of course you know that the story cannot end in the middle of the book, but you don't know what's really going on.
Susans resolve to hunt the killer down all by herself is very stupid and she should know better. But after all this is just a book and supposed to be suspenseful I guess.
Susans resolve to hunt the killer down all by herself is very stupid and she should know better. But after all this is just a book and supposed to be suspenseful I guess.
April 24, 2009
I was engrossed in this book. Very detailed.
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May 6, 2010Thrall has the book.
July 29, 2010
One of the best thrillers I have ever read in my life!
July 18, 2013
Very much enjoyed this. Well worth the read. My paper copy is in sad shape... does anyone know where I can get an e-pub version?
January 31, 2013
If you're a fan of Patterson this book is for you. Glass really knows what he's doing in this book. The characters are amazing and the plot keeps you turning the page and wanting more!
November 7, 2014
Приятно трилърче, но краят сериозно издиша.
January 11, 2015
This gave me chills reading, but it's so good! Top top book.
September 10, 2013
a tense thriller, worth a read
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