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A review by pause_theframe
Portraits of the Dead by John Nicholl
5.0
Wow, wow, wow! I love a good thriller, especially when it has tones of mystery, horror and a serial killer or two thrown in. This book starts off with a hint of a creepy peeper and quickly moved into the stage of abduction and investigations. You are thrown straight in, rushing to to try and understand a world where a safe haven becomes your worst nightmare.
The author did an above excellent job at creating a serial killer. He gave us someone who was sadistic, a bit crazy and still so very in control. Just like the serial killers we have come to know, in some of the best-sellers, Nicholl gave us someone who paid attention to detail, ritual and ensured that their footprints were erased, as if they never existed.
It was thrilling and so very scary, to follow along as they tried to crack the case, before our young lady became the next death in a line of victims, the killer had taken previously. All along this trail, we are kept on our toes, and it is very exciting. I like that the pace is swift and engaging, as it matched the feel very well, as everyone rushed round to try and solve the case.
It was interesting to see in the mind of the killer, as each is different. I found myself wanting to know what made the killer tick, how they were able and wanting to do what they did for a ‘job.’ I also wanted to know what they were thinking and feeling through the whole process, to get close to try and begin to understand and Nicholl did just that for us.
This is a highly engaging and very thought-provoking read. I would very much recommend it to all who are interested in this genre, as a must read.
**I received this book for free and voluntarily provided my honest and unbiased review.
The author did an above excellent job at creating a serial killer. He gave us someone who was sadistic, a bit crazy and still so very in control. Just like the serial killers we have come to know, in some of the best-sellers, Nicholl gave us someone who paid attention to detail, ritual and ensured that their footprints were erased, as if they never existed.
It was thrilling and so very scary, to follow along as they tried to crack the case, before our young lady became the next death in a line of victims, the killer had taken previously. All along this trail, we are kept on our toes, and it is very exciting. I like that the pace is swift and engaging, as it matched the feel very well, as everyone rushed round to try and solve the case.
It was interesting to see in the mind of the killer, as each is different. I found myself wanting to know what made the killer tick, how they were able and wanting to do what they did for a ‘job.’ I also wanted to know what they were thinking and feeling through the whole process, to get close to try and begin to understand and Nicholl did just that for us.
This is a highly engaging and very thought-provoking read. I would very much recommend it to all who are interested in this genre, as a must read.
**I received this book for free and voluntarily provided my honest and unbiased review.