LAPD Detective Peter Decker doesn’t know quite what to make of Lilah Brecht. The beautiful, eccentric spa owner and daughter of a faded Hollywood legend, Lilah was beaten, robbed, and raped in her own home—and claims to have psychic powers that enable her to see even more devastating events looming on the horizon. With his heart and mind on his pregnant young wife, Rina Lazarus, at home, Peter finds it hard to put much credence in the victim’s outrageous claims, or to become too deeply involved with her equally odd brothers and aging film star mom. But when Lilah’s dark visions turn frighteningly real, Decker’s world will be severely rocked—as the “false prophet’s” secrets and obsessions entrap the dedicated policeman . . . and point a killer toward Decker’s own vulnerable family.
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"Although read out of order in the series, halfway through, this has a good mystery with interesting insight into Jewish culture and customs and plenty of suspenseful twists and turns. A good read for a summer day!" — Kristen (4 out of 5 stars)
"Although read out of order in the series, halfway through, this has a good mystery with interesting insight into Jewish culture and customs and plenty of suspenseful twists and turns. A good read for a summer day!"
“Kellerman creates a claustrophobic atmosphere, against a background of seediness, violence, and distrust.”
“False Prophet is one of her best…a solid, well-written tale with red herrings, weird characters, and unusual plotting…The book never drags.”
“Kellerman’s carefully drawn characters and startling plot twists help keep this book at the high standard the author has met with her earlier works.”
“Mitchell Greenberg ably brings the characters to life…Recommended for all Kellerman and mystery fans.”
" ugh, I never thought I'd get through this riduculous non mystery "
" I don't remember much from this; I guess it didn't leave much of an impression. "
" Not as interesting to me as some of the others, mainly because it was lighter on the Judaism and heavier on the detective stuff, which sort of ran out of gas a little too early. "
" My Favorite so far in the Series. "
" Another excellent Faye Kellerman book. "
" The best one so far.. :) "
" The rape of a movie star's daughter and lots of rich family politics. "
" Not my favorite of this series. There are some highly improbable characters and the solution to the mystery revolves around a highly unlikely set of coincidences. "
" Realized as I started this book that I had read it many years ago; however, as I generally like her books, I decided to read it again. While I did enjoy parts of it again, I thought the ending was poor. "
" Faye Kellerman's books are good commuter books in that they go down pretty easily. The stories generally are only OK, though. I don't really understand why the novels are styled Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels when her role seems to be relegated to providing occasional insight into the case. "
" Not quite as good as the other books in the series. Hopefully it's just a one off and she is back up to scratch with the next one. "
" So far, the Faye Kellerman books are a fun read. Each one adds to the relationship of Peter and Rina. Also a fun education in Jewish Orthodoxy. "
" Not my favorite Kellerman. A woman with psychic powers is keeping secrets that make it hard to solve a murder. "
" Faye Kellerman does it again "
" I liked this book and the characters. It wasn't a "can't put it down" novel, but reading until midnight was in the cards. "
" I love her books - old or new! It is intellectual, riveting and quite simply fun. I don't feel bad about indulging in a book for pleasure when it is a Kellerman novel. "
" I don't like Faye as well as Peter "
Faye Kellerman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels, as well as historical thrillers and a short-story anthology. She has won the Macavity Award and has been nominated for a Shamus Award.
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