The cruel and bizarre slaying of a beautiful teen leads Detective Decker into the dark heart of an exoticsubculture: the seamy, sometimes violent world of Southern California's rootless, affluent youth. But even the confession of a disturbed kid with cold ""killer eyes"" cannot soothe Decker's inner torment. For he knows in his gut this crime goes much deeper and higher than anyone expects -- and that true justice, brutal and complete, has yet to be done.
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"I'm normally not crazy about Faye Kellerman's writing, but this book intrigued me from the beginning because the characters and their relationships were so interesting. The plot and subplots weren't predictable (as they are in so many crime novels) and that kept me engaged right up to the end."
— Peggy (4 out of 5 stars)
“A frightening yet compelling book…with a cliffhanger ending.”
— San Antonio Express-News“Surprising twists and engaging subplots will keep readers turning the pages to the satisfying conclusion.”
— Publishers Weekly“Kellerman keeps the suspense turned to high from beginning to end, and readers will find themselves thoroughly engaged and, as usual with Kellerman’s books, well entertained.”
— Booklist“Unrelieved but highly effective melodrama, fleet and heavy-breathing.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Questions of morality and justice are the centerpieces of this unusual, provocative, and emotionally intense novel…Faye Kellerman is an extraordinarily gifted storyteller who can deliver well-crafted and utterly convincing tales of suspense.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)" Wonderful book! This book was mysterious an kept me guessing . I couldn’t put it down. Great for anyone who loves detective mysteries! "
— cj, 5/8/2018" I liked it very much "
— Renae, 2/14/2014" LIked the writing style and character. Liked the twists and turns. Had waaaaaay too much sex for my tastes. "
— Julie, 2/7/2014" This was a good whodunit with some Mafia spice added for good measure. "
— Katie, 1/5/2014" Good story, intriguing. Parts of the story are graphic, the author doesn't leave much to your imagination by way of description. A few twists and turns in the plot make it an unexpected ending.... "
— Robin, 1/4/2014" Loved this story. I'll need to read more of this series. "
— Patricia, 12/27/2013" This one has a main part of the story told from another viewpoint which is different from the rest I've read so far. I haven't decided if this was good or bad. I think I did like those characters as much as Peter and Rina though. "
— April, 12/23/2013" Good book, kept me guessing. "
— Ksafford, 12/18/2013" dude, read this when i was about 13. there is some line about the chick's panties getting wet ... i kept this next to the tissues for a solid week. i read the next six looking for a repeat, no dice. i won't read anymore, but i look at them in the airport. "
— Alan, 12/6/2013" Love Faye Kellerman, better than her husband Jonathan. This book is in a slightly different format to her previous novels and not sure I like it so much. Will be interesting to see what the next one is like "
— Sue, 12/2/2013" Found several of the characters to be really annoying. And there was a story that never got tied up (no pun intended) in regards to the NY rapist. "
— Crissy, 11/28/2013" I liked the book and it's character's. I found it interesting, how she tried to humanize a sociopath. I can tell she's an optimist and believes in human nature, which I enjoy, because I do too. "
— Rhonda, 10/4/2013" This was the best one in the series! I wish the author could bring some odf the characters back. "
— Kelly, 9/24/2013" This is the second Faye Kellerman book that I've read and I really like her. It kept me interested and not wanting to put it down - got through it in two days. I won't say that it is totally unpredictable, but it is fun reading anyway! "
— holls, 5/17/2013" Best of the series so far. More police work than family in this one and it makes it a better read. Don't want to see the family go but just a bit less. "
— Pauline, 4/11/2013" Favorite of the Decker/Lazarus series. "
— Brittany, 10/6/2012" Loved this book. It was dark & mysterious and took a turn at the end that I did not expect. Christoper Whitman/Donatti was pure evil even though I wanted him to be the nice guy that Terry thought he was. This was the 2nd time I read this book and liked it even more the second time. "
— Sharon, 8/14/2012" Faye Kellerman is always worth reading. She develops her characters in a genre that doesn't always allow an author much leeway. Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus will live, and love, in the memories of crime lovers for a long time. "
— Amanda, 6/14/2012" A prom queen is killed; what is justice for her killer? "
— Linda, 3/27/2012" I like all of Kellerman's books. I first read this book more than a decade ago. At the time it was not a favorite, but it stayed with me. The characters are compelling even if the mystery is not equally as satisfying. "
— Lavinia, 1/13/2012Faye 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.