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" He only gets better... If I had three thumbs they would all be up. Engaging from the get-go and after that you just don't want to put it down! "
- Izzy, 2/3/2014
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" I read Ellory's previous book, A Quiet Belief in Angels, and loved it. He really upped the ante with this book which I found to be both a great literary novel and an unbearably chilling mystery. I was so caught up in this story, I felt I was a part of the pages. I loved it and hope Ellory has more books up his sleeve to look forward to. "
- Ginny, 1/31/2014
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" Great story, characters, etc. Over-long with a bit or repetition and unnecessary chatter. Toward the end, I began to think he was trying to fill up space, since every other sentence contained one or more "f" bombs. Very distracting and I only kept reading because I really wanted to know how it ended. "
- Peggy, 1/22/2014
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" Wow! The back says "the serial-killer novel to end all serial-killer novels" and I think it fits that quote. I loved all the references to past serials and the copying of those crimes. I was so intrigued by John Costello. I really was interested in his character and what he had ro say. I have not read Ellory before, but this book makes me want to delve into others. "
- Margi, 1/7/2014
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" 4 1/2 stars... A crime thriller where serial murders are recreated on the anniversary of that event. Strong characters - Detective Irving, Karen Langley,newspaper reporter , and serial murder survivor, John Costello are all strong characters in this novel. Ellory does a nice job of letting us get to know Irving, tough yet vulnerable. There is a tremendous amount of research that was done as we move from one serial murderer to another (all true - Gacy, the Hillside Strangler, etc..) This is a true crime novel - I really enjoyed it. "
- Charisse, 1/5/2014
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" Excellent serial killer novel. interesting characters. So many liberties taken with NYC geography that it ruined many of the action scenes for me. "
- Lou, 12/27/2013
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" Never heard about R.J. Ellory, but saw the book in the library and brought it back home. Really enjoyed reading the book. The end was quite a suprise and I am going to read more books from R.J. Ellory. "
- Carola, 12/19/2013
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" Whilst I enjoyed this it didn't impress me as much as I thought it would. It is without doubt intricately crafted and meticulously researched, I just found some of it rather tedious and too long. "
- Jo, 12/17/2013
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" A serial killer who mimics other serial killers by murdering on the anniversary of previous crimes is testing his wits against the police and a quiet group of survivors of serial killings. This book will take you for a ride. "
- Jeanne, 11/23/2013
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" Ik vond 'Een stil geloof in engelen' beter maar toch ook genoten van deze thriller. Spannende vakantieliteratuur. "
- Inge, 11/16/2013
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" Another great read by this author. He just seems to get better with every book. "
- Pauline, 11/7/2013
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" Another excellent book from Ellory "
- Amanda, 11/3/2013
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" Kept you in suspense all the way through the book-although the ending was a little bit of a let down. Expected something a little more spectatular. But the reading made up for it. "
- Grace, 9/22/2013
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" not his best, but still an excellent read "
- Martin, 8/21/2013
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" Loved most of this book. Hated the ending. I hate when characters suddenly start behaving differently for plot purposes. "
- C.S., 6/12/2013
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" Another worthy addition to Ellory's masterful crime tales. The Anniversary Man is a study of serial killers - namely famous American killers of the last half century - and the dark underbelly of those who inhabit their world. "
- Joe, 4/26/2013
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" Een aanrader. Zeer vlot geschreven. Interessant en verrassend tot de laatste bladzijde. "
- Jessica, 2/4/2013
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" Good book but frustrating as no reason given why The Anniversary Man killed "
- Kate, 1/23/2013
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" Goed geschreven boek. In de loop van het verhaal wissel je af en toe van idee over hoe de toedracht is. Zeer beeldend geschreven, als ik aan het verhaal terugdenk is dat haast met het idee dat ik de film gezien heb. "
- Esther, 11/26/2012
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" Unique take on serial killers. "
- Nancy, 11/21/2012
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" Fast paced serial killer thriller. One of the best action books I';ve read in years. The author's excellent research into serial killing makes this book powerful and fun. "
- Kenneth, 10/2/2012
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" This book covers all the REAL serial killers and their methods set in a fictional setting of a new serial killer who kills on the anniversary date of other serial killers. "
- Maggie, 12/9/2011
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" Amazing story. So enjoyable to read a thriller like this. Great characters that kept me riveted to the end. Won't give up much about the plot. But follows a series of serial murders......are they related? Who is behind them? "
- Paula, 10/22/2011
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" Clearly one of the best books I've in the last year!!! If you've never read R.J. Ellory, this is the perfect book for you. Great characters great story, great writing. "
- Chris, 9/5/2011
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" Excellent, well written and kept me interested. Although it took place in New York didn't convey any real impression of this. Well researched regarding the serial killers who partly formed the theme of the story. "
- Saudiron, 7/8/2011
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" I thought this was a fabulous book, an interesting twist to a serial killer book. It was a rollercoaster of a read, I felt a connection with all the main characters and was devestated when it was finished because i enjoyed it so much.
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- Jan, 3/6/2011
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" Fast paced serial killer thriller. One of the best action books I';ve read in years. The author's excellent research into serial killing makes this book powerful and fun.
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- Kenneth, 2/18/2011
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" Another fantastic book by R J Ellory. Need I say more, a must read.
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- carl, 12/30/2010
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" A murderer is terrorizing New York City copying killings of the Zodiac killer, the Green River killings, etc. Detective Ray Irving does his best to stop this maniac with the help of his staff and newspaper employees Karen Langley and John Costello. Sharp police procedural.
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- Norma, 12/6/2010
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" Awesomely scary - I'm still afraid to take my dogs out after dark!
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- Liz, 10/27/2010
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" I got this from the library, based on Charisse's review. It's a thriller centered around a serial killer in NYC, but also uses information from real life serial murders. So yes, not a real cheerful read, but I thought it was well written. Will be checking out his other novels now.
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- Susan, 10/13/2010
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" Pretty good, if clumsy at times. Will read more RJ Ellory.
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- Peter, 9/4/2010
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" Kept you in suspense all the way through the book-although the ending was a little bit of a let down. Expected something a little more spectatular. But the reading made up for it.
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- Grace, 8/28/2010
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