The Skin Gods: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook

" WOW! The second in the Byrne/Balzano series, "The Skin Gods" is a fast-paced, grizzly, nail-biter of a crime novel. I would highly recommend this series, which starts with "The Rosary Girls." "

" disappointing, starts off quickly drawing you in, seemingly fast paced, very quickly burns out, the first book I have ever given up on "

" Randomly picked this up off the shelf. It was fine. Nothing shocking. Lol. A bit original and creative, the concept was good. The reviews I read cited the "breakneck pacing" and whatnot. Eh. Whatever. I definitely liked and enjoyed it, but I'm sorry that I didn't feel that it wasn't anything extra special. Definitely a good quick read though, and I heartily recommend it in that sense. "

" The site ate a longish review before I could post so am not going to the effort to repeat. Didn't like THE SKIN GODS as well as Montanari's first Byrne/Balzano book THE ROSARY GIRLS but will stick with the series since I've bought books three and four. He's a good writer but there's an irritating plot device involving killers completing complicated tableaus before murdering victims that I hope does not continue in all the books - just not realistic enough. The strongest point of the series is the relationship between the two lead detectives and that was barely evident in this book until the last fifty pages when they finally worked TOGETHER in a way. Hopefully, the next book MERCILESS will further develop the partnership/relationship between Detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano. "

" This book started out way sloooooow for me, but when it picked up it was great, twists and unexpected, I really liked it. "

" Not for kids. "

" The author included too much introspection with the characters - a little is fine, but this was really overdone. "

" Fast-phased. You wouldn't expect that he would be the killer. "

" Montanari is a master of suspense and this one is no disappointment. The added bonus that it all takes place in Philadelphia and so mentions familiar places and watering holes - he uses the real names a places. So enjoy! "

" A sort of run-of-the-mill book. The suspense works but isn't phenomenal. I guess my main objection is that I don't feel connected to the characters. Their trials really don't touch my soul and thus I don't get involved as much as I'd like to. "

" I honestly didn't expect the ending (which is a good thing), but the supporting details linking the Actor to the crime are not enough to convince me to give this novel a perfect five. "

" Good crime thriller, bit slow to start, but plenty of excitement and super-gory murders, just didn't love the main characters that much though. "

" sejauh ini suka sama jalan ceritanya.. tapi masih pengenalan karaketr dan hubungan antara karakter satu dengan yang lain ^^ "

" Great book. The characters were amazing and the plot was just as amazing. While the ending was shocking. Great book. "

" I thought this was horrible. For as good as the first book (The Rosary Girls) was this was equally as bad, it was so slow moving, I couldn't finish it, just a waste of time for me. "

" Nice pace, good mystery. A little far fetched at the end, but a fun book on tape to listen to and keep my attention on a 13 hour drive "

" I found myself feeling for the chracters a little, however the story was pretty much what you'd expect a typical crime novel to be. This was predictable from the off and would please avid crime fiction lovers, however I prefer the Mo Hayder and Jeffrey Deaver brand of CF! "

" I honestly didn't expect the ending (which is a good thing), but the supporting details linking the Actor to the crime are not enough to convince me to give this novel a perfect five. "

" The premise behind this book, a serial killer murdering people like scenes in famous films, was interesting, however the story fizzled out by the end and got way too convoluted to maintain its tension. That said, it was very well-written and I certainly would read more of Montanari's work. "

" I thought this was horrible. For as good as the first book (The Rosary Girls) was this was equally as bad, it was so slow moving, I couldn't finish it, just a waste of time for me. "

" The author included too much introspection with the characters - a little is fine, but this was really overdone. "

" WOW! The second in the Byrne/Balzano series, "The Skin Gods" is a fast-paced, grizzly, nail-biter of a crime novel. I would highly recommend this series, which starts with "The Rosary Girls." "

" Montanari is a master of suspense and this one is no disappointment. The added bonus that it all takes place in Philadelphia and so mentions familiar places and watering holes - he uses the real names a places. So enjoy! "

" A good book....a real twist at the end, I certainly wasnt expecting it! "