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4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining thrill ride., June 21, 2003

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This review is from: The Anniversary: A Novel (Hardcover)

It's been five years since the execution of Stephen Gage, a psychopath who killed more than a hundred women.

Three women involved the Gage case have taken the five years to move on: the true-crime writer who scored an instant bestseller with Gage's story has started a new book, Gage's ex-girlfriend has started a new life for herself, and his attorney Callie Thayer has changed her name put away any guilt of defending the monster.

While these three women have moved on, someone has not and on the anniversary of Gage's execution special messages will be sent warning of the up-coming chaos.

Someone has decided to continue the murders started by Gage, and they won't stop until each woman pays the ultimate price.

Callie Thayer must fight for her life, and in the process unmask a killer hell-bent on finishing what Stephen Gage started.

`The Anniversary' is a twisting, shocking, and totally entertaining thriller. From page one the reader is catapulted on a roller coaster ride of suspense filled with masterful plot twists, and well drawn characters. Amy Gutman has taken a great plot and filled it with thrills and chills. Smooth writing and razor-sharp suspense will keep readers turning the pages.

Nick Gonnella

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4.0 out of 5 stars A chilling book about a madman bent on revenge., July 12, 2003

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This review is from: The Anniversary: A Novel (Hardcover)

Steven Gage is a handsome man who has a way with the ladies. Unfortunately, he is also a psychopath who kills over one hundred women before he is arrested and ultimately executed. Gage leaves behind broken families and vulnerable survivors who must find a way to put the past behind them and get on with their lives. In Amy Gutman's new thriller, "The Anniversary," three of the women who had crossed the killer's path receive threatening notes on the anniversary of the execution.

Gutman's heroines are striking characters. One is a high-powered lawyer who worked on Gage's last appeal and lost. The failed appeal upset her greatly and almost ruined her career. Another woman was Steven Gage's girlfriend for years and it was her testimony that convicted Gage. She feels guilty for not seeing the signs of her boyfriend's criminal activities and putting a stop to his killing spree.

Amy Gutman has written a tense and suspenseful novel with plenty of red herrings to keep the reader off balance. Although it is slightly weakened by some unrealistic touches, "The Anniversary" is still a frightening and thoroughly engrossing thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gutman Strikes Again with a Killer Psychological Thriller, June 22, 2003

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This review is from: The Anniversary: A Novel (Hardcover)

The Anniversary is Hollywood movie material. I strongly recommend it to people who love mystery novels and to those who are new to the genre. This novel manages to live on a variety of levels. There are plots, subplots and a number of complex themes. On its most basic level, the Anniversary is about 3 women who all had a connection to a serial killer. The narrative begins when each receive a letter from him on the 5 anniversary of his execution. Don't want to say more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT PAGE TURNER
Amy Gutman does an incredible job of creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to escape the banality of everyday life and... Read more

Published on June 28, 2006 by M. Dole

4.0 out of 5 stars Threw me for a loop!
I couldn't believe it when Amy Gutman threw me for a loop! I am usually so good at predicting who is the who in the whodunit. Boy was I wrong in this case! Read more

Published on May 29, 2006 by Kelly S.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent thriller
The Anniversary was filled with so many twists and diversions, readers can't help but keep turning pages until the end. Read more

Published on May 17, 2006 by Angela Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars a gripping tale
I was in Border's looking for a good "whodunit" mystery and stumbled upon this book. I began reading it and couldn't stop. This is a good book. Read more

Published on September 25, 2004 by Shon

4.0 out of 5 stars Three women. Three notes. One fear
On the fifth anniversary of the trial and execution of infamous serial killer Steven Gage, three women separately involved in the Gasey case - Callie Thayer, Melanie White, and... Read more

Published on March 3, 2004 by book yeti

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressively written thriller
Amy Gutman's impressive first novel, EQUIVOCAL DEATH was a slick polished legal thriller which could have been the start of a series. Read more

Published on February 29, 2004 by Larry Gandle

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Three woman, linked only by a man from their past, receive the same mysterious note, "Happy Anniversary. I haven't forgotten about you. Read more

Published on February 26, 2004 by Beverly J. Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Ahead
The Anniversary will keep you turning pages well into the night, so schedule yourself accordingly before you pick it up. Read more

Published on January 22, 2004 by Marissa J. Piesman

4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the book
I really enjoyed reading The Anniversary! Written by Amy Gutman, (author of Equivocal Death) the story introduces you to Callie, a 36 year old woman with a wicked past. Read more

Published on January 12, 2004 by Tristin Denham

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what scares us.
With the news full of serial killers and worse, this is the stuff that scares us all. Driving the plot is that other thing that scares us -- seeing others as they really are --... Read more

Published on October 31, 2003

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Steven Gage, New York, Diane Massey, Lester Crain, Happy Anniversary, Laura Seton, Mike Jamison, Dahlia Schuyler, Melanie White, Posy Kisch, Callie Thayer, Blue Peek Island, Anna Thayer, Nathan Lacoste, United Bank, Frank Collier, Henry Creighton, Bernie Creighton, Harry Potter, Kabuki Girl, Kevin Thayer, Main Street, Officer Evans, Tod Carver, Windham College

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