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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Murder, Kidnapping, and Mayhem to say the least,
By Memphis RAWSISTAZ (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Killing Rain (Louis Kincaid Mysteries) (Paperback)
Murder, kidnapping and mayhem are the ingredients P.J. Parrish uses to draw the reader into this latest thriller. Though a bit grisly at times, this book is a definite page-turner. Private Detective Louis Kencaid fights an uphill battle as he stays one step behind a diabolical killer. Parrish fans and suspense enthusiast alike will enjoy this fast-paced thrill ride of intrigue and gore.
What began as a simple date for Detective Kencaid quickly escalates into something sinister when his date Susan's estranged husband shows up for dinner. The absentee dad, Austin Outlaw has returned to reclaim his son and wife. Susan is having none of Austin's lies and is reluctant to allow eleven year old Benjamin out for ice cream with his father. The mother's intuition proves to be valid when her son and husband vanish. Kencaid's search for the two leads him to Austin's Import office. There he finds the police who have discovered the bodies of Outlaw's business partner and their secretary. Parrish does an excellent job in making the reader despise Austin Outlaw's appropriately named sleazy character. Outlaw's greed sets in motion events that lead to several murders and endangers the life of his only child. Assisted efforts to rescue Ben are made by Miami Police Detective Joe Frye, a woman who can handle her own with the bad guys, yet has no trouble at all showing her softer side to Kencaid. The two detectives match wits with a fiendish villain that holds the key to Austin's silence and knows the idenity of the killers who kidnapped Ben. This book is filled with lots of twists and turns that keeps the reader wondering what will happen next. The only thing that bothered me about the book was the graphic descriptions on torture inflicted upon some of the victims and the grisly murder scene. Overall I loved the plot and the character development. Parrish brought out real emotions in me as I read this novel. If you like a little horror mixed in with your mystery you'll love this book. Reviewed by Felecia R. Ellis of Memphis RAWSISTAZ
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
When It Rains, It Pours,
This review is from: A Killing Rain (Louis Kincaid Mysteries) (Paperback)
P.J. Parrish brings to life an intriguing tale of action and adventure in his novel, A Killing Rain. The story begins with private detective Louis Kincaid finally getting a date with attorney Susan Outlaw. What he does not know is that this meeting will lead him on a suspense-filled journey that involves Susan's missing son and her estranged husband. The story follows Kincaid as he searches for the pair and as he unearths brutal murders and a horrible, intricate scheme.
P.J. Parrish has written a novel that is truly a thriller. Although there were a couple of instances where the story lulled, overall it was a page-turner. While the action was enjoyable, I also reveled in the character development. As a mother, I could feel Susan's angst in having her child missing. I felt a strong loathing for the "bad guy" Austin, who served as a complete contrast to the protagonist, Louis Kincaid. My only regret is that this is my first time reading a P.J. Parrish novel featuring Louis Kincaid and I believe that I would have enjoyed the story more if I had more background knowledge on the main character. Nevertheless, this was a good read and I recommend it to those who enjoy reading works that take them on a thrill ride. Latoya Carter-Qawiyy APOOO BookClub
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of PJ's best,
By Professor D. L. Hoffman (Lewisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Killing Rain (Louis Kincaid Mysteries) (Paperback)
After waiting a year for another P. J. Parrish novel about the exploits of Louis Kinkaid, I was not disappointed. A great read-great characters. great story-BRAVO!. Now I have to wait another year, alas.
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