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Savage Art

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SAVAGE ART is the gripping story of Casey McKinley, a top FBI profiler who leaves the agency after almost being the victim of Leonardo, a creepy serial killer she was tracking. Taking her injuries and nightmares and leaving her family behind, she struggles to start a new life in San Francisco. Casey is unwillingly drawn back into the nightmarish game of Leonardo's when he follows her across the country. As before, his art tool of choice is a scalpel but the subjects of his canvas are now children. With the help of Inspector Jordan Gray, it becomes a tense race to catch the very evil Leonardo before he makes Casey his ultimate masterpiece.

Ms. Girard weaves an extraordinarily well-crafted tale of chilling suspense which will have you riveted from the first page to the last. A highly recommended choice for those who don't have a lot of time for reading and a must read for fans of suspense!

Savage Art by Danielle Girard is the best suspense book I've read all year. I happened to pick it up when I was in the States last, and now have a new author to add to my favorites. The story was exciting from beginning to end, and is on par with writers like T. Harris, M. Connelly, R. Pearson etc. If you enjoy books by these writers, you will like Savage Art. I'm looking forward to reading the next book by D. Girard!

SAVAGE ART is a clever tale of an ex-FBI profiler, Casey McKinley, who is drawn back into the hunt when the crafty serial killer that scarred her for life resurfaces, this time with children as his target. Danielle Girard does an excellent job of building the story and the characters. This villain made the hair stand up on my neck and had me looking over my shoulder. SAVAGE ART is fast-paced, as the race is on to stop the murders. I missed my bus stop reading this book and give it a high recommendation for those that enjoy intense thrillers. I can't wait for more from Girard.

I am a very busy professional who usually manages to read about 3 pages of any book before falling sound asleep. However, I got my copy of Savage Art yesterday and promptly stayed up until 3 AM devouring it, despite the fact that the later it got the more scared I became of every noise in the night. The story is fast-paced, intelligent, and extraordinarily suspenseful. And the protagonist, Casey McKinley, is the kind of character we'll want to read about in future books. I highly recommend it, and am waiting impatiently for the sequel already.

He feels he is the modern day Leonardo da Vinci except he uses a scalpel to make his creations on a special model, the human body. He uses street people as his personal source of stone. FBI profiler Casey McKinley has a perfect record of solving a case within three months of receipt. She travels to Cleveland to assist local authorities' efforts to bring this monstrous sculptor to justice. However, this time things go wrong and he captures Casey. He breaks the bones in her hands before fleeing to avoid apprehension.

One year after the assault, Casey remains traumatized to the point of near paralysis. She remains in bed and refuses to work on her physical therapy. She sends her husband and daughter away because she needs to stay away from people, even her loved ones. However, Leonardo has not forgotten the one victim whose sculpting remains unfinished. He intends to complete his latest masterpiece using Casey's daughter as his material.

Danielle Girard's first novel, SAVAGE ART, is a thriller that rivals the best of Illes, Pollinger, or Goldberg. The fiendish villain acts similar to Hannibal Lechter, leaving those with a squeamish stomach wanting to skip some of the more graphic sections. The heroine is a fascinating character who will remind the audience of Crais' Demolition Angel due to her vulnerability and inner strength. This serial killer tale is so good fans will want sequels.

Harriet Klausner

I will admit that this is NOT usually the kind of book I read; for one thing, it's a serial killer novel, and for another, it deals with the murder and mutilation of children. However, a friend gave me a copy and I plunged into this dark, dark tale. I think FBI profiler Casey is a wonderful character, and the book is so suspenseful that I could barely put it down until the chilling climax. But "Savage Art" is definitely not for the squeamish. It's pretty graphic and violent. Still, if you're a fan of Patricia Cornwell and Thomas Harris, I'd have to say it's a do-not-miss.

I'm a sucker for a good pyschopath novel, and this one is just that. The plot develops very well, the pace is excellent, and the main characters are well portrayed. It's hard to find a "human" hero (ie, flawed like us all), and Casey is a believable character with understandable and very human qualities, flaws, and fears. I think it's an excellent debut novel, and look forward to the next one. If you like this style and genre, try David Wiltse's books, with the ex-CIA agent Becker. Also excellent!

Savage Art is a great first effort by a writer who will go on my list of authors to watch. Although the book's premise is complicated and the characters likewise, the book is a very fast read and almost impossible to put down. As a physically disabled person, I could relate to the heroine's internal conflicts about the injuries sustained at the hand of a serial killer. My guess is that the emotions she displayed as a FBI agent were realistic as well.

I just loved this book. Danielle Girard did a fantastic job with this first novel. This book reads so fast but, it will keep you reading long into the night. She is able to make you feel for her main character (Casey).The only thing I can think of to say is BUY THIS BOOK, you won't regret it. Happy reading

I work for a venture capital firm in Chicago and find only a few rare moments to actually sit down and read a book. I found Savage Art in the airport on a trip and grabbed it as a quick read for the plane. It had me rivoted to my chair! I had to drag myself from it to get to work the next morning and couldn't wait to return at the end of the day. Everything suffered for a couple days but the ride was worth it! I've got one word for potential readers: THRILLING!