From Publishers Weekly
Although its title suggests a murderer's-eye view of graphically described deaths, this spine-tingling addition to a noteworthy series features a savvy, independent female narrator. When true-crime writer Liz Connors (last seen in Until Proven Innocent ) gets anonymous threats in the mail, she is unnerved but not terribly worried. But the missives continue, and Liz's lover, Cambridge, Mass., police detective Jack Lingemann, convinces her to move in with him until they find the culprit. Methodically, Liz goes back over the stories she has written while Jack uses his connections to learn if those she profiled are still in prison. Then Liz finds a fashion doll with a big red "X" painted across its chest and an anonymous note arrives at Jack's apartment, convincing Liz that she faces real danger. Kelly's careful descriptions of the gradual changes in Liz's life and her anger at having someone else orchestrate her existence bring the horror of being a victim into sharp focus.
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From Kirkus Reviews
This time out, Boston mystery writer Liz Connors (Until Proven Innocent, etc.) is assailed by literate, quasi-poetic anonymous notes threatening her life. She moves in temporarily with her nice cop boyfriend, but matters escalate: a sniper comes to call; two of her acquaintances are murdered. Among the whodunit possibilites are: a disgruntled former suitor and several crooks Liz has written about--including a Jamaican drug czar, a well-liked dentist who fondled his elderly Medicare patients, and a computer nerd. Finally, despite her boyfriend's best efforts, Liz is waylaid and must save herself by starting a bedroom fire. Minimalist plot, not much tension, and, even for Kelly, subdued to the point of inertia. A decided letdown after the strong Until Proven Innocent. --
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