A serial killer is leaving a trail of dead women across Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. The gruesome corpses all seem to have died in exactly the same macabre way. There may be a link to a small group of scientists who meet annually in different locations in the region. Roger Bowman and Suzanne Foster are asked by the local police to attend this year’s meeting of the group in Lima, Peru to try to find out who was present at the previous meetings when the murders occurred. And the reader is off on a fast paced pursuit of the killer through Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu in Peru and Chile’s Atacama Desert. This is a true whodunit mystery novel set in an unusual and exotic locale.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
We are once again joining Roger Bowman and Suzanne Foster, except this time they are Mr & Mrs Bowman and Suzanne is 3 months pregnant. Someone is brutally killing and mutilating women in South America. The brutality of the kills and the way the killer burns the bodies after has earned him the name 'The Surreal Killer'. Eduardo - the Paraguayan Police Chief from 'The Ambivalent Corpse' has once again asked for Roger and Suzanne's help. Whilst infiltrating a Biochemist Convention, can they find out who the killer is and stop him before it becomes too late?
This was a great follow up to 'The Ambivalent Corpse'. It stands alone very well, but does make references to the previous story so I would advise you read that one first. It was once again an unstoppable page turner. Present again were the dubious puns at the end of the chapters and the now familiar tourist guide approach. (Macchu Picchu is also going on my holiday list!) Alongside that was an utterly absorbing thriller. I was challenged by the author about half way through to guess who the killer was. I was sure I knew but thought it was too obvious and possibly a red herring. To me this is the mark of a good thriller, the author throwing bones and then taking you in an utterly different direction. Of course I was wrong and it was someone totally different! Well done Jerry for successfully keeping on my toes! I am eager to read book 4 now - keep them coming please!
This was a great follow up to 'The Ambivalent Corpse'. It stands alone very well, but does make references to the previous story so I would advise you read that one first. It was once again an unstoppable page turner. Present again were the dubious puns at the end of the chapters and the now familiar tourist guide approach. (Macchu Picchu is also going on my holiday list!) Alongside that was an utterly absorbing thriller. I was challenged by the author about half way through to guess who the killer was. I was sure I knew but thought it was too obvious and possibly a red herring. To me this is the mark of a good thriller, the author throwing bones and then taking you in an utterly different direction. Of course I was wrong and it was someone totally different! Well done Jerry for successfully keeping on my toes! I am eager to read book 4 now - keep them coming please!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By John Harman
Format:Kindle Edition
This is Jerry Last's best thriller yet. His two protagonists, Roger Bowman and Dr. Suzanne Foster could rank with Dennis Lehane's duo,Kenzie and Gennaro as a couple of super sleuths, although Bowman and Foster's patch is the high Andes where they are on the trail of a sadistic machete murderer. A compelling, fast-paced story and a great read.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Sharon
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Very much enjoyed this book, the first I've read by this author, but not the last.
The serial killer plot is believable and well crafted with an interesting twist. The author, instead of going for the gore and splash, is focused on the deductive process, a much more cerebral process. There is a great deal of fascinating detail about the culture and people of several South American countries and cities as well as truly vivid descriptions of the land and the Inca history and culture.
My biggest personal "like" about this book is the fact the author did not have the one female investigator do something careless/stupid and almost become a victim, only to be rescued at the last minute.
My one personal criticism is that the habit of a pun between the main characters before going to sleep seemed a little too much of a good thing ... by halfway through the book I was skipping them.
The serial killer plot is believable and well crafted with an interesting twist. The author, instead of going for the gore and splash, is focused on the deductive process, a much more cerebral process. There is a great deal of fascinating detail about the culture and people of several South American countries and cities as well as truly vivid descriptions of the land and the Inca history and culture.
My biggest personal "like" about this book is the fact the author did not have the one female investigator do something careless/stupid and almost become a victim, only to be rescued at the last minute.
My one personal criticism is that the habit of a pun between the main characters before going to sleep seemed a little too much of a good thing ... by halfway through the book I was skipping them.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Suspense Thriller with an Educational Twist!
Author Jerold Last has done it yet again. He has expertly penned another "whodunit" mystery novel by once more showcasing the married duo, Roger and Suzanne Bowman. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Dolores Ayotte
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very interesting
The plot was good and the story interesting. Sometime the moving from place to place became a little bit confusing but that was just a little bit distracting from a overall good... Read more
Published 2 months ago by TOM P
3.0 out of 5 stars
somewhat surprising ending
The locations kept this one interesting to some extent. Didn't read the 1st novel so felt like I'd missed something.
Published 3 months ago by D. Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this book!
The mystery was excellent. I don't guess killers unless the author forces me, so I enjoyed this chase. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Virginia A. Conn
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Surreal Killer
The Surreal Killer by Jerold Last takes readers on a exhilarating journey inside the mind of a psychopath without revealing the killer's true identity until the very end. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stacie Theis
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not a Great Effort
I couldn't wait to finish this book. So I turned the pages faster and faster. Too many characters that you just don't care about. Wording is repetitious. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Alan
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nancy Drew mystery?
This book should be for a high school level and while subject matter is scarey the book is not. I not sure if the Department of Commerce for the aforemention countries didn't... Read more
Published 12 months ago by janice scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surreal/Serial Killer
This is the first of mr. last's books that i have read.It will not be my last.Despite the gory details,I enjoyed this thriller.The setting,South America is very interesting. Read more
Published 12 months ago by L.I. LINDA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fan of this new author
My second read in this series, his third. May read his first... or wait for number 4. An intriguing who-done-it, enjoyable, well developed characters and a descriptive travel guide... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sandra Freeland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes me want to go to Peru!!
As a mystery, it's just okay. But I'm giving it 5 stars as a travel book. The writer clearly adores Peru and Chile and lovingly writes about both places. Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. Olney
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