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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lis Wiehl opens her East Salem trilogy with a terrific tale!, September 28, 2011
Waking Hours (The East Salem Trilogy)A gruesome murder has rocked the affluent, quiet little New York town of East Salem. A teenage girl is killed, apparently in a violent and bizarre ritual during a party. The only suspect is another teen--but the more prosecutors dig into the case, the more confusing it becomes. Forensic psychologist Danielle Harris is assisting the DA's office in solving the crime--when she gets an offer of assistance from the last person she'd expect.
The author, Lis Wiehl, is a legal analyst for Fox News. She teamed up for this book, the first in her East Salem series, with Pete Nelson, author of Left to Die. It's a winning combination. The writing, plot and characters all deliver in this story of a small town and a big murder.
The plot is full of twists and turns, with a few red herrings thrown in just to confuse you. The large cast of characters in this story keep you on your toes. The simmering romance between Dani and former football star Tommy Gunderson makes things interesting. As in her previous novel, Heart of Ice, Wiehl depicts psychopathic characters with stunning accuracy.
Heart of Ice (A Triple Threat Novel)
Satisfyingly creepy without being over the top, the book explores the struggle between good and evil--not just in the physical realm, but in the supernatural as well. Highly recommended.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!, October 5, 2011
The sleepy little town of East Salem is startled into fear by the gruesome murder of a teenage girl (note: it's probably safer to avoid small, East Coast towns called Salem: I'm started to think the five letters are shorthand for `and now, everybody dies!'). Criminal psychologist Dani Harris must find the killer before he strikes again. Meanwhile, former NFL player Tommy Gunderson is finding himself embroiled in a strange series of events that just might be connected to the killing. As Dani and Tommy join forces amidst an atmosphere of increasing paranoia and inexplicable encounters, the world takes another step toward the worst- -Well, I can't really tell you what, because you have to find out for yourself. I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. The plot is intricate and deftly woven, managing neither to fall into the pit of campy horror nor to careen off the other side into hackneyed thriller. Yes, the story is centered around a murder, but Wiehl doesn't force her readers to wallow knee-deep in gore and mutilations (unlike some other authors I could mention in this genre). The characters are likable and have lives of their own. And the book's clean-no sex, no cursing-so it's a bright spot in a genre usually loaded with both. I'd highly recommend it-with one caveat: I said earlier that the book isn't as graphic as it easily could have been, but don't take that to mean there's no violence. If books had movie ratings, I'd give this one a PG-13. We hear plenty about the nature of the girl's death that's just disturbing, there's no other way to put it. But even so, it's not as graphic as some of Ted Dekker's later works or Kathy Reichs, definitely not as much as a James Patterson. In accordance with Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, I am disclosing that I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. My opinions are my own, and I am not required to write a positive review.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good....If you can make it through the first half., October 16, 2011
The grotesque murder of a teen girl puts, Dani Harris, a forensic psychiatrist, trying to find the killers or killer. Early in the case, she runs into Tommy Gunderson, an ex-football star, a high school crush that seems to still be intact. They agree to team up in trying to find the killer or killers. During the case, they are haunted by strange dreams and paranormal experiences.
Two people, Dani and Tommy share the viewpoint of this book. They are both from the second person. The book is advertised as a supernatural thriller and I must say that I was rarely thrilled and felt that the elements were not particularly strong, though the end feels like that element will be stronger in the second two books in the trilogy.
I had a hard time with the romantic part of the book at first, it seemed a bit naive, but it was manageable. The some of the writing was rather chunky, going on about unimportant things. The first half should have been about half as long as it was. It was hard to get into until about the second half. Overall it was very enjoyable and I am looking forwarded the next book in the trilogy.
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