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by Alison Gaylin (Author) "I'd kill for publicity like yours," said Shell Clarion yesterday morning..." (more)
Key Phrases: mirrored eyes, mirror eyes, Valentine's Day, Peter Steele, New York (more...)

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In journalist Gaylin's sharp debut suspense novel, preschool teacher and off-off-Broadway box office staffer Samantha Leiffer is happy with her offbeat life in downtown Manhattan--"the kind of muted happy that you don't notice at the time." Then, sitting on an abandoned pier taking a break from a tough day, she witnesses a couple disposing of an ice chest in the Hudson's chilly waters. Sam realizes that the man has seen her watching--and when the chest turns out to hold the body of a mutilated child, she's drawn into a world of intrigue. Attacks on Sam as well as key friends force her to try to unravel clues to the murder. Her chief ally is policeman John Krull, whose quiet solidity leads her gradually toward love. Though the crime plot overshadows several of Gaylin's most appealing secondary situations late in the book, this is a consistently entertaining evocation of Manhattan's strange and artsy underside, narrated by a heroine with a beautifully judged blend of warmth and wit, independence and edge.
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this is a consistently entertaining evocation of Manhattan's strange and artsy underside, narrated by a heroine with...wit, independence and edge. -- Publishers Weekly

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Signet (March 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 045121448X
ISBN-13: 978-0451214485
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #677,643 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Valentine's Day, Peter Steele, New York, Sixth Precinct, Dead Man's Fingers, John Krull, Sunny Side, Rosy Cheeks, Magic Mirrors, Evan Intaglio, Officer Ricky, Art Boyle, Great White, Miss Leiffer, Shell Clarion, Squad Watery, Book of Practical Cats, Hudson River, Ruby Redd's Brewing Company, Gumbie Cat, Nate Gundersen, Schoolteacher Barbie, Amanda Patton, Buster the Safety Dog, Cheap Trix

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Just Like You (Book and Cassette) by Stephen White on page 98
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5.0 out of 5 stars Next Evanovich?, February 23, 2005

By	Vampire Angel "vampire_angel" (USA) - See all my reviews

I originally only picked up this book because the author has the same first name as I do. I didn't know if it would be a good book, but I was willing to give it a try. I am glad I read it. Samantha Leiffer has had a fairly normal life. That is, a life filled with arrogant, annoying boyfriends, ignorant parents, and low-paying jobs. She works part time at both a day care and the box office of a small performance theater, boyfriend-less, but content with her array of outrageous friends. From a gay guy named Yale St. Germaine, to a mute actress named Hermyn, each of her acquaintances are comedic in their own way.

Samantha's life was good, uncomplicated, until the night she witnessed two people dumping a dubious-looking ice chest into the Hudson River. It turns out that she has witnessed the aftermath of a murder by a serial killer, and the killer is not about to let Samantha live. Racing against the clock, Samantha has to figure out who the killer is before he or she kills again, before Samantha herself becomes the next victim. In Samantha's corner is the lovable Yale St. Germaine, the sexy(but sensitive) homicide cop named Krull, and a host of slippery characters from all over New York, each ready to do anything to stop another child's death.

I am not the best at plot summaries, so don't be turned off from this book just because you don't like my summary. Give the book a chance, you just might like it. I have to say, I was a little disappointed with the ending, however the rest of the book makes it a worth-while read. The characters are all interesting, the plot is smattered with plot twists, and the humor has a Janet Evonovich-ish air to it. So if you like Stephanie Plum, but don't know what to read next, try Alison Gaylin.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thriller with a sense of humor, February 22, 2005

By	S. Kolberg "Aunt Purple" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's not often that a book about a serial killer can make you laugh out loud, but this one does. Hide Your Eyes is like a roller coaster ride. It's scary, but it's huge fun at the same time. The heroine of the book, Samantha, is smart and funny and someone you want to spend time with long after you're done reading. The book is filled with memorable characters, from Samantha's odd and oddly touching cohorts at the theater box office in which she works, to the sexy cop she must convince to take her seriously. When Samantha, also a part-time nursery school teacher, sees something she isn't meant to witness, she has a hard time getting either her friends or the police to believe her. But when strange things begin to happen to her and evidence of crimes begin to mount, it's obvious that she's next in the killer's line of sight. This is an excellent debut from a talented newcomer.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Good!, February 25, 2007

By	Kelly Houser "Kelly Houser" (United States) - See all my reviews

Sam works as a ticket-taker at an off-Broadway theater. She is happy with her own little world until everything changes one evening. While walking home, Sam sees two people throwing an ice chest in the river. A few days later, she hears on the news that an ice chest containing the body of a child was found. Sam is dumbfounded. She doesn't know what to do. Then she notices she is being followed. Sam doesn't know what to do: figure out the crime herself or go to the cops. Either way, she will have to figure it out fast or she could be next.

Excellent book! I was captivated by Gaylin's writing style and found the plot to be interesting and fast-paced. I will definitely be checking out more of Gaylin's work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hide Your Eyes is fast paced and easy to read
I enjoyed Hide Your Eyes. It was an engaging whodunnit with lots of little amusing twists and turns. Great vacation read, or anytime read for that matter.

Published 4 months ago by M. Harvey

5.0 out of 5 stars Originally Posted on Romance Junkies in 2005
If someone had told me a few months ago that there was such a book as chick-lit romantic suspense, I would have said they were crazy. Read more

Published on May 13, 2007 by Jennifer Wardrip

3.0 out of 5 stars uneven storytelling
I liked aspects of this book.
The pacing seems a bit rough to me through most of the book.
The characters are not quite cookie-cutter, but nothing
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Published on January 31, 2007 by Judith Agee

3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe three and a half stars
Samantha witnesses two people throwing a perfectly good ice cooler off the pier. Normally, this wouldn't cause alarm, except that the man is wearing mirrored contact lenses that... Read more

Published on October 1, 2006 by A. Rowley

4.0 out of 5 stars Eminently readable
Highly enjoyable and eminently readable. The suspense built at a perfect pace and the main character was extremely likable. I love Gaylin's style. Read more

Published on June 16, 2006 by Kerry Kennedy

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much inner dialogue mars an otherwise interesting story
Pre-school teacher by day and theater box office sales gal by night, Samantha is minding her own business when she witnesses a couple disposing of an ice chest in the Hudson... Read more

Published on May 15, 2006 by Tracy Vest

5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy Magic Mirrors, Don't Wear It
Ever wondered about those contact lenses that makes your eyes wider and brighter can also look creepy & downright suspicious to some strangers? Read more

Published on February 26, 2006 by dessert

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!
I love a book with mystery,suspense,romance and comedy. If that is what you are looking for in a book, then this is it. Read more

Published on December 29, 2005 by HALO6986

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all interesting
I gave up on this book halfway into chapter 5. At that point, I had no interest in any of the characters and did not care what might happen to them.

Published on October 31, 2005 by C. Peterson

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Samantha Leiffer gets by. She has two jobs, both of which satisfy her social needs. Or so she thinks. Read more

Published on September 18, 2005 by Elizabeth Slater

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