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In this tame debut, the body of a young girl discovered by the side of a Nashville highway puts homicide detective Taylor Jackson and her lowdown boyfriend, FBI Agent John Baldwin, on the trail of the Southern Strangler, a playful, brutal killer who likes to carry his victims across state lines before murdering them and removing their hands. Before long, however, Taylor's reassigned to the suspicious death of a prominent TV personality, leaving John struggling to keep ahead of the Strangler's mounting body count. Meanwhile, Taylor is still recovering from a near-fatal neck injury earned in her last case and worrying over her own demons—not the least of which is John's threat to marry her. The real victim is Ellison's plot, strangled by slow pacing, egregious subplots (a serial rapist, a crooked officer, a pregnancy scare) and a clichéd cast of characters: the shady Southern belle, the veteran detective pushed over the edge, the evil genius who stays a step ahead of everyone—even the appealing Taylor strikes a numbingly familiar tough-yet-vulnerable pose. Though a climactic showdown injects some much-needed excitement, readers may have a hard time getting there. (Nov.)
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"A taut, striking debut. Mystery fiction has a new name to watch." -- John Connolly, author of The Book of Lost Things

"A terrific lead character, terrific suspense, terrific twists ... a completely convincing debut." -- Lee Child, author of Bad Luck

"An impressive debut that is rich not just in suspense but in the details. Fast-paced and creepily believable, Ellison's novel proves that there is still room in the genre for new authors and new cops. There's no novice showing in All The Pretty Girls. It's all gritty, grisly and a great read." -- M. J. Rose, author of The Reincarnationist

"Ellison hits the ground running with an electrifying debut. All the Pretty Girls is a masterful thriller, shockingly authentic and unputdownable. Fans of Sandford, Cornwell, and Reichs will relish every page." -- J. A. Konrath, author of Dirty Martini

"Everything a great crime thriller should be." -- Allison Brennan, author of Fear No Evil

"J.T. Ellison's All the Pretty Girls is mystery magic, a first-rate, creepy, hold-your-breath story of suspense." -- Robert Fate, author of Baby Shark

"A taut, striking debut. Mystery fiction has a new name to watch." -- John Connolly, author of The Book of Lost Things

"A terrific lead character, terrific suspense, terrific twists ... a completely convincing debut." -- Lee Child, author of Bad Luck

"Everything a great crime thriller should be." -- Allison Brennan, author of Fear No Evil

"J.T. Ellison's All the Pretty Girls is mystery magic, a first-rate, creepy, hold-your-breath story of suspense." -- Robert Fate, author of Baby Shark
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Mira (November 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0778324435
  • ISBN-13: 978-0778324430
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #738,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding first novel, October 21, 2007
By Henry W. Wagner (Rockaway, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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First novels seem to fall into two categories--they're either outrageously bad, full of rookie mistakes, or surprisingly good, well-written, well-conceived, well- executed tales that create favorable attention for their authors. Books that fall into the first category are extremely tough reads, books that you keep hoping will get better but never do. Books that fall into the second category are distinct pleasures to read, if only because you feel so good for their authors.

All The Pretty Girls falls solidly into the second category. A suspenseful tale of an urgent police investigation into several murders committed by a depraved serial killer (who leaves the hands of his/her previous victim with the handless corpse of his latest victim), it will keep most readers engrossed for several pleasurable hours. Ellison, whose writing is remarkably accomplished for a first time novelist, does a terrific job of getting into her characters' heads, creating a sense of immediacy that is as impressive as it is engrossing. Although the book's final twist is not the outrageous surprise that Ellison no doubt intended, it still provides a highly satisfying climax to an outstanding first novel. Highly recommended.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine first novel!, November 30, 2007
By B. G. Ritts "Old Beeg" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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I must not have read the same book as the Publishers Weekly reviewer. I thought J.T. Ellison's ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS was a remarkable debut novel. The characters were real, the voice was clear, and the 'bad guy' wasn't obvious. The book was engrossing to read and required no suspension of disbelief. While Ms. Ellison may not be in the MWA's Grand Master category yet, she's a fine writer who's produced a first-class book that's well worth your time and money. Mine was well spent on both accounts. I'm now looking forward to the next installment in the series: 14. You should too.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable Debut!, October 17, 2007
This book blew me away---I picked it up and couldn't put it down until I got to the last page. Taylor is a fantastic character. I can't wait to see her again. JT Ellison is on my Must Buy List!
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