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Title: Watch Me by A. J. Holt, Susan Anspach ISBN: 078710521X Publisher: Dove Books Audio Pub. Date: September, 1995 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 4 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.27
Rating: 4
Summary: Helluva "debut" novel
Comment: I'd read WATCH ME over a year ago but since I'd just gotten ahold of the sequel CATCH ME last w/e and am ignoring the books bought for me by my family for Xmas in favor of Holt's new novel, I thought that I'd share some of my impressions.
First off, I no more believe that WATCH ME is Holt's first book than I believe Robert James Waller has talent. This is a poised, polished, savvy effort and first novels, not even NATHAN'S RUN, turn out this good. Holt is a bestselling author under his/her real name and I'm sure that I've read this author before.
Secondly, just when people think the serial killer genre has been done to death (pardon the phrase) someone like AJ Holt comes along to breathe new life and brings us a combination of Brian Garfield's DEATH WISH and Thomas Harris's SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. There are several vigilante novels out there, the most execrable being PREDATORS, but Holt's slick, well-paced effort is easily head and shoulders above them.
The characterization was adequate, not nearly as detailed as in Harris's efforts but what the author lacks in character development (I didn't believe his half-hearted explanation as to why Jay turned renegade FBI agent), s/he more than makes up for in plotting and action. The denouement was genuinely thrilling and Holt set up a demand for the sequel, which thankfully had come two years ago.
What'll the next one be called? MATCH ME?
Rating: 4
Summary: Hometown touch adds to murder mystery.
Comment: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is an offbeat location for anything...including daily life. But there we are, complete with serial killer! I originally read this book because of its local interest but couldn't put it down because of my interest. The story is fast-paced, absorbing, and chilling. Computer details ring true, as do the descriptions of my small hometown. The main character, Jay, is especially well-drawn as she evolves in her own "serial" pursuits. I've been looking over my shoulder since I finished it
Rating: 4
Summary: A techno-thriller for the age of computers
Comment: I read this book sometime ago and while I don't really remember all the specifics of the plot, writing style or character development, what I do remember was how inventive the plot was.
This book was writen several years ago and what I found the most interesting about it, while for all intents and purposes it is a mystery, were the issues it brought up about privacy on the net.
FBI special agent Jay Fletcher has made a living by tracking down serial killers by using the net. She has violated several federal laws and has allowed a killer to go free due to her actions. She is sent to Santa Fe to a one cop town as punishment but trouble follows her and she is up to her old tricks again.
I really enjoyed reading this book and have recommended it to other internet junkies.
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Title: Catch Me by A. J. Holt ISBN: 0312971303 Publisher: St Martins Mass Market Paper Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Messiah by Boris Starling ISBN: 0451409000 Publisher: Onyx Books Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: City of Bones by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0316154059 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: 16 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Mortal Prey by John Sandford ISBN: 0399148639 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 13 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: Last Breath by Michael Prescott ISBN: 0451205073 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 05 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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