The Laughterhouse by Paul Cleave, a review
This
is by far one of the most exciting books I’ve read this year. The story ist old
from the point-of-view of a killer who has determined to revenge the death of
his wife and daughter and the police detective who has the biggest reasons to
catch him. Though the story is set in Christchurch, New Zealand, it could be
anywhere—except for the weather being upside down compared to the U.S.
Told
with such intensity and gripping action that never lets up, this is a true
page-turner. What is so compelling is how much the killer and detective have in
common when it comes to great loss and emotional trauma.
The
detective, Tate, is on a dangerous mission as he begins to piece together the
identity of the killer and the reason for the killings. About half-way through
the book everything begins to fall into place and it looks the police will soon
have the case solved and the murderer in custody, but that’s not what happens.
With
the most surprising developments, all Tate’s and the other police plans fall
apart, nothing works as it should, and the stakes are even higher than before.
The lives of a father and his three little girls are in extreme jeopardy and
time is running out.
Once
I started reading I was compelled to continue on—never once knowing what was
going to happen next. Wow! Highly
recommended to anyone who loves an unusual story with plenty of action and
characters you’ve never met the likes of before.
Marilyn
Simon and Schuster sent me a copy of this book with no expectations or strings attached.
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