Deranged by Lonni Lees, a review
I had the good fortune to meet Lonni Lees at this past PSWA conference. When I saw she'd written Deranged , described as a novel of horror, I was curious and bought it. This is a tale of true horror with an intriguing twist--one I don't dare giveaway. Charlie Blackhawk is a sick, unbalanced serial killer created by his horrific childhood. The reader is allowed into Charlie's psyche as many of the chapters are from his point-of-view. The story is also about Amy a disturbed twelve-year-old who has frightening dreams and visions that seem all to real. Sabrina, also twelve, attracts the attention of Charlie Blackhawk who fantasizes about her and begins to stalk her. A sometimes brutal tale, author Lees has managed to create a multi-layered story that comes together in a most surprising and satisfying ending. Recommend to those who aren't put off by explicit violence. Frankly, I couldn't put it down once I got started. Marilyn