Absolute Fear
by Lisa Jackson
ISBN-10: 0821779362
512 Pages
Paperback published by Zebra Books
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Lisa Jackson Online
In her stunning follow up to the 2006 best
seller “Shiver,” Lisa Jackson has proven that there’s room for a little
romance amid all the death and depravity. Absolute Fear is part of the
Bayou series, which includes, “Hot Blooded, Cold Blooded, and Shiver.”
The plot line is in depth and complicated yet developed simultaneously
with the characters, in such a way that Absolute Fear stands on its own.
This book has it all, child abuse, scandalous behavior within the
church, unethical medical practices, sex, murder and mayhem. Having
enjoyed this novel on every conceivable level, I have added all three
previous titles to my list of must reads.
Absolute Fear opens three months after the ritualistic murder of Roy Kajak and the attempted murder of Eve Renner. Eve, still suffering from amnesia, returns to New Orleans. That very day, Cole Dennis
was set free. It seemed like a life time ago that she had met Cole at
her fathers farm house. A hot shot attorney that successfully
represented Dr. Renner after his patient committed suicide. There was a
part of her that had never been convinced that he had tried to kill her.
On the night of her return, this belief would be tested, when Cole
appears at her door.
They had to find a way to trust each other and
work together. The irony of this uneasy alliance is yet another twist
leading the reader deeper into the story. Everything that was happening
was related to the asylum, where her father had been the head
psychiatrist. As an adult she had heard rumors about Our Lady of Virtues
and the horrors that occurred there. Now in order to regain control of
her life she would have to go back where it all began. Because somewhere
in the midst of that crumbling building were the shattered pieces of
her memory. The key to the murders wasn’t the only secret Our Lady held.
Oh no, there was more, much more. The subtle innuendos quickly place
the reader into a frenzied state of near panic. Frantically reading as
quickly as possible in hopes of finding a calm place to slow down and
breathe.
Unspeakable madness had once been perpetrated
behind the walls of Our Lady of Virtues – and he intended to revive that
madness, just for Eve. She would pay for her sins, he would make sure
of that. Then he would be deified, his god had said. The “Reviver” is a
sick, twisted, ritualistic murderer. The tattooing, cryptic clues and
murders are all part of his elaborate revenge. He knew they were all so
blinded by sin that they were unable to interpret that which he had
written in blood for all to see? He wouldn’t just spell it out for them –
and yet that is exactly what he had done. As the true nature of his
actions and extent of his manipulations are revealed, the skillfully
coded clues scattered throughout become crystal clear.
Absolute Fear is an Absolute Best Seller! Lisa
Jackson has continued her series, while creating a novel that stands
tall on its own merit. Jackson’s ability to explore the inner workings
of this characters depraved mind is an astonishing literary feat, that
should not be overlooked. Successfully delivering to the reader a fright
filled journey into the dark recesses of a madman’s desires, while
maintaining a relationship filled with explosive passion places Lisa
Jackson in the company of the best! This book has the perfect mix of
secrets, lust and murder to keep readers coming back again and again.
And with the door left open at the conclusion, we can hope that there
will be another installment.
Happy Reading!
RJ
RJ
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