LadyKiller
by Lawrence Light & Meredith Anthony
ISBN-10: 1933515058
252 Pages
Oceanview Publishing
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Newspapers attach a media savvy nickname to
murderers, in order to grab a reader’s attention. Ladykiller is no
exception. The husband wife writing team of Meredith Anthony and
Lawrence Light has delivered a frightening glimpse at the dark, sinister
side of the city that never sleeps.
The senseless murder of four innocent women has
the public demanding justice. With public tension, rising Detective
Dillon gets the case. In addition to the mounting pressure to catch the
killer, Dillon gets a stern ultimatum from his superiors, “catch him or
you’re out.” Therefore, it is with his career on the line Detective
Dillon is determined to bring justice to the Ladykiller.
Tracking the killer leads Dillon to the Crisis
center and Megan Morrison, a gorgeous young social worker and her mentor
and co-worker, Nita. The instant attraction between Dave and Megan
creates yet another layer, bringing the reader deeper into, not only the
story, but also the lives of the characters themselves. The
relationship is electric between Dave and Megan. What follows is a
passionate affair that could derail their investigation, as well as,
their careers.
Anthony and Lawrence have created a character in
the Ladykiller, with no conscience, that is able to move among the
community practically unseen. He enjoys the tabloid and newspaper
reports about the murders. Pausing to purchase a copy, he could not help
but grin as he read, how stupid everyone was, he thought. Just because
they could not fathom a reason for the carnage, certainly did not mean
there was not a purpose. There was a purpose. Maybe one day not everyone
would understand it, maybe.
This could very well be Detective Dillon’s last
chance to right a wrong from his past, which haunts his mind and dwells
deep within his soul. With time running out, answers few and far
between, finding the Ladykiller is his only hope. Repeatedly studying
the crime scenes, searching the grotesque photos hoping the victims
would speak to him. What could link a cheerleader, a hooker, a housewife
and a stockbroker? Lies, secrets, manipulations, swirl together to
create an atmosphere of anxiety, anticipation and an insatiable desire
to know the truth, for both Detective Dillon and the reader.
Ladykiller is superbly written, with an intense
plot line, multi-dimensional characters and a setting that is detailed
in such a way that it becomes an integral part of the story. This book
moves forward with astonishing speed, taking the reader to places we
wish only existed in movies and books. Anthony and Lawrence shine a
light into the darkened alleyways and hidden underbelly of New York,
bringing to the reader a gritty and unflinching view of the very things
that haunt us in our nightmares.
From the safety of my own home, I felt uneasy
and found myself checking the doors and turning on an extra light. To
deliver a novel that is refreshing and interesting when dealing with
such dark, complex issues reveals true talent. With a few questions left
a bit iffy at the conclusion. It is my sincere hope that this is the
beginning of novel two, as opposed to simply the end of the Ladykiller.
Happy Reading!
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