Outstanding book by Louise Douglas

Advantages: Lovely descriptive work, story told from both viewpoints, excellent characters
Disadvantages: None for me

...Not long ago, Louise Douglas was an author I'd never heard of, and I have read two of her books, one of which I loved, and the other left me a bit disappointed. I decided to be fair and give her another chance, and thankfully I discovered that in this book, "Missing You", she is at her best again. Plot Sean is devastated when his wife, Belle, tells him she has met someone else and she wants...

Gingerkitty 15.12.2012 15:15 · Read review
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The Best True Crime Books Currently Available

Advantages: Fascinating insights into the criminal mind
Disadvantages: Some people might find the material disturbing

..."The Newgate Calendar" By various authors Truman Capote's book, "In Cold Blood" is often considered to be the seminal work in the true crime genre. To its enduring literary credit I must humbly disagree. Capote's book is of a far higher calibre of writing and style than most that followed. Few books that detail and examine the cases of criminals - from biographies to anthologies - resemble...

BlackSwan 05.10.2010 08:16 · Read review
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Chasing a monster in Florence

Advantages: Riviting. Thought provoking. Captivating. Well researched and well written.
Disadvantages: May make you opinionated in your views on the Italian Judicial and police system

...The Monster of Florence is a true story must for all true crime and crime fiction buffs. Essentially a non-fiction account, that reads like an enthralling, fictional page-turner. Authors Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi take you on a ride that will keep you hooked from beginning to end with many twists and turns along the way. STORY The Monster of Florence, Italy?s most infamous...

jojoborne 14.03.2011 12:33 (17.03.2011 11:34) · Read review
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