Showing posts with label David Levien. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David Levien. Show all posts

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

CRIME THRILLER REVIEW: Frank Behr 4: Signature Kill - David Levien

Release Date: 11/02/16
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SYNOPSIS:

He's going to leave his mark on you

The gripping new Frank Behr novel from David Levien, author of City of the Sun. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Chris Carter.

A corpse discovered. A woman. Dismembered. Twisted. Grotesquely reassembled.

This is the work of a dangerous, psychopathic serial killer. Soemone who goes about his daily business unseen, slipping under the radar.

And ex-cop Frank Behr has somehow got himself involved.

As Behr is drawn further and further in to the murky underworld, he finds that the line between good and evil is more blurry than he ever thought . . .


REVIEW:

If you're looking for a gory dark crimt thriller then David Levien is an author for you to try. The descriptive prose leaves you in no doubt about the twisted nature of the tales villain and whilst I have never been to Indianapolis I have to say that I could imagine the scenes pretty well.

The pace is delightfully fast, the action top notch and when backed by a character that, whilst on his fourth outing, is still fresh and complex, gives you something to thoroughly draw you in. All round a top not read. Magic.



Friday, 10 September 2010

CRIME FICTION REVIEW: Where the Dead Lay - David Levien

Release Date: 02/09/10

BOOK BLURB:

The Victim was a fighter, but strength wasn't enough to save him from a gruesome end. The Missing are two well-paid private investigators who vanish on a confidential job. The Family is formidable, crazy, deadly, and will stop at nothing to make a mark. The Investigator is Frank Behr: tough, reclusive, angry, and close to becoming...The Hunted ...can Behr track down the killers before they add him to their hit list?


REVIEW:

To be honest with this title, I had one hell of a time trying to get into it, the first 100 pages felt like a real drag and its only because I hate to give up with a book that I struggled through. The plot was neglibile, the writing dire and with a main character who was such a pain in the backside that I just couldn’t associate with him in any way. I really wanted this guy wiped from the earth and a secondary character to step up and prove that what was perceived as the weaker member is, at times, just as powerful as the lead. That at least would have made this tale interesting, it would have added a bit more spice and proven that with this author you couldn’t accept or expect any of the usual rules to apply. Instead this tale is one that I’m heavily advising that you steer clear from, it’s not worth your time, it’s certainly not worth your money and above all else it’s a tale that won’t stick with you or improve your love of the genre.