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False Prophet (Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus #5)
L.A.P.D. Detective Peter Decker doesn't know quite what to make of Lilah Brecht. The beautiful, eccentric spa owner and daughter of a faded Hollywood legend, Lilah was beaten, robbed, and raped in her own home -- and claims to have psychic powers that enable her to see even more devastating events looming on the horizon. With his heart and mind on his pregnant young wife,...more
Paperback, 432 pages
Published
November 29th 2005
by Avon Books
(first published 1992)
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This Decker & Lazarus novel is pretty light on the Decker & Lazarus, heavy on the crime. In some ways, that's nice, but in others, it causes the book to falter.
In the first two in the series, I felt that the main purpose of the book was to talk about Peter & Rina, their relationship, and Judaism. Which was ... interesting, but definitely not enough (as written) to sustain the plot of a full-length novel. Although Peter is a police detective, we didn't really see much of the cases, an...more
In the first two in the series, I felt that the main purpose of the book was to talk about Peter & Rina, their relationship, and Judaism. Which was ... interesting, but definitely not enough (as written) to sustain the plot of a full-length novel. Although Peter is a police detective, we didn't really see much of the cases, an...more
Fifth book in the series. Good as always.
Back Cover Blurb:
Even to case-hardened Detective Sergeant Pete Decker the brutal rape of Lilah Brecht, the exquisite daughter of an aged Hollywood movie queen, is a disturbing act of violence. The only indication of the attacker's identity comes from the victim's own description: a lead soon shattered when it emerges that Lilah, the highly intelligent owner of a glamorous Los Angeles health farm, did not physically see her rapist. Though blindfolded, Lila...more
Back Cover Blurb:
Even to case-hardened Detective Sergeant Pete Decker the brutal rape of Lilah Brecht, the exquisite daughter of an aged Hollywood movie queen, is a disturbing act of violence. The only indication of the attacker's identity comes from the victim's own description: a lead soon shattered when it emerges that Lilah, the highly intelligent owner of a glamorous Los Angeles health farm, did not physically see her rapist. Though blindfolded, Lila...more
Liked it, but not as much as her other books. There was less in the storyline about Rina, her boys and Decker, and more on the crime storyline. But I wasn't terribly happy with how the crime story got wrapped up. I keep reading the series because I want to know how things develop with Decker, Marge, Rina and the boys... and I like the crime stories. But some of the books are better than others. You could probably skip this one and just take note that Rina is pregnant in this one, then move on to...more
Most of the Peter Decker books I have read deal with a later time in his life. It is interesting to see that he is an expert horseman, but that section of the book is rather ugly, dealing as it does with a horse being doped up and destroying itself. That is the worst part, but the people with whom he and Marge Dunn have to deal are throwaways--who actually cares what happens to these caricatures of people? The interaction of Peter and Rina are what save this.
Crime mystery/police procedural. Lot's of twists and turns. But with consideration for family.
False Prophet is a fast-paced, well-written crime novel. Definitely not a Noir-type novel, it has a detective protagonist who cares about his extended family and remembers they're there beyond the cop-work. Also, there's an interesting sub-theme of Judaism and how the faith factors into the detective's work and outlook. I found that especially interesting.
False Prophet is a fast-paced, well-written crime novel. Definitely not a Noir-type novel, it has a detective protagonist who cares about his extended family and remembers they're there beyond the cop-work. Also, there's an interesting sub-theme of Judaism and how the faith factors into the detective's work and outlook. I found that especially interesting.
After reading the first five Decker/Lazarus mysteries, I have realized that it is the family and not the plots which keeps me returning to visit these great folks. Book six will announce whether the Decker tribe adds a son or daughter. There may also be a complicated far fetched mystery for me to follow. You can bet whether there is a bris or a naming I will be in attendance.
I somehow missed this Decker-Lazarus novel, and it was fun to go back and see Peter and Rina and their family before their daughter was born. This one adds useful details about Peter's relationship with Rina's boys (who move to calling him "Dad" in this book), and his then-teen daughter Cindy. The crime element was interesting but the resolution a little murky.
The rich, spoiled, and famous characters in this book are interesting, and the usual crowd - Peter, Rina, Marge and the whole squad starts to feel very familiar and homely. I like the series - especially when read between other genres of books.
The books in Decker series are best enjoyed in chronological order.
The books in Decker series are best enjoyed in chronological order.
Dec 05, 2012
Marsha
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Thought-provoking, and a little disturbing. I appreciate the illustration of some real problems with "punishing" the "bad guys". I liked this book better than her first ones, just because it painted a more well-rounded picture, in my view. On the other hand, it's a bit unsettling and unfulfilling. Sort of just like life has a tendency of being…
Realized as I started this book that I had read it many years ago; however, as I generally like her books, I decided to read it again. While I did enjoy parts of it again, I thought the ending was poor.
Fifth in the series. I went back to the beginnings of Peter and Rina. The family story just keeps getting better. In my mind the story of Peter and Rina is getting more complete.Off to find book # 6.
Faye Kellerman's books are good commuter books in that they go down pretty easily. The stories generally are only OK, though. I don't really understand why the novels are styled Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus novels when her role seems to be relegated to providing occasional insight into the case.
I love her books - old or new! It is intellectual, riveting and quite simply fun. I don't feel bad about indulging in a book for pleasure when it is a Kellerman novel.
So far, the Faye Kellerman books are a fun read. Each one adds to the relationship of Peter and Rina. Also a fun education in Jewish Orthodoxy.
The rape of a movie star's daughter and lots of rich family politics.
I don't remember much from this; I guess it didn't leave much of an impression.
I liked this book and the characters. It wasn't a "can't put it down" novel, but reading until midnight was in the cards.
My Favorite so far in the Series.
awesome series
Another excellent Faye Kellerman book.
A so-so red. In the end the story felt really superficial. Meaning the crime touched on some pertinent issues in the main character's life, but it never really dug in and explored the meat of the story. I wanted the gritty details and emotional reactions, but all I got was a superficial telling of the crime.
The best one so far.. :)
Although read out of order in the series, halfway through, this has a good mystery with interesting insight into Jewish culture and customs and plenty of suspenseful twists and turns. A good read for a summer day!
Not as interesting to me as some of the others, mainly because it was lighter on the Judaism and heavier on the detective stuff, which sort of ran out of gas a little too early.
ugh, I never thought I'd get through this riduculous non mystery
Not my favorite of this series. There are some highly improbable characters and the solution to the mystery revolves around a highly unlikely set of coincidences.
Not quite as good as the other books in the series. Hopefully it's just a one off and she is back up to scratch with the next one.
Not my favorite Kellerman. A woman with psychic powers is keeping secrets that make it hard to solve a murder.
I don't like Faye as well as Peter
Faye Kellerman does it again
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Faye Kellerman was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. She earned a BA in mathematics and a doctorate in dentistry at UCLA., and conducted research in oral biology. Kellerman's groundbreaking first novel, THE RITUAL BATH, was published in 1986 to wide critical and commercial acclaim. The winner of the Macavity Award for the Best First Novel from the Mystery Readers...more
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