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 Holl... read full description
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Aug 05, 2011
Pamela
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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, a 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, a More...
May 13, 2008
Barbra
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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. Tho 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. Tho More...
Apr 02, 2011
Kristin
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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
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Jun 11, 2010
Marti
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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.
Mar 15, 2009
Renee
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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.
May 18, 2011
Anna
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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.
May 27, 2011
Jeweleye
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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.
Aug 22, 2009
Diane
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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.
Oct 30, 2010
Cathy
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I don't remember much from this; I guess it didn't leave much of an impression.
Aug 01, 2008
Kristen
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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!
Nov 05, 2011
Linda
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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.
Nov 10, 2009
Kaye
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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.
Apr 24, 2011
Sparhawk
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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.
May 26, 2008
Rae
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Not my favorite Kellerman. A woman with psychic powers is keeping secrets that make it hard to solve a murder.
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