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301st out of 2,272 books
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Absolution (Frank Renzi #1)
by
Susan Fleet (Goodreads Author)
A Big Easy heatwave, religious controversy, racial tensions and a twisted killer on the loose. An NOPD detective teams up with an African-American woman journalist to catch a creepy killer.
Paperback, 264 pages
Published
February 1st 2008
by Lulu.com
(first published January 1st 2008)
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Readers, it is SO nice to get a mystery/suspense that is actual suspense. You know what I mean - no ‘frilly’ edges or silly characters - just a dark, cool, riveting story that doesn’t pull any punches. It’s not surprising that I would have received this from Susan Fleet - the author of “Diva” (which I thoroughly enjoyed). She’s already proven to me that when her name is on the cover of a book that I’m actually going to get the gritty, unsolvable crime filled with memorable characters and red her...more
Absolutely Terrific
Susan Fleet’s thriller, “Absolution,” can make the most disciplined reader totally ignore his usual bedtime in pursuit of “What happens next.” It’s the story of a serial killer with a tortured past who is intent on making his victims experience his pain. Fleet paints those scenes with a masterful stroke, conveying the horror without elongating graphic description to the degree that it would turn off traditional mystery readers.
The characters are all built on a solid foundatio...more
Susan Fleet’s thriller, “Absolution,” can make the most disciplined reader totally ignore his usual bedtime in pursuit of “What happens next.” It’s the story of a serial killer with a tortured past who is intent on making his victims experience his pain. Fleet paints those scenes with a masterful stroke, conveying the horror without elongating graphic description to the degree that it would turn off traditional mystery readers.
The characters are all built on a solid foundatio...more
This brutal, dark and explicit novel has a compelling drive to the
third-person narrative that makes it difficult to look away. In part, I
suspect, readers may be drawn on by an almost irresistible desire to learn
how much farther the author is willing to go.
Set in one of the most suggestive cities on the continent, New Orleans, the
author has created a nasty killer of similar proportions. The Sinner stalks
his victims with a relentless attention to detail until one begins to wonder
if he’ll get...more
I really enjoyed ABSOLUTION, the fast-paced story by Susan Fleet. I liked this story for many reasons, one being the author wasn't afraid to go outside of people's "comfort zones". I felt myself angry at certain characters, cringing at others, and feeling sorry for many. I believe, all of this adds to a good story. I also liked the setting of New Orleans. I have been there only one time, but I was able to clearly picture certain scenes that took place in areas that I visited.
There's a serial mur...more
There's a serial mur...more
I'm all for police procedural and I'm there if it's set in Louisiana. Absolution introduces us to Frank Renzi, Boston transplant of NOPD's Homicide division. Renzi is part of a Homicide task force that is trying to chase down a serial killer that is haunting the streets of New Orleans, aptly named "The Tongue Killer", who cuts off the tongues of his victims.
I was getting into the book but there were snags for me. I'm from Louisiana and have gone into New Orleans many times. So Fleet's descriptio...more
I was getting into the book but there were snags for me. I'm from Louisiana and have gone into New Orleans many times. So Fleet's descriptio...more
This is a story that I would rate as a 3.5. It is fast paced and you are wondering if Frank Renzi is going to be able to get enough evidence to convince his boss that he knows who the killer is.
The story takes place in New Orleans. Horrendous murders of young women are occurring and the FBI has been called in to help solve the crimes. Frank Renzi, from the NOPD has been assigned to the task force but his methods and working outside the box have caused Norris, the FBI agent who heads the task f...more
Absolution (Susan Fleet)
Murder/Thriller/suspense. Frank Renzi is a New Orleans detective. He is on the case of a ruthless brutal serial killer. A crazed man motivated by a painful/torturous past. He stalks and lures his victims into his twisted web until he slays them mercilessly.
Soon Frank begins to piece it together... he knows who the killer is, he just needs solid evidence. Not everyone is so convinced. At first his theory seems improbable...but soon he is striving to catch him before it is...more
Murder/Thriller/suspense. Frank Renzi is a New Orleans detective. He is on the case of a ruthless brutal serial killer. A crazed man motivated by a painful/torturous past. He stalks and lures his victims into his twisted web until he slays them mercilessly.
Soon Frank begins to piece it together... he knows who the killer is, he just needs solid evidence. Not everyone is so convinced. At first his theory seems improbable...but soon he is striving to catch him before it is...more
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I sometimes wish there were more stars to give. I love the way this author writes. I liked everything about this novel. I like novels that take place in the south and New Orleans is especially close to my heart. The novel is the first of the Frank Renzi mysteries. This one involved a serial killer who kills women to absolve them of their sins. The plot was strong with strong characters. I loved Frank and the way he handled things. The story moved along at a good pace and didn't drag once. I reco...more
This book will grab you from the first page and not let you go. Feelings of frustration, disgust, and anger will leave you panting for more. I kept wanting to yell, don't open the door.
He was watching Dawn from his car, thinking of how she teased him. She was a sinner, not very bright, and she would be his fourth Absolution in New Orleans. He knew the police and FBI were after him but he felt God was watching over him .
The citizens were up in arms, wanting action. Racial tensions were high and t...more
He was watching Dawn from his car, thinking of how she teased him. She was a sinner, not very bright, and she would be his fourth Absolution in New Orleans. He knew the police and FBI were after him but he felt God was watching over him .
The citizens were up in arms, wanting action. Racial tensions were high and t...more
Hold onto your hat. This story is a leader in mystery and suspense. Frank Renzi, a New Orleans detective, is faced with finding a serial killer who lures young women into trusting him and then murders them. Frank must deal with a hot-headed lady journalist thwarting his every move and his boss who removes him from the case. Twists and turns in every chapter. If you enjoy a story full of suspense, you will be enticed to read this one.
A must read! Absolution is great! I didn't want to stop reading....my interest was piqued from the start, and the pace kept up until the end. The characters came to life for me. Susan did her homework too, bringing the scenes into a vivid picture with credibility. I can't wait to start to read her next book on sale now - Diva. This is a thoroughly entertaining page turning story. A must read for any thriller enthusiast.
I tried and tried but I couldn't get through this. The descriptions of the murders taking place just grossed me out and I kept getting bogged down in the main characters personal life. I usually go for scary, gruesome, thrillers, but this was just too much for me for some reason so I gave up about half way through.
Definitely one of those books I couldn't put down. I gave it a try because Kindle had it as a daily deal for $1.99 and I'm so glad I picked it up. It is fast paced, suspenseful, and filled with great characters and some unexpected twists and turns. I will definitely read more by Susan Fleet!
I could hardly stop reading this mystery to attend to my daily responsibilities! I loved the protagonist and his love interest, the storyline and suspense were riveting, and all the characters were definitely memorable. All in all, a great read!
This is a murder mystery - you know who the killer is but it still keeps you on the edge of your seat as they try to catch him.
Serial killer--not much mystery. I did like idea of the priest character who wasn't a priest.
Not well-written...creepy plot..unless you are in to serial killers. But, it did entertain me.
Absolution by Susan A. Fleet was great. Full of suspense! I didn't want to put it down.
Too much mayhem against women for my taste.
Very good story - liked the characters.
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This was well plotted, complex and fast reading. It was one of those rare thrillers that make you sit and read it rather than go about your business. Interesting characters and a protagonist you want to know more about. Good reading.
This was really good. It was interesting, the characters were well done. The plot moved a long at a good clip. I'll get her next one without hesitation.
A must read. Thanks Susan.
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Music & Mayhem is my game. Started my trumpet career in my teens, got into the mayhem later. My print journalist father taught me how to play pool in the police station. Maybe that's how I discovered my dark side.
After gigging on trumpet in the Boston area for many years (while teaching at Brown University and Berklee College of Music), I moved to New Orleans, which became the setting for my...more
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After gigging on trumpet in the Boston area for many years (while teaching at Brown University and Berklee College of Music), I moved to New Orleans, which became the setting for my...more
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