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Blown Away (Emily Thompson Mystery #1)
Since joining the force, rookie cop Emily Thompson has had one ambition: to work homicide. Now she's got her chance. A twisted sociopath is turning her safe Chicago suburb into a brutal killing field, and every single one of his grisly clues leads directly to Emily. In 72 hours, on her birthday, he intends to make her his greatest trophy. If she doesn't stop him before the...more
Mass Market Paperbound, 349 pages
Published
May 1st 2006
by Pinnacle Books
(first published April 30th 2002)
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Brady and Emily grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago. Both are only children; while Emily’s family is kind and nurturing, Brady’s family is extremely dysfunctional led by a dad who physically abuses both Brady and his mom. His mother chooses to ignore the damage that the abuse is inflicting on her son. As Brady presents the three classic signs of a serial killer, his deluded mind blames Emily for his family’s demise and his cruel actions. Coupled with his insanity and madness, he never forgi...more
this is definitely an action filled suspense story, very nicely done by shane gericke, and i see that his main character, emily thompson also stars in the next book. we have a serial killer, which this homiidice rookie gets to track down, along with the rest of the people in the squad. there is a method in the killer's madness, which emily figures out.
This was an awesome thriller! New author for me, debut novel. In addition to the plot and characters being interesting, the setting is Naperville IL. As an IL suburban native, I recognized almost all of the locations mentioned in the book. In fact, I used to take my son to Grandma Sally's on Odgen Ave in Naperville for pancakes when he was just a little boy!
I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was engaging, and I really liked the characters. I did figure out the bad guy pretty early, but I read a lot of these types of novels. I'm glad I read this, and will probably buy the next story.
Bias alert! Shane is a good friend, and I really enjoyed his first novel. Reason for only 3 stars is because I've also read the second novel, and it is even better! Edge of your seat police procedural!!
This book was good and i do want to read the next one....but it was a little predicable...but not to bad....it did at least keep my attention....so overall it was good....
Spouse bias alert! My husband's first published novel! The best is yet to come!
Good police mystery.
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if you like reading, skip this book. there's little to enjoy here.
basically, Emily has been targeted by a serial killer. the narrative kept bouncing back and forth between present day and the Emily's childhood - because the reason behind all of the murders is linked to way back then.
the killer is a bed-wetting little boy, a victim of child-abuse (very detailed child-abuse), a killer of animals and a setter of fires - who grows up to become a monster.
predictable, no...more
basically, Emily has been targeted by a serial killer. the narrative kept bouncing back and forth between present day and the Emily's childhood - because the reason behind all of the murders is linked to way back then.
the killer is a bed-wetting little boy, a victim of child-abuse (very detailed child-abuse), a killer of animals and a setter of fires - who grows up to become a monster.
predictable, no...more
Great book. Loved how it was set in an area that I'm really familiar with. I could almost see it all playing out in my head.
One of my favorite serial killer authors. I know I will get a good book with this one.
I don't care for horror books but liked this beacause it was set in Naperville.
11/01 bought at MOTB
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Born in Frankfort, Illinois, Shane Gericke has been writing since his high school years. Shane Gericke went to Northern Illinois University, where he first met his present wife Jerrie.
Mr. Gericke has been writing for over three decades as reporter and editor for various newspapers in Illinois. That also includes the Chicago 'Sun Times' where he was deputy editor of the financial pages....more
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