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The Saints Go Dying (Arthur Beautyman Mysteries #1)
by
Erik Hanberg (Goodreads Author)
The Saints Go Dying starts with a familiar tread: a serial killer loose in Los Angeles--in this case, the victims are modern-day saints. But it takes a unique twist, as the detective on the case must battle an unscrupulous reality TV show in order to catch the killer. It becomes a cat-and-mouse game between the killer and the detective played out right in front of the Holl...more
Kindle Edition, Kindle, 217 pages
Published
April 2nd 2010
(first published April 1st 2010)
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Jan 29, 2012
Molly
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5 of 5 stars
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everyone
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Are you looking for an edge of your seat thriller? A book that will hook you and keep you until the last page? A story that will have you reading it in ONE sitting? Well then, Erik Hanberg's well written, complex, and mysterious, yet humorous book, The Saints Go Dying is the one for you. It's the first in the Arthur Beautyman series, and it's a hit with me. I loved every minute of this suspenseful,humourous thriller.
Arthur Beautyman is not your average everyday detective. Nope. Not a bit. He do...more
Arthur Beautyman is not your average everyday detective. Nope. Not a bit. He do...more
Jul 21, 2011
Tammy
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Recommended to Tammy by:
Erik Hanberg
I was really blessed when I saw Erik asking me to review his book. My favorite genre is mystery, crime, thriller, suspense. Once I read the synopsis of this book, I was hooked. I was hoping beyond hope that the ending of this book would not leave me hanging like so many books I have read in the recent pass.
I read the 1st chapter of the book, and by the end of the first chapter I was laughing so hard my family was wondering what in the world I was laughing at! I then went and explained what I wa...more
I read the 1st chapter of the book, and by the end of the first chapter I was laughing so hard my family was wondering what in the world I was laughing at! I then went and explained what I wa...more
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A serial murderer is on the loose in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. Unfortunately this murderer clearly aligns himself with evil and is out to kill people that do good or "saints" in Erik Hanberg's THE SAINTS GO DYING.
Deputy Arthur Beautyman is the lead investigator and coordinator on the case. He is literally being overseen by the entire city thanks to a local television program called 'Watchdog.' Beautyman is definitely not a Hollywood or LA version of an investigator. He's rather short, has...more
Deputy Arthur Beautyman is the lead investigator and coordinator on the case. He is literally being overseen by the entire city thanks to a local television program called 'Watchdog.' Beautyman is definitely not a Hollywood or LA version of an investigator. He's rather short, has...more
A serial killer has been targeting LA for over a year, and the police are struggling to find new leads. They are also continually exasperated by the spotlight shone on them by TV crime show Watchdog, with the show's staff taking every opportunity to ridicule the team, and worse. The killer masquerades as a modern Whore of Babylon, revelling in evil, and is killing modern day saints. As if Arthur Beautyman doesn't have enough to contend with, his secret hacking to help solve cases has brought his...more
Arthur Beautyman is a detective trying to find the Babylon murder. Fourteen months ago, the first victim was found shaved and drained of her blood. On the second victim, there was a card with a quote about the Whore of Babylon. It seems that the murder is targeting saints, those people that donate their money and time in one-way or another.
The general public is getting scared. There has not been a break on the case and the television program Watchdog is making sure they know that the police are...more
The general public is getting scared. There has not been a break on the case and the television program Watchdog is making sure they know that the police are...more
I really enjoyed this book, yeah I figured out the murderer but I think that was part of the book. No big deal. The book moved quickly, fast read but lots of fun. There were several sub plots that were all interesting. I almost was ready to give the book a 5, very rare for me, but the ending was a little complicated. I think overly complicated. Almost like the author knew what he wanted so he made it work. This ending was more interesting than mine would have been, but again, overly complicated.
This was a good, solidly plotted police procedural which progressed rationally, with well developed characters and good storyline.
I did find the plot a little bit of a stretch in some ways and the motive for the serial killings somewhat underdeveloped. It didn't detract from the read but did seem to make the ending just a slight bit flatter than it might have been otherwise.
I did find the plot a little bit of a stretch in some ways and the motive for the serial killings somewhat underdeveloped. It didn't detract from the read but did seem to make the ending just a slight bit flatter than it might have been otherwise.
A quick, fun read. The central character, Arthur Beautyman, is really interesting and I'm hoping in future books in the series we'll get to know Fleet and Watt a little better (and Upright, too...such a great name!).
P.S. This is the first e-book I've ever read! I won't be giving up my paper versions anytime soon, but this is a great way to read something on the go.
P.S. This is the first e-book I've ever read! I won't be giving up my paper versions anytime soon, but this is a great way to read something on the go.
I absolutely loved this book! I've had to give up alot of mysteries and thrillers---I'm such a sensitive soul. Seriously, they are too graphic and violent. Mr. Hanburg was able to write a serious crime thriller without making putting images in my head that I can't get rid of, sleeping or awake. Thank you! I'll be sad to go back to Minnesota now.
The Saints Go Dying by Erik Hanberg is a wonderful suspense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
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Discovered this novel through my high school alumni magazine. Congrats to Erik on being a published author! I found the novel refreshingly different from most police procedurals and am looking forward to future sequels!
Absolutely enjoyed the cat and mouse game in this book. In the beginning I was laughing and then found myself on the edge of my seat turning the pages. This mystery did not disappoint. Level of suspense that emerged in the beginning of the book continued to the end. Well done.
Not a bad effort, I like the neat spin on murderers and actors who reenact murders. Watchdog was a nice touch and adds some element of competition for the police force.
I like a good mystery of the "who dunnit and why" genre and this fit the bill. Fun, easy read with well-written character development and twists in the plot.
I usually don't read mysteries, but this one had been sitting on my virtual shelf for a while. I read in one evening (or night, as it is now after 1am).
I liked a lot about this: The dialogue was snappy and fairly realistic. It had me guessing the whole way through and I was not sure whether my guesses would be right or wrong. There wasn't too much time spent on gratuitous character development. I was a fun read, very much in the vein of my favorite tv mystery dramas like Monk, Law & Order, a...more
I liked a lot about this: The dialogue was snappy and fairly realistic. It had me guessing the whole way through and I was not sure whether my guesses would be right or wrong. There wasn't too much time spent on gratuitous character development. I was a fun read, very much in the vein of my favorite tv mystery dramas like Monk, Law & Order, a...more
A fun mystery and fast read that kept me guessing right up until the end! I enjoyed the lead character, the author's writing style and the unusual plot! I will be reading the sequel in the near future!
I gave this one 4.8 stars, Jim gave it 4.5
Good page turning thriller.
a great quick read
A definite page turner.
Read them out of order, doh! Still good little book and didn't matter too much.
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Erik Hanberg works as a marketing consultant with Side x Side Creative, a marketing and design company he runs with his wife. He is also the author of several books, including three mysteries and a fundraising guide for small nonprofits.
Erik earned his BA in English from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.
He currently lives in Tacoma with his wife Mary and their daughter Hannah.
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Erik earned his BA in English from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.
He currently lives in Tacoma with his wife Mary and their daughter Hannah.
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