Susan's review
The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner
A young woman shows up on the doorstep of mercenary J.T. Dillon. She says her name is Angela, and she needs his training to learn to fight an abusive ex-husband. It all sounds simple enough, except for the fact that it's all a lie. Angela is really Tess Williams, and her ex is Jim Beckett, a serial killer who recently escaped from prison. After Tess helped put him away, Jim promised her that he would come back for her.
This was a great suspense novel. Jim stalked and intimidated like nobody's business. His killing spree continues, and Tess' terror rises. The hero character in J.T. is marvelously flawed. He feels like he has let down all the women he has loved - his sister, his wife. He doesn't feel capable of helping or protecting anyone. To be of use to anyone, he has to battle his own demons that are still alive and well in his memory.
For all the suspense this novel held, the major dramatic scene left a little to be desired. I felt like there should have been more to it. I...more
This was a great suspense novel. Jim stalked and intimidated like nobody's business. His killing spree continues, and Tess' terror rises. The hero character in J.T. is marvelously flawed. He feels like he has let down all the women he has loved - his sister, his wife. He doesn't feel capable of helping or protecting anyone. To be of use to anyone, he has to battle his own demons that are still alive and well in his memory.
For all the suspense this novel held, the major dramatic scene left a little to be desired. I felt like there should have been more to it. I...more
