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Hmm! How bizarre! Apart from a few obvious anomalies, this is a fast-paced, entertaining thriller. The cannibalistic Timothy Blake is clever at solving puzzles & being useful to the FBI, saving the lives of several kidnap victims. I really had to skim over his disgusting personal habits, however, even if they also could be seen as a community service, of sorts. Unfortunately, there's not enough to him to make him very likable. He's had a dreadful start to life which may explain explain some of h
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Feb 02, 2018
Donna
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High octane thriller. Want a strong male protagonist? Timothy Blake is a dangerous monster with a somewhat twisted social conscience.
He's the underdog with a codename, Hangman. Not on the FBI's payroll yet helps them solve the tough cases. A life on the streets has resulted in Blake's reliance on all his senses for self preservation. These heightened skills assist the FBI with tracking and anticipating criminal minds and motives. Successful outcome means sweetmeat [pun] for Blake.
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He's the underdog with a codename, Hangman. Not on the FBI's payroll yet helps them solve the tough cases. A life on the streets has resulted in Blake's reliance on all his senses for self preservation. These heightened skills assist the FBI with tracking and anticipating criminal minds and motives. Successful outcome means sweetmeat [pun] for Blake.
He ends up in ...more
Wow - as an author of crime/suspense novels myself, I am in awe of this author's skills in making Timothy Blake, a genius and a criminal with a stomach-curdling addiction someone for whom the reader can feel empathy. The author balances Blake's sadism with just the right amount of vulnerability and the unfolding relationship between him and Thistle, his female police minder, is poignantly portrayed. This book is not for the faint-hearted or squeamish, but is a thrilling and addictive read.
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Aug 18, 2021
Tien
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Oooh...kay, I'm feeling slightly sick but woah that was quite a ride!
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Feb 03, 2018
Anne_MB
marked it as to-read
Apr 06, 2024
Rina
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