Helpful Score: 10
This is the first book I have read by Greg Iles and I will definitely read his other books. Although it didn't "scare the living daylights out of me" as promised on the cover, it was
a well-done and satisfying thriller. I recommend it highly to anyone who likes this genre with some thought and originality in a book.
a well-done and satisfying thriller. I recommend it highly to anyone who likes this genre with some thought and originality in a book.
Helpful Score: 7
From the jacket "They are called the "Sleeping Women," a series of unsettling paintings in which the nude female subjects appear to be not asleep, but dead. Photojournalist Jordan Glass has another reason to find the paintings disturbing: The face on one of the nudes is her own - or perhaps the face of her twin sister, who disappeared and is still missing. At the urging of the FBI, Jordan becomes both hunter and hunted in a search for the anonymous artist - an obsessed killer who seems to know more about Jordan and her family than she is prepared to accept..."
The most appealing thing about this book to me was that it was set in New Orleans in the year 2000 (pre-K). Mr Iles exhibits a prescience when he points out that N.O. is a bowl with a levee system that is not likely to hold up if and when the right hurricane comes along. He was not the only one to note this pre-K however and unfortunately it happened any way.
This was the fourth book by Greg Iles that I have read. It is worth noting I think that each of these books has been unique. Each experience has been a different journey. There is nothing serial about any of them. I envy his imagination and I'm thankful for the books.
The most appealing thing about this book to me was that it was set in New Orleans in the year 2000 (pre-K). Mr Iles exhibits a prescience when he points out that N.O. is a bowl with a levee system that is not likely to hold up if and when the right hurricane comes along. He was not the only one to note this pre-K however and unfortunately it happened any way.
This was the fourth book by Greg Iles that I have read. It is worth noting I think that each of these books has been unique. Each experience has been a different journey. There is nothing serial about any of them. I envy his imagination and I'm thankful for the books.
Helpful Score: 4
Great read! Fast paced, intricately plotted. Iles is one of my favorites!
Helpful Score: 2
Really enjoyed this book. Didn't want to put it down
Helpful Score: 1
I picked up this book quickly to read on a trip, and only realized later that the author was the same person who wrote THE TURNING ANGEL, which I had thoroughly enjoyed. His characters are not 'good guys and bad guys'--100% moral or 100% evil. They are the same mix that we all are, some good and some bad; each person trying to find a balance they can live with. Unfortunately the balance some people can live with means OTHER people have to die, so . . .
From back cover: They are called "The Sleeping Women." A series of unsettling paintings in which the nude female subjects appear to be not asleep, but dead. Photojournalist Jordan Glass has another reason to find the paintings disturbing...The face on one of the nudes is her own-or perhaps the face of her twin sister, who disappeared and is still missing. At the urging of the FBI, Jordan becomes both hunter and hunted in a search for the anonymous artist-an obsessed killer who seems to know more about Jordan and her family than she is prepared to accept...
From back cover: They are called "The Sleeping Women." A series of unsettling paintings in which the nude female subjects appear to be not asleep, but dead. Photojournalist Jordan Glass has another reason to find the paintings disturbing...The face on one of the nudes is her own-or perhaps the face of her twin sister, who disappeared and is still missing. At the urging of the FBI, Jordan becomes both hunter and hunted in a search for the anonymous artist-an obsessed killer who seems to know more about Jordan and her family than she is prepared to accept...
Helpful Score: 1
A fascinating story as ususal with this author.
Helpful Score: 1
THis is another of his books that you can't figure out till the end. I enjoyed it.
Helpful Score: 1
One of the best books I've ever read. After reading it I ordered more of Greg Iles books. Is a really interesting, involving, story with great characters! Definitely a must read.
Helpful Score: 1
a real suspense! are a series of paintings of sleeping women actually kidnapping/murder victims? set in Hong Kong/New Orleans, this is a fast-paced mystery...I really enjoyed it. -Mirah W.
"A potent thriller...ingenious." -NY Times
"A potent thriller...ingenious." -NY Times
Helpful Score: 1
Greg Iles is the autor of the TV series "24" I have liked that show for five years and also read most of his books....a mystery fan shoule love it.......
Helpful Score: 1
Definitely one of Greg Iles best. Really spooky story but an excellent read.
Helpful Score: 1
I've read a few of Greg Ilses's books and none of them have really wowed me. For the most part they are well written and the plot is never too overblown, but they never deliver the level of suspense that I'm looking for. I read this one to the end, but thought that it was about 100 pages too long. I have a few more of his books in my TBR pile which I will be donating to the library.
Helpful Score: 1
Not as heart-stopping or as provocative as his later works, most notably "Blood Memory", but a well-crafted thriller written in a female first person style, which I think he brings off rather well. This is well worth a read.
Good Book **** I really like this author.
Okay, this creepy thriller kept me up nights!!! I could barely put it down for days until I could finish it. Scary plot, cool characters and an interesting romance make this one of my top 5 favorite thrillers. (The only reason that I don't give it 5 stars is because of a little too much graphic sex. Sometimes NOT knowing every detail is better.) :O)
A suspenseful book about a serial killer painting nude portraits of the women he killed. A can't put it down story, you are sure to enjoy.
Page turner!
they are called the sleeping women ,a series of unsettling paintings in which the nude women subjects appear to be not alseep ,but dead.photojournalist jordan glass has another reason to find the paintings disturbing;the face on one of the nudes is her own-or perhaps the face of her twin sissster,who disappeared and is still missing.at the urging of the fbi ,jordan becomes both hunter and hunted in a search for the anonymous artist-an absessed killer who seems to know more about jordan and her family than she is prepared to accept
you won't be able to put this one down. a woman sees herself in a painting of "sleeping" women. What's up?
Great author!
Jordan Glass, a photojournalist, visits a Hong Kong museum to see an exhibit of paintings by an anonymous artist that have taken the art world by storm. They are paintings of women who appear to be asleep, but it is rumored that the women are actually dead. Jordan sees one of the pictures and it sends her a shock... the subject of the painting appears to be her sister who has been missing for the past year....
This book was AWESOME! Very creepy with lots of twists and turns. Great mystery read!
This book was AWESOME! Very creepy with lots of twists and turns. Great mystery read!
Greg Iles at his best...
A book you don't want to put down!!!
Perfectly calibrated suspense.
Great, suspenseful fun! Will keep you guessing!
Pretty creepy book had me looking over my sholder all night long...
Greg Iles is a great author and this is a great read.
He is such a great writer.
Very good book. I always enjoy Iles.
I could not put this book down!
An enjoyable book.
I loved this book!! I like all of his books so far. I'll keep reading his for sure.
little boring at the begining, but, it gets better, later. A really good mystery, keeps your mind working.
Suspenseful drama which kept me guessing about the ending. Ending was a total surprise.
Another great book by a fabulous author
A series of paintings of nude females who appear not to be sleeping, but dead. A photojournalist sees her own face on one of the paintings.
She then tries to seek the artist, and the story takes off from there.
It is a very exciting book.
She then tries to seek the artist, and the story takes off from there.
It is a very exciting book.
Thrilling! Another excellent story from Greg Iles about portraits of women that look like they are sleeping, but they are really dead.
Well plotted and action filled. Another book that kept me reading into the night.
good book - love this author
they are called the sleeping women. the ladies in the pic, appear to be sleeping, but are they or are they dead.? jorden is a twin and she is looking for her twin sister jane.
Thay are called the "Sleeping Woeman, a series of unsetti
ling paintings in which the nude subjects appear to be not asleep, but dead. Photojournalist has a big reason to be distrubed by these, one of the subjects resembles her missing twin sister. At urging of FBI, Jordon becomes hunter and hunted in search of the unknown painter; an obsessed killer who knows more about Jordon and her family than she even realizes.
ling paintings in which the nude subjects appear to be not asleep, but dead. Photojournalist has a big reason to be distrubed by these, one of the subjects resembles her missing twin sister. At urging of FBI, Jordon becomes hunter and hunted in search of the unknown painter; an obsessed killer who knows more about Jordon and her family than she even realizes.
An interesting story line that keeps you guessing almost to the end.It starts with a twin looking at nude "sleeping" pictures of her twin that disappeared over a year before.She is on assignment in China, and someone encourages her to stroll through their art museum.The page turner begins.After this one, I had to order a couple more from this author.
Awesome book, couldn't put it down!!!!!!!!!!
An artist hunts for her missing sister after her face appears on a disturbing painting
KEEPS YOUR ATTENTION TO THE VERY END
When visiting an art gallery in Hong Kong, Jordan Glass is shocked to see a painting of her twin sister. The same sister that disappeared a year ago while jogging. Soon Jordan is helping the FBI solve a string of kidnappings.
If you like thrillers you will love this book and
author,couldnt put it down.
author,couldnt put it down.
This book kept me guessing and in total suspense as I tried, unsucessfully to solve the crime as the story unfolded. Why would an artist paint portraits of women who appear to be dead? Read the book and find out.
Fast paced and interesting!
This one totally freaked me out! It was so good!
Great book! Very riveting....
I really enjoy this author and read his works as they come out. He has some good twist and turns during the story.
I like Greg Iles. I think he is a super writer of thriller mysteries. I have read almost everything he has written. This book is about a series of paintings that appear and which portray missing women. The plot is about the search to discover the kidnapper.
It's a really interesting read.
It's a really interesting read.
Did not read more than 3 chapters. Just couldn't get into this book although it sounds good.
I found this book a really great read. It was the first book that I had read from this author. I enjoyed getting into the murderers head (who happened to also be an artist). I love psychological thrillers and this was definately one of them.
As is with all Iles books, very intriguing.
Wonderful Mystery...Couldn't put it down
My first Iles book, I guess I was expecting too much, it was ok.
very good story interesting all through.
The paintingsThe Sleeping Women dont appear to be sleeping, they look daed.JordonGlass sees her face on one of the women, or is it the face of her sister who disappeared
right up top with mystery and drama content!!
Very well-plotted and executed.
fast reading and fully of mystery; great read
not one of Greg Iles best, read Black Cross
