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I hadn't read a Pete Decker book in ages and he is just as sweet as he was then! This is a strange situation they are faced with and lots of suspects. You can't say it all comes out well, but they do pretty much solve it. Can't wait to get some more of these to read.
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Faye Kellerman always writes a heart-stopping thriller and Jupiter's Bones is no exception. Peter Decker and his team work to uncover the mystery behind 'Father Jupiter's' death, and as they do, it leads them deeper and deeper into the cult of The Order of the Rings of God. Other deaths result, climaxing in one of the most edge-of-your-seat, page turning conclusions of any novel I've read in a long, long time. You won't be disappointed in this book.
Once Dr. Emil Euler Ganz was a preminent atrophysicist with a world renowned reputation. But then he vanished without any warning to his family or colleagues. Fifteen years later, he reappeared as "Father Jupiter," the founder and charismatic leader of the scientific cult, The Order of the Rings. And now he's dead-a vial of sleeping pills and an empty bottle of vodka standing near his lifeless body.
Was it an accident? Suicide? Murder?
A Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus novel.
Was it an accident? Suicide? Murder?
A Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus novel.
I like this author and the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus characters
This is only the second of the Peter Decker/ Rina Lazarus novels I have read but I really like them!
Dr. Emil Ganz, astrophysicist vanishes without warning. Fifteen years later he reappears as "Father Jupiter, founder of a cult but is now found dead. LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker defuses a ticking time bomb of deadly secrets.
Another great Peter Decker book, each one just keeps getting better. You learn more about his family in every book and that is making the books a lot better.
I enjoyed this book.
Once Dr. Emil Euler Ganz ws a preeminent astrophysicst with a world-renowned reputation. But then he vanished without any warning to family or colleagues. Fifteen years later he reappeared as "Father Jupiter," the founder and charismatic leader of the scientific cult, The Order of the Rings. And now he's dead - a vial of sleeping pills and an empty bottle of vodka standing near his lifeless body. LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker will need more than the wisdom and support of his wife Rina Lazarus, to defuse a ticking time bomb of jealousy, greed, bizarre hidden pasts and family secrets.
A good,easy, mystery author without as much graphic imagery and profanity as others in the genre'.
i didnt like
Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus. Dr. Emil Euler Ganz, a preeminent astophysicist, vanishes without any warning to family or colleagues. He reappears 15 years later as "Father Jupiter" the founder and leader of the cult, The Order of the Rings. Now he's dead with a vial of sleeping pills and an empty vodka bottle beside him.
Good book. I always enjoy her work.
This was a good book and I enjoyed it very much. Its also my second one with the "Pete Decker and Rina Lazarus" series.
Faye Kellerman's books are always wonderful, especially the Rina Lazarus/Peter Decker mysteries!
An OK light mystery - I enjoyed it as a vacation read.
From the book cover, "Once Dr. Emil Euler Ganz was a preeminent astrophysicist with a world-renowned reputation. But then he vanished without any warning to his family or colleagues. Fifteen years later, he reappeared as "Father Jupiter," the founder and charismatic leader of the scientific cult, The Order of the Rings. And now he's dead - a vial of sleeping pills and an empty bottle of vodka standing near his lifeless body.
Was Ganz's death an accident? Suicide? Or did someone hasten Jupiter prematurely out of this world? These are the questions LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker and his homicide team are determined to answer as they enter the cult's fortresslike compound. But the dead leader's four "privileged" attendants make it clear that the police are not welcome there - and the mysterious disappearance of two of the Order's members, including a child, turns an already uncomfortable situation even uglier and more incendiary. Decker will need more than the wisdom and support of his wife, Rina Lazarus, to defuse a ticking time bomb of jealousy, greed, bizarre hidden pasts, and deadly secrets - one that could explode at any time into mayhem so pernicous that it threatens to destroy a multitude of misguided adult lives...and scores of helpless, innocent children as well."
Was Ganz's death an accident? Suicide? Or did someone hasten Jupiter prematurely out of this world? These are the questions LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker and his homicide team are determined to answer as they enter the cult's fortresslike compound. But the dead leader's four "privileged" attendants make it clear that the police are not welcome there - and the mysterious disappearance of two of the Order's members, including a child, turns an already uncomfortable situation even uglier and more incendiary. Decker will need more than the wisdom and support of his wife, Rina Lazarus, to defuse a ticking time bomb of jealousy, greed, bizarre hidden pasts, and deadly secrets - one that could explode at any time into mayhem so pernicous that it threatens to destroy a multitude of misguided adult lives...and scores of helpless, innocent children as well."
The ELEVENTH book in the series featuring Peter Decker, LAPD detective and Rina Lazarus, his wife in Los Angeles, California.
My new favorite of this wonderful series.
excellent
was okay.
Once Dr. Emil Euler Ganz was a preeminent astrophysicist with a world renowned reputation. But then he vanished without any warning to his family or colleagues. Fifteen years later, he reappreared as "Father Jupiter," the founder and charismatic leader of the scientific cult, The Order of the Rings. And now he's dead--a vial of sleeping pills and an empty bottle of vodka standing near his lifeless body.
Was Ganz's death an accident? Suidice? Of did someone hasten Jupiter prematurely out of this world? These are the questions LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker and his Homicide team are determined to answer as they enter the cult's fortresslike compound. But the dead leader's four "privileged" attendants make it clear that the police are not welcome there-and the mysterious disappearance of two of the Order's members, including a child, turns an already uncomfortable situation even uglier and more incendiary. Decker will need more than the wisdom and support of his wife, Rina Lazarus, to defuse a ticking time bomb of jealousy, greed, bizarre hidden pasts, and deadly secrets-one that could explode at any time into mayhem so pernicious that it threatens to destroy a multitude of misguided adult lives...and scores of helpless, innocent children as well.
Was Ganz's death an accident? Suidice? Of did someone hasten Jupiter prematurely out of this world? These are the questions LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker and his Homicide team are determined to answer as they enter the cult's fortresslike compound. But the dead leader's four "privileged" attendants make it clear that the police are not welcome there-and the mysterious disappearance of two of the Order's members, including a child, turns an already uncomfortable situation even uglier and more incendiary. Decker will need more than the wisdom and support of his wife, Rina Lazarus, to defuse a ticking time bomb of jealousy, greed, bizarre hidden pasts, and deadly secrets-one that could explode at any time into mayhem so pernicious that it threatens to destroy a multitude of misguided adult lives...and scores of helpless, innocent children as well.
great read
