Vicki S. (curledupwithabook) - , reviewed on 12/2/2012 + 169 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

If you liked reading the Dexter series (about the lovable serial killer), then I believe you'll enjoy this book. Initially, I thought it borrowed too heavily from that series, but it veered unexpectedly down a wildly different path and, suddenly, I was reading science fiction! I'd give away too much if I were to explain that statement, so let me just say that the main character is a teenage boy who knows he has the propensity to become a serial killer. He lives by certain self-imposed rules in order to ensure that this side of him does not gain control of his mind. Meanwhile, there is a real-life serial killer loose on the streets of his own home town! He becomes intensely interested in the case and begins to investigate on his own. The investigation is made easier for him due to the fact that his family owns the only funeral home in town, so he has access to what's left of the victims. Ultimately, he discovers, on his own, the identity of the serial killer and that's when the author takes us on a wild ride that's entertaining and pretty creepy to boot.

It's a quick and satisfying little treat that I feel good about recommending.

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