Dec 29 2008
My first review: “Immoral” by Brian Freeman
“Immoral” is the thrilling debut novel by Brian Freeman. Mr Freeman’s books have been published and sold in 46 countries and 17 languages. “Immoral” won the Macavity Award for Best First Novel and was a finalist for the Edgar®, Dagger, Anthony, and Barry Awards.
Lt. Johnathan Stride is one of Duluth, Minnesota’s finest but right now he’s got one hell of a problem. Another young girl has gone missing… she’s the second in a year…both gone without a trace. To make matters worse, the two victims couldn’t be more different. First was Kerry McGrath, sweet, innocent and only 16. Then there’s Rachel Deese, the troubled wild child who some think isn’t missing but just playing games and taunting everyone. Stride knows, though, that something is afoul. When evidence is found to suggest that there may be a serial killer on the loose in Duluth, everyone from the frantic parents of the missing girls to their neighbors and the media are after Lt. Stride to find answers. As the investigation leads him away from his city and into Sin City, Las Vegas, Stride must try to balance out the facts and determine what’s real and what’s been made to look real. With the help of Serena Dial and Cordy Angel of the LVPD, Lt. Stride uncovers secrets that change them all forever, secrets that may have been better off staying buried, secrets that truly define, “Immoral”.
The plot of “Immoral” is intricate yet smoothly easy to follow all while keeping you riveted to the edge of your seat wondering what’s going to come around the corner and smack you up-side the head next. I also liked the fact that it occurs over a period of several years, in other words, there is a time lapse in between, where other things are allowed to develop. With a supporting cast of characters that gives this story a visceral feel of authenticity, I have to admit that this is one of only a handful of books that I’ve read from cover to cover in one sitting. Kudos to Brian Freeman for one hell of a good read!
Please be sure to visit Brian Freeman’s website (by clicking on the cover of the book above) for more information on how to get IMMORAL and his other novels as well. As soon as I’ve read his other books, I’ll be posting their shining reviews here! Thanks for reading my review of IMMORAL and as always:
Happy Reading To All!
Todd
