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by Karen Rose A ritualistic serial killer who has an obsession with medieval torture methods terrorizes the citizens of Philadelphia. As police detective Vito Ciccotelli and his team unearth victims in a snowy field, they must bring in an archaeologist to aid with their recovery efforts. Sophie Johannsen not only provides her archeological tools and knowledge, but also a specialty in medieval forms of punishment and fluency in many languages. All these talents, not to mention her lovely physical appearance, provide Vito with just what he needs - both personally and professionally. The author delves deeply into the mind and actions of the villain, a demented "artist" who views his killings as creations which will make him famous. The descriptions of torture are as horrifying as they are suspenseful, making the romance seem a bit incongruous. It’s difficult to cheer for Sophie and Vito to live happily ever after, when you’re not sure she will live at all once the killer adds her name to his lengthy list of upcoming victims. Although the romance between Vito and Sophie still sizzles, it is of secondary importance to the intense investigation of the monstrous crimes. The sections of each chapter are divided into varying perspectives by person, time, and place, and give (sometimes simultaneous) accounts of how the story is developing. Die for Me involves many details and many players in a complicated and very descriptive criminal investigation as seen through the eyes of the police detectives, the archeologist, the victims, the murderer, and friends and relatives of all involved. This is an intricate, well-crafted suspense which may shock and repulse at times, but certainly will never bore you. Reviews of other titles in this Romantic Suspense Series Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia/Atlanta |
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Die
for Me Philadelphia Series #1 (#7)