Friday, June 22, 2012

Blood Related By William Cook


Blood Related is a book that will chill you to the core! A disturbing portrayal of the Cunningham family submerged in generations of violence, abuse, death and torture that will haunt you even after the last page is read. A revenge filled portrayal of the Truman family whose generations of law enforcement  officers is determined to bring justice to the victims of the Cunningham’s viciousness no matter the cost.

Caleb and Charlie Cunningham were raised in a home fraught with abuse delivered by their parents Errol and Vera. We relive the story through the mind of Caleb, his disturbing family history, his twin brother Charlie’s insane actions and his own appalling exploits.

Ray Truman comes from a family of law enforcement officers who have spent decades trying to bring the Cunningham’s to justice for the horrific crimes they have committed. Ray will stop at nothing to continue this vendetta in any manner he sees fit.

The character portrayals in this book are both stunning and unnerving. Enhancing the authenticity of this book are media accounts, book excerpts and clinical observations reflected throughout the story contributing to the feel of genuine techniques used in real investigations. 

The haunting view into the mind of a psychopath is portrayed in such a profound and memorable way that was very tangible and chilling.

Blood Related is an excellent yet unnerving read that I recommend reading with the lights on!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Life In Death By Harlow Coban


Meet Kari Marchant a social worker committed to helping children in foster care. Patience Dolo is a foster child that is reported missing and due to an oversight by a co-worker Kari is not aware of her disappearance. When Patience is found murdered Kari is determined to find out what happened and who is responsible. Detectives Rance Nicolet and Rudy Cobb are assigned to investigate the murder and the three of them are on a collision course that is totally unforeseen.

Harlow Coban has delivered a fast-paced action packed chilling story with twists and turns every step of the way. The storyline will keep you totally in its grip and propel you forward. The characters each play an integral part in the story and keep you speculating until the end. The descriptive writing allows the reader to form an image of the brutality and ferociousness of the murders.

Life In Death, as noted in the end of the book, is a murder mystery which pulls from real-life situations from Harlow Cobans’ own family history which I find very intriguing. I love that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her book will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club in her home state of North Carolina.

I recommend LIFE IN DEATH to all readers who enjoy being involved in a mystery that takes you on a journey that is totally unexpected.