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I've just finished reading Above The Limit and have to say I quite enjoyed it.A series of deaths involving arson keeps the police in Timaru guessing for a while, but it becomes apparent it is the work of a serial killer rather than coincidence.
Good original plot for a serial killer story and told at a good pace. I found that I did not emotionally connect with the characters, although I really disliked the Dentist (as I do in real life :)) and the arsonist. But I didn't seem to care about the effects of all this mayhem on the other 'good' characters. I didn't feel I got to know them, possibly because there was just so much happening, there was little in depth background to the characters.
Overall, a good story and plot that, once begun, kept me reading to the end. Give it a try if you are a mystery/thriller reader who doesn't mind a little of the earthier side of life.
Hate serial killer books! Sorry! Just me being silly!!!
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Ah, nice to know others get squeamish and hear footsteps in the night!
Ella's Gran wrote: "I've just finished reading Above The Limit and have to say I quite enjoyed it.A series of deaths involving arson keeps the police in Timaru guessing for a while, but it becomes ap..."
Hey Ella's Gran, would you like to do a review of this book for "Crime Watch", the crime writing website I edit? We like to include reviews of New Zealand crime and thriller writing (up to about 110 local books reviewed now, out of 250-300 total reviews), but this isn't one anyone has reviewed yet.
Cheers.
Craig
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