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This review is from: Judas Kiss (Mass Market Paperback)
On a day in early Spring in Nashville, Tennessee, in a brief prologue the reader 'sees' Corinne Wolff, lovely, athletic, 26-year-old mother of a beautiful little toddler and seven months pregnant, being bludgeoned to death by a raging killer, apparently her husband, the reader is led to believe. The question of whether that is the correct assumption, however, is not soon resolved. A police investigation is launched, headed by homicide lieutenant Taylor Jackson, during the course of which some startling evidence is discovered, with enormous and very personal and professional consequences for Taylor, as well as calling into question the seemingly perfect life of the victim I couldn't help but agree with Taylor, of whom the author says: 'It took a lot to shock her. This qualified.' And in the background a malevolent presence hovers.Taylor has a complex back story: She is thirty-five years old, nearly six feet tall, engaged to Dr. John Baldwin, Acting Director of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit. She has been on the force for 13 years, the last five in homicide, during which she has had her throat slashed by a suspect, been kidnapped on what was supposed to be her wedding day; and has had to arrest her own father, who had been into money laundering and human trafficking. Plus she has had to shoot her former lover to save her own life. A key element of the plot is a top-secret covert organization whose very existence and purpose seems less than credible. But as the plot heats up a willing suspension of disbelief becomes easier as the tale inexorably drew me in with some startling twists and turns building up the suspense along two different avenues. [The parallel story line deals with a killer being hunted by Taylor's fiancé, that murderer in turn doing some hunting of his own.] Some of Taylor's lines fall with a thud, e.g., 'She twisted the top and drank deep, washing the taste of murder out of her mouth;' on seeing a beautiful sunset above the skyline of Nashville, 'It was gorgeous and filled her, making her feel whole and drowsy.' She speaks of a copycat killer 'who masqueraded in other killers' emotional garments,' and of a 'stupid confidential informant' who got her 'in a world of hurt,' etc. In the end, however, it was the author's story-telling ability that won me over. This is the third novel by Ms. Ellison, though it is the first read by this reviewer ' it almost certainly won't be the last. [Her next one featuring Taylor Jackson, 'Edge of Black,' is due out in September.]
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Kiss of gold book: Ellison's written another stellar thriller,
By B. G. Ritts "Old Beeg" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Judas Kiss (Mass Market Paperback)
JUDAS KISS is the third in Ms. Ellison's Taylor Jackson series. Each of the books has built comfortably on the previous ones (ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS and 14) and gotten better. The voice is clear and the plotting first rate. There are enough twists to keep any thriller reader engrossed, and the release of information to the reader about the killer occurs at the most interesting moments.I am trying to figure out why this author doesn't have a hardback publishing contract yet. Her stories are well worth the time invested. JUDAS KISS is a definite sit down and read it all at once, and also a read it slowly so it doesn't end too soon. Highly recommended -- as I would all J.T. Elllison's books. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Her best yet!,
By book_junkie35 - Published on Amazon.com
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Well developed characters and perfect pacing make this book impossible to put down. Ellison's writing gets tighter and stronger in each installment in her series---and this is without question my favorite so far!
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Want to add a great new author to your collection?,
By C. Driskell "Euro Walker" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Judas Kiss (Mass Market Paperback)
I don't read too many new books (I spend much of my time in books written before my time) but stumbled upon JT Ellison's "All The Pretty Girls" last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. When "14" came out, I devoured it as well. As you might imagine, I was waiting on "Judas Kiss" and--man, oh man--it did not disappoint. While there are many common threads with her previous books, including the protagonist Taylor and the venerable Dr. Baldwin, this book crackles with an excitement and magnitude that makes the reader know that Ellison is onto something special. Reading "Judas Kiss" reminded me of when I first read "The Firm" and "Chiefs"--my first exposure to Grisham and Woods. I remember knowing, about halfway through each book, that the author was going to do great things. "Judas" gave me the exact same feeling.Prepare yourself for a thrill ride of scares, turn-ons, shockers and twists--you will not want to put it down. It's not too short, not too long. And if you have the time, you'll read it in two days like I did. I hope you enjoy it as much as me. |
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