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by Phillip Margolin (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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"I was  somewhat reminded of In Cold Blood, but in some ways,  I think this is a better book...It's fascinating  reading--the classic 'page-turner'--and I admit to  being stunned and shocked at the unexpected  ending."--Dorothy Uhnak, author of The  Investigation


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From Phillip Margolin, New York  Times bestselling author of Gone, But  Not Forgotten, comesa shattering novel  that begins with two vicious murders--and ends in a  web of corruption, lies,and twisted passions.  Richie Walters, all-american boy. Elaine Murray,  cheerleader. They madethe perfect couple. And that  evening out at Lookout Point--Richie fumbling at the  buttons of herblouse, Elaine thrilled and  terrified--They were about to take the final step. But the  step wouldnever be taken. Richie Walters would die  that night--die in a hot and savage ecstasy  ofviolence. Elaine Murray too would die. But not that  night. Or the next. She would live longenough to  know just how lucky Richie had been...
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5.0 out of 5 stars HEARTSTOPPING HEARTSTONE, Sep 25 2002
By Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heartstone (Mass Market Paperback)
The criminal justice system is given a once-over in this well-developed, and well-written mystery. Margolin gives us the murder of two upstanding young people on a November night in 1960. Richie Walters has just asked cheerleader Elaine Murray to go steady with him. Their love and hopes for a future together are gone before you know it.
As we examine this murder in depth, we find there are many people involved, and we find ourselves wondering, who really killed this couple? And why?
The immensity of characters doesn't overwhelm the book; you may stop and ask yourself, why are these characters introduced? But by the time the book is finished, you'll see why.
Although the lawyers and the suspected killers are certainly strong focus in the book, I found the heart of the book to be Esther Peglosi, the rather ... teenager who becomes the key witness in the prosecution's case. We first meet Esther as a rather well-developed young woman who doesn't have trouble bedding anybody, but we are also introduced to horrifying facts about her childhood and her parents. Later on, Esther is cunningly seduced by a cop obsessed with the case into being hypnotized, and here we begin to see how the power of suggestion breaks down this girl, and how her love for this cop propels her toward inevitable disaster. Esther's character is very, very well written and she holds the book together.
It's interesting, also, to see the development of young Mark Shaffer, the up and coming lawyer, who finds himself defending the accused Bobby Corbett. He starts out totally ineffectual and enamored with the defendant's live-in girlfriend, and ends up becoming savvy and accomplished. The denouement of this novel is shocking, in what happens to Bobby and Esther. Also, the deathbed confession of the titular character is a whopper.
Can't forget to mention the true villain of this book and that is officer Roy Schindler, who uses his authority to basically fix the case and use poor misguided Esther. Although Al Caproni is culpable, too, he is just another victim of the political schematics.
A STUNNING AND WELL WORTH IT BOOK.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Surprize ending., Aug 26 2002
This review is from: Heartstone (Mass Market Paperback)
I have never read any other books by Phillip Margolin but I liked this book. It takes a look at the legal system and the lost memories of people. How witnesses can be turned to "remember" events that never occured. This novel reads more like a true crime novel with all the plots, twists and turns. It sounds like Margolin got the idea from this novel from an old retired cop. Just when you think the novel is over and your sympathies are all lined up, there is a death bed confession with a surprise ending. Keeps you guessing until the very end.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not close to Margolin's others, Jan 31 2002
By R. Cherye "rcherye" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heartstone (Mass Market Paperback)
Too many characters, moves to slowly, and the little twist at the end isn't worth the time it takes to get there. But don't let that stop you from reading Margolin's other great books "Gone But Not Forgotten", "Last Innocent Man", and "Wild Justice"
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2.0 out of 5 stars NOT TO GOOD!!!!!
Wish there was some way to get your money back when you did not like a book. The author has already made his by that time. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2001 by Mac Blair

3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best work
I just finished Heartstone and must say I found it a little too confusing to be enjoyable. There seemed to be far too many characters, too many to be able to pin down one to be... Read more
Published on Aug 1 2001 by B. Harwood

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!!
I can't beleive so many people did not like this book. I loved it. The ending is unreal- I screamed when I found out what really had happened. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Underwhelmed by this first effort
It's nice to hear the other reviewers lauding Margolin's other books because this book left me pretty flat. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2001 by Carol Peterson Hennekens

2.0 out of 5 stars They can't all be great
In a fast trip through previous Margolin books, Hearstone was the first one that I found lacking. The characters were not as well developed as they are in other Margolin books... Read more
Published on Jan 21 2001 by Suzanne Vitale

4.0 out of 5 stars Margolin Is Mesmerizing!
I don't feel like writing a long review about Heartstone, considering the fact that I accidently wrote it on the novel "After Dark" by Phillip Margolin page. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2000 by Brad Stonecipher

4.0 out of 5 stars A Guessing Game
Heartstone is a well written, page turning novel. Margolin doesn't let up on the suspense and keeps you guessing right to the very end. Excellent!
Published on Oct 8 1999 by Tam Sesto

3.0 out of 5 stars A quick read!
I read it a couple of months ago & I can understand all the negative reviews because it's of a different style from real thrillers.. Read more
Published on Jul 8 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Not really that great...
The book itself sounded interesting, but after I've started reading it, things started to get confusing. Read more
Published on Jan 9 1999 by Ruben van der Leun (burrie@dds.nl)

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting and addicting---but confusing.
I enjoyed reading this book. It is a bit confusing though because it hops around from subject to subject, but this sudden change of subject keeps you addicted and interested in... Read more
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