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False Prophet (Hardcover)

by Faye Kellerman (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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With typically creative prose and plotting, Kellerman immerses LAPD Detective Decker ( Sacred and Profane , LJ 6/1/87) in an absorbing post-Rodney King police procedural. Decker, still practicing a rediscovered Judaism and catering to the moods of his pregnant wife, investigates the brutal beating and rape of an elegant spa's owner. Crucial--and engaging--elements in the case soon appear: a retarded stable hand; secretive resort employees; an earthy, manipulative mother; three malicious stepbrother doctors; and valuable stolen memoirs. Full attention to detail and characterization cap a masterful effort. Another great escape. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 4/15/92.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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When LAPD detective Peter Decker arrives at the Valley Canyon Spa Resort, its beautiful owner, Lilah, the daughter of Hollywood legend Davida Eversong, appears to have been beaten and raped, and her mother's jewels and late father's unpublished memoirs are missing from her safe. To thwart Lilah's growing obsession with him, Peter shunts her off on his partner Margie while he concentrates on possible perps, including her three doctor brothers, a slow-witted stablehand, and one of the spa's aerobic instructors. Two deaths later, Peter is convinced that Lilah staged the rape and hid the gems, but then who stole the memoirs, and why? Lilah's ex-husband leads him to a former Eversong employee who knows many family secrets, and Peter uncovers another identity brouhaha. Eventually, with some psychological input from his rabbi and his pregnant wife Rina, Peter sorts through a tangle of viperous relationships to close the case. Histrionic plot, not helped much by Kellerman's B-movie prose. Like Day of Atonement, Milk and Honey, etc., this comes to life only when discussing Judaica, which takes a backseat here to adoption procedures and assorted sexual preferences. -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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4.0 out of 5 stars DOUBLE DECKED, Nov 8 2003
By Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: False Prophet (Mass Market Paperback)
The problem with Ms. Kellerman's books is that sometimes it is difficult to adjust to the personal lives of Rina and Peter. They can find themselves in strained emotional conflicts over simple things; Peter sometimes seems so macho it's annoying, and Rina is so Jewish it's distracting. At least in this one, the plot focuses more on the mystery than the personal religious crises. Faye is good with her dialogue, and in this one she develops a few unexpected twists. However, I concur with one reviewer who felt the book just ended without any real closure. Who did kill who? And Pete's over-protection of his now pregnant wife foreshadows what type of new father he'll be. But to Kellerman's credit, I keep reading. Marge Dunn is also becoming a little too cynical and sarcastic, which is sad, because she used to be a lot more likeable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Slow to start, but still a great book, Jul 13 2003
This review is from: False Prophet (Mass Market Paperback)
The other reviewers seem to be mixed about this one. It's understandable. We've now read quite a few of these things (is this book 5 already?) and the honeymoon between Kellerman and the readers is definitely over. We're now reading the books not because they're as fantastic as the first one, but because we have time and emotion invested in Peter and Rina.

First, it's unfair to compare any of the Rina and Peter books to the first one. The first one was simply the best.

One of the reviewers gave a good plot summary, so I'll refrain from doing that here. Instead I'll say that the book is a little slow to start, but about midway, picks up at a tremendous pace. The characters become wonderfully complicated and Kellerman pulls quite a few tricks out of her hat which caught me by surprise. This book has its twists and turns!

One last comment. Some of Kellerman's books focus more on Peter and Rina's personal relationship, and some focus less. This one is less, for better or worse.

If you've made it to this book, chances are you'll read the next one. See you there! :-)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Complex family relationships, Feb 20 2003
By Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: False Prophet (Mass Market Paperback)
Faye Kellerman always has two plot strands running through her Peter Decker/Rina Lazarua Mystery Series--the personal and professional parts of their lives. In this, the fifth book of the series, Rina is pregnant and cranky. Her sons and his daughter are a bit put off by the pregnancy and Peter is wondering if he's too old to be fathering a child by his young wife. The professional part of the story deals with a case in which Lilah Brecht, the daughter of a famous actress is assaulted and raped while her mother's jewels and some important papers are stolen from her safe. She clings to Decker in a way that makes both Peter and Rina uneasy. As he delves into Lilah's life, Peter discovers a complex and dysfunctional pattern of behavior between Lilah's mother and her children. Revelation follows revelation until Peter and his partner Marge finally put all of the pieces together. Kellerman is a dependable writer who turns out complex and interesting mysteries with an emphasis on what motivates people to do the things they do.
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2.0 out of 5 stars she has been better
I usually love both faye kellerman and Jonathon Kellerman's books, this one is not one of my favorites. I love mysteries and family type books. odd book.. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2001 by kmiller75

2.0 out of 5 stars A major disappointment
This is the first Faye Kellerman book I have read. I had previously read reviews about the Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus series and was looking forward to a good read. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2000 by Eileen V

4.0 out of 5 stars A Quality Effort
While not as masterful as the earlier books, this is still a well-crafted suspense full of surprises and insight into the life of the protagonists.
Published on Dec 7 1999 by Yisroel Markov

3.0 out of 5 stars perverted sexual and familial relationships
this is the most explicit book that I have read of Faye Kellerman's to date. In the past I have enjoyed reading of the evolution of Rina and Peter's relationship and his growing... Read more
Published on April 26 1998

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