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by Catherine Coulter (Author) "IT WOULDN'T STOP, EVER ..." (more)
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Full of karate, pistol-whipping, and other malevolent mayhem, Catherine Coulter's The Maze could be described as a junior-varsity version of Silence of the Lambs. As in that novel, the heroine in The Maze, Lacey Sherlock, becomes an FBI agent to help unravel the mysteries of her own past. Seven years after her sister was brutally slain by a serial killer (the wonderfully creepy "String Killer"), Lacey is assigned to the FBI's Criminal Apprehension Unit (CAU). The CAU, headed by brawny bureau egghead Dillon Savich, uses computer modeling to catch the baddest guys around--it's like profiling, but with databases. Before you know it, Dillon and Lacey are tangling with the String Killer. Even when the scenarios are not terribly inventive--"Let's use Lacey as bait! What a great idea!"--Coulter makes sure that her bad guys are good and twisted. A touch of bloody-mindedness can cover up a multitude of sins, and on that score, The Maze satisfies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Despite nightmares and a near nervous breakdown caused by her stepsister's murder at the hand of a serial killer seven years earlier, Lacey Sherlock has abandoned her dream of a career as a musician and has become an FBI agent. When, as her first assignment, she is attached to Dillon Savich's Criminal Apprehension Unit (which uses a specialized profiling computer program), she has the chance to work on the case that has obsessed her?and finds herself irresistibly drawn to her boss. Coulter's suspense is well drawn?although the listener easily spots one of the villains early in the story?and if Dillon is too good to be true, the action of the story helps to overcome these weaknesses. Susan Eriksen's reading is spirited and emotive with effective character vocalizations. For popular collections.?Melody Moxley, Rowan P.L., Salisbury, N.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars E for Effort and Earnesty , J for Juvenille, Sep 9 2003
By Angie Engles (Columbia, MD United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Maze (Mass Market Paperback)
More often than not (unfortunately) you read a poorly written novel by a bestselling author and wonder if the book got by the editor/publisher just because of the author's name. This is a perfect example. Why?

1) Great writers pay attention to detail without going overboard. In this case "less is more" is NOT more. Nothing here rings credible except for the mention of Hogan's Alley (which turns what seems to be a Keystone Cops routine into a trite, unfunny incident.) It's like the author declined to do anything more than superficial research.

2) Dialogue should flow and realistically represent how a character would talk (in this case FBI agents). In the MAZE, dialogue often sounds stilted and grown adults talk like teenagers.

3) Complex cases (i.e. serial killers) are not solved so easily as by the stroke of a computer key and a "oh gee, it must be someone who hated them" attitude.

4) The "Sherlock" shtick got old REAL FAST. Once is cute, EVERY time Lacey meets someone (and is kidded about her name) is corny and downright annoying.

It's not that you expect great literature from all thrillers but for a pleasant, well-researched and well-executed light romantic suspense read, check out the Harlequin Intrigue line. You'll fare much better!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Flawed, but fun, April 16 1998
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This is a fun book if you're not too analytical and don't try to make it match reality. The repartee is very good; the characters are unusual; and it's bloody satisfying to have a female character going after a serial killer with every intention of blowing him away. But the factual innaccuracies are jarring, and the number of wacko characters defies belief. So just ignore the little voice in your head that says "It just doesn't work this way!" and enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, Aug 5 2003
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I had a lot of trouble putting this book down (and I tend to be hard to please when it comes to finding a book that will keep my attention!). If you're a James Patterson fan or a Patricia Cornwell fan, I think you'll love this one! The story lines are similar and it is just as fast-paced.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Oh Puh-Leeze
I didn't like this book - not the premise, not the characters, not the writing. It was ludicrous from beginning to end. The dialogue was not well written at all. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable premise and childish writing
This was a truly terrible book. I've never been a fan of Catherine Coulter, as I find her style of writing simplistic and silly. Read more
Published on Nov 4 2003 by amystam

1.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a High School creative writing project
I agree with the reviewer from Alexandria, VA. I'm amazed at the number of 5-star reviews this book garnered, since I could've written the dialogue from this book when I was a... Read more
Published on Jun 9 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Lacey and Dillon are a hit
I was introduced to Dillon Savich in "The Cove" and liked how he solved crimes using MAX. When I found out that he had a book of his own, I was excited. Read more
Published on Feb 20 2003 by Victoria Mosher

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!! Catherine Coulter is awesome.
Catherine Coulter does it again. What a enthralling book. Lacey Sherlock is driven to find the man who killed her sister. What better way to do that than to join the FBI. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2003 by Pinktulip

5.0 out of 5 stars the best of the FBI series
Coulter gets high marks for this book. The instant chemistry between Savich and Sherlock is enough reason to read this book. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Sherlock and Savich meet - ah what a team
This is the story where Dillon and Sherlock first meet. If you have not read/listened to this one yet it is a must in the FBI series by Catherine Coulter. Read more
Published on Oct 18 2002 by Tanya L. Schaub

1.0 out of 5 stars Embarrasingly Adolescent
This embarrasingly adolescent book has absolutely no redeeming virtues, and I would recomend fans of the genre to look elsewhere: to James Patterson, Martin Cruz Smith, or... Read more
Published on Oct 13 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars This book rocks......
I love catherine coulter. I have read all of her books and this one is great. She writes very well adn allows to conjure images in your head. Plot twist and all!!! Read more
Published on Sep 26 2002 by kcash96

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Mix
Wow, I could not put this book down!! It was the perfect mix of suspense and romance with the two perfect characters. Coulter has an amazing talent that has gone to good use. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2002 by Katie

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