Review: A Killer Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 24, 2012
I'm not usually a fan of serial killer mysteries but every so often one comes along that makes not turning the page impossible. I started The Surreal Killer in the afternoon and with only a few breaks, finished in the am hours. Mr. Last kept me on the edge of my seat while throwing in fascinating facts about South American culture and history. His descriptive ability paints a picture of surrounding beauty and unique people. It's hard not to plan my next vacation to visit the places he writes about, minus the killer of course.I loved Roger and Suzanne Bowman and appreciate the author's skill in writing a strong female character. Suzanne is a biochemist and uses her education and savvy to help her private detective husband solve a string of gruesome killings. The internal thoughts of the serial killer held me in suspense and anticipation.Procedurally the book is brilliant. I'm aware international policy is different when it comes to investigations but Last has done his research and I am now a fan. I have not read the first or second book in the series so this can be read as a standalone novel. I'm anticipating the other books and then future reading in this exciting new mystery adventure.