Review: Polly Iyer never misses a beat. Terrific book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 3, 2012
Mind Games is an outstanding suspense novel. Iyer is a fine writer, and here she's at her best. This book ranks with Karin Slaughter's or Mo Hayder's; though the violence is less graphic, it's just as powerful, and I ached for the victims.Well-developed characters grow stronger throughout the book, and the villain is marvelous--evil but human. I almost felt sorry for him. The main character, Diana Racine, is a complex woman who tries to disguise her very real psychic ability, but when the struggle for her mind begins, she can't hide it. Iyer presents her visions vividly, with powerful emotions that will have your heart racing. I really felt them with Diana. Ernie Lucier, the New Orleans police detective who gradually learns to believe, has his own tragedy and conflicts to deal with. The supporting characters are equally well-drawn and necessary to the twists and surprises in the plot.Iyer's skills grow with each book, and this one is terrific. I'm already a fan, and I was impressed. I highly recommend this book.