Review: A most unusual story well told
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 8, 2014
This novel examines evil from the perspective of a serial killer, a very unusual serial killer.  Brian Blackdeath does not view his compelling urge as murder.  He is putting his victims to rest, releasing them from their unhappiness.  Brain meets Norman who is an unhappy person, a wilting flower.  Brian manipulates Norman into becoming his protege.  But does Brian haves something more cruel and sinister in mind?This is a very original story developed as a psychological examination of one kind of evil.  It is a detailed account mostly told through the eyes of a  killer who pretends he is doing good not evil. Once read, the reader will better understand human nature and weakness.  In Norman's defense (if there is one):  aren't we all capable of evil to some degree?At first, the organization of the writing, especially paragraphing, was somewhat disconcerting, but that is a minor distraction.  Because this story skillfully develops the characters of Brian and Norman, it is especially interesting.  Andrea Allen has a talent for understanding people and conveying that knowledge to her readers.  This is a novel you will want to read.  I liked it, and I bet you will too.  Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, A Novel Not for Children (about good and evil).