Burdened by his own psychological scars, brilliant forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Frank Clevenger, has weathered the most extreme twists of the human mind. Then he receives a disturbing call from Nantucket's Chief of Police. The five-month-old daughter of prominent billionaire, Darwin Bishop, has been found murdered in her crib.
The obvious suspect is Darwin's adopted sociopathic son, Billy. Even Clevenger can't fathom the motive behind the troubled boy's murder of an infant. But what is Billy really running from? Does Darwin's stunning wife Julia know? If she does, she isn't talking. Neither is the Bishop's other son who's harboring terrible secrets of his own.
Falling for Julia is Clevenger's first mistake. Investigating the Bishops' twisted emotional landscape is his second. It's done more than just draw him into the maze of a psychosexual family history. It's trapped him. As his own demons rise to the surface, he must play the ultimate mind game to catch a killer-and make it out alive...
Jennie B. (MyLikeIt) from LOS ANGELES, CA wrote on 7/4/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
An excellent psychological thriller. Kept me guessing, although close to the end I figured it out. I'm enjoying the Frank Clevenger character as much as ever.
Stacy J. (StacyJ) from ALEXANDER, AR wrote on 5/12/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another awesome Frank Clevenger book. Loved it. Murder of infants on Nantucket lead Frank Clevenger to love, danger and mystery...just like always.
Lisa Maxine B. (Maxines66) from GEORGETOWN, MA wrote on 1/17/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Excellent thriller. Read the whole series!
Janette E. (luvbooks) from DEMOTTE, IN wrote on 10/31/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
An excellent psychological thriller!! I have not come across a Keith Ablow book I did not enjoy.
Sarah B. from MAZON, IL wrote on 8/2/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Good book could hardly put it down. Kept me wondering with all the twists and turns.
Jacky K. (Jacky) from BREMERTON, WA wrote on 7/23/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A psychological thriller where you know the main suspect is innocent and can't wait for the real murderer to be found out. The story of a truly dysfunctional family.
Darlene C. (dbosslady) from MERRIMACK, NH wrote on 6/6/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Keith Ablow is a new author for me and although his 1st book in the Frank Cleaver series is very dark and heavy, each book in the series gets better and better. This is the 3rd in the series.
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Rae H. (paulrae) from JONESBOROUGH, TN wrote on 9/3/2008...
What a great book- lots of twist and turns.
MELISSA L. (WISSA2278) from HOLDEN, MA wrote on 5/21/2008...
i picked up this book after seeing the author on Oprah a few years ago. A really good book... kept me up late reading .... loved it :)
Della D. (Della322) from MOUNDSVILLE, WV wrote on 4/21/2008...
REALLY GOOD
keeps you guessing all the way thru the book. Who killed the 1 baby twin?
good mystery, full of surprises!
Shirley E. (luvantiques) from WAYNESVILLE, NC wrote on 5/6/2007...
Burdened by his own psychological scars, brillant forensic psychiatrist Dr. Frank Clevenger has endured the most extreme twists of the human mind. Then he receives a disturbing call from Nantucket's chief of police. The five-month-old daughter of prominent billionaire Darwin Bishop has been found murdered in her crib.
Susan W. (keyskid1) from WELLSVILLE, NY wrote on 10/11/2006...
a master of psychological suspense. fast paced and frightening
Wylene A. (MamMaw) from WINNIE, TX wrote on 6/17/2006...
UTTERLY COMPELLING...A ROLLER COASTER OF A MYSTERY WITH HAIRPIN TWISTS AND TURNS THAT SHOCK AND ASTONISH....
Diane M. (bookaholic) from PARADISE, PA wrote on 2/28/2006...
A chilling psychological suspense novel!
Vikki C. (Vikki) from BYRON, NY wrote on 1/25/2006...
This is one of my favorite authors. He captures psych perfectly.
Shelley K. from PORTSMOUTH, VA wrote on 12/31/2005...
I suggest reading the entire series. Great author.
Jeri S. (GlitterGal) from KINGSLAND, GA wrote on 11/20/2005...
Keith Ablow does it again. For those of you who've only read his later books, this is a must-read; it's the story of how Billy comes into Dr. Clevenger's life.