Familiar Terror A Novel Author:Evelyn Minshull A darkness overshadows this thriller from Minshull. Paula, a minister's wife, is exhibiting her paintings at a craft fair when she and her friend Dee discover the brutally murdered body of a retired church organist. In the wake of other recent murders, it soon becomes clear that a serial killer is at work, one who seems to hate musicians. While ... more »it is fairly evident who the killer is, the true strength of the book lies in the portrait of a town under siege. Minshull has captured the fear and horror of the townspeople as they begin to realize that the killer must be one of their small community. Paula finds comfort in her faith and is an especially well-written character, with a great deal of charm and vitality. This dark and disturbing book should find an audience among thriller fans.« less