“Shatter” by Michael Robotham – a real nail biter!
Okay, first of all, let me just tell you. I do not read books set in England. Never. I know, I know – it’s dumb, but it’s my quirk. I don’t understand the terms, I get confused trying to decide where people are and what they’re doing, and what they’re talking about - I just don’t like them. I am also not fond of books written in the present tense. Seems weird to me! So, why did I just read “Shatter?” Because it was so damn good! Besides by the time I realized the story took place in a small town in England, I was hooked.
The books starts with the main protagonist, Joe O’Laugin standing on a bridge trying to talk a naked woman, wearing only red high heeled shoes, from jumping. She’s sobbing into a cell phone when she turns to him and says, “You don’t understand,” then jumps. Joe is naturally upset because he couldn’t stop the women. He’s a psychologist and should have done something to help her. Then the woman’s daughter turns up at Joe’s house and tell him she thinks her mother was murdered because she’s terrified of heights! See why I couldn’t put it down?
Of course we get another weird death, naked woman, high heeled boots, cell phone, and she too has a young daughter. Joe tries to help and keeps getting sucked further and further into the case. He is married and has two daughters and feels great compassion for the children of the dead women.
Throughout the story we get bits from the killer – a real nut-job. It’s fascinating to finally discover how he manipulates the woman, and why. I won’t say more because I do not want to give away a precious word of this story. All I can say is, run to your nearest bookstore or library and pick up a copy of “Shatter,” by Michael Robotham You’ll enjoy every delicious moment of the ride.
July 4th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
And I generally don’t read mysteries with serial killers.
But….I may just have to try this one!
July 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
This sounds incredible! Wow, I raelly want to go check it out from my library.
July 28th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
This books sounds amazing! I love mysteries and am always looking for a new one to read. Great review