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have no idea how to rate this book, . . I need a Gibberish translator right now! Because this is only language I may fluently speak after reading this book.
Fcjeijfiojopiov! See! I lost control my thoughts again! I cannot form a proper sentence!
There is no slightest chance for me to dislike this book!perfect murders based on selected amazing thrillers starting from Christies epic “A.
B. C. Murders” this time the killer concentrated on bird names more than alphabetical order to thrilling Ira Levin play “Deathtrap” after watching the movie version, everyone had hard times to consider Christopher Reeves their superhero!, Highsmiths “Strangers on a train” Mr.
Swanson gives so great details about differences between the Hitchcock movie and the original story which is darker and more spooky, Donna Tartts “ A Secret History”.
And lets not forget James M, Cains “Double Indemnity” if you havent watch its movie, do it immediately to see Fred MacMurrays brilliant performance!, A, A Milnes “Red House Mystery”, John D, Macdonalds “Drowner” and Anthony Berkeley Cox s “Malice Afterthought” I have to make confession that I didnt read the last three of them.
But I already add to my MOUNT TBR that I rent hourly for bungee jumping activities!
Old Devils Bookshops owner Malcolm Kershaw chose thosebooks and wrote a blog of them as “perfect murders help you get away with them” It is not the title but you got his motivation to write this article!
Now a FBI agent appears at his bookstore, asking for his help because there might be killer out there obsessed with his article and commits murders at the same ways written on those books.
And as we continue to read about the facts Malcolm also the narrator of the story presents us, we realize he keeps secrets to himself and slowly when we get inside of his mind and learn more about his traumatized love story with his exwife who died in the car accident, we pity on him but also start to get suspicious about him.
Why a killer is obsessed with his article Could Malcolm get involved with one of the murders Did FBI agent tell him the truth Could the killer also be a vigilante who brings the justice by punishing very notorious people because as far as we realize the victims are not angels,
they have their own crimes and dirty secrets!
This book is mesmerizing puzzle, combining perfect thrillers plots and subtexts at the most proper places intercepted with Malcolms fast pacing, brain cell destroyer, heartthrobbing story.
He confuses the hell of us by giving small pieces about the truth, We get lost in his head and we are misled by him so many times and sucker punched by unexpected twists we could never see coming.
Im not gonna talk more about the story because its so hard to write more about without giving spoilers and Im not the most trustworthy person who likes to write the murderers identities in the middle of each Christie books and send them to my loved ones You may guess Im not the most lovable person!
Overall: This is dark, intense, puzzling, dazzling, exciting, nail biter, hair splitter, heart throbbing, nightmarish, brilliant book and it already became one of my favorite books of the author.
Even some revelations still have some small plot holes, I only cut half star and Im giving my,rounded up todoubtful, manipulative, mindbending!
I didnt get rejected for this book but I couldnt let it root at the NetGalleys pending purgatory so this time Im thanking myself and my husbands credit card to buy this book and devour it at one sit! Highly recommending, one of the best thrillers of the year! Of course I should have had this!
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"Do you want to tell me why you're questioning me"
She unzipped her leather bag and removed a single sheet of paper.
"Do you remember a list you wrote for this store's blog, back inA list called 'Eight Perfect Murders'"
As an avid reader of anything that sitelinkPeter Swanson writes, I couldn't wait to crack open sitelinkEight Perfect Murders.
My first love affair with the written word outside of adolescence was with many of the books included on this perfect murders list, including Agatha Christie, Patricia Highsmith, James M.
Cain, etc. I'm an only child and an old soul, so most of my years growing up included black and white Alfred Hitchcock movies and books that were written before my parents were born, so you can see why I had such high expectations for this story going in.
Overall, I did enjoy Eight Perfect Murders, and I think it will be a smashing hit in the book community.
Our story begins with an introduction to Malcolm Kershaw, and we quickly learn how he became a bookseller and why he's drawn into the FBI's investigation of a series of murders that look alarmingly similar to those in popular mystery novels.
Malcolm has penned a list of what he considers to be eight of the most flawless murders carried out in suspenseful fiction, and the agent who interviews him believes the killer is drawing from Kershaw's exact list.
Our protagonist isn't certain how he can help, other than to discuss in detail these murders with Agent Gwen Mulvey, but he decides being cooperative is a better way to keep the FBI at bay.
If you've read anything by Swanson, then you know that his protagonists always have a secret or two that they are hiding, and it's the reader's job to figure out how big or small those secrets may be.
Obviously I'm not here to spoil the plot for you or tell you how it all wraps up, but I will say that this one has a slightly different feel to it than the author's previous novels.
While my favorite aspect of the story was the inclusion of these books that I am so fond of, it also felt like the in depth discussion into these novels halted the flow and pacing of the story at hand.
It's also worth noting that, if you haven't read any of the books listed in Malcolm's blog post and are wanting to read them for yourself, you may want to pick those up before starting this one.
This isn't a slight against the author he respectfully chose older books that a large portion of the fiction reading population have already devoured, but there are many spoilers throughout this book for the stories in the list.
Aside from this, I thought the finalwas well done and found myself glued to the book, Swanson pulls his trademark twists and turns, which is always a pleasant experience, If you're looking for a relatively short read full of mysterious nostalgia, put this one on your TBR for March!
Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy.
This one isnt quite a wow, but I really enjoyed it just the same, Whats not to like a book about mysteries Oddly the title is a misnomer, how can the murders be perfect if the suspects are all caught
The story is told in first person which in this book really worked, though the author does do a little cheat by not telling use everything that the character knows.
The plot is complicated but in the more than competent hands of Swanson I was never lost, The author does break the forth wall is several places coming out of the story and talking to the reader.
Cool. It burst the ever sought after, Fictive Dream but in this case blended in with the voice and was almost expected.
What I thought truly brilliant about this story is how the author disguises an old trope that has yet again risen in popularity, the plot in Strangers on a Train where strangers kill for each other to mire the motive and opportunity.
The character is alive and three dimensional and I was with him all the way, The book starts a little slow and continues to spin up in suspense, I thought I knew what was happening and was reassured when the author broke the fourth wall and asked the reader if he/she/they caught the clues given and listed them.
Nice.
I believe one reason Stephen King has been so popular was the way he connects with the reader, relates to them.
The main character in this book owns and runs a used bookstore in Boston, Readers read a lot of books and Eight Perfect Murders constantly talks about many different books, The author also gave the main character the name of a real life and prominent book seller, A book seller I used when I sold my book collection, He flew out from Indiana, Just so you know I would never have sold my books, but I retired from southern California law enforcement and was going to work for the reallife Hawaii Five O.
Books dont weather well in Hawaii the humidity ruins almost overnight and I too many to pay for climate control.
I digress. This is well worth the read and I highly recommend it,
David Putnam author of The Bruno Johnson series,
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson is aWilliam Morrow publication,
A mystery lovers delight!!
Malcom Kershaw is a bookstore owner whose main area of expertise happens to be crime fiction.
Several years back, Malcolm wrote a blog post in which he listed eight books he considered perfect fictional murders.
What books made the cut
The Red House Mystery, Malice Aforethought, The A, B. C. Murders, Double Indemnity, Strangers on a Train, The Drowner, Deathtrap and The Secret History,
The blog post in question is still floating around in the internet stratosphere, evidently catching the attention of a fiendish murderer, who is now using Malcolms list as a guide, duplicating the methods employed in the eight books on the list.
The list has also caught the attention of the FBI, bringing them straight to Malcolm's door which is where our story begins.
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Once the FBI made the connection between Malcolms blog and the murders, the investigation naturally draws Malcolm into the center of it.
As we follow Malcolm's narration, a tribute to mystery novels develops alongside the intriguing and puzzling plot, touching on many of the various representations of crime fiction over the years.
Even if you are only moderately familiar with the books on this list, you can see how diverse the list is.
The eight books listed range from whodunits to inverted mysteries and of the three books Ive read, all were absolutely genius!
Malcolms narration is a brilliant touch, as the reader finds themselves caught up in his saga, especially when it becomes clear that hes gotten himself into a real jam, going from quiet bookstore owner to a man with his own secrets, with danger lurking around every corner.
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Personally, I thought Swanson did a great job with weaving a mystery around the eight novels on Malcolms list, showcasing their magnificence, while supplying a sly dose of irony and satire that often made me smile.
The thing that makes this story work, is the same thing that makes all mysteries work, My appetite for a good mystery never wanes, I can never go too long without reading some form of crime fiction,
Why
Because mysteries are an addicting diversion, because they challenge my mind while I try to work out all the angles.
Because mysteries make my heart race, as the suspense mounts and the twists leave me breathless and stunned!
Because crime fiction is fun and entertaining in a way no other genre can match and Peter Swanson pushed every one of those buttons knowing his audience, knowing the elements we avid fans enjoy about crime fiction, and weaving them into this story in subtle, shrewd ways, just the way we like it.
Now, to be honest, I wouldnt go into this book with a super serious mindset, If you do, you might miss the all the deliberate little Easter eggs planted here and there, which are meant specifically for mystery buffs to discover.
Its supposed to be lighthearted recreation, a tribute to the best crime writers, and gift to readers who love the genre, but its also everything a mystery novel should be engrossing, intelligent, crafty, and.
FUN!
Note:
It is not necessary to read the books on Malcolms list to enjoy this book.
However, Ive still added the books I havent read to my TBR pile, Cant wait to read them plus, I am mightily tempted to reread the three books on list I have read.
especially The Secret History!.