The Art Of Deception
(RIDLEY PEARSON)
The Art
of Deception opens
with the tragic death of Mary-Ann Walker. Seattle
police psychologist Daphne Matthews is assigned to aid in the homicide case
when Walker''s
body is pulled from the water. Ex-flame and boss Lou Boldt and John LaMoia are
also part of the team.
Walker''s abusive boyfriend is a possible
suspect. Mary-Ann''s brother Ferrell, assists the officers immediately after the
crime. However, his behavior becomes more erratic and his inappropriate
attraction to Daphne Matthews increases as the investigation continues. Could
he have killed his own sister?
Lieutenant
Boldt investigates another suspicious death within the "Underground"
hidden beneath Seattle.
The eerie location is possibly tied to a pair of disappearances and provides a
haunting backdrop for this Ridley Pearson novel.
Off duty,
Matthews counsels pregnant teens at a local shelter. She forms a special
attachment to one girl. Soon Matthews finds all aspects of her life are
violated by a stalker. A creepy deputy sheriff and Ferrell Walker are the
possible suspects calling Daphne and watching her every move.
Pearson
successfully combines the investigations of Boldt, Matthews and Lamoia to form
a gripping tale. He provides perfect descriptions of the best and worst
settings in Seattle.
Pearson''s haunting Underground keeps the pages turning.
The Art
of Deception is the
first installment I have read in the series, but I had no problem following the
story. Pearson provides plenty of background information on the cast and their
complicated relationships. Based on my enjoyment of this novel, I plan on
reading the entire series.
My first
experience with the work of Ridley Pearson definitely won''t be my last. The
Art of Deception is a true psychological thriller. I simply could not put
the book down, which automatically puts Pearson on my short list of favorite
suspense authors.
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