Well, this book starts off with a serial rapist hiding in the bushes, then approaching his victim's home and the graphic events that follow. And then it gets worse....
That's a good indication, isn't it? Actually, I am a bit of a fan of these types of "Law and Order" style books. The majority of the novel focuses on a female prosecutor who takes on the case to get a capital conviction for the "Cupid" serial killer. She's quite a well developed character but a bit Scarpetta (Cornwell reference) for my taste. That's definitely what this author is going for and she does pretty well until the last few chapters. There's unfortunately a bit of a giveaway at the end where you're left shouting, "No, stupid! Don't go into his house! Can't you see...!" which was a bit disappointing after such a well-paced narrative previously.
But otherwise, a gripping, intriguing thriller - I read it in a weekend (a chapter for each exam paper I graded!!) and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes this genre.
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