“"'Why didn't you save me, Patrick?' She mouthed the words, but in the dream I [Patrick] heard them as if she spoke them aloud." Haunted by past `failures', facing the retrial of a notorious serial killer, and on the trail of an elusive, dangerous killer, the next part of FBI Agent Patrick Bowers story unfolds.
Smart, connected, and thorough, the Day Four Killer, has brutally tortured and murdered 7 people in less than a week and left virtually no clues behind. He always seems to be one step ahead and as the mystery unfolds, they begin to realize the grotesque murders mirror a Renaissance story of love and death, suffering and grief.
There are few books I read that have the `wow' effect. The Knight is one of the few. It's an amazingly intense story with a mystery that was virtually impossible to unravel. So many suspects, yet so few definites. Lots of mystery, action, and suspense. A phenomenal story from an author's who's already produced two top notch novels.
Though the main plot is superb, equally enjoyable was Tessa's story. She has become an awesome character that adds an immense depth to the Patrick Bowers series. She's hard to truly understand. One moment she's brash and cold, the next soft and hurting. She's a mixture of emotions and this part of her story was just as mysterious and suspenseful as the main plot.
James tackled some tough questions in The Knight. Save a killer from certain death? Lie and keep a killer behind bars or tell the truth and risk setting him free? What does the Bible teach about truth? Is it alright to lie to protect the innocent? Some difficult questions to answer, but wonderfully used throughout the story.
I'm not a squimish person, but at times, The Knight pushed my comfort zone. There was a healthy amount of blood shed, however, it was the detailed descriptions of torture and pain that made sections difficult to read. It's not gratuitous, but it's certainly intense. I loved it. Thought it made for a more realistic, psychological thriller.
The Knight was truly excellent. From the plot to the characters to the execution of the story, it was a superb thriller. It leaves a couple of the plot lines dangling, which means summer 2010 can't get here soon enough. Great job. James wrote a gem this time.”
Meli wrote this review Thursday, August 27 2009.
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