A serial rapist and murderer is loose in the Las Vegas Valley. With a smoldering hatred for women, he unleashes a reign of terror that not only threatens the Valley's residents, but its very life's blood: the tourism industry.
The first victim is found dumped along a busy highway; raped, beaten and strangled. Las Vegas Metro Detective Steve Garneau, is assigned to the case. As the body count rises and the hunt intensifies, the battle between hunter and hunted becomes personal.Garneau races to find the killer, with the real possibility that the next victim could be his own wife or daughter.
Excerpt
The rapist continued to watch his now docile victim as his breathing returned to normal. He then placed his hands around her throat and began to squeeze, increasing the pressure gradually. When he sensed her going under he relaxed his grip slightly, allowing her to gulp some air. Then the snarl returned. "Die you whore! Die!" he shouted, resuming the choking with a vengeance. This time he didn't stop until Juanita Hernandez was dead.
The first thing that attracted me to this book was the play on words in the title (paradise/pair-a-dice). After the first few pages, it is obvious that the title is very appropriate. A serial rapist/killer stalks the environs of Las Vegas, terrorizing the city to ever increasing levels.
There are several sub-plots to this mystery, and the reader can’t help but anxiously turn the page to see how each of them plays out. In the end, the intricately woven story comes together in a flash of brutality as disturbing, as compelling, as the rest of the book.
Mr. Griffin’s knowledge of police work and crime investigation is readily apparent. No amateurish guesswork here. It’s as if you are reading from his own journal of experiences. This makes it all the more pleasurable to read.
In my opinion, Dennis Griffin is one of the very best mystery writers of our time. For anyone who enjoys this genre, his books are an absolute must!
Reviews
LVMPD Undersheriff Richard Winget Reviews Killer In Pair-A-Dice on Amazon.com
Review by Richard Winget:
The story is riveting!! Dennis Griffin's book intertwines the real Las Vegas with his fictional story of a sociopathic, serial rapist and murderer. You can read the thinly veiled political figures, police and geography of the city while following his clues to the identity of the suspect. Once you begin reading, the story stays in your mind until you reach the surprising climax. Read this book, and you'll go hunting for another Dennis Griffin masterpiece.
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Cool! I will definitely buy a copy. This sounds like a good read. I love the horror/crime combination.
Reviewed by Diane
3/23/2002
I have enjoyed all dennis's books!!!This was the best so far... Can't wait for his next book.
Reviewed by Eva T,
3/10/2002
This book was written in a way that I had to remind myselt that it was ficional. It gave me a sense that it was so realistic that it could have happened in anyones neighborhood.
Reviewed by florence fischer
3/9/2002
Killer In Pair-A-Dice was exciting, frightning. and very suspenseful. I recommend it for all thrill lovers.
Reviewed by Sheri
3/9/2002
There is no way I could put this book down until I finished it. I was mesmerized by the way Dennis Griffin told the story and was anxious to see how it ended. Please, Dennis, write more books!
Reviewed by Pam
2/28/2002
Was one of those books that you just had to keep reading until you were finished... And when you were, you were wishing for more. The characters in this book came alive..made you feel as though you were living this fictional story!!!!
Reviewed by fritz
12/12/2001
it was full of suspense, kept you on the edge of your seat. You just could not put the book down once you started it. GREAT BOOK!!!
Reviewed by Gary
12/12/2001
Another great book by Dennis Griffin. It was a book you just could put down. Cant wait for the next Blood Money...
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