Former New York City model Nickie Callahan is looking forward to the easy life when she moves to the sleepy college town of Knolls, Tennessee. But the women of Knolls are not safe. And as Nickie gets swept up in a string of brutally violent crimes, she must take matters of justice into her own hands.
©1984 Charlaine Harris Schulz (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
The Janeite geek
"Trademark Charlaine Harris"
There is something about the way Charlaine Harris develops the character, and Johanna Parker's delivery, that quickly endears the character to the reader. No wonder, then, that when the drama and the tragedy unfold, you cannot help but empathize with the heroine. It pierced my soul.
My only complaint is that this was never made into a series. Oh, and the references to Jane Austen were a welcome touch!
"Not up to her other work"
If you want to read everything written by Charlaine Harris then go for it. But it is not as charming and engrossing as her Sookie Stackhouse or Harper Connelly series, which are the only other books by her I have read. I couldn't put those down while I had to push to finish listening to this one.
Not at all.
She was fine, the material was not.
No
I'll keep reading Ms. Harris, but not her earlier works.
"Another good book by Charlaine Harris"
I know alot of people are critical of some of her works - no one can hit it out of the park everytime. But in every instance, I have loved her books. She is a very versatile writer.
Love Lily B and Sookie for sure.
"Early Charlaine Harris Novel Set in the South"
The narrative was well-done: expressive & engaging
No extreme reaction
Thought the plot was "draggy" compared to other books by this author. I've especially enjoyed reading the Lily Bard books. In comparison, this book was less intriguing.
I LOVE Audible
"disturbing"
The content is a little too real for me. It is difficult for me to listen to this since it is a rather touchy subject (rape and stalking). I was listening while home alone and could not sleep... I had to stop listening.So if you like being scared sh*tless... then listen away!
"Love Charlaine!"
I enjoyed the book and do not think Charlaine Harris could write a book that I did not enjoy. However, it is not as strong a story as Sookie Series or Harper Connelly Series.
"A SECRET RAGE"
THIS BOOK MUST BE AN EARLY DRAFT FOR CHARLAINE HARRIS -
IT DRAGGED AND WAS SLOW IN KEY AREAS IN THE BOOK WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE POPPED OUT WITH EXCITMENT. IT LACKED WOW.
Q KOSMIDES