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Loading... The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delightsby Faye Kellerman
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. ALTHOUGH Kellerman does not really have the gift of the short story, she is always reliable, and this collection seldom fails to entertain and enlighten. Most stories feature Lieutenant Pete Decker’s family in settings horticultural and spiritual, but always criminal. For goyim like me, the Orthodox Judaism at the heart of Kellerman’s work is more fascinating than most of her plots. Holy Water is both food for thought and laugh-out-loud funny (  )adpaton | Oct 12, 2007 |   LesaHolstine | Jul 19, 2007 | Humorous, macabre, bizarre--this diverse collection of short stories from the ever reliable Faye Kellerman is as the title suggests, delightful. The accomplished narrators whose voices complement the various stories amuse, ensnare, and mesmerize, leaving the listener riveted. In particular, Danielle Ferland's rendition of "Bonding," a story of incest, is fascinating, repulsive, and ultimately hypnotic, while her reading of "Malibu Dog," the story of a pit bull with an abusive owner, manages to combine humor and suspense, leaving the listener grimly satisfied as a swift, ironic justice is dispensed. This fascinating collection of engaging performances will captivate listeners and have them clamoring for more. M.H.N. © kattykathy | Mar 25, 2007 | 0.126 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0446530395, Hardcover)Here the backdrop of contemporary California becomes fertile ground for Kellerman's riveting tales of murder, mystery, and family ties most sinister and deadly.... Among the first-rate short mysteries in this collection, the brand-new "Garden of Eden" and "Open House" feature the famous sleuthing duo Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. "Bull's-Eye" introduced Cindy Decker to the crime-fiction world, and "Mr. Barton's Head Case" appears here for the very first time in English. In addition, two rare personal essays allow readers glimpses into Kellerman's private life, revealing her true grit in "Small Miracles" and childhood memories of working in her father's deli in the exquisite "Summer of My Womanhood." Compiled at last in one volume, the seventeen pieces in this book feature new introductions by the author and contribute to a unique, compelling portrait of one of America's top masters of suspense. A must-have collection for all mystery fans, The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights showcases how ordinary everyday experiences can be the genesis of extraordinary tales that unveil the darkest sins and secrets of the human heart.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:53 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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