James Andrus

The Perfect Death by James Andrus was a dark and twisted thriller that I could not put down. The plot was suspenseful, and the fact that the reader knew who the killer was for most of the book while the main characters did not added immensely to the agony and enjoyment of the novel. However, despite the fact that I figured out who the killer was rather quickly, the reasons behind his actions were surprising and were not revealed until the end. The psyche of the serial killer was incredibly show more interesting, and I was intrigued by his reasonings behind his killings.

The main characters of the book were both flawed and had strong positive characteristics. Not only that but there were several interesting sub-plots to the book that kept the story moving even when the killer was not acting. There were also fake connections to other characters that added to the overall story.

I really enjoyed this thriller, and I highly recommend it to those who enjoy suspenseful murder mysteries. show less

What type of psychotic serial killer searches for the perfect woman, one who is truly special. She cannot be an alcoholic, a drug user, have a bad temperament, etc. She must be innocent. In this case, that killer is Buddy.

Buddy is a glass blower and is searching for the perfect woman to show for eternity. He strangles them and takes their last breath, placing it in one of his specially made glass jars.

Detective John Stallings has a missing daughter of his own, and cannot put that out of his show more mind while trying to solve these murders of woman. Luckily detective Stallings has a group of various people trying to help capture the killer. Unfortunately, Stallings personal life has gone downhill with the absence of his daughter, his remaining family still needs him.

Keep reading to see if Buddy can complete his goal to fill all his jars, or if the police can stop him in time. Definitely one of a great series to follow. show less

"The Perfect Woman" is a fast-moving crime story set in Jacksonville, FA in which Jack Stallings, a detective for the Sheriff's Office, tracks down a serial killer. The characters are well developed, believable, and the plot held my interest. I ended up reading the 2nd half in one day as the intensity picked up. Andrus left room for a sequel and, given that this is his 1st novel, I would not be surprised if it came out soon..."

I really enjoyed reading this book with all its twists and turns. I recommend it highly. It was intriging and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. The end came as quite a surprise. I am looking forward to reading other books by James Andrus.