Edgy thriller

Bronwyn De Maio

Monday, July 21, 2008

Cut to the Quick by Diane Emley (Bantam Press)

Cut To The Quick is another thriller with yet another heroine.

Detective Nan Vining is back. This time the homicide detective investigates a bloody double murder in LA.

Haunted by her past, she is drawn dangerously close the psychopathic cross-dressing killer.

The intriguing subplot of Nan’s earlier attack and the seeming connection to the current storyline keep the reader constantly guessing “who dunnit”.

After a thrilling climax Diane Emley hints that Nan Vining is here to stay.

Verdict: A fast-paced edgy thriller

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