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#2 FINISHED....
Okay, I've read #1>Dead Wrong, and finished #2>Dead Certain. Story still reads a little slower than my usual mystery/suspense novels (that's why only 3 stars), but the story *is* rather unique and it kept my attention. <
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>A tip: When I have lots of different characters in a book, I use a large index card as a bookmark and jot down pg#, character's name, and something about them on it. >Hey, it's hard remembering who everybody is! And throughout these three books in the series, there are LOTS of folks! <
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>I've just finished #3>Dead Even, if you're interested in my last review on this series.....?

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SUMMARY: Her stalker/assailant now safely in jail, antiquities-expert Amanda Crosby has put her life back together and, in the process, has discovered an independence heretofore unknown: she has earned her black belt in tae kwon do, publicly speaks about the necessity of stalker awareness, and even has a column in the local newspaper. As her life is coming together, her business partner and best friend, Derek England, makes a move that could potentially destroy their antiques shop. Angry and frustrated, Amanda makes some innocuous threats...and is later horrified when they come true. Amanda find herself the primary suspect, but as the bodies continue to drop, it becomes apparent that Amanda herself is the real target. <
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>WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT: Amanda Crosby is the most well-rounded and believable heroine of Stewart's trilogy. She's smart, independent, and decisive, but also vulnerable and thoughtful. Chief Sean Mercer is an admirable love interest, with his own tragic past. Two people alone in the world, finding each other in a time of great peril...trite, but extremely effective. Villainous Vince Giordano is also the most frightening criminal of this trilogy in that there is no real etiology ascribed to his evil; he just is evil. <
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>WHY YOU WON'T: Honestly, I can't think of any real reason why you won't enjoy this novel, assuming you enjoy this genre. The action sequences are able, as are the romance sequences. The characters are well-written and enjoyable. The conclusion is very satisfactory. <
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>BOTTOM LINE: The second and best installment in Stewart's trilogy. Highly recommended. <
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WHAT MAKES A SERIAL KILLER'S MIND TICK?
Following right behind the June release of DEAD WRONG, the first story in Mariah Stewart's trilogy, is DEAD CERTAIN. As in DEAD WRONG, the story begins with a prologue where three prisoners, Channing, Guiordano, and Archer, await their turn before a judge. They are leg shackled and handcuffed to metal chairs and placed in a room together while the courthouse is in lockdown as the deputies search for a fourth prisoner who has escaped. During the prologue, the premise for the trilogy unfolds as these three prisoners make up a deadly game of what could be done if they knew they would not get caught. Though this prologue is the same tale as the one in DEAD WRONG, Ms. Stewart displays a unique talent for delivering it this go round through the thoughts and personality of another killer, Vincent Giordano, making it fresh again. <
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> Vince Giordano is a violent man who killed his wife and children and is released from prison due to technicalities. Giordano's lawyers were able to prove the cop who testified and provided the evidence against him lied, allowing Vince to walk away from the horrible crimes he committed. He's free now and ready to repay a promise - to kill three people on Archer's hit list. Archer is the one who actually thought up 'the game,' and Guiordano is responsible for wiping out those on Archer's list. Since Channing took care of Vince's hit list, Guiordano feels obligated to fulfill his part of the 'game'. Amanda Crosby is the woman responsible for Archer's jail time. She put him away for stalking her. In Archer's delusional mind, he doesn't believe he stalked her; he thought she loved him.. Archer wants Amanda to be paid back for ruining his life. <
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> Amanda Crosby and Derek England are partners in an antique business. Derek is not the normal antique dealer and is quite a flighty, impulsive person, a fact that has him in deep trouble with Amanda. She's learned the outrageously expensive find he just purchased is illegal and the prohibitive cost could ruin their reputation as well as bankrupt the firm. In a fit of frustration and anger, Amanda makes the statement she could 'just kill him,' a threat that is enough to cause the police to suspect her of murder. <
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> Mariah Stewart slowly unravels another mystery and gives insight into a killer's motive and thoughts, horrible as they are. Some characters are revisited in DEAD CERTAIN, and the series shows even more of their personalities. While I didn't find this second story to be as intense as the first, it's still a very well written mystery and fans will be reading at a fast rate to uncover the murders, waiting for the moment when another killer is captured. A question in my mind, though, was about story number three. We've learned how irresponsible and delusional Archer is, and he is the third man, holding Curtis Channing's hit list. Will he follow through with his part in this evil game? Hmmmm.... There's a neat little twist at the end of DEAD CERTAIN that shows Mariah has wondered about this, too ... Guess we'll just have to wait until DEAD EVEN hits the shelves in August to find out. Meanwhile, get a little closer to these criminal minds, as well as the white-hat characters who play leading roles in the stories, by picking up DEAD CERTAIN for a thrilling experience and a night with a good mystery. <
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