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Barry from Marietta, GA
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
Thank you for the opportunity to review an advance copy of William Landay's new
book, THE STRANGLER. I enjoyed it, and it held my interest throughout. This was
the first book [I've read by this author].
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
Other suspense/thriller authors I read: Ted Bell, Lincoln Child, Stephen Coonts,
Jeffery Deaver, Brian Haig, Jack Higgins, Robert Ludlum, Douglas Preston, Daniel
Silva and Brad Thor.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
Overall, I thought the book was very good, and it held my interest throughout.
The character introductions, while necessary, seemed a little drawn out for
me. Once past that, the pace picked up and kept me focused on what was happening.
The fact that William Landay kept you focused not only on the strangler, but
also on the interrelationship of the Daley family and the Boston Police Dept.
definitely enhanced the book. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
I will read future books by William Landay. Thanks again for including me in
the advance review group. I look forward to the opportunity to participate again
in the future.
Cindi from Florence, AL
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No, this is my first book by this author.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
Allison Brennan, Lisa Gardner, Tess Gerritsen, J. A. Konrath, Harley Jane Kozak,
Michele Martinez, James Patterson and M.J. Rose. Plus, many others.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I thought it was a well-written book with very believable characters. I was
hoping it would be more about the Boston Strangler, but it wasn't, which was
fine because I got into it and what was going to happen to Joe, Ricky, and Michael.
The Daley brothers were so very different, but they were family. A lot of the
book was also about the West End of Boston in 1963. Interesting things happened
in those days. The book also has me questioning if Albert Desalvo was the Boston
Strangler or not.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Yes. I would love to read his previous novel, MISSION FLATS, also.
Ginny from Dixon, IL
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No, I haven't, but I'm going to get his other book now.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
I read a lot of them and look for new books by each. Among them are Harlan Coben,
Michael Connelly, Nelson DeMille, Daniel Silva, Douglas Preston & Lincoln
Child, Brad Meltzer, David Baldacci, Kathy Reichs, Richard North Patterson,
Jeffery Deaver and Phillip Margolin.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I enjoyed the book thoroughly and read it in one weekend. Landay has the ability
to make you think you know what's going on, and then show you how it really
is. His characters have depth, and his attention to detail in setting the scene
is wonderful. I realize this is fiction, but there were times when he really
took me back and I thought this was the real thing.
I was most intrigued to see that some of these characters, like Michael, were
able to rise above what I thought they'd be capable of. Wonderful read!
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Oh yes, I will read a future book, and as I said before, I'm going to find his
first one too. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy this exciting book and to
discover a new favorite author.
Lisa from Clifton, VA
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No, this is my first time.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
I enjoy John Grisham, Patricia Cornwell, Stephen King and Lawrence Block.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I thought this was a very well-written book that kept me interested from the
first chapter. There was suspense, I enjoyed reading about the characters, and
I thought the plot was compelling. I finished this book in a day and a half
because it was a real page turner. Thank you for sending me this great book
to read and review. I really appreciated being chosen to do this.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Yes, definitely.
Lisa from Milton, FL
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
Erica Spindler, Lisa Gardner and Tami Hoag.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I loved it!
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Yes, definitely.
Michele from Chesterton, IN
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No, I have never read a book by him before.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
James Patterson.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
THE STRANGLER is an explosive, captivating tale of murder, family secrets, and
loyalty. Three brothers, whose father was a cop, follow in his footsteps ---
kind of. They are all connected with the law in one way or another. One is a
cop with gambling problems, another is a skilled burglar, and the third one
is a lawyer assigned to work on the Strangler case. When the mysterious Strangler
suddenly attacks near home, the story catapults into twists and turns, revealing
secrets that will absolutely shock and leave readers astonished. William Landay
skillfully lays out a plot full of deception, murder, and corruption. Landay
will win himself scores of new fans with this explosive new thriller.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Yes, I definitely will!
Sharon from Valley Falls, KS
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
Stephen King, Dean Koontz, John Sandford, Iris Johansen, James Patterson, Michael
Weaver, John Saul, Patricia Cornwell and Tess Gerritsen, etc.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
It was a very good study of flawed characters and a very good read.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Yes.
Susan from Coventry, RI
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
First of all, thank you for this opportunity. I haven't read any of William
Landay's work prior to THE STRANGLER. I am going to pick up MISSION FLATS today!
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
I love Dennis Lehane (another Boston favorite!).
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I could not put this book down! Hey, sometimes clichés are necessary!
At times, I felt like I was reading right off the front pages of the Boston
Globe, and other times I had the feeling I was standing right next to the characters.
OK, I did put the book down. I've never had to close a cover before just to
catch my breath; for one particular moment I had to. I am a total book slut
and so many endings disappoint. Now this was an ending. At once, I was laughing,
only to feel the eerie tingle down my spine as I read the last word.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
I cannot wait for Mr. Landay's next book!
Thomas from Ocean Grove, NJ
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
THE STRANGLER is my first book by William Landay.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
The list of authors is long, but here are a few: Daniel Silva, Jeffery Deaver,
Steve Berry, Michael Connelly, Jonathan Kellerman, and the list goes on. I try
to read as many of the books recommended by Bookreporter.com as I can.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I found THE STRANGLER a real page turner. I kept wondering how many families
live under such mix-up circumstances. Mr. Landay made the family seem very real,
and able to cope with all their problems. I enjoyed the book very much.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
I look forward to his next book.
Whitney from Elizabethtown, PA
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
Lee Child, Patricia Cornwell, Richard Montanari, Mark Billingham, Barry Eisler,
Karin Slaughter, Jonathan Kellerman, John Connolly, Michael Connelly, John Sandford,
Dean Koontz...
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
While the Boston Strangler is part of this novel, it is mostly a peripheral
storyline that intersects in integral parts of three Boston brothers' lives.
This notorious case manages as a larger representation of the dark dangers that
can happen to us all, either [from inside or outside of] ourselves. The novel
is a portrait of the three Daley brothers dealing individually (and occasionally
as a family) with their own demons that are often as frightening, elusive, and
deadly as the Strangler. The writing and characters are vivid, and while in
the beginning you wonder 'Where is this whole thing going?', the promise of
a fulfilling and nerve-wracking story inspires the reader to forge ahead through
the actions and consequences of the characters, to a faster-paced, somewhat
heavy-hearted, but ultimately satisfying finale.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
It would depend on the premise.
Brian from Washington, D.C.
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
Although, suspense/thrillers are not the books I read the most, I do like the
following authors: Mary Higgins Clark, Elizabeth George, Brad Meltzer, Richard
North Patterson, Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly, Patricia Highsmith, Carl Hiaasen,
David Baldacci, Mo Hayder, Daniel Woodrell and Harlan Coben.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
The book wasn't bad, however, it was not what I was [expecting]. I was [expecting]
a mystery about the Boston stranger, and it was more about this Boston family.
Although that was fine, the real problem I had with the novel was that I really
didn't feel for these characters. There was a disconnect. They weren't likable,
and [there was] not that much emotion behind them.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
I probably would.
Gina from Winooski, VT
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
I have not previously read anything by William Landay.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
I regularly read Michael Connelly, Jonathan Kellerman, and Patricia Cornwell,
as well as Karin Slaughter, Richard North Patterson and Tess Gerritsen.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
I found the book interesting once I got into it. It was a struggle [to hold
my interest at the beginning], but then I found that the story grabbed my attention
and was well told.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
I would certainly take a look at future [books by William Landay] and put them
on my reading list. Thanks for the opportunity to read something new.
Margaret from Signal Mountain, TN
Have you previously read a book by William Landay?
No, I haven't.
What other suspense/thriller authors do you read?
David Morrell, Stuart Woods and Mary Higgins Clark.
What did you think of THE STRANGLER?
It was VERY hard to get into. It's an OK read once you are halfway through ---
but just OK.
Would you ever read a future book by William Landay?
Maybe --- only if it is set in the current time period. I didn't like the 1960s.
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