John Tucker

Behind the amicable, genuine appearance of Dennis Rask is an insidious force. Tucker has crafted the perfect psycho. With his easy and trustworthy ways, Rask ingratiates himself. He works his way into families, families riddled with their own insecurities and contradictions, and then he begins. Although the actions of Rask are deplorable, he is not merely a one-dimensional character. He is intricate and dynamic, a product of his own strained familial relations, and master of his lethal game. His adeptness at winning over the mom and children is almost admirable, even though his intent could not be more dark. Juxtaposed with the cunning Rask is the equally sharp Detective Bostik. Bostik is appalled and disgusted by the ways of the psychopath, and catching this sicko becomes the engrossing mainstay of the novel--despite a dearth of evidence. Although the novel traces the investigation into the dubious suicides and deaths of the Connors, I found Rask and Bostick to be the most compelling. Be warned: lewdness, perversion and horrid mutilation pervade. However, the violence and sex serve their purpose. They are not mindlessly gratuitous--they are there for a reason. And more likely than not, they'll keep the pages turning. That is, if you can stomach the journey...… (plus d'informations)

Behind the amicable, genuine appearance of Dennis Rask is an insidious force. Tucker has crafted the perfect psycho. With his easy and trustworthy ways, Rask ingratiates himself. He works his way into families, families riddled with their own insecurities and contradictions, and then he begins. Although the actions of Rask are deplorable, he is not merely a one-dimensional character. He is intricate and dynamic, a product of his own strained familial relations, and master of his lethal game. His adeptness at winning over the mom and children is almost admirable, even though his intent could not be more dark. Juxtaposed with the cunning Rask is the equally sharp Detective Bostik. Bostik is appalled and disgusted by the ways of the psychopath, and catching this sicko becomes the engrossing mainstay of the novel--despite a dearth of evidence. Although the novel traces the investigation into the dubious suicides and deaths of the Connors, I found Rask and Bostick to be the most compelling. Be warned: lewdness, perversion and horrid mutilation pervade. However, the violence and sex serve their purpose. They are not mindlessly gratuitous--they are there for a reason. And more likely than not, they'll keep the pages turning. That is, if you can stomach the journey...… (plus d'informations)

This is a light-hearted, modern twist on the mythological theme of divine figures falling in love with mortals, with all the joy and tension you can imagine with such love, and the contentious relationship between forces of good and evil.

Terpsichore (one of the nine muses) lending her “delight in dancing" (the original meaning of the name in Greek) to the tone of the story. She falls in love with Daniel Gordon, which causes all hell to break loose: her sister, Calliope, the muse of epic poetry, must have her say on the mismatched match. “Five minutes later, Calliope appeared in the hallway by Dan’s bedroom and placed an ear on the door. The intimate giggles and murmurs she heard inside darkened her already soured face.” Her sister Clio, the muse of history, offers her advice to Daniel. “Number one – don’t attempt anything you wouldn’t be mentally equipped for in order to impress her. Terpsichore despises pretenders.”

In his own words John Tucker “has persevered despite being brought up in a wonderfully dysfunctional family.” It is that tongue-in-cheek humor, and the intimate knowledge of contentious relationships, that he brings to the fore here in such a pleasing manner.

Five stars.… (plus d'informations)

I enjoyed reading this book, got it as a free ARC ebook read. I liked the comedic style of writing the author chose to use. Kind of reminded me of the movie 'Bedazzled'.

It makes you think 'What if?' . . .

What if the nine muses were alive today?

What if . . . Sirens were out there reaping souls?

What if God and Saten used iPhones and played chess with each other?

Gives a different perspective to how they are normally perceived.

It is totally set up for s second book. . . Maybe even a third, fourth . . . Nine?… (plus d'informations)