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The Poe Killings...
A string of homicides is mirroring the author's macabre stories.
And Genevieve O'Brien's mother is next.
Genevieve knows all about nightmares. She herself survived two months as a psychopath's prisoner. And now this new menace stalks the city. Spooked by the bizarre slayings, she turns to P.I. Joe Connolly, her past rescuer, friend and...hopefully something more, if he would just quit avoiding her.
At first Joe isn't even sure there is a case. But the body count rises, and it's clear that a twisted killer is on the loose. Even more unsettling is the guidance he starts receiving from beyond the grave. People he knows to be dead are appearing, offering him clues and leads, and warning of some terrible danger ahead.
But can even the spirits stay the hand of a madman bent on murder?
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This was a really, really good book. Apparently the sequal to The Dead Room, which I haven't read, but Graham does a good job at giving insightful reference to the history of the characters. A typical who-done-it, with an odd Poe twist to it. The characters are well written and enjoyable and even a few pop-up from other Graham books I've read. I think the most unique and interesting part of this story is that there is occasional dialogue with the reader via the narrator who just happens to be a ghost. That put an odd little turn to the story that I really liked. Great book, now I need to find the first one!!! Happy Reading!!
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