Wednesday, August 31, 2011

James Patterson and Liza Marklund: The Postcard Killers, An Amazing Crime Novel

James Patterson is known for finely plotted crime fictions. This time he teamed up with a talented and up-and-coming Swedish author, Liza Marklund.



The two has worked together on an awesome mystery novel, The Postcard Killers. As for writing manners, Patterson’s style dominates in the book – which is a pity, he is a bit light in that department. However, the gripping storyline, excitement, and tension make up for that. Marklund was a good choice as a fellow author.
A couple, eager to have media attention, commits gory murders whilst traveling around Europe. They take photos during the process, and send them to local newspapers – this is how they are nicknamed the Postcard Killers.
When they arrive in Sweden, they come across a journalist, Dessie Larsson. As she finds out more and more about the grim couple, she meets an American detective who has followed the killers. He has every reason to hate them: his daughter Kimmy was amongst the victims…

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