Karen’s Opinion

Heads or Tails and Reason

Tuesdays mean Heads or Tails! You can check out the theme of the week and play along by clicking on Heads or Tails.

This week at Heads or Tails, we have been asked to use the word reason as our theme. “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” popped into my head. They say that all the time in the movies. I enjoy a good suspenseful, who done it movie. A good, who done it, book is “By Reason of Insanity”.

From Publishers Weekly
Inspirational suspense novelist Singer (Directed Verdict) hooks readers from the opening courtroom scene of this tasty thriller, then spurs them through a fast trot across a storyline that just keeps delivering. Catherine O’Rourke is a seasoned reporter who covers trials for Norfolk, Virginia’s The Tidewater Times. The latest sexual abuse case she covers hits a little too close to home, and she has a series of disturbing “visions” that suggest first-hand details of the crimes. Soon she finds herself on trial as the “Avenger,” a Bible-quoting serial killer. Are her visions spiritual? Or does she have a split personality? She’s unsure of her innocence or guilt-and so are her lawyers, including the likeable high-rolling Vegas attorney, Quinn Newberg, who is famous for his insanity defenses. Singer tosses out plot twists with abandon, shattering readers’ assumptions but rarely straining their credulity. The characters’ lives unpeel like onions, with layers of interesting revelations. Christian faith plays a role in the “visions” but never feels forced. Smooth point of view changes, snappy dialogue, interesting details and unexpected humor enrich the storyline. Like the best suspense novels, the character development is sophisticated enough that readers won’t know the villain’s identity until the final pages.

April 13th, 2009 Posted by karen in Memes |

11 Responses to “ Heads or Tails and Reason ”

1. # 1 elijahssong Says:
   April 13th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

   I haven’t read this, but now I am going to have too…

2. # 2 Skittles Says:
   April 13th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

   This sounds like something I need to read! I love courtroom novels and have all but one John Grisham book.

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3. # 3 Tumblewords Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 12:27 am

   Oh, this sounds wonderful! Thanks for the heads up!

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4. # 4 Anthony North Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 4:04 am

   I’ll have to take a look at this one. I do like a good mystery.

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5. # 5 Tammy Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 6:24 am

   Sounds like a good book!

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6. # 6 Hootin' Anni Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 6:26 am

   I don’t read mysteries that much, but I recall one that was a real page turner and that was “The Client”…a great one….John Grisham writes a lot of court themed/lawyer themed fiction….if it’s anything like his, then the book will be excellent…I’ll have to look for it.

   Happy Tuesday….my Heads or Tails is posted now.

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7. # 7 lupusurvivor Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 9:08 am

   i haven’t read this one. i might look for it on my next trip to the bookstore.

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8. # 8 Grace Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

   I’m always looking for a new book and author… Thanks for posting.

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9. # 9 Misty Dawn Says:
   April 14th, 2009 at 3:05 pm

   Did you really read this? Is he really as good as John Grisham? I LOVE Grisham!

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10. # 10 karen Says:
    April 14th, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    I haven’t yet but I think I need to. It sounds really good.

11. # 11 Vic Grace Says:
    April 14th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    I’ll keep an eye out for that at our local library.