I can't begin to explain how disturbing this story is. Its fascinating but really delves into the dark recesses of the mind. We are following Victor Kosarek a Doctor of Psychology in Czechoslovakia before WWII. He is a brilliant psychologist who is in search of the "Devil Aspect" in his patients. He had some trying times that led him to yearn to discover what causes such horrible Psychosis.
He is new at an asylum where the Devil's Six are being held. They are the worst of the worst. They have done unspeakable things and cannot be put with common criminals or be released back into society. Victor is there to pull prove his theory with these exceptionally mad persons.
It's a story of mystery, murder, supernatural, and a splash of love. It keeps you guessing for the most part but I saw some of it coming from a mile away. It flips between the asylum and Prague where a detective is trying to find the "Leather Apron". A mad man who is carrying out horrible crimes against women. It really was an interesting book but there was a point...a point where we meet Mr. Hobbs where I thought, I am so not sleeping tonight. It's disturbing but keeps you wanting more.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes a good mystery suspense all the while hinting at a supernatural element. Check it out, but I don't recommend reading before bed.
I got this book for free from NetGalley to read and give my honest review.
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
The Good Samaritan by John Marrs
I'm not sure what I just read. I am so disturbed by this book. Let me start by saying I got this for free somehow. With that said I had no idea the can of worms I was opening myself up to.
It's a story about a Suicide hotline operator who "helps" people kill themselves. That in and of itself is disturbing. But as we delve deeper into the psyche of said operator a horrible truth is revealed. This person is psychotic. They should be diagnosed with numerous mental illnesses. As the story unfolds we see the insanity that is brewing just below the surface. To everyone looking in they are the perfect spouse, parent, person but to those who know them its all a ruse. Its to the point where even the reader isn't sure what is real and what is a story made up by them to fit their needs. This book hooked me. At the beginning it was okay but as Steven came into the picture it became hard to put down. I wanted to know who would "win" and I hoped beyond hope it wouldn't be the operator. If you love a good suspense/thriller pick this up but be warned it highlights the depths of insanity that lurk in the human psyche. To say I'm disturbed by this story is an understatement but I would recommend it because it is quite intriguing.
Spoilers after the jump....
It's a story about a Suicide hotline operator who "helps" people kill themselves. That in and of itself is disturbing. But as we delve deeper into the psyche of said operator a horrible truth is revealed. This person is psychotic. They should be diagnosed with numerous mental illnesses. As the story unfolds we see the insanity that is brewing just below the surface. To everyone looking in they are the perfect spouse, parent, person but to those who know them its all a ruse. Its to the point where even the reader isn't sure what is real and what is a story made up by them to fit their needs. This book hooked me. At the beginning it was okay but as Steven came into the picture it became hard to put down. I wanted to know who would "win" and I hoped beyond hope it wouldn't be the operator. If you love a good suspense/thriller pick this up but be warned it highlights the depths of insanity that lurk in the human psyche. To say I'm disturbed by this story is an understatement but I would recommend it because it is quite intriguing.
Spoilers after the jump....
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