Review of Deviancy
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Review of Deviancy
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deviancy" by Rose Linderman, Psy.D..]
Deviancy by Rose Linderman is a crime thriller that uses her expertise as a forensic psychologist, adding a layer of authenticity to the events portrayed using her years of experience in this field. Drawing from her extensive professional background, Dr. Linderman offers readers a realistic portrayal of the criminal investigative process and the psychological evaluations involved.
The story is centered around Dr. Susan Kasson, a forensic psychologist with the job of assessing suspects for crimes for mental competence, i.e., their understanding of their current situation, their charges, and the definition of certain terms related to a trial. Dr. Susan becomes embroiled in a high-risk pursuit of the identity of the mysterious serial killer, which, by the way, is revealed to the readers from the get-go: Lewis Weller, a graveyard shift employee whose questionable behavior implicates him in a string of Rockford City disappearances. The author weaves a tale of a smart crime, combining graphic crime scenes with perceptive insights into human nature.
A highlight of the book is the educational detail. The author's background shines through in her painstaking explanations of procedural and forensic psychology details of the crime investigation. The presentation of these details will be of interest to readers interested in criminology and the justice system.
Yet, the book contains some flaws. At times, the plot goes off-track with a lot of sub-plots, leaving the readers confused with sudden introductions and shifts in and out of these sub-plots. Also, the book fails to keep an air of mystery for too long, as the revelations come too soon, which disappointed me as a fan of gripping mystery. The writing style of the book lacks the ability to keep the readers on edge, holding their breath, waiting for a sudden twist turning all their deductions into dust.
I'd rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because, while it provides an authentic and educational perspective, a lot can be done to improve the plot and character development. Despite all these faults, Deviancy is a page-turner that manages to provide a realistic portrayal of crime. Although I must admit there are hardly any errors in this book, demonstrating its professional editing, and I really appreciate the efforts.
I recommend that readers who are fans of crime fiction and forensic psychology pick up this book, as it would be a good read. Those who enjoy procedural crime fiction with ample detail will find this book particularly gratifying. Though those expecting a suspenseful story might be disappointed.
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Deviancy
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Deviancy by Rose Linderman is a crime thriller that uses her expertise as a forensic psychologist, adding a layer of authenticity to the events portrayed using her years of experience in this field. Drawing from her extensive professional background, Dr. Linderman offers readers a realistic portrayal of the criminal investigative process and the psychological evaluations involved.
The story is centered around Dr. Susan Kasson, a forensic psychologist with the job of assessing suspects for crimes for mental competence, i.e., their understanding of their current situation, their charges, and the definition of certain terms related to a trial. Dr. Susan becomes embroiled in a high-risk pursuit of the identity of the mysterious serial killer, which, by the way, is revealed to the readers from the get-go: Lewis Weller, a graveyard shift employee whose questionable behavior implicates him in a string of Rockford City disappearances. The author weaves a tale of a smart crime, combining graphic crime scenes with perceptive insights into human nature.
A highlight of the book is the educational detail. The author's background shines through in her painstaking explanations of procedural and forensic psychology details of the crime investigation. The presentation of these details will be of interest to readers interested in criminology and the justice system.
Yet, the book contains some flaws. At times, the plot goes off-track with a lot of sub-plots, leaving the readers confused with sudden introductions and shifts in and out of these sub-plots. Also, the book fails to keep an air of mystery for too long, as the revelations come too soon, which disappointed me as a fan of gripping mystery. The writing style of the book lacks the ability to keep the readers on edge, holding their breath, waiting for a sudden twist turning all their deductions into dust.
I'd rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because, while it provides an authentic and educational perspective, a lot can be done to improve the plot and character development. Despite all these faults, Deviancy is a page-turner that manages to provide a realistic portrayal of crime. Although I must admit there are hardly any errors in this book, demonstrating its professional editing, and I really appreciate the efforts.
I recommend that readers who are fans of crime fiction and forensic psychology pick up this book, as it would be a good read. Those who enjoy procedural crime fiction with ample detail will find this book particularly gratifying. Though those expecting a suspenseful story might be disappointed.
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Deviancy
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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