Official Review: Prey to the Lord by Frank Catanzano

[Dael Reader]

Out of curiosity...you mention that you hate it when authors don't use italic to indicate a characters thoughts. I've seen this in one of the OBC books that I read, but never before. I'm a Chicago Manual of Style girl and that use of italic is not kosher in Chicago. So, what style guide is it from?

[Marissa Michael]

I realized one letter in a word does make a difference. Initially I thought this will be some kind of religion book; I didn't expect this to be a fiction book. The plot of this book kinda reminded me of the case law that I had read for my criminal law where the defendant has schizophrenia thinking that the world is better off without prostitution and he went on killing prostitutes every night believing thats what God told him to do so. Im interested to read this book although I will have to try to skip the graphic content.

[Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha]

Thanks for a very detailed and insightful review. I would classify myself as a bit faint hearted so I think I will pass on this one. I like your suggestion for a modification of the title. If I was the author, I would consider it in subsequent reviews or editions. Cheers!

[Bianka Walter]

Finally, if you're a reader who likes the idea of child molesters getting their just desserts in a gory fashion

Who isn't?!
I really enjoyed your review - this book sounds like one to put on the 'to read' shelf. I really hope the author takes your advice and gets the book through a round of good editing.
Thanks for the awesome review

[MsTri]

Out of curiosity...you mention that you hate it when authors don't use italic to indicate a characters thoughts. I've seen this in one of the OBC books that I read, but never before. I'm a Chicago Manual of Style girl and that use of italic is not kosher in Chicago. So, what style guide is it from?

It's not technically an official "style", just a personal preference. I think it's partly from seeing it in many books that I've read, but it also works aesthetically for me; the italics lets me know right away that it's a thought versus dialogue or just story-telling.