Did you enjoy "True Evil" by Greg Iles?

United States
February 5, 2008 9:34am CST
"True Evil" when you consider the sum of its parts, makes you realize that its a solid novel. Yet, the downfall of it, is the resulting apathy. It holds an inviting plot and holds solid characters.. but eh.. there's nothing particularly momentous about it. I've read enough incredible novels by Greg Iles that griped me and gratified with a thrill ride, that this book seemed run-of-the-mill. "True Evil" is about a man who is a facilitator if you seek the disposing of a spouse. The talent he holds, is killing, yet making it seem that the person was not murdered, but that they died from an illness. The other half of the novel, is an FBI agent, in hot pursuit of this man. The enjoyable factors in this book are the following: The killer is an interesting character, a mad scientist genius, who instills fear in the way he murders. Also, the chilling concept of being murdered, by way of an induced illness. Plus, Greg Iles is always a great writer. He knows how to tell a story, properly. Did you enjoy "True Evil" by Greg Iles?
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• Canada
6 Feb 08
I have yet to read this one, I have not picked it up yet but I have read Blood memory did you read this one? I loved it. It was completely different from anything else that i have been reading that i picked up another of his and now i just love him, But since it s winter here i don't get out as much to the library and other places. Thanks for the discussion, i will get out and get this book and give it a go!
• United States
11 Feb 08
I did read "Blood Memory" and much like you I loved it. The story and characters were full of depth. True Evil is not as good, yet it does hold redeeming qualities.