Above Suspicion

by Joe Sharkey

Book Overview

The "uncommonly trenchant account of the only known FBI agent to confess to murder" (Kirkus Reviews). When rookie FBI agent Mark Putnam received his first assignment in 1987, it was the culmination of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671796445
• ISBN13: 9780671796440
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Above Suspicion

I like to read true crime books, and this one was very good. This book made me feel very sorry for the criminal and his family. After reading this book, I wanted to know so much more about Mark Putnam and his family. I could not find anything on the internet relating to the crime. Oh well, I am interested in reading another book by Joe Sharkey now. If anyone finds a website that has info on this subject, please email me.

Not your ordinary true crime story.

This book differs from many of the true crime novels by the author writing a story in which you almost feel sorrier for the killer and his family than that of the victim. Also the setting differs from many of the others in this genre. The setting is in the Appalachian Mountains in the county seat of Pike County - Pikesville, Kentucky. Though the story isn't fast-paced, it does not drag either. Although, I've read more interesting stories; the names Ann Rule and Aphrodite Jones come to mind; this is a novel that you want to continue reading to find out what happens. As another reviewer says, it would be nice to find out what has happened to Mark, Kathy, and Danielle Putnam. If you like a book where the killer is not a sleezebucket with many problems, has a conscience and could easily be someone you know and trust, this book should be one you should look into.

The Human Factor

Mark Putman, sworn to protect and serve. He did so but he is not above the law, Man's or God's. He became a victim out of the heat of passion, or maybe rage. That depends on how one looks at it. I really liked the book, and I'm trying to get a copy for myself to have at my home. I think there are a lot of people who haven't heard of the book, but would read it and find it a fine book to read twice, maybe more.

i have to say , as a person who reads true crime stories oft

i would like to say that , as often as i read true crime stories, this is the first defendant that i have ever actully felt sorry for and i would like to know how he is doing. i feel that the author did a wonderful job of putting all of us in his PLACE and i wonder how he is doing in custody and how his family is doing. i would like the author to respond if he can. i have never felt sorrier for anyone.