Taking Lives

by Michael Pye

Book Overview

Martin Arkenhout found his true calling on a lonely Florida highway -- with a sharp rock to the skull of an injured friend. He didn't just take the boy's life; he went on to live it. When that life... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400075734
• ISBN13: 9781400075737
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

I don't know

I don't know what to say. Completely different from the movie

Unusual and Rewarding

Taking Lives is the first Michael Pye book I've read. Based on an unusual, but plausible premise, it is an engrossing read. Pye writes very well and does a great job of putting you in the scene. The story starts off and finishes off well, but sags a bit in the middle. Despite this, Taking Lives is worth reading if you like this genre.

High Merits - Taking Lives - One Reader at a Time

The type of book any avid reader can easily delve into, and stay hooked. The writing technique was sophisticated and superb, brought the story to life. After the plot thickened, I was able to piece together what would happen, but I finished, and was glad I did! Mind blowing conclusion... would recommend to any body. I wasn't a fan of John Costa's character.. not sure if that's just me? But I liked the writing techniques, that displayed the personalities of Martin. So many people can be related to him, and it helped bring him to life. Very haunting, but very reverent.Based on the merit, this book has received in reviews, I'm shocked to find so many disapproved of it. This story captures every aspect of any other suspense thriller. This book held everything for me.. drama, suspense, crime.. you name it.. This book deserves better credit! A+

FABULOUS AND CHILLING

Beautifully written, elegantly plotted, marvelously conceived,diabolical . . . and what style!

Smart, surprising, thrilling and crafted like a Rolls Royce.

It can't possibly be a compliment to the writer who no doubt spent years crafting such a fine novel, but truth be told, I consumed it in an afternoon. Not that it's a "light read" -oh no. It's intense, surprising, shocking...and the only cliché about it is that it's impossible to put down. The author has taken the concept of "literary thriller" and dusted it off, made it new and exciting again. Completely original, and very cinematic, Taking Lives is a BUY IT NOW book.

Breathtaking

This book is blowing me away...BUY I