The Ladykiller: A deadly thriller filled with shocking twists

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As I said, I haven’t read any other books by Martina Cole, but I’m starting to wonder whether they all follow a similar plot to this, like Cole has a “cookie-cutter” of what she knows sells, and is content to stick to this formula from here on out, thus eliminating the need for any more creativity or original thought. At the heart of the story was a great love affair and the twists and turns that it went through to ultimately survive.

The Ladykiller (DI Kate Burrows, book 1) by Martina Cole The Ladykiller (DI Kate Burrows, book 1) by Martina Cole

How am I meant to root for a main character that cheats in his wife and behaves like a turd on the regular ? I'd go as far as to take them out of the gritty thriller genre and class them as romantic suspense, minus the suspense. John Wayne Gacy is known for his horrendous acts and the murder of at least 33 young male victims (per Britannica). La puntuación real sería un 2,5/5, pero no le doy el 3/5 porque los fallos que he comentado me dejaron una sensación muy agridulce y porque nunca me creí que existiera "la buena vida" de la que hablaban los protagonistas, ya que pasaron más tiempo sufriendo que disfrutando de lo que supuestamente tenían.

I didn't care about any of the characters, the chapters mainly last a page and a half (if you're lucky! However, it took some time to get used to the writing style and although I know it is about gangland crime I found the swearing to be totally excessive. However, after reading your opening chapter, there is no big reveal as you are told what has happened. The fascinating documentary shows Wuornos on trial while also going into information about her troubled past, the media coverage on the case, and the officers accused of making a deal with Hollywood. I liked Cain from the outset, although Jenny did not seem to be the right type of person for him, I grew to respect her loyalty to her man and her family.

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A esto hay que añadir que la historia intenta dividir la atención entre los negocios de Cain y el triángulo amoroso compuesto por él, Jenny y Caroline, su esposa. Known for being one of the most prolific female serial killers to date, Aileen Wuornos was found guilty of killing six men.Está casado, tiene un hijo pequeño y vive una buena vida gracias a su éxito en negocios que no son precisamente legales. Her unique, powerful storytelling is acclaimed for its hard-hitting, true-to-life style - there is no one like Martina Cole. I can't recommend The Good Life simply because you could read the prologue and epilogue and know the whole story. While he confessed to several killings, he was only convicted of one and executed via electric chair in 1965 (per History).