My Rating: 4.5
Newspaper reporter John Schuyler Moore is summoned by his friend Dr. Laszlo Kreizler—a psychologist, or “alienist”—to view the horribly mutilated body of an adolescent boy abandoned on the unfinished Williamsburg Bridge. From there the two embark on a revolutionary effort in criminology: creating a psychological profile of the perpetrator based on the details of his crimes. Their dangerous quest takes them into the tortured past and twisted mind of a murderer who will kill again before their hunt is over.
Wonderful writing, a period of history I knew nothing about and it brings 1896 New York to life. There were some uncomfortable grizzly parts but overall, I found this a page turning thriller that I couldn't put down.
I have had this book on my shelf for years. I have no idea why I have not picked it up. Thanks for the kick in the pants to read this book.
ReplyDeleteJeana😘