The Sleeping Doll by Jeffery Deaver (2008, Paperback, Reprint)

This is an excellent cat and mouse game hunt for an escaped convict. The author brings you to southern Calironia. The action makes it hard to put down.

They've been running the movie treatment of another of Deaver's novels over and over and although I don't remember the name, it stars Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. The movie features Lincoln Rhymes, a quadriplegic and forensic investigator who is a whiz at solving murders. I know that Deaver has written a series of books with this character but, with all the CSI shows currently on the TV and in movies, I wasn't interested in them at this point in time. When I read about this new character, Kathryn Dance whose specialty is reading body language, I was intrigued. The Sleeping Doll is a really intriguing story with unexpected twists and turns galore--and when you think it's over, it isn't. If suspense is your thing, read it, you'll like it.

Another great book from Deaver. I'm not usually thrilled when an author changes main characters, but I do like this one. As usual, though, Deaver weaves a great story line, with lots of detail and technical facts. Can't wait to get his newest.

I like the story, but Highway 101 is not called "THE 101." A few minor inconsistencies like that for someone who's grown up around here, but altogether a very good crime/drama/suspense book.