Tony Hooper, the teenager with the weight of the world on his shoulders, is a well-drawn character, with just the right amount of flaws and doubts to make him believable, someone we can all relate to. Perhaps, had our lives been different--filled with the tragedies that afflicted Tony--we’d have turned out like him, shared his desire to rid the world of evil monsters like Mitchell Norton. Of course, few of us were trained by a man with a samurai heritage, so I doubt we would have succeeded.
Mitchell Norton, the serial killer, is also someone we can relate to. When one discovers the reason for his ‘madness’, one can be forgiven for harbouring a moment of compassion, but the moment is short-lived as Mitchell goes about his devilish business, tormenting and destroying the lives of all he touches.
I found this novel a compelling read, often turning pages--rather than engaging in my own writing--to discover what next atrocity Mitchell Norton might undertake, and hoping he was stopped before he could eliminate more victims.
Can't wait for the next instalment.
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"This story affords us a look into the mind of a serial killer and the tremendous strength of writing in this book makes that a terrifying experience. The writing is exceptional in that it propelled me into the story and into the minds of the main characters as well as keeping me totally fixated on the story. The suspense and tension is this story is very palpable and I found myself thinking about this story long after I had finished. The main characters of Tony and Mitchell are painted with such fine precision and depth I could almost feel their presence while reading. The character of Frank Willow the adopted Grandfather of Tony and Alex is a richly defined character who contributes a great deal of emotion and compassion to the story. The other characters in this story are all unique and well defined and successfully contribute to the sentiment, understanding and underlying current of the story." The Kindle Book Review "With his first novel, Forgive Me, Alex, Lane Diamond has initiated a crime/suspense thriller series that exhibits many of the qualities that put the likes of Lee Child and James Patterson on the bestseller lists." Lex Allen, Reader's Favorite International Book Awards "Suck a rubber duck if you are not blown away by this dark psychological thriller. In a world where characters are as vital as in The Game of Thrones, the suspense had me on the edge of my seat and holding my breath for everyone involved. Neighboring Huntley, the setting is home to me, making this all the more twisted and real for me. If you love serial killers, red herrings, the thrill of the chase, and unpredictable endings, you are in for a treat. Methodically thorough, this book came together like a well-crafted puzzle. The word choice, though coarse, is meaningful and eloquent. The switching points of view and timelines were plot-driven, not pointless. The narrator made this story come alive. I loved all of the character voices. Well, I loved all of them except one. The author created such a vile creature in the serial killer that by the end of the book, I heard his voice and wanted to throw up. Authors should look to this as a great example of the use of an epilogue and cliffhanger. In short: mind blown." Raven Reviewer "Psychological thrillers are my kind of books! Not only do I write them, but truly enjoy reading one that makes my skin crawl, my nerves skitter with fear and my heart thump a tad louder. This incredible novel by Lane Diamond handed me ALL of that, in spades!" Ashley Fontaine
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AUTHOR: I write fiction, long and short. My writings cross over many genres and focus on diverse subjects, ranging from the mysteries of the human mind, with its fragile psychological and emotional states, to the everyday joy and anguish of life on Earth. I am also the editor of over 130 published books, and CEO and Managing Publisher/Editor at Evolved Publishing LLC. I've been an avid reader my entire life, and started writing at the age of 12. I love a good story, of course, a compelling plot and satisfying conclusion. Yet as a reader, I've always been drawn to great characters. The characters bring me back to an author time and time again. This shows in my writing, where I attempt to create authentic, complex, real characters you can come to love, and in whose company you feel at home. Or maybe you'll despise a character and want to stick a fork in his eye. Hey, bad guys are fun too! I did my tour in the real world, serving in the U.S. Air Force, then working as everything from a forklift operator to a bartender in my youth, before settling in as Business Services and Project Manager for a large manufacturing and distribution concern. Now, at long last (Man! Why did I wait so long?), I'm putting pedal to the metal in pursuit of the author's life -- when I'm not publishing or editing. My wife Maria and I currently split our time between Las Vegas and Transylvania, with an eye toward settling down in sunny Belize, and bringing over some kids and grandkids from Transylvania. You can find out more about me at my website: www.LaneDiamond.com.
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- Publisher : Evolved Publishing LLC; 2 edition (18 December 2011)
- Language : English
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- Print length : 262 pages
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Mrs Woofy
2.0 out of 5 stars
keeps jumping back / forward in time
Reviewed in the United States on 7 February 2019Verified Purchase
My biggest hate is when a story keeps jumping back / forward in time. Makes me want to print it and read the story in the proper time line.
Forced myself to finish the book so I knew the ending. .. except it doesn't actually have closure. I'm assuming ?? that's in the next book advertised after the final chapter. .. which I will not be buying.
Forced myself to finish the book so I knew the ending. .. except it doesn't actually have closure. I'm assuming ?? that's in the next book advertised after the final chapter. .. which I will not be buying.
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TLCH
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Tense, high octane ride
Reviewed in the United States on 26 February 2018Verified Purchase
Getting started was a bit slow, the chancing of characters confused me at first. Once I realized the the difference between the two main characters the book was a fast read, nearly impossible to pit down. The characters have real depth and the storyline sucks you in and the pages fly. The twists and turns of the plot keep you guessing right up to the end and leaves you craving more. Definitely a worthy read. Absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants to get lost for a couple hours into an edge of your seat, pulse pounding story with intelligent characters and plot.
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Flal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Engaging, well executed thriller drama
Reviewed in the United States on 26 October 2012Verified Purchase
Forgive Me Alex is a novel driven by two main characters, the protagonist Tony Hooper and the antagonist Mitchell Norton. The chapters, for the most part, are given from each characters point of view, and the execution of each is what makes the story soar. With Tony you feel like it is a friend talking to you, the initial joys of his feelings towards his brother and then his girlfriend. Later this changes to despair, angst, and also hope. With Mitchell, you get the warped mind of a crazy, sadistic psychiopath. Both POV's are like ying/yang in literary form and each character is well structured. Of course other characters grace the story, my favorite of which was Tony's uncle, Frank
The story moved at a brisk pace as the reader is propelled back and forth between the two viewpoints and subplots that go back and forth through time until you are creasing pages to ease your own angst and see where each destiny merges and the fates of each.
If you like a thriller with substance and characters that are so real you think you may have read about them in the paper I highly recommend this excellent novel
The story moved at a brisk pace as the reader is propelled back and forth between the two viewpoints and subplots that go back and forth through time until you are creasing pages to ease your own angst and see where each destiny merges and the fates of each.
If you like a thriller with substance and characters that are so real you think you may have read about them in the paper I highly recommend this excellent novel
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ALC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wowzer! Hold on tight. You're in for a doozy of a ride!
Reviewed in the United States on 24 January 2012Verified Purchase
This thriller hooked me from the very beginning and I found it near impossible to put it aside. I carried my kindle with me everywhere I went and when snatches of time presented itself, I pulled out the Kindle and read.
I needed to know what was going to happen next despite some of the gruesome and more uncomfortable parts of the story (inside the mind of a serial killer). I found the story engrossing and the style of writing quite crisp, clean, and forthright.
This is definitely not a book for the squeamish and not for children, as this author states right upfront. Be forewarned. But to be fair, it is those scenes that truly let you into the mindset of Mitchell Norton and his rational and without them, this book would not have achieved what it set out to do. As far as Tony is concerned, the experiences he is faced to deal with with make your heart break for him and near the end of the story, you can't help but cheer the guy on despite knowing that for all intents and purposes what he is doing is wrong. You won't care. It feels right and that's all that matters.
The ending is perfect. It works and sets up the sequel wonderfully. I can't wait to see where this story goes. And Mr. Diamond, if you're reading this, cut Tony some slack, will ya? The guy deserves to find his happy ending. But something tells me, he's in for another roller coaster ride from hell.
My only small nit-picky complaint was the shifting from present time (1995) to the past (1978) and varying the different POV's between Mitchell and Tony. At first, it took me off guard and I struggled with it (could just be me though, so don't let that sway your decision--this is great thriller, regardless). So it took me a few chapters to train my eye to read the chapter header. After a few chapters, it was no longer an issue and actually worked very well in telling this particular story.
Overall, loved it. Two thumbs up.
I needed to know what was going to happen next despite some of the gruesome and more uncomfortable parts of the story (inside the mind of a serial killer). I found the story engrossing and the style of writing quite crisp, clean, and forthright.
This is definitely not a book for the squeamish and not for children, as this author states right upfront. Be forewarned. But to be fair, it is those scenes that truly let you into the mindset of Mitchell Norton and his rational and without them, this book would not have achieved what it set out to do. As far as Tony is concerned, the experiences he is faced to deal with with make your heart break for him and near the end of the story, you can't help but cheer the guy on despite knowing that for all intents and purposes what he is doing is wrong. You won't care. It feels right and that's all that matters.
The ending is perfect. It works and sets up the sequel wonderfully. I can't wait to see where this story goes. And Mr. Diamond, if you're reading this, cut Tony some slack, will ya? The guy deserves to find his happy ending. But something tells me, he's in for another roller coaster ride from hell.
My only small nit-picky complaint was the shifting from present time (1995) to the past (1978) and varying the different POV's between Mitchell and Tony. At first, it took me off guard and I struggled with it (could just be me though, so don't let that sway your decision--this is great thriller, regardless). So it took me a few chapters to train my eye to read the chapter header. After a few chapters, it was no longer an issue and actually worked very well in telling this particular story.
Overall, loved it. Two thumbs up.
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Andrea F Day
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on 23 March 2021Verified Purchase
Very good! Hits all the marks for a good thriller. Couldn't see what was coming all the time. Not particularly fond of jumping back and forth in time so much, but hardily recommend. You will hold your breath part of the time!
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