Find The Killer: Mystery Month Pt 1

The first book in the official Mystery Month is quite a thriller. April Lurie has written other teen books, including my already-blogged-about Brothers, Boyfriends and Other Criminal Minds which was quite a refreshing mob tale. But, In her next novel, The Less-Dead, she goes even darker. It' about a town in Texas where gay teens are being murdered, and one boy who gets caught in the middle when he befriends a target.

Noah Nordstrom is the son of the famous Bible Answer Guy, a radio-show host who answers peoples questions about the bible. When Noah gets kicked out of school, starts skipping church regularly, and stays out all night without coming home, his parents start to give up on him. Even his best friend turned girlfriend has stopped talking to him. Noah only really cares about his music, and a recent string of murders in his city.

But, Noah meets Will, who seems like a really great guy. He writes poetry, he loves rock music and he goes to the same school as Noah and his best friend, Carson. But, Will is hiding a secret from Noah, one that freaks Noah out. Will is gay and has a crush on Noah, but he knows Noah is striaght, and he didn't want Noah to find out. Noah is scared though, because gay teens have been the target of those murders Noah has read about. Some religious nut job is trying to make a statement, and Will might become a victim.

And, Noah's gut is right. The next victim is Will. After Noah and him have a fight, Will goes to the woods alone and is murdered there. Noah is the first to find him, and one of only a few people to even care. Noah is overcome with guilt and is desprate to find out who the killer is and avende his friend's death. Noah teams up with his father, his ex-girlfriend, and Will's other friends to help the police catch the killer. But, Noah is putting himslef too deep into the murder for his own good.

Make Your Own Prediction! Who do you think is the killer?
A. Doomsday - A homeless guy who preaches about religion on the street
B. Warren banks - A radical church member
C. Quindlan - Another homeless guy who was friends with Doomsday

RED'S ALL STAR REVIEW: 3 3/4 out of 5. It really is a thriller, and the ending is good. I would like to see more, and it's sad who the killer really is(you won't expect it) but it was well written.

MASS APPEAL: Anyone who enjoys a good mystery thriler, and likes some regular content between suspense chapters, will like this book.

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