This is a novel by Australia's "First Lady of Crime". Feeling The Demons (1999) introduces us to PI Gemma Lincoln and "explores the nastier side of human nature." Lord writes with authority and refinement and the narrative is superb. I highly recommend this unputdownable book (and the others in the series) because they deserve to be read and devoured.
Paperback: Gemma and Kit's childhoods were overshadowed by their father's conviction for murdering their mother. Thirty years later he is released from prison, sparking conflict between the sisters, who have never agreed about his guilt.
At the same time a series of gruesome incidents involving slashed women's clothing escalates into serial murder.
Both Gemma and Kit become caught up in a terror linked to dark secrets. In a gripping climax that threatens their lives, demons from the past come back to haunt the present.
About the author: Gabrielle Lord is widely acknowledged as one of Australia's foremost writers. Her psychological thrillers are informed by a detailed knowledge of forensic procedures, combined with an unrivalled gift for story-telling.
Her first novel, Fortress, was published in 1980 and has been translated into six languages, as well as being made into a successful film starring Rachel Ward. Since Fortress, Gabrielle has published many other best-selling novels, including The Sharp End (1998), Tooth and Claw (1983), Jumbo (1986), Salt (1990) and Whipping Boy (1992). Her stories and articles have appeared widely in the national press and been published in anthologies. She has written for film and TV.
Other books in the PI Gemma Lincoln series are Baby Did A Bad Thing (2002), Spiking The Girl (2004), Shattered (2007) and Death By Beauty (2012).
Rating: 5/5
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