The Killer's Wife
Bill Floyd
St Martin 2008
isbn 9780312373399

Bill Floyd is the author of a debut novel that is an interesting take on the serial killer genre. Leigh Wren is discovered living in hiding under as alias, she and her young son are being stalked by a madman whose methods are similar to her ex-husband, an evil, deviant, serial killer now in prison. Mr. Floyd's story flows very nicely, as he makes the reader care for the family in jeopardy. Although there are plot lines that have been used before, Mr Floyd uses the wife's point of view to give the book a unique perspectuve, not easy to do in a serial killer book. The novel rocks along and builds to a thrilling ending. Fans of this genre will enjoy this excellent first mystery.

Richard