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The Christopher Killer
Mystery. Murder. Fraud. Serial Killer. Saint Christopher. Psychic. Police. All things revolving around Cameryn Mahoney's mysterious story. I read the The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson. Its cover was the first thing that drew me to this book. The topic was just a bonus. A very good bonus.

Murder is just one of the science topics in this book. Along with it, forensic science. It talks a lot about the important jobs in solving a murder. Some of the steps you take if you become the county coroner. And that's the exact job Cammie wants: to take over her father's job as Silverton, Colorado's new coroner.

The author, Alane Ferguson, wrote this book, pretty brilliantly. Her thoughts pouring into this story like a waterfall. I really felt like I was there, experiencing a true murder investigation. She ended every chapter with a cliff hanger and that made me not want to put it down. So, I kept reading and reading, and before I knew it, I was finished! Some of the events Ferguson added, would've been better if they were not present. I also think that Ferguson threw in some suspects that weren't good suspects. I wish she made me believe this one person committed the crime, then totally turned the table. I was missing that //surprise// aspect. And because of it, I knew the murderer when he/she first appeared in the story. One thing I didn't like was the lack of action. I recall more drama, than action.

The characters didn't have a strong personality, so I couldn't really connect to them. In the end, I could, but it sure was harder than other characters in other books. Cammie was my favorite, but most likely because it was from her point. On the other hand, some contrasting characters got on my nerves! From the start I didn't like Mammaw, Cammie's overprotective grandmother, or Rachel, another waitress at Grand, the restaurant Cammie works at with Rachel. I also didn't really get to know other characters. Lyric, Cammie's best friend who believes in the supernatural, should've played a bigger role. I mean, she is the best friend of the main character! The main police officer, Sheriff Jacobs, was not present in most of the story, but his deputy, Justin was. And I was not interested in Justin's story. What Cammie thought made no sense to the situation or events.

The setting was normal. A small town in Colorado. Filled with trees, wildlife, and regular deaths. Rarely ever a murder! The perfect place to house the story. One main road, sylvan everywhere, deer walking in front of you not caring a bit. The kind of place where you know everyone and everyone knows you. Probably an eighth the size of Libertyville, Illinois.

Cameryn Mahoney wants so badly to be surrounded with death and the science of it, so she convinces her father to give her a job as his assistant. Of course, he gives it to her. Cammie is thrilled to begin her new job and get some hands on experience, but when The Christopher Killer murders someone she knows, Cammie better be carful, or she'll be the killer's next victim! And to top it off, the mother that abandoned her, suddenly wants her back.

I would recommend this book to anyone who takes interest in crime-solving and especially those who like murder. If you do not like anything disturbing, I suggest you stay away from this one. Even though nothing is too over-the-top gory or gross, I have a strong stomach. The descriptions alone are probably extremely accurate. If you are eager to be a coroner this is the book for you. It has all the steps one would complete at a crime scene. But if you aren't that engrossed, this book is still a good read.

I give it.........

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