Shattered
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
352
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
In Jay Bonansinga’s Shattered, FBI profiler Ulysses Grove, who possesses secret psychic abilities inherited from his shaman mother, is assigned to track down the "Mississippi Ripper," a serial killer who disembowels victims and arranges their bodies in mirrored poses. Grove's pursuit becomes personal when the killer, who is also psychic, targets Grove's family, leading to a high-stakes confrontation. The book includes graphic depictions of murder and disembowelment.
Dark
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Unnerving
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Jay Bonansinga's Shattered receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its gripping narrative and intense plot twists, enhancing the psychological thriller genre. However, some critique its character development and pacing, finding certain sections slow and others underexplored. Overall, the book captivates but has room for improvement.
A reader who enjoys Shattered by Jay Bonansinga is likely a fan of psychological thrillers and suspenseful mysteries. They appreciate intricate plots and strong character development, comparable to works such as Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs. This reader seeks gripping, page-turning narratives.
123 ratings
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352
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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