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Book Review By Amy in Wisconsin
The Model Murders by Judith H. Demarest

A serial killer is targeting models at an up scale modeling agency. He is knocking them out, strangling them and raping them. Detectives Tim Bradshaw and Thomas Morrow are heading up the case. There are a few suspects but no concrete evidence...Suspect #1:Tony Floria-the first murder victims brother also running a high price call girl prostitution ring. Suspect #2 : Roger Terderian-the first murder victims fiancee' and co-partner of the agency. Suspect #3: Quentin Sampson-a rival agency owner also has had recent contact with 2 of the victims prior to their deaths. The police narrow it down to one suspect when another murder takes place at another models apartment and one of the girls ends up missing. They are not sure if she has hidden or if the murderer has her. Finally, they get a break and speed off to check it out and come face to face with the killer.


Plot & Themes
Tone of story - suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
How difficult to spot villain? - Difficult, but some clues given
Murder of certain profession?
Kind of investigator
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10 %
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30 %
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 0 %
Crime Thriller Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:

Main Adversary
Motive of antagonist - jealousy
Intelligence - Average intelligence

Setting
City? Yes

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
Unusual form of death? Yes
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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