In the Lake of the Moon

by David L. Lindsey

Book Overview

The assault began innocuously enough. Four envelopes delivered through the U.S. mail, four mysterious photos, and then a picture that would draw Houston detective Stuarty Haydon into a nightmare world of grisly death and dark obsession. For the fifth photograph was of Hayden himself . . . with a carefully drawn bullet exploding through the back of his head.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689116268
• ISBN13: 9780689116261
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 341 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Pretty darn good!

At times the plot is rather complex and can be hard to follow. But stick with it. This is an intelligent and satisfying read. The characters were so human, disappointingly human as we all are in the end full of good, not-so-good and sometimes evil. Lindsey's novels are very unlike anything else you read out there. I didn't start out liking this one as much as the previous three I've read, but in the end I enjoyed it a lot. The author's a really good writer. The characters are never shallowly written, there's some depth to all the characters and the plots are intelligent and move in unexpected ways ... like real life might.

A fast-paced and absorbing read

This is one of David Linsey's earlier novels but even then (1991)his style was firm, confident, and masterful. Most of the action takes place in Mexico City and Lindsey succeeds in creating a powerful invocation of the place and its dark and mysterious Aztec past. The writing is skilful -- quite lyrical and beautiful in places -- and the plot well developed although a little thin in places. While the central character, detective Stuart Hayden, is well drawn he seems at times a little too conflicted and sensitive for someone professionally involved with the seamy realities of metropolitan police work. That notwithstanding, Lindsey has succeeded in creating an unusual, readable, and exciting work. There are turns and twists and, as other reviewers have commented, the action drifts in and out of the bizarre, disturbing, and provocative - classic David Lindsey, in other words. A fast-paced and absorbing read.

Riveting

This is an exceptional novel. The writing is amazing, the story grips you from start to finish. Lindsey does an excellent job of capturing the feel of Mexico City. Its uniqueness transcends the novel. Mexico City is the star here, her allure remains long after her beauty has faded. Stuart Haydon is Lindsey's best protagonist and he is at the top of his game here. Be forewarned this book is not for the squeemish, but none of Lindsey's books are. If you are someone who enjoys great writing and riveting suspense you will not be disappointed.

Lindsey a master of character development and of the complex

Previous reviewer lucas (uk) needs to read more often. This is an involving and satisfying read and as with all of Lindsey's works the reader gains a real feel for the characters and for the complexities of human situations...if you're willing to take the time to get involved with the lives you're being introduced to. Am really looking forward to his newest...The Color of Night.

Yet another engaging psychological thriller from Lindsey.

"[T]he reality is that we can never really penetrate the truth of why some men do the strange things that they do. We can only view such men with pity and compassion, and remind ourselves that none of us are exempt from error, sometimes serious error, from playing the fool. When you look at these men try to temper your judgment with humility, with a modest nod to your own ignorance of the uncertain ways of the heart." These words, advice long ago offered by Haydon's father, highlight, perhaps, the considered, insightful, and thoughtful prose consistenly delivered by Lindsey. In this intricate, delicately written novel, the author grants the reader a rare glimpse of Haydon's family history, as shocking and unexpected as it turns out to be. Whether familiar with or new to Haydon, the reader will doubtless be engaged by Lindsey's tale