Anyone who has ever wondered about the life of an Investigative Television Reporter will love reading this book. It shares the story of Riley Spartz trying to develop a "40" story - this being a code word for the normal highest possible rating a news story can have. She begins her search with a cold-case set of murders (two Susans murdered on the same date), but simultaneously develops a story her producer sends her on about a vet cheating customers over animal cremains. Both stories develop twists and turns until the book comes to an intense and surprising end. As I read this story (and the sequel Missing Mark), they both put me in mind of one of my favorite authors - Agatha Christie. Kramer has fully developed and sympathetic characters, with life histories and loves and hates. I not only enjoyed this book but have recommended it to several of my friends. I hope to see Kramer's future books, but I also hope that we'll be seeing this one in the Movie Theater someday!!! Definitely a great read!
A VERY good Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a fun, smart read. If you're from the Twin Cities you will appreciate all of the local landmarks and history of the area. I heard about this on the Lori & Julia show and gave it a go. It is a page turner and you won't be able to put it down.
St. Paul gal
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I'm from St. Paul MN so it was neat to read about the area I live in a novel. It was one of those books I could not put down and carried it around the house with me. Very good story and great suspense. I will read her next novel when it comes out. Her facts of the area were great as well!
Smashing Debut!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Julie Kramer's debut novel, Stalking Susan, is a ripping good tale. Her "ear" for what goes on behind the scenes of a TV newsroom is spot on. And while the tension mounts, she employs the comic interlude to let the reader relax before she marches to the really scarey parts. I want to see more of Riley Spartz, her cynical heroine, and look forward to the next book.
Wow, Simply Very Good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Stalking Susan combines wit, charm and pure suspense in one fun read. To steal from the protagonist, this story is "like a box of chocolates" Forrest Gump, 1994. In this case, they are Godivas! Anyone that enjoys a thriller will love this book.
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