The Hanged Man

by T.J. MacGregor and Trish MacGregor

Book Overview

A Florida detective races against time to solve the murder of a famous criminologist and the disappearance of the man's beautiful wife, in the latest mystery by the author of "Storm Surge". This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786006463
• ISBN13: 9780786006465
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Pinnacle Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Worthy Suspense Fare

SUMMARY: The novel that introduces psychic bookstore owner Mira Morales, her feisty grandmother Nadine, and precociously impish daughter Annie, The Hanged Man is the story of Fort Lauderdale floating detective Wayne Shepherd, searching for the killer of famed criminologist Andrew Steele and the disappearance of his wife Rae. His search leads him to a tip phoned in by a reluctant Mira, whom he draws into this web of intrigue. Also on the trail of the perpetrator is FBI big-wig Lenora Douglas, who chaired a covert operation called Delphi with the late Steele. Solving his murder is imperative to her admonition by her superior to erase all traces of Delphi. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT: If you enjoy elements of the supernatural in your novels, or are an aficionado of psychic detective fiction, you'll immensely enjoy this story. Mira is written as a strong, brave heroine with human foibles, and her family life is as integral to the story as her unique abilities. Shep is a rarity in the detective fiction genre - a masculine, stalwart guy who is not so entrenched in his beliefs about the system or his own ability that he is willing to disregard pertinent information, regardless if it comes from a sense other than the usual five. WHY YOU WON'T: MacGregor attempts to invoke some sympathy for the killer from the reader, but it just doesn't wash. Everyone has a sob story, and his isn't so terrible that it excuses his actions. However, he is cleverer than most villains, and his preternatural ability is terrifying. BOTTOM LINE: Suspenseful, action-packed, and romantic, this is a wonderful offering from a woman who always delivers compulsively readable fiction. Highly recommended.

NO NOOSE IS GOOD NOOSE

MacGregor plunges into a psychic world of terror in this well-conceived and written thriller. All the usual ingredients are here: covert Government experiment using psychis to advance their own means in the guise of helping the government; a dashing cop, Wayne Sheppard; a psychic heroine, Mira Morales; a devilish handsome villain, Hal Bennet; a beguiling, ambitious and deadly female FBI agent, Lenora Fletcher; a kidnapped beauty who finds herself falling for her captor, and assorted other psychics and heroes/villains.MacGregor pulls out some surprises, and keeps the action brisk and exciting. MacGregor, an obvious horror novel/movie fan, utilizes this love in scenes reminiscent of Farris' "The Fury" and King's "Carrie."A very enjoyable read.

All about Psychics!

My wife got me in a library one day. I hated reading books but wen she was searching for her historical romances, i stumbled upon a book, kept deep inside and dark. i grabbed it out of curiousity. well the title really attracted me ALOT- The Hanged Man. I've always loved thrillers, murders etc. so i read the front pages and couldnt stop reading even wen my wife went away! i didnt really know if i wanted to borrow the book cos i was not a bookworm or some sort. but i did the right thing by borrowing. its very very nice! i love it! psychics and murders. everything is nice. now im starting to like psychics plot! anyone recommend me a book pls?

A must read for all fans of mysteries and thrillers.

I'm a big fan of all of T.J. MacGregor's books. This one is especially riveting and bone-chilling. Be sure to double lock your doors and check all your windows before you begin reading. Bravo T.J.!

A mesmerizing work

In South Florida, the police refuse to believe psychic Mira Morales that a bloody murder is about to occur. However, Mira's prediction turns out to be very accurate as renowned criminologist Andrew Steele is killed and his spouse is missing. Evidence points towards escaped criminal and psychic Hal Bennett for comitting both crimes. Detective Wayne Sheppard is assigned the case. He immediately enlists the help of Mira. However, instead of a simple case of murder and abduction, the duo finds themselves struggling with the FBI, a fifteen year old experiment, and a conspiracy that makes the X-Files seem like a situation comedy. T.J. MacGregor scribes a brilliant blending of a police procedural within a non-stop thriller. The story line is crisp, fast-paced, and feels genuine. Wayne and Mira will be well liked, believed, and accepted by the readers. However, it is Hal, who steals the show as he forces the audience to look at several moral paradoxes. Fans of conspiracy theories, psychic abilities, and police procedural will fully enjoy THE HANGED MAN. Harriet Klausner