" In this compelling debut thriller, Freeman turns in a
psychologically gripping, virtuoso performance, with a detective
who is likely to return. He deftly lays bare the demons lurking in
many of us while keeping us tantalized through a series of plot
shifts. Highly recommended."
- "Library Journal "(starred review)
" "Immoral" is a slick and savvy offering and the best debut
mystery in quite some time."
- "BookPage"
" ["Immoral"] may very well be one of the best debuts of 2005... a
near pitch-perfect first novel that soars with believable
characters, crisp dialogue and, for the most part, logical twists
and turns...Jonathan Stride literally strides onto the page--
flawed, complicated, and very appealing."
- "South ""Florida"" Sun-Sentinel"
" In one of the more thrilling debuts to come along in a while,
Freeman takes the reader on a gloriously chilling ride through a
world where nothing is as it seems." - "New Mystery Reader"
magazine
" With Stride, Freeman has created a world-weary detective with a
strong moral compass and determination. Tightly written with a
strong sense of place and character... a compelling read."
- "Dallas"" Morning News"
" "Immoral" is an excellent book, filled with a masterfully complex
plot with twists that makes this into a real page-turner. Look for
"Immoral," and when you find it do not pass by it. Brian Freeman
takes suspense writing to another level. You do not want to miss
this book."
- ReviewingTheEvidence.com
" [B]e warned. Inthe manner of the finest thrillers, nothing is as
it seems in Freeman'' s devilish story of revenge and
double-cross." - "Orlando"" Sentinel"
"Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, Immoral dishes up
page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers
to some of the most literate and stylish writing you''ll find
anywhere today."-- Jeffery Deaver, author of "The Twelfth Card" and
"Garden"" of ""Beasts"""
" The writing is tough, muscular and shot through with such a sense
of loss, torment, longing, torn innocence that it'' s downright
Celtic in its sorrow. Just as the reader and Stride figure to have
the case wrapped, there'' s a sucker punch you never saw coming--
and it hurts wonderfully. The novel is reminiscent of Lehane, of
such works as "Gone Baby Gone," and "Sacred," when Lehane was
writing this darkest, bruised, compassionate self. Freeman'' s
novel is one hell of a read, gut wrenching and moving, exciting and
powerful. Any book that makes you want to fly to Vegas gets my bet.
Stride on." -- Ken Bruen, author of "The Killing of the Tinkers"
"Who is Brian Freeman? This guy can tell a story. "Immoral" is a
page-turner of the highest caliber. It has enough twists and turns
to keep you guessing until the end."-- Michael Connelly, author of
"The Closers"