Animosity

Every once in awhile you find a book that just won't let you go. Animosity is such a book. I could not put it down and I thought about it for days after I was finished. I never figured the twists out ahead of time. It is a study in the motivations of individuals and how dark motivation is deadly.

"Amimosity" is the story of Ross Marteau, a sculptor noted for his nude sculptures, who becomes entwined in the lives of two sisters when they commission him to do a sculpture of Leda, the younger sister. Ross finds that this commission will the biggest challenge of his career for Leda is not the flawless beauty she appears to be at first glance. This is a story where no one is who they seem to be and nothing that occurs can be accepted at face value.I was most impressed with the soft voice in which Mr. Lindsey tells this story. You are constantly being thrown curves but, while unsettling, none of them were jarring. The story in itself is jarring, but the subtle way in which it is written makes it a poignant tale of love, murder, obsession and betrayal.Mr. Lindsey joins the ranks of Joe R. Lansdale and Stephen Booth in creating a sense of place. You will find yourself totally immersed in the small town in Texas and the Left Bank of Paris. I don't like hot climates, but while reading this book, I actually wanted to be in that Texas town with its heat, humidity and lush landscape. Mr. Lindsey has also captured the romance and beauty of Paris that has drawn people to that magical city for years.The last chapter of this book is a fitting end to a special book. I am still haunted by the last few pages.

Exciting,compelling,a shocking conclusion that you would never predict! The suspense never lets up. I read the entire book in one evening.David Lindsey does it again, showing great versatility in each new offering. Hooray for Lindsy! Keep them coming.

In the hands of ordinary writers, a novel where the plot changes for the the first, but not last, time some 50 pages into the book; where characters seem to be someone but turn out somebody or something else; where love turns into hate then betrayal then changes into something else; where you absolutly have not a clue what turn of events will occur next - a novel such as this would seem to be a topsy-turvy mess. But...David Lindsey in not your ordinary writer. A brilliant page turner that will keep you mesmerized until the last page.

Ross Marteau is a world renowned sculptor whose works of art depict the sensual side of rich and famous women. But, as he can use his hands to bring beauty, and sensuality to the sculptures of his clients, he can do nothing to save his own long-term relationship from falling apart. After a bitter breakup, Ross heads back to his hometown of Texas to try and get peace of mind, but everything is disturbed when he meets Celeste Lacan.Celeste introduces herself, and asks him to take on a new project...create a sculpture of her sister Leda. Only seeing a photo of Leda's beautiful face intrigues Ross enough to take on the job, and his attraction to Celeste is an added bonus, but when he meets Leda in person he is shocked by her physical deformity.Consumed by Leda's beautiful face, as well as her unique body, Ross works hard to bring the contrasts to life in his sculpture, but slowly he realizes Leda is somewhat disturbed, and his relationship with big sister Celeste is pushing her further over the edge.Ross, unaware of the strange bond between the two sisters, will be drawn into the dark world of the Lacan girls, and a shocking murder will be the proof of how sinister these sisters are. 'Animosity' is unlike anything you have ever read; it is beautifully written, eerie in plot, fast-paced, elegant, and ultimitely creepy.David Lindsey has always written good thrillers, but with 'Animosity' he outdoes himself, it is packed with suspense, and includes an ending so shocking, that no reader will expect it, or forget it.Nick Gonnella