Downtick

I HAVE NEVER READ A THRILLER QUITE AS GOOD AS THIS ONE. IT KEPT MY ATTENTION THROUGHOUT THE BOOK. NEVER A DULL PAGE. SEEMS REGAN DID QUITE A BIT OF STUDYING ON THIS ONE, IT CAME THROUGH IN HIS BOOK.HE REALLY KNEW HIS STUFF. CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE RED LINE. HOPE IT'S AS GOOD.

now i know what the true meaning of breathtaking is!!! just reading the last 25 pages of this book literally takes your breath away!!! and yes this comes to as close to perfection as a book of this type can come!!! i am soooooo glad that regan's 'slasher' editor showed such tremendous restraint in allowing this book to be the marvelous length that it is as you were able to savor the amazing character development and to understand all of the incredible police procedurals that he took you through!!! his love of maine really comes across in this book....cannot wait to visit!!! but this book is just so awesome that i find it verrrrrrrry difficult to believe that his publisher didn't do a monumental ad campaign heralding its printing!!! i had to order it and a number of other copies (to give to friends) as i can't find it in any of my local bookstores....and, i've told tons of people to read this excellent book! now i've got to get into his new one!!! can't wait!!! hey, mr. publisher, show regan some support and respect....give him the advertising budget that you would to any of your other top writers cuz this guy tops any and all of them hands down!!! he is, simply put, AMAZING!!!

This is one of the most original suspense novels I've read in a while. No cardboard characters or retooled scripts here; Ashbaugh holds your attention and gives just enough chlling surprises. You might as well stay up all night reading it-- it's not likely that you're going to sleep in any case!

This book was a pleasant suprise! A true page turner! Before you read, make sure you put enough time aside to really settle in and enjoy. The book has a lot of twists and turns and is constantly suprising. I love when an author really challenges the readers instinct to predict what happens next. I cannot wait for his next novels. What a great debut!

Pocket Books is promoting this book as one of their lead titles with good reason. This novel draws the reader into it and never lets go. The details and imagery bring this book to life. Wall Street is the backdrop of the story with the action revolving around someone terrorizing - with the intent of ultimately killing - two of the Securities Industry's top stars. The suspense is relentless throughout as the reader follows the cat-'n-mouse chase between the killer and the police. The story is full of twists, so the reader doesn't have a chance to become complacent. Much of the story's character development emerges as each individual deals with the havoc brought into their lives. The killer perpetuates their terror at every opportunity, sparing no one. Their reactions range from noble and protective to egocentric and opportunistic. The book is thoroughly researched and the reader learns much through the story about Wall Street, police investigation and the workings of a deranged mind. If you like psychological thrillers, this book definitely fits the bill.