When First We Deceive

This was an excellent book. I actually found it in a dollar store, but by the end of the story, I was feeling like I had cheated Wilson out of a few bucks--it was that good.

Underrated (and somewhat unknown) Charles Wilson has done it again! "When We First Deceive" is a superior novel about a small Mississippi town's attempt to hunt down and stop a serial killer that taunts police with mysterious clues. When one of the deaths turns out to be the former lover of the town's young police lieutenant, things heat up fast!Husband and wife law officers, Lt. Brett and Officer Paige Dunnigan, are the central characters in this pot boiler. Wilson, however, does a fantastic job of developing other characters quickly and effectively in this extremely fast "read". You find yourself almost meshing into the storyline because you get to know these people so well!Not being one to give away much of a plot when I write these reviews, let me suffice to say that this book will have you scratching your head throughout. Just when it appears that the crime will be solved, another "twist in the road" appears. Who is it that's really responsible for the deaths; the local cororer, the FBI agent, the sheriff, or perhaps even Brett Dunnigan himself?If you've read any other books by Charles Wilson then you already know that he's a master storyteller. If this is your first Wilson book, then you're in for a great treat and you'll quickly find yourself looking for some of his other works as soon as you're finished. Especially recommended would be "Nightwatcher"!

The book is about a serial killer that has killed many victims in the south, ranging from Lousianna to Mobile. When Brett finds out that the killer has killed one of his old girlfriends he feels compelled to get to the bottom of the case. While searching for the killer, Brett and Paige find themselves in a situation that may eventually cost them their lives.

This story is about a serial killer and maybe another killer. Brett & Paige are Officers of one of the Law enforcement agencies tasked with dealing with this serial killer. They find themselves vicitims of this serial killer in a way you would not believe. The truth must prevail. There are plot - subplots and more subplots in this book. It is exciting, thrillings and keeps you guessing. One thing you will do after reading this book, is, re-evaluate who your real friends are ?

I think this could very well be Wilson's best. It has an excellent plot with many surprising twists and turns. Wilson develops all of his characters excellently, even the minor characters. This book is a definate must read. (I read the original hard cover edition for those wondering).