The Dance
by J. Goodman
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Author: J. GoodmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-25
ISBN: 097979465X
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
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Book Review: The Dance - James Goodman
Summary: 5 Stars
Kyle is an absolute nutter. Known to the public as The Puppeteer, he embarks on a spree of multiple murders in an attempt to create The Dance--a ritual enacted with his victims and his odd sidekick, Nina. Kyle positions his victims in a disturbing way after death, though what Kyle needs to do to them to position them this way is done while they are still alive....
Nina abets Kyle in all of his crimes--as far as creating the set up, the place, and the victims. Kyle, in love with Nina, doesn't question her motives for wanting to join him on his quest for hearing the screams of those he tortures. After all, it must be a serial killer's dream to find a woman who shares the same predilection. But Nina isn't `all there'....
Detective Tom Wiley is on The Puppeteer's trail once more after eight years pass since the last murder. The Puppeteer has upped the ante--his killings are more disturbing this time round. Why did the killer stop for so long? Why is he back? Tom intends to find out. Assigned a new partner, Anna Perez, Tom not only has to find a killer of despicable proportions, but also struggles to settle into a new work relationship. Tom's ex wife, Sherry, throws more stress into the mix by messing with Tom's emotions with regards to their children. Also, Sherry's new partner, Dan, rattles Tom's already fraught nerves (Dan got on mine too!).
The Dance sated my yen for the macabre. Though Kyle's acts are violent and despicable, I will admit to enjoying reading about his antics (am I sick?). I also felt a little sorry for him. Yes, insane to feel sympathy for a nutbag who goes round gouging people's insides out and doing that...that thing he does to them, but, well, Kyle's a lumbering dimwit really, and though there should be an inkling of remorse inside him, he doesn't appear to know any better. This doesn't excuse his actions, of course, but all the same.... Nina, it's Nina's fault! She encourages him! Now, if Nina were your average woman, Kyle, once he starts to sense something isn't quite right with her, would probably be able to get rid of her in the same way he offs his victims. But Nina, like I said, isn't all there, and Nina is on a higher mental plane than Kyle. Other forces attempt to help Kyle see the light with regards to what Nina is really up to, but the poor sap's besotted with her. Nina is the only person who has truly loved him, you see....
The paranormal aspect of The Dance is truly believable. I didn't question how Kyle and Nina got from one site to another--the explanation of how they travel seemed totally plausible.
My favourite scene involved a botched up journey that Kyle took while still learning how to project himself. His altercation with a police officer made me laugh out loud. Kyle, though off his rocker, has a sharp wit that brings much dark humour to the tale.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed The Dance and look forward to reading more from James Goodman. His warped characters are exactly the kind I like to read about. Sick, weird, and twisted.
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