Death Before Life: A Mystery Novel - Softcover

Jackson, Robert C.

9780894071201: Death Before Life: A Mystery Novel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0894071203 ISBN 13: 9780894071201

Publisher: Strawberry Hill Pr, 1997

Serial killers often prey on the innocent, but the killer in this mystery attacks the most innocent of victims--the unborn babies of teenage mothers. Using a sophisticated weapon to penetrate the swollen abdomens of the mothers and kill only the infant inside, the elusive killer systematicaly stalks the patients of the Special Procedures Clinic.

The general public is horrified at the murders, but some of those who might be most able to help stop the killer appear to be dragging their fee. Aided by a local newspaper resporter, Dr. John Erickson, an OB/GYN at the clinic, gets involved, launching an investigation of his own.

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From Library Journal:

The psychotic killer in this first novel initially targets the unborn children of unwed pregnant teenagers on welfare in Oregon who leave the same hospital clinic in the rain. Somehow, the confluence of commonalities escapes the police detective in charge?a red-neck bigot imported form Georgia?so an obstetrician with police-academy training and an earnest reporter take it upon themselves to investigate. Despite authentic surgery scenes, lackluster prose and tepid dialog weigh down this work, as does the cliched characterization. Not recommended.
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