Book Review: Stronger Than Death

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Stronger Than Death     Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Manda Scott
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Thriller
Series: Kellen Stewart # 3
Bantam, Jul 2000, $5.99, 304 pp.

The tragedies began with the death of Dr. Eric Dalzeil found dead on a cliff overlooking the sea. The second to die is Dr. Joey Duncan, who choked to death when he failed to roll over while puking all the alcohol that he consumed that evening. This was followed with the death of another medical person Martin Coutts.

The police think coincidence is too much and wonder if a serial killer is on the loose. They look at pathologist Lee Adams as the most likely suspect. Therapist Kellen Stewart knows the link between the three dead people, Lee, and herself. She knows that in order to stay alive as well as prove Lee’s innocence or perhaps guilt, she will have to play cat and mouse with a brilliant killer seeking personal restitution.

STRONGER THAN DEATH is a well-written medical suspense thriller that will please fans who enjoy a who-done-it more than a scientific based tale. The story line is entertaining as the killer eliminates one by one the names on the list. Kellen is a wonderful heroine who will charm the audience. Fans of deep-rooted medical thrillers with the emphasis on medical and science need to pass on this novel, but those who enjoy a really good mystery will want to read this human interest thriller.

Harriet Klausner

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