Glass Houses
Library Journal Review: Starred Review. The Plate Glass Killer is terrorizing Philadelphia, and the alcoholic, homeless scion of the wealthy Tyder family is arrested after being found, covered in blood, at the latest murder scene. Gregor Demarkian (Hardscrabble Road), retired head of the FBI's Behavioral Sciences Unit, is asked to investigate Tyder's bizarre behavior and the police case, which has been compromised by a feud between the two detectives in charge. To complicate matters, Demarkian's girlfriend, Bennis Hannaford, returns unannounced (she left almost a year ago). Never easy reads, Haddam's complex mysteries offer detailed dissections of human behavior and American culture. Here, she tackles reporters' preconceived notions of the truth, homosexuality, and the politics of running a city. Few writers can compete with her command of characterization and complex storytelling, which is accomplished via multiple voices that shine with individuality. Highly recommended. Haddam lives in Litchfield County, CT. Copyright ? Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.