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The Madman’s Diary (Paperback)

Posted on | December 21, 2009 | 3 Comments

The Madman's Diary

From Publishers Weekly
Still haunted by the suicide of a former lover and the disappearance of another, 34-year-old interior designer and architect Judy Sussman is struck especially hard by the news of a beloved colleague’s murder. While Judy’s live-in “soul mate,” Skeet, offers emotional support, her neighbor, professional sleuth and mystery novelist Annie Chestnut, examines the case. The dumpy private investigator provides a good measure of noxious Southern humor, but her investigative skills are irreproachable. Through her snooping, Annie uncovers bizarre evidence (such as stolen underwear, a used toothbrush and an altar) that seems to incriminate Judy’s gorgeous gardener. When a young waiter who’d openly admired Judy myster (more…)

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3 Responses to “The Madman’s Diary (Paperback)”

  1. Astrella
    December 21st, 2009 @ 10:21 pm

    Interior designer Judy Sussman specializes in restaurant designing. Although the competition is fierce, Judy has earned quite a good reputation for herself. Even though her professional life is near perfect, her personal life needs to be reengineered. Judy lives with her soul mate Skeet, but yearns for a husband and children. One day when Judy feels extremely depressed, her father persuades her to take a tram ride where she meets Benjamin Siegal. Both are immediately attracted to one another and want to explore a relationship. However, someone calling himself the Shaman wants her for himself and has killed any male who he believes has gotten too close to his Judy. As Judy begins to fall for Ben, she begins to wonder if she is the reason that so many men who were close to her died.

    Thom Racina’s latest novel takes off a rapid clip and never eases off the throttle. Although the villain fairly easy to spot, it is fun to observe Judy and her associates being led by a master puppeteer. The MADMAN’S DIARY is an exciting thriller with an unexpected ending that begs for a sequel.

    Harriet Klausner

  2. Winaugusconey
    December 22nd, 2009 @ 2:08 am

    “The Madman’s Diary,” was in my opinion, Thom Racina’s best novel. I have read all of his novels and I think they are wonderful masterpieces of suspenseful literary work with an excess usage of mystery, intrigue, and adventure. “The Madman’s Diary” was extremely interesting. The author starts the first couple pages with a descriptively gory murder scene that draws the reader in and tempts them to devour this novel in one sitting. The plot: Judy Sussman, who is an interior designer, has noticed that a lot of men in her life are disappearing. Some are dying in gruesome ways. Judy, her friend, Annie, and roommate, Skeet, are watching their backs carefully because somebody is out there watching them. This sadistic person has an obsession with Judy Sussman and he/she feels that no one should belong with her except for himself/herself. This person believes he is a “shaman” and is king. Mr. Racina shows off his knowledge of the Indian culture with descriptive dialogue and structure throughtout the novel. The conclusion of this novel was incredibly well thought out and impressive. Overall, “The Madman’s Diary” is a wonderful work of fiction that all mystery fans need to read. Also be on the look out for his next novel coming in early 2002!

  3. Damalis
    December 22nd, 2009 @ 6:51 am

    Suspenseful, thrilling and too much fun to put down, The Madman’s Diary is a great story in an exotic locale. Thom Racina again weaves a nicely complicated plot with perfectly drawn, intriguing characters, including familiar real-life figures that mark his signature style. It’s a pleasure to read on a number of levels. The reader not only wonders who did it . . . but also who’s going to get it next . . . and the colorful glimpses into past and present Palm Springs bear the unmistakeable authenticity of everyday experience and truth. This is escapist thriller fiction at its best, another great one in the Thom Racina collection.

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