Kreizler himself, are seen anew. It is June A year has passed since Dr. Laszlo Kreizler Series book. The first edition of the novel was published in , and was written by Caleb Carr. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format.
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It makes me think not just about the crime but about the times the crime was committed. The book is set in New York city and state in and the details are so vivid that I felt like I was walking those streets and riding those horse-drawn vehicles.
The story is told by Steve Taggert from the vantage point of several decades after the action. In Stevie was a fourteen year old boy who had grown up on the streets of New York City from which he was saved by noted child psychologist Dr. There was a previous book, The Alienist, which detailed how Dr. Kreizler and Stevie and others caught a notorious criminal. In this book the oddball group from that book have reunited to solve the kidnapping of the infant daughter of a Spanish diplomat.
In addition to Dr. Kreizler and Stevie the group consists of Miss Sara Howard a detective specializing in female clients , Mr. John Moore a journalist , Cyrus Montrose Dr. Kreizler's aide , and Detective Sargents Lucius and Marcus Isaacson police detectives who are trying to introduce forensic science into the police department.
They quickly determine that the kidnapper is Libby Hatch but Mrs. Hatch is protected by a gang of toughs known for selling and using cocaine. Kreizler feels that the best chance of getting a conviction against Hatch is to explore her history which leads the group to upper New York state near Saratoga. A friend of Mr. Moore is assistant Deputy Attorney there and he has been wanting to charge the woman with the murders of two of her children and the attempted murder of her daughter some three years previously.
Picton is rather an unusual character but he is an excellent lawyer and with the help of the group of friends he brings Mrs. Hatch to trial. Although evidence against her looks watertight her lawyer, Clarence Darrow before he achieved national fame, manages to decimate every piece.
It looks like Libby Hatch might go free to bring harm to the kidnapped girl and possibly more children. And then things get really interesting. I did feel that there was a little too much time spent on describing the build up to the trial and then the conclusion seemed rushed.
All in all it is a solid story though and I'm glad I read it. It is hard not to compare this to the Alienist even thought it is nothing like it. Same characters but a little older and more mature due to the happenings and tribulations of the first novel.
Carr really fleshes out the lesser discussed characters like Stevie and Cyrus in this novel. The whole brawl at the end of the book is kind of cheesy but well done. Our little Philipino friend is kind of campy but understandable. All in all this a great book.
Very suspenseful, and thought out. Our villain is a true villain. A very scary individual to say the least. Set in late 19th century New York City, this mystery features Laszlo Kreizler, an "alienist" psychologist and his cohorts as they track down and capture a truly villainous woman. I did find it slow going and often wished that the team would pick up the pace a bit.
I enjoyed this as much as or perhaps a little more than the Alienist. I read this in 3 days - just could not stay away from the book..
But what I didn't realize then was that this book has different strengths from the first of the Kreizler books. From the gripping highs and lows of the courtroom to Herr Doctor's internal conflict to the harsh emotional journey of Stevie Taggart, this book raked me over the coals. I want to simultaneously hug and smack Carr for what he put me through. A rollicking tale, well told.
I'm glad I read it again, as I'd only remembered how much I enjoyed it, but no details. A pity that the author went off the rails and is a weirdo now. If you enjoyed the alienist, you will like this book even more. Not only because there is more to like but because many if the weaknesses of the first book are missing in the second.
Now, it is a long slog but it is a pleasant one. While there are a few patches that drag and many of the authors foibles are on display character after character constantly saying "I'll tell you what I've learned as soon as we get with everyone else and sit down to a fine meal.
As usual, the author has a fine eye for per turn of the century New York but he does not let it get in the way. All in all worthwhile. The sequel to The Alienist. Not quite as good as the original, but it comes pretty close. Another great book by Caleb Carr. I find myself wishing there was a whole series with these characters that follows the development and use of forensic profiling. The book is well-written for the times it is set in which I gather we can thank the author and his research for.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves history, thrillers and mysteries, or the TV show "Criminal Minds". This book reminded me of that show quite a bit.
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