The Murder Notebook - (Nate Rodriguez Novels) by Jonathan Santlofer (Paperback)

About the Book

Police forensic artist Nate Rodriguez is plagued by visions of crimes--both past and present--in this second novel of visual suspense from the acclaimed author and artist. Illustrations throughout.

Book Synopsis

"Santlofer's fluid, almost poetic, writing, coupled with his extraordinary artwork, places him at the forefront of cutting-edge crime fiction."
--Chicago Tribune

Jonathan Santlofer has brilliantly reinvented the crime novel, and he returns with his most gripping and astonishing suspense novel to date: The Murder Notebook. An acclaimed visual artist whose numerous awards include two National Endowment for the Arts painting grants--and whose work has been reviewed in The New York Times, Art in America, and Artforum, among other publications--Santlofer combines gripping tales of murder and detection with stunning artwork that enhances and is integral to the story. In The Murder Notebook he brings back NYPD forensic sketch artist Nate Rodriguez, hero of Santlofer's critically acclaimed thriller Anatomy of Fear, to unravel a gruesomely tangled thread of apparent murder-suicides in New York City.

From the Back Cover

Brilliantly blending his extraordinary talents, world-renowned artist and critically acclaimed crime novelist Jonathan Santlofer offers a unique amalgam of invention and terror.

The story begins with the skull of a slaughtered "John Doe," burned beyond recognition. More bodies turn up--the corpses of victims . . . and their killers. NYPD forensic sketch artist Nate Rodriguez is certain a common thread connects the gruesome wave of apparent murder-suicides, but, plagued by the mystery of his father's death years ago, he must quiet his personal demons as he searches the shadows for answers--and uncovers a nightmare.

Review Quotes

"Santlofer keeps the pace going at a rapid clip and fools the reader right up until the end." - Baltimore Sun
"A chilling conspiracy straight out of today's headlines." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"One of the most original plots in years... The stakes were never higher, the suspense more palpable, nor the thrills this strong. Be scared. Be very scared." - Madison County Herald
"Highly entertaining... The second in [Santlofer's] highly praised series starring young forensic sketch artist Nate Rodriguez... A unique, satisfying series with strong likable characters... An excellent, quirky, nerve-wracking tale that's ideal for summer escapism." - Lansing State Journal
"Santlofer does an excellent job of switching perspectives, giving readers brief insights into the victims... The charm of Rodriguez makes this book a pleasant read." - Library Journal