12-20-08 HeartSick by Chelsea Cain - Fiction

4 - A good thriller with an interesting twist, Heartsick has a female serial killer who is central to the story but is not the focus of this investigation. Detective Archie Sheridan was meant to be her victim, but instead survived when she turned herself in. Now he is returning to active duty to lead the task force investigating the disappearances and subsequent deaths of 3 high school girls. On his instructions, Susan, a reporter, is brought in to shadow him as he works the case. The effects of his imprisonment by "The Beauty Queen Killer" give depth to Archie's character and Susan's quirkiness adds a new flavor to the story while helping to demonstrate the facade people portray to the world regardless of their inner demons. A quick and thrilling read.