Ms. LeNois’ writing is of such a quality, her characters and situations so real and electrifying, that I cannot truly begin to express the feeling I had while reading. I don't know how much research went into this; if she dug into the minds of serial killers or if it is even based on a real case or not, but this story is as well told as anything done in the best episodes of C.S.I. or Law and Order. This gets the highest recommendation I can give.
Rick Mohr, Reviewer
Midwest Book Review
Ms. LeNois’ main characters, comprised of some of Florida’s street people, are well-researched. So well, in fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if she hadn’t actually lived on the streets herself for a time, her descriptions of street life are so realistic. She also seems to have an in-depth understanding of serial killers, at least this particular serial killer.
iUniverse.com
Margaret M. LeNois' "Cremator's Revenge" is an enthralling psychological
thriller that will keep readers glued to the pages until the last page. The
novel grippingly portrays the character of a serial killer, delves into the
lives of people living on the streets, and shows the horrible treatment they
receive from others.
Alfred Stillman is a cremator at a funeral home. He is a loner, and in his free
time, he cruises the streets of Daytona Beach, Florida. He takes pride in
tending to his gardens. However, Alfred lives a double life. He is also a
vengeful, perverted murderer who kills innocent and unsuspecting street people.
Alfred is on a rampage of blood and gore, trying to get revenge for his dead
grandmother who was killed by street people. Alfred believes in the mantra, "An
eye for an eye." After secretly cremating his victims, Alfred uses the ashes as
fertilizer for his lovingly nurtured gardens.
Street people are disappearing in the Daytona Beach area. No one seems to notice
except the fellow streeters. Joanne Logan, a young and promising newspaper
reporter, is writing a story about street people. While she researches her
story, she becomes embroiled in the mystery of missing street people. Owing to
the apathy of the police force towards this "insignificant case," Joanne and
some street people take the initiative and launch a search for their friends.
During the process they come face to face with Alfred, a sadistic and brutal
serial murderer who is on a killing spree. The streeters plan to end the
mindless killings and bring the killer to "street justice."
LeNois' skilful depiction of Alfred as a bloodthirsty maniac is scary and
fascinating. For all those fans of spine chilling psychological thrillers,
"Cremator's Revenge" is a good bet.
BookWire Reviews
July 20, 2005
