Christopher Pike was one of my most favorite horror and suspense authors as a tween and a teenager. I spent many nights engrossed in his stories. They were so hard to put down!
A couple of years ago, I happened to come across a copy of Christopher Pike
We start the tale off with Kelly Feinman, an FBI agent who is tracking down a dangerous serial killer by the name of Acid Man. They have a moment in the beginning where they tangle. A horrible moment that leaves Kelly scarred for life. Disapproving of her job, her husband takes their daughter and leaves. Kelly finds herself alone. Soon, she is put on another case. A kidnapping case.
Matt Connor is a broken-hearted man who finds out that his beloved girlfriend Amy cheated on him. Matt decides to plot revenge against Amy by stealing her infant son — Jimmy Techer.
Kelly and Matt cross paths — Matt is the kidnapper and Kelly is the FBI Agent on his trail. More than that, Kelly’s history with Acid Man returns to haunt her.
I literally could not put this book down. I read it in one day. The plot was well thought out. No plot holes or left over questions. There really is no question as to “who dunnit” in this book — because all of those cards are laid out on the table early on. However, Pike is masterful in the way he weaves each separate story together. I never thought I could sympathize with one of the “bad guys”… but I did find myself sympathizing with Matt Connor.
My Rating for Falling by Christopher Pike:
I would give this 4-1/2 stars really… maybe I need to make a graphic for that. Heh. 😀
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