Move over, Charlie's Angels! This is suspense writing at its very best. I liked everything about this novel. Lots of fast action and page scrolling danger. Jimmy Oliver is a con man, who seduces, marries, insures and murders his wives. Two of them with the help of a friend (a woman who is a national shooting champion) are about to get even.

I really enjoyed the flow of this story. Everything is touch and go from the very beginning and the reader is hauled along breathlessly for the ride. There are real world issues in this book as well. Domestic violence and the strength and courage to overcome physical abuse are an important part of Ms LaPierre's story telling.

Not since "Good Bye Earl" has an abusing man gotten what he so richly deserved. But the ladies are in danger and Jimmy is fearless in his efforts to get at them. The end result is that there are some parcarious moments that will light up your monitor and cause you to scroll just a little faster.

The climax of this novel is one of the fastest moving and action motivated moments I have ever read. I highly recommend that you read The Deadly Thorn.

~ Jonathan David Masters, www.booktrees.com

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The Deadly Thorn an "all-nighter"

I could not put this book down. Just when I thought I was getting to a place where I could get some sleep I found another episode of intrigue to keep me going. Take an arrogant, short, greasy haired man and a group of beautiful women and you KNOW he has to have hidden charms. He murders his first two wives and his third wife has changed her name and moved to another state to get away from him. The slob, Jimmy, has successfully received hundreds of thousands of dollars from insurance policies on his first two wives. He has married the fourth time and after only a few months of marriage is planning to murder his 4th wife and of course, has a huge insurance policy on her. Wife number four and her best friend along with wife number three get in cohoots to outsmart Jimmy and there starts the tale. This is an action packed novel well worth reading. I'm going to read it again.

~Patricia Gray from Sunnyvale, California

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I can’t get over it. Whether it be a stand alone, such as THE DEADLY THORN, or part of her Hawkman series, Ms La Pierre never ceases to amaze me with her talent.

Ms. La Pierre has done a wonderful job in bringing you into the world ofdomestic violence. A world that most of us cannot comprehend, as we have not lived it. She has shown why a woman would not leave the situation, and stay to be hurt, physically, and/or mentally, and even perhaps killed.

Ms. La Pierre also shows that there is help for women caught up in this cycle of violence. But mostly she shows how important it is to have support, and help, from both family and friends. With this support, the cycle can be broken.

I cannot recommend this book too highly. It is one that has an awesome story, one that will keep you up all night reading it. You will not be able to put this book down even for a minute. The characters are so real. From greasy, egotistical, sick Jimmy, to Eva Lindsay, who has found the strength to help Sally, and perhaps find out what really happened to the first two wives.

Ms. La Pierre does an excellent job exploring what happens to abuse victims, both emotionally and physically. She has woven this very important subject into a gripping story that is both very spellbinding, and at the same time very educational. One that you just have to read.

My only problem with THE DEADLY THORN is the fact that Ms. Sullivan hasn’t come up with a new book yet. So I will just have to wait until she does, because believe me I will not miss any book she writes. She is one awesome, talented, author.

~ Sue Hartigan, Member of RIO, All About Murder Reviews

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Sally wondered how Jimmy could change from a sweet, tender loving and caring person into such a cruel, aggressive man. Before they married, their life together had been perfect; Sally truly thought she was living in 7th heaven. But what could go wrong – did go wrong. From the moment they officially became "man and wife" things turned nasty and the beatings and sick domination games soon followed. Then, as if her luck wasn’t bad enough already, she received a phone call, a warning to save herself...

Sally isn't just an average woman; she's a strong woman who will fight for what she believes in. Working with her best friend, Julia, who she trusts implicitly, they try to oppose Jimmy's reign of terror. Not an easy feat, as Jimmy turns out to be a psychotic, murdering maniac!

The Deadly Thorn is a novel with lots of suspense and many frightening moments. Throughout all these chilling scenes Betty Sullivan La Pierre manages to give this story an addition romantic touch. I really enjoyed reading this book. I especially like the character Julia because she's so strong and doesn't give in when life gets troublesome -- the essence of a true friend. One who takes friendship very seriously and stands by Sally, supporting her during her weakest moments. Look out for the interesting Detective Williams, a driven man, who does everything in his power to capture Jimmy, with personal motives urging him forward. I love Betty’s writing technique. I personally understood Sally’s fear, as though I had been transported into the plot and Jimmy was after me! Once you start reading, you won't stop easily. I look forward to reading more from this author.

~ Annick, Reviewer

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