When a husband and wife find a mysterious briefcase in the back of their car, the wife recounts a cryptic encounter that could have ended in horror. But that's only the beginning of the story in this creepy re-imagining of the urban legend "The Briefcase Killer."
Clarity is best at times and this is one of the times, but in this case, the narrative and illustrations combine to make a harmony which could not be accomplished separately. Shand, Tedesco, and Del Pennino have synergistically created a horror show which I would have liked to see more, if not for the unfortunate demise of one of the protagonists, but perhaps Alex will make a return. The dynamic of this character is what makes this story all too real, her sober attitude as she lures in the prey then pouncing, savoring the taste of a fresh carcass. Alpha males " watch out for this Alpha Prime female! Read Full Review
In the past, I have harboured a soft spot for tales of Terror and of Pat Shand's work. I am not sure if my current sense of discontent is due to either of the writers or that fact that unfortunately, repetition has demeaned the shock value in books like this. Read Full Review
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