Jessie Prichard Hunter, in HER first novel, gives us a somewhat stylized and derivative thriller in "Blood Music." We know from the start that Patrick Wyche is the serial killer, terrozing and raping/murdering blonde women. All because of witnessing his blonde mother being murdered at the hands of his father. But what's truly amazing is the gullibility of his wife, Zelly. Pat is an electrician, running his own company, and it's not until late in the book that she starts wondering who would be getting their house wired in the middle of the night. And then when he almost rapes her, all she can think about is he made their infant baby cry. Of course, throughout the book, the criminal profiles never suspect that a married man with a little baby could possibly be a serial killer. The involvement of one of the victim's brother and a woman who survived his attack, also borders on the ludicrous. Perhaps Ms. Hunter's true glory in this book is the way she presents the hookers, transvestites and gays. Amazingly enough, these seem like the realest of her characters. The book does build to a satisfyingly chilling climax and even though this is not great literature, it's a surprisingly effective little effort.
RECOMMENDED.

This book is NOT for the squemish!!! Although I read this when I was in fifth grade, this book is one of my all time favorites! Jessie Prichard Hunter, in his first novel, captivates the audiance with his unique storytelling ability, strange veiwpoint (The veiwpoint through most of the book is in the eyes of the KILLER of all people; Mr. Hunter genuinly shows his way of "not following other cliches!), and his accomplished characters. A must read for all fans of new and in my words, "better" serial killer novels! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!