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Synopsis
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New York City. With a population of
almost nineteen million people, it's easy to remain anonymous even if you're
a serial killer, torturing and murdering beautiful young women. The killer
has another victim right now, locked in a basement somewhere in the city. For
NYPD detectives Turner and Marcinko, it's their job to sift through those
nineteen million and narrow their list to the one before it's too late. And
they're sure they have the right man in their sights. Fusing alternating
viewpoints with devastating precision, Leather's top-notch thriller dives
deep into the mind of a demented killer as tension mounts immeasurably.
Turner and Marcinko's prime suspect is screenwriter wannabe Marvin Waller. He
is becoming increasingly frustrated by his lack of success and the cops think
he might be channeling his anger into murder? yet he doesn't seem to be at
all concerned that they are hot on his trail. As Turner and Marcinko close in
on Waller they have to wonder: is he the killer? And if he isn’t? who is?
Only time will tell? 008and time is one thing they do not have. An
unrelenting vice-grip of suspense and fear, The Basement is the ultimate
shocker with a shattering climax that will leave you battered, bruised, and
broken. |
Chapters In Total
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Prologue |
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Chapters |
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Epilogue |
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Pages |
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135 |
Note(s)
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· Standalone |
Others
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1. - |
Destination
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1.
New York 2.
Grand Central 3.
Broadway 4.
Greenwich 5.
England 6.
Dakota 7.
New Jersey 8.
Los Angeles 9.
Fifth Avenue 10.
Albany 11.
Harlem 12.
Santa Monica 13.
Brooklyn |
Song(s)/Band(s)
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1. - |
Main Character(s)
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Male |
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Marvin Waller |
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Female |
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Lisa Marcinko |
Other Character(s)
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Marvin Waller |
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Writer Son of famous director |
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Lisa Marcinko |
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Detective |
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Ed Turner |
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Detective Sergeant |
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Jaleesa Turner |
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Ed’s wife |
Quote(s)
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1.
New York has everything, a veritable
buffet for the committed serial killer. The trick is not to be too greedy. 2.
No, the successful serial killer takes
his time, chooses his victims with care, and keeps the lowest of low
profiles. 3.
But everyone dies sooner or later. Everyone.
Make it look as if your victim slipped and fell in the shower or jumped from
her window or decided to swallow bleach, and the chances are that you’ll get
away with it. Do that for the majority of your victims and then just now and
again, when you really can’t help yourself, you can cut one up and put it in
garbage bags. 4.
It doesn’t take much to restrain a
woman, you know that from experience. The weaker sex. 5.
That was something else that had attracted
her to you. The girls. 6.
You’ve used it many times so you know
how effective it is. You used it on yourself once so you’d know how it felt … 7.
I spend my time walking up and down slowly.
Pacing. I don’t mind waiting. Most people think that time spent waiting is
wasted time, but for a writer it can be a Godsend. It gives you that most
precious resource – thinking time. 8.
The stereo is back upstairs now, and
you know that no matter how hard or how long the woman screams no one is
going to hear her. Except you. 9.
Revenge is a dish best served cold. 10.
It’s the power, the ability to make
another human being conform to your wishes, no matter what they are. The power
to make them do whatever you want, and to gradually take away everything they
hold dear: their freedom, their dignity, and, eventually, their life. 11.
A lie repeated often enough becomes the
truth… 12.
Under the bed the red light of the video
camera gleams like some half hidden predator. 13.
When I went through Turner’s apartment I
had a strong sense that I was on his territory. There was clutter, there was
his personality everywhere, and there was a feeling of intrusion, that I was
somewhere that I shouldn’t be, that I was seeing things that he wouldn’t want
me to see. There was a feeling of power when I broke into Turner’s home, but I
don’t get that from Marcinko’s house. 14.
The realisation of who it is hits me
like a bolt of lightning. Sarah Hall. |
BOOK JOURNEY
Thoughts
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(2) [After finishing the book] Now that I’ve read this again, gosh!
This is really what Marcinko did! Marvin was so right about serial killer! —————— เธ
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——————— (4) [After finishing the book] This is like saying from a male! Oh
gosh! Marcinko is the tomboy! —————— เธ
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——————— (5) What a different angle you’ll get after
finishing the book! Goodness! The girl! Pun intended!!! Marcinko is a lesbian
hence she is interested in girls! —————— เธ
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——————— (12) O.M.G does not cut it. Marvin has it on
camera!!!! —————— เธ
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——————— (14) NO WAY!!!!! SHOCK DOES NOT EVEN SCRATCH
IT!!! |
Reading Experience
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This is good. Real good. I didn’t
expect it, at all. That twist at the end. Fuh! That was smooth! Even so, it
was kind of hard to read, for me at least. This is because it hits to close
to reality. Especially this kind of event might occur in real life, that makes
me feel sick. Besides, everything is written in detail. It feels as if I was
reading a non-fiction. Anyhow, I feel like punching the writer
in the face! I feel irritated when reading his POV! The killer POV, though.
is just so chilly that I had to stop for a while before I continue reading it. Moreover, what Marvin did to Turner gives
me rage. But Turner is the one who started to rummage through Marvin’s
apartment. I’m not sure if what Marvin did to Turner is wrong since he is
just returning the favour. Other than that, initially, I thought Marcinko is on
witness protection, you know, hence nothing is being displayed in the house. This
part, it really wows me. What I don’t understand is that, isn’t
what Marvin for is being famous as a writer? But at the end, it seems that
what he was looking for was fame and fame alone. He got famous and he sold
all the videos and attended interviews. If it was for money, didn’t he inherit
money from his father? I’m confused. Overall, after finishing the novel and
write the quotes from novel that I realised, the clues were all there! You just
need to know the perspective of the party. No wonder it was hard to police to
find a suspect. Gosh. With a perspective in mind, they might have a person
wrongfully arrested. Realising this makes me respect them more. |
Question(s)
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1.
Why were both the writer and serial
killer stories told simultaneously? ร Because M and Marvin are
different person. 2.
Why there is a need for Marvin to lie
to the detector? 3.
Where does Marcinko lives? 4.
What Marvin intended to do to Marcinko
when he broke into her house? |
Three Most Important
Concepts in This Book
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1.
Perspective is very important. Different
answer might come up when different perspective is involved. 2.
One can’t really know a person even if
you’re close with them. 3.
It is easy to track a person if it
involves money. |
Suitable For People Who
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Reading Start and
End Dates
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Start |
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04.01.2025 |
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End |
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06.01.2025 |
Total Reading Duration
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4 |
Hours |
20 |
Minutes |
Reading Timeline [In
Chapter(s)]
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04.01.2025 |
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001 |
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068 |
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05.01.2025 |
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069 |
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086 |
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06.01.2025 |
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087 |
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135 |
Tags
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Fiction; Contemporary; Crime; Mystery;
Thriller; Suspense |
Pace
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· Slow |
Spiciness
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Rating
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Notes
Reading Experience
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· Plot
and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and
interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information
presented. · Language
and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing,
and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and
expectations. · Characterization
and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the
characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible. · Pacing
and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the
coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly. · Emotional
Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the
emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book. · Visual
Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font,
illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading
experience. · Personal
Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts,
emotions, or life experiences. · Reading
Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper
quality, book weight, and the reading environment. |
Pace
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· Fast
Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events
occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically,
these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk
language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or
action-adventure novels. · Medium
Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too
rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of
story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many
literary or commercial novels may have this pace. · Slow
Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the
characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional
portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a
more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or
works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace. |
Spiciness
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· 0★ No Spiciness Completely non-romantic and
non-suggestive; suitable for all ages. · 1★ Very Mild Occasional flirtation or
light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers. · 2★ Mild Some romantic tension or
innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content. · 3★ Moderate Noticeable romantic or
sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth. · 4★ Spicy Frequent and more explicit
romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant
emotional stakes. · 5★ Extremely Spicy Highly explicit content
with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature
audiences. |
Ratings
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· 0.0:
Unreadable or offensive. · 0.5:
Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable. · 1.0:
Poorly written with little redeeming quality. · 1.5:
Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing. · 2.0:
Some merits but overall disappointing. · 2.5:
Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities. · 3.0:
Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable. · 3.5:
Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws. · 4.0:
Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues. · 4.5:
Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws. · 5.0:
Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you. |
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