Book Review: The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter

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GOODREADS SUMMARY

WHEN PERFECT IMAGES

As a photographer, Delta Dawn observes the seemingly perfect lives of New York City’s elite: snapping photos of their children’s birthday parties, transforming images of stiff hugs and tearstained faces into visions of pure joy, and creating moments these parents long for.

ARE MADE OF BEAUTIFUL LIES

But when Delta is hired for Natalie Straub’s eleventh birthday, she finds herself wishing she wasn’t behind the lens but a part of the scene―in the Straub family’s gorgeous home and elegant life.

THE TRUTH WILL BE EXPOSED

That’s when Delta puts her plan in place, by babysitting for Natalie; befriending her mother, Amelia; finding chances to listen to her father, Fritz. Soon she’s bathing in the master bathtub, drinking their expensive wine, and eyeing the beautifully finished garden apartment in their townhouse. It seems she can never get close enough until she discovers that photos aren’t all she can manipulate


TEE'S REVIEW

The Photographer, the debut book by Mary Dixie Carter is a slow burn psychological thriller. Think of Single White Female, or The Hand That Rocks The Cradle.


It is a story about Delta Dawn, yeah try not to sing that every time you read her name, a photographer who takes pictures of rich kids birthday parties. Delta is CRAZY, and when I say crazy I mean certifiable, bat shit crazy, but dang the girl can hide it well.


She meets Amelia and Fritz Straus when photographing their 11-year-old daughter's birthday party, and while there, she decides she wants to be part of their family, so she begins to work her way into their daily lives with lies and manipulation.


Her past, except for a few details on her parents is really unknown, but she has enhanced, or made up one by using photos she has taken and worked her way into them with photoshop… Yes, The Photographer is strange, and it is disturbing with its story of obsessive behavior and psychotic envy.


It is a quick read, a fast-paced read that will have you turning the pages and feeling dread. This is the book you know isn’t going to end well, you just may not know how or when. There is no big twist to the story, so don’t go looking for one. The book is told from Delta’s perspective, which I thought was a nice change from most of the thrillers nowadays that are alternating perspectives with a big twist in the middle. 


And while I had the ending pretty much figured out, other than some minor details, it did not take away from the suspense of the book. Author Mary Dixie Carter kept me entertained from page one with her gripping storytelling. 


This was Carter’s debut book, and it was a great start to her career, intact it has me looking forward to whatever she will release next.





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