Not intractable and definitely NOT a serial killer. Just someone forced to make the best of what she has in order to survive . . . until she finds someone she can really trust.
Peggy, I hear you. I read EVERYTHING, too. From men's thrillers to cozy mysteries to Chick Lit and books for my Grandson. I go through phases in different genres. Keeps life intersting and keeps my creativity from going stale. Clare, I agree about some of those school must read classics. Just ewww!
Dean Koontz always has wonderful Whoa! moments . . . or multiple hanky moments in Odd Thomas. Just don't do a wake up in the shower to find out it was all a dream twist. Once was more than enough for that one.