So this is the first John Marrs book for me that is not set in his near future. Instead it is a well written, thought provoking thriller with some fabSo this is the first John Marrs book for me that is not set in his near future. Instead it is a well written, thought provoking thriller with some fabulous twists. The way he humanizes his killer while not excusing his actions is so well done. I hope he has some other excellent stand alone in his catalog....more
My third John Marrs near future thriller and I am starting to see some patterns in his work. But I enjoyed the journey and twists of the book. I am glMy third John Marrs near future thriller and I am starting to see some patterns in his work. But I enjoyed the journey and twists of the book. I am glad some of the stories had happy endings....more
I got into Peter Swanson two years ago. Before She Knew him was my first, and I quickly devoured them all. Then I had to wait for him to write more. TI got into Peter Swanson two years ago. Before She Knew him was my first, and I quickly devoured them all. Then I had to wait for him to write more. This is the third in the Lily Kantner series and it is my current favorite of all his books. I wouldn’t start with this book if you are new to Swanson, but it is a must read. One of the best villains ever and the twists are just so good. Well done....more
Actor Eriq La Salle, probably best known for ER and Coming to America, has written a complicated crime thriller that has turned into a series. I want Actor Eriq La Salle, probably best known for ER and Coming to America, has written a complicated crime thriller that has turned into a series. I want to like this. There are a lot of good things in this and it has a very dark underbelly, which I like in my crime fiction. Wasn't blown away, but didn't abandon either. Moving on to book 2....more
Gerritsen starts with this great story about an African safari gone wrong and somehow connects to the case in Boston that Rizzoli and Isles are investGerritsen starts with this great story about an African safari gone wrong and somehow connects to the case in Boston that Rizzoli and Isles are investigating. That story is so good and a couple of the Boston subplots keep us connected so I was willing to overlook some contrivances to get to the ending. But honestly, the twists are good and you don't have to make any big leaps to believe it all. Great series....more
Fabulous entry in the Rizzoli and Isles series. Probably my favorite of the series so far. A true mystery with some killer twists and a fantastic suppFabulous entry in the Rizzoli and Isles series. Probably my favorite of the series so far. A true mystery with some killer twists and a fantastic supporting cast of characters. There is a little side drama for the main characters, but the central mystery gets the attention it deserves....more
Actually 3.5. First disappointment in the series for me. The main problem is that Gerritsen overcomplicates things. It seems like we have two or threeActually 3.5. First disappointment in the series for me. The main problem is that Gerritsen overcomplicates things. It seems like we have two or three separate plots going on plus love problems with Isles and parent problems with Rizzolli. The crime plot seems like something out of Lisa Jackson's New Orleans series. (Not a compliment.) It does all tie together and actually gets a little easy to figure out. But I had not seen this type of plotting from Gerritsen before....more
True sequel to The Surgeon, the first Rizzoli book. Isles is introduced in this one. I am really enjoying this series. It feels to me what a detectiveTrue sequel to The Surgeon, the first Rizzoli book. Isles is introduced in this one. I am really enjoying this series. It feels to me what a detective series by Thomas Harris would be like. I don't need the sex scenes, but I like the tone and the minimal character development. It's also has a true sinister vibe. Looking forward to more from the series. ...more
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was my first experience with the author and it was a good oI received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This was my first experience with the author and it was a good one. His Soul to Keep is book one in the Frankie Dawson P.I. series. This is a solid mystery that is easy to read, not offensive in any way and has enough twists to keep you interested until the end. The plot reminded me of something you would see in a weekly crime series. Not groundbreaking, but entertaining....more
So this is book 3 in Lisa Jackson's New Orleans series. This is what I know. Each book centers on a protagonist who lives in New Orleans and is somehoSo this is book 3 in Lisa Jackson's New Orleans series. This is what I know. Each book centers on a protagonist who lives in New Orleans and is somehow brought into the web of a serial killer and nobody knows why. The NOPD detectives, Montoya and Bentz, are involved at different levels based on the book. Sometimes just to solve the crimes and sometimes because they are involved with the protagonist. Shiver is the best plotted of the first three books. The first two focused on Catholicism and evil priests. This one focuses on a closed Catholic mental hospital. It is well thought out and the twist. My first complaint is that I wish she would have gotten to the reason behind the serialization earlier. It's really cool and gets short shift. My second complaint, and my complaint of the whole series, is that too much time is spent on love and sex. But this one won me over and I am looking forward to book 4....more
Book 2 for this author and series for me. The detectives play a bigger role but the plot is similar to book 1: a serial killing priest. The first bookBook 2 for this author and series for me. The detectives play a bigger role but the plot is similar to book 1: a serial killing priest. The first book is touched upon but this is a new story. It seems Jackson’s hallmarks are lots of sex, Catholic history, and majorly dysfunctional families. It’s a good time filler series: a little silly and melodramatic for me. But not bad....more
Get out your Karin Slaughter Bingo card. 11. Estranged sisters. 2. Family tragedy. 3. Rape 4. Georgia 5. Disturbing subject matter. The ending wasn't Get out your Karin Slaughter Bingo card. 11. Estranged sisters. 2. Family tragedy. 3. Rape 4. Georgia 5. Disturbing subject matter. The ending wasn't as satisfying as I had hoped and the twists weren't really surprises. But at this point I know what I am getting into with a Slaughter stand alone....more
This is my first Lisa Jackson book. She was compared to Karin Slaughter, who I am currently binging, so I thought I would try her New Orleans series. This is my first Lisa Jackson book. She was compared to Karin Slaughter, who I am currently binging, so I thought I would try her New Orleans series. The book starts off great, but the detectives are minor characters. There are a couple of nice twists but a lot of it is telegraphed or easy to figure out. I am going to have to read another one to know if the detectives become a bigger part. But this one was enjoyable enough....more
I LOVE MYRON BOLITAR! I would be happy if Coben wrote nothing but Bolitar books. I am assuming that he would get bored with that since he has only wriI LOVE MYRON BOLITAR! I would be happy if Coben wrote nothing but Bolitar books. I am assuming that he would get bored with that since he has only written 12 in 29 years. But it would sure make me happy. The characters are just so rich in this series and he taps my sense of humor. I do like some of his stand alones, but feel they often get silly and hard to believe. I also love Steven Weber's narration of this book. He is wonderful. Those two aspects pushed me up to a five for a book that does turn into Coben silliness about 90% of the way in. But it is still excellent. ...more
I did not read this when it was released because I was immersed in a different kind of fiction at that time. In preparation for King's new Holly book,I did not read this when it was released because I was immersed in a different kind of fiction at that time. In preparation for King's new Holly book, I figured I should catch up on the other stories featuring Holly Gibney. I was a big fan of the Mr. Mercedes series. This book starts out really well. It is essentially a police procedural and a very good one. I could definitely see King do a traditional mystery series. But once you start hearing graphic descriptions of body functions, you know it's a King novel and that's when the supernatural aspects take over. I felt he put a lot of thought into the first half of the novel and the explanation, but was somewhat disappointed in the routine ending. It felt borrowed from other King novels....more
The Fear of Fire is listed as Book 2 in the Fear of series, but you wouldn't have to read Book one to enjoy book two. They both deal with the search fThe Fear of Fire is listed as Book 2 in the Fear of series, but you wouldn't have to read Book one to enjoy book two. They both deal with the search for the killer of a loved one. A supporting character in book one is now the protagonist in book two. The search for her sister's killer leads her to Wyoming and the discovery that there might be a pattern here. The set up is great as is her procedure that digs up more clues. There are some red herrings, and we are led to a thrilling ending. My only complaint is that it moves too fast about three fourths into the book and hinges on some coincidences that take away from the discovery....more
Second book featuring Lily Kintner. I actually preferred it to the first one. There is a lot going on and there are some nice twists. Plus the main chSecond book featuring Lily Kintner. I actually preferred it to the first one. There is a lot going on and there are some nice twists. Plus the main characters are more likeable in this one and we have a true villain to root against. ...more
This is my third Swanson book. The man loves red herrings and big twists, but this one was a disappointment for me. He tells the story from different This is my third Swanson book. The man loves red herrings and big twists, but this one was a disappointment for me. He tells the story from different points of view to belabor the suspense. But this one is pretty easy to figure out. Not horrible, but not noteworthy....more
This is my second Peter Swanson book. This book is for the list makers and the people who remember everything they have read, watched or listened to. This is my second Peter Swanson book. This book is for the list makers and the people who remember everything they have read, watched or listened to. It’s also for mystery lovers. The ending is not perfect but it was fun to hear about the other books and see the killer’s homage to them. Very enjoyable read for w!...more
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