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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
When I picked this up a while back in a supermarket (if I remember correctly), I had no idea that it was one of the series that popular US TV show Rizzoli and Isles is based on. For me it was the concept that sounded interesting, twelve abandoned houses, truckloads of snow and a burnt out truck.
As I've not read any other books by Tess Gerritsen I'm not sure how they normally pan out, but this book focused on Maura Isles. After having argument with her priest boyfriend she decides to throw caution to the wind and goes off on a mini-break with her old friend Doug and his daughter Grace.
The tension soon mounts as they become stranded halfway up a mountain, stuck in the snow with no sign of rescue. Nobody even knows they've left for their little trip. They come across a dozen houses all left empty as if suddenly everybody just disappeared into thin air. This was the part of mystery that really got me excited. There is no explanation for what has happened, the small group discover clues around the community complex but nothing conclusive. Then things go from bad to worse.
The book is written really well, and grips you from the beginning, the characters are interesting and the twists come thick and fast. I don't have much experience reading about religious sects and cults so I found that interesting too. For me, the idea of where all these people had disappeared to and what had happened was thrilling and original.
The second half of the book detours somewhat but is still enjoyable and tense. However, there was a feel of 'American procedure', which comes with most of these kinds of books. I was also disappointed to find that the characters had been taken from the book but there was no adaptation of this book into an episode of Rizzoli and Isles. In the future I may read more this series.
As I've not read any other books by Tess Gerritsen I'm not sure how they normally pan out, but this book focused on Maura Isles. After having argument with her priest boyfriend she decides to throw caution to the wind and goes off on a mini-break with her old friend Doug and his daughter Grace.
The tension soon mounts as they become stranded halfway up a mountain, stuck in the snow with no sign of rescue. Nobody even knows they've left for their little trip. They come across a dozen houses all left empty as if suddenly everybody just disappeared into thin air. This was the part of mystery that really got me excited. There is no explanation for what has happened, the small group discover clues around the community complex but nothing conclusive. Then things go from bad to worse.
The book is written really well, and grips you from the beginning, the characters are interesting and the twists come thick and fast. I don't have much experience reading about religious sects and cults so I found that interesting too. For me, the idea of where all these people had disappeared to and what had happened was thrilling and original.
The second half of the book detours somewhat but is still enjoyable and tense. However, there was a feel of 'American procedure', which comes with most of these kinds of books. I was also disappointed to find that the characters had been taken from the book but there was no adaptation of this book into an episode of Rizzoli and Isles. In the future I may read more this series.
Tess Gerritsen never fails to come through with a gripping, powerful novel, and Ice Cold is no exception. One again her many talents are on display, from fully fleshing out and realizing her worlds, to the incredible way she describes nature in all its glory. The story, judging by the back cover, barely seemed enough to flesh out a book for 400 pages. But the story takes so many turns and twists, enveloping the reader fully. I’ve never been disappointed with her works, and this is prime form.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Maura Isles finds herself driven to do the unexpected, and it backfires badly. What was supposed to be a fun adventure turns into nightmare, and eventually she finds herself being hunted and reduced to hiding in the wild.
Her friend Detective Jane Rizzoli sets out to find her, and after mistakenly believing her dead, won't leave a stone unturned to figure out what happend and why Maura is acting all out of character.
This is a story that focusses on the people and their motives more than deciphering clues at a crime scene, and the author does well. She manages an unforeseen turn in the end, while unravelling the mystery of Kingdom Come and it's inhabitants satisfactorily.
Her friend Detective Jane Rizzoli sets out to find her, and after mistakenly believing her dead, won't leave a stone unturned to figure out what happend and why Maura is acting all out of character.
This is a story that focusses on the people and their motives more than deciphering clues at a crime scene, and the author does well. She manages an unforeseen turn in the end, while unravelling the mystery of Kingdom Come and it's inhabitants satisfactorily.
I always find Gerritsen's books good, 5 star worthy even. But Ice Cold was PHENOMENAL. Just when I think Gerritsen's stories couldn't possibly get any more clever, she proves me wrong. I finished 75% of this book in one sitting, it's just so incredibly suspenseful and therefor addicting. I highly recommend this book.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wow is all I can say. The Killing Place has to be best book in the Rizzoli and Isles thriller series so far. It also slightly detours from her normal thriller type which is good.
The plot line speeds along from the very beginning and doesn't stop until the very last page. There is plenty of twists and turns and tense along the way and even a few scary moments.
Both Rizzoli and Isles are both brilliant and I loved the character Julian Parker and I'm sure we won't be seeing the last of him.
Tess Grerristsen at her very best.
The plot line speeds along from the very beginning and doesn't stop until the very last page. There is plenty of twists and turns and tense along the way and even a few scary moments.
Both Rizzoli and Isles are both brilliant and I loved the character Julian Parker and I'm sure we won't be seeing the last of him.
Tess Grerristsen at her very best.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated