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indianajane's review
1.0
This was an early review copy. Boring, complicated story. Characters that weren't interesting. Eh.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lisaarnsdorf's review
4.0
Fast-paced and interesting. I liked the interplay between Fischer Hellmann's protagonists from her two main series. Boy, was this plot complicated! I'm still putting all of the pieces together a day after finishing the book. Be sure to pay attention when you're reading!
My only complaint was the ending. I wasn't crazy with Georgia's final mission, or the idea that she comes through unscathed. The mission felt a little out of place and over the top for where we started in the book. Also, she crossed some pretty serious bad guys and I can't honestly believe they would have left her alone afterward.
My only complaint was the ending. I wasn't crazy with Georgia's final mission, or the idea that she comes through unscathed. The mission felt a little out of place and over the top for where we started in the book. Also, she crossed some pretty serious bad guys and I can't honestly believe they would have left her alone afterward.
jacque18's review
3.0
(Note: I received a free Kindle copy of this book in exchange for my review.)
In Doubleback, private investigator Georgia Davis and video producer Ellie Foreman work together to unravel the mystery of a kidnapped child, several seemingly accidental deaths and the theft of $3 million dollars from a local bank.
The story was compelling and kept me turning pages (or clicking buttons in this case) to find out whodunit. I also enjoyed the sprinkling of some political food for thought in the form of a foray into the ethanol industry as Ellie produces a video, and a perspective on illegal immigration as Georgia pursues the investigation to an Arizona border town.
Some of Georgia and Ellie’s investigation seems a little clumsy, and it strains credulity that they could question people so obviously without the person more quickly figuring out that they were after more than just casual conversation. That’s a small quibble, however. Overall the book is a fun read and is well written.
In Doubleback, private investigator Georgia Davis and video producer Ellie Foreman work together to unravel the mystery of a kidnapped child, several seemingly accidental deaths and the theft of $3 million dollars from a local bank.
The story was compelling and kept me turning pages (or clicking buttons in this case) to find out whodunit. I also enjoyed the sprinkling of some political food for thought in the form of a foray into the ethanol industry as Ellie produces a video, and a perspective on illegal immigration as Georgia pursues the investigation to an Arizona border town.
Some of Georgia and Ellie’s investigation seems a little clumsy, and it strains credulity that they could question people so obviously without the person more quickly figuring out that they were after more than just casual conversation. That’s a small quibble, however. Overall the book is a fun read and is well written.
ceeceerose's review against another edition
4.0
I really like Hellmann's Georgia Davis as a character. She's feisty, proud, confident and able. She's a good PI who isn't a "superhero" type...meaning she get afraid and is not ashamed to show it. Hellmann's writing style is good, though I think sometimes she can be a bit choppy. But, the great character construction and well-laid-out plot make up for this. I would read more tales about Georgia Davis and her sometimes partner-in-crime Ellie Foreman (Hellmann does a series with Foreman as more of a primary character too).
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