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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
This book really got me hooked, where I couldn’t put it down. The pacing was just right and the mystery of who the killer is and how he could have been on the loose without anyone even noticing for years was page-turning. I also really enjoyed that it was intelligent; like good science-based novels such as Michael Crichton’s works, it provided mini lectures on various topics that fit into the story. My only frustration with the book was how many f-words it contained (35-40). Argh.
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Couldn't put it down. Suspenseful and addicting. I think I'll need to continue on in the series.
The short chapters and scientific unraveling make this serial killer chase very exciting.
I'll have to say I wasn't very impressed with this novel. Things seemed to be moving too perfectly for the protagonist, Theo Cray, and his scientific work - except when he was getting beaten up and mangled. I felt like he was more of a victim than the actual ones. His behavior had a few moments of inspiration, but he was either being too weak or extremely brave when it didn't fit with his personality. I just don't see him as being realistic. The concept is decent, but with a better protagonist at the helm.
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Dr. Theo Cray is a professor of Bioinformatics. He describes himself as a “biologist who stares at a computer screen and sometimes goes out into the real world.” When a former student, Juniper, is found dead, Theo is an immediate suspect. As the investigation and interrogation by Detective Glenn proceed, it is determined that Juniper was killed by a bear, not a man, and Theo is free to go. But he isn’t really free. Not free from the guilt he feels at having failed Juniper, having not prepared her for dangers that lurk out in the field. Not free from his surety that the police have everything wrong. As Theo investigates on his own he ticks off local authorities but also makes a few friends. As his computer generated hunting pattern yields more and more bodies, and Theo gets closer to finding the truth about the killings, it becomes clear it will be a brain vs. brawn showdown.
This was such an engrossing thriller, I read it in one day. Great writing and short chapters always keep my reading momentum going. Mayne’s writing is humorous and thrilling at the same time. A truly fantastic read and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
This was such an engrossing thriller, I read it in one day. Great writing and short chapters always keep my reading momentum going. Mayne’s writing is humorous and thrilling at the same time. A truly fantastic read and I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
Loved it! It was a bit stream-of-conscience in a good way. I loved being in Theo’s head and understanding what he’s thinking and why. I found the biology and science info fascinating.
A fast paced thriller, this book was gripping and a little dark with a higher focus on plot than character.
Professor Theo Cray is a computational biologist who is always looking for patterns. When one of his old students is killed by a bear near where he's vacationing, Theo feels less certain and through his own investigation begins uncovering the bodies of a decades long serial killer.
This is a perfect book for action/thriller fans. The writing is plain and direct so it feels like the plot is constantly being driven forward. You get to tag along as Theo uncovers evidence, meets potential suspects, and thinks through his next steps. I wouldn't call this book particularly deep and I'm not sure there are enough clues for the reader to solve the case before Theo, but it sure is a lot of fun.
It reminds me of "Dark Places" by Gillian Flynn but not quite up to her "Gone Girl" peak.
Professor Theo Cray is a computational biologist who is always looking for patterns. When one of his old students is killed by a bear near where he's vacationing, Theo feels less certain and through his own investigation begins uncovering the bodies of a decades long serial killer.
This is a perfect book for action/thriller fans. The writing is plain and direct so it feels like the plot is constantly being driven forward. You get to tag along as Theo uncovers evidence, meets potential suspects, and thinks through his next steps. I wouldn't call this book particularly deep and I'm not sure there are enough clues for the reader to solve the case before Theo, but it sure is a lot of fun.
It reminds me of "Dark Places" by Gillian Flynn but not quite up to her "Gone Girl" peak.
This was fun. I thought some things may have happened a little too quickly but that’s ok. I’ll read more of this series when it is available.