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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Only Lisa Jackson book I didn't finish - found novel dull, too many plot lines (that I presume intersect at some point) - simply did not hold my interest.
I started reading Lisa’s books on 2010 and have really enjoyed them. This one was good as it brought back some of my favorite characters. If you like thrillers you’ll like her books.
This was the middle of a series that I hadn't read. It made it more difficult because they brought back killers from the previous books. The start of the book was the daughter of a cop being victimized and her husband being killed. Then prostitutes end up dead. The father thinks it is the old killer father John. But the daughter was being stalked by a different killer. Good story but I definitely think I would appreciate it more if I had read the previous books.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
1. This book did NOT earn one star, it earned zero.
2. Anybody who rated this over two stars needs to retake their elementary school reading comprehension tests.
3. I don't trust anybody who likes any of these characters.
4. Everyone in this book deserves to be drawn and quartered.
5. Lisa Jackson should not be allowed to write books.
6. Whoever made the decision to publish this deserves crucification.
7. I WOULD RATHER DIG MY EYE OUT OF MY SKULL WITH A TEASPOON THAN EVER READ ANOTHER WORD BY THIS AUTHOR.
2. Anybody who rated this over two stars needs to retake their elementary school reading comprehension tests.
3. I don't trust anybody who likes any of these characters.
4. Everyone in this book deserves to be drawn and quartered.
5. Lisa Jackson should not be allowed to write books.
6. Whoever made the decision to publish this deserves crucification.
7. I WOULD RATHER DIG MY EYE OUT OF MY SKULL WITH A TEASPOON THAN EVER READ ANOTHER WORD BY THIS AUTHOR.
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Had no idea this was book 9 of a series when I read it. That said I won't be packpedaling. Story itself was interesting and I appreciated knowing there are so many different types of killers in this world, and apparently lots are in New Orleans area right down the street from Krista. This book was not as bloody as I expected, nor as exciting. Resolutions were quick with no hiccups or twists. And there was a lot of redundancy in explanations between chapters. I didn't like that. Overall, I was a bit let down and suspected who the stalker was. But decent book for police procedural.
Good mystery of the Series in New Orleans. Nice to see this continuing mystery reach a peak. 4 stars because I did find it a bit to wordy for my liking. Can’t wait for the next installment which I think from the end is a given.
Written for those who love crime thrillers and police procedurals, The Last Sinner by Lisa Jackson has a chilling, calculating, and sinister start with a look into the mind of a killer. Some killers are so depraved that they leave a mark on their victims, the police, and others who encounter them. For Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya, Father John is one such criminal. Father John was a fake priest who used the sharpened beads of a rosary to strangle women. Bentz thought he killed Father John years ago, but a new victim has been found. Did Father John survive or is this the work of a copycat?
Besides Bentz and Montoya, the other main character is Bentz’s daughter, Kristi Bentz McKnight. All three are well-developed characters, but Kristi’s characterization was especially effective as was that of the killer. She’s a true-crime author and working on her next book. This causes some strife with her husband Jay who considers it dangerous work and wants her to stop.
This book takes place in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. The nearby bayou is almost like another character, the world-building for it is so good. However, I didn’t get a great feel for New Orleans itself other than through the mention of places such as the Garden District and the French Quarter.
The plot is twisty and changing throughout. However, there are really three sub-plots in this novel. I felt they could have been made into three separate books rather than combined here. Nevertheless, the author did a great job of bringing them together into a fantastic story line. Additionally, the plot comes alive with a tremendous amount of conflict. There are plenty of exciting scenes and an antagonist who is dark and terrifyingly realistic.
The book has an intensity that hooked me with a believable plot and strong characters. The author also does a great job of incorporating real-world issues into the story that add depth. These include survivor’s guilt, grief, work-life balance, friendships, family, murder, retribution, and much more.
Overall, this was a riveting mystery with unpredictable moments in the story and a deeply involved plot. The author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story, providing action, and giving readers a lot to contemplate as they try to solve the crimes. I look forward to seeing what is next in this series. Readers of gritty mysteries, crime thrillers, and police procedurals will likely enjoy this series. By reading the series in order, the character growth and the relationships that develop over time are better understood. However, this ninth novel in the series can be read as a stand-alone.
Kensington Books and Lisa Jackson provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via Net Galley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for June 27, 2023. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
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My 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
Besides Bentz and Montoya, the other main character is Bentz’s daughter, Kristi Bentz McKnight. All three are well-developed characters, but Kristi’s characterization was especially effective as was that of the killer. She’s a true-crime author and working on her next book. This causes some strife with her husband Jay who considers it dangerous work and wants her to stop.
This book takes place in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. The nearby bayou is almost like another character, the world-building for it is so good. However, I didn’t get a great feel for New Orleans itself other than through the mention of places such as the Garden District and the French Quarter.
The plot is twisty and changing throughout. However, there are really three sub-plots in this novel. I felt they could have been made into three separate books rather than combined here. Nevertheless, the author did a great job of bringing them together into a fantastic story line. Additionally, the plot comes alive with a tremendous amount of conflict. There are plenty of exciting scenes and an antagonist who is dark and terrifyingly realistic.
The book has an intensity that hooked me with a believable plot and strong characters. The author also does a great job of incorporating real-world issues into the story that add depth. These include survivor’s guilt, grief, work-life balance, friendships, family, murder, retribution, and much more.
Overall, this was a riveting mystery with unpredictable moments in the story and a deeply involved plot. The author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story, providing action, and giving readers a lot to contemplate as they try to solve the crimes. I look forward to seeing what is next in this series. Readers of gritty mysteries, crime thrillers, and police procedurals will likely enjoy this series. By reading the series in order, the character growth and the relationships that develop over time are better understood. However, this ninth novel in the series can be read as a stand-alone.
Kensington Books and Lisa Jackson provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via Net Galley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for June 27, 2023. This review was originally posted at Mystery and Suspense Magazine.
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My 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
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:
N/A