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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoy these Savich and Sherlock thrillers by Catherine Coulter. They always have fast-paced adventure, and a great set of mysteries to work out.
In this one, Sherlock is at the airport when someone threatens to set off a grenade. Somewhere else in the city, a bomb is found in a church. Are the two terrorist events related, and are they also related to a set of mysterious killings with Wiccan knives, where the killers seem to have no memory of what they've done?
I appreciate the research and techincal precision that must go into writing each of these novels in the series. The detail work and sense of authenticity makes her one of my favorite thriller writers. 4.5/5 stars.
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In this one, Sherlock is at the airport when someone threatens to set off a grenade. Somewhere else in the city, a bomb is found in a church. Are the two terrorist events related, and are they also related to a set of mysterious killings with Wiccan knives, where the killers seem to have no memory of what they've done?
I appreciate the research and techincal precision that must go into writing each of these novels in the series. The detail work and sense of authenticity makes her one of my favorite thriller writers. 4.5/5 stars.
Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.
dark
emotional
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
Another fun read from Catherine Coulter, though the weird/occult alternate plot was stretching it a little thin for me. Sherlock's terrorist plot was much stronger than the Wicca/mind control thingy.
Liked having a Sherlock and Savich centric story, but the stories bored me to tears. Sherlock's was ok, but the stuff with Savich didn't hold my interest at all.
CD/audiobook format and it was abridged. Seemed to chop up the story. Also psychics and dream killings were far fetched.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As much as I enjoy this series, in general, I think Coulter would be better served by moving on to something else. This book was fine (I would give it three and a half stars, rounded up for sentiment) but not well edited (phrasing often stilted, three spelling errors that I found, and little character development among other things.)
But Sherlock and Savich are at it again. The book begins with Sherlock foiling an attempted bombing at the airport. It sets in motion a race against a group of terrorists who are planning to bomb a large number of churches.
Meanwhile, Savich has to figure out a paranormal mystery (as always) by a powerful but hidden figure (as always) but he's unexpectedly strong (as always) and is able to overcome his foe (as always).
I'm still enjoying the series but it's starting to get repetitive. Like, a lot repetitive but less character-driven and more plot-driven, which would be fine but that's not what I've enjoyed about the series.
But Sherlock and Savich are at it again. The book begins with Sherlock foiling an attempted bombing at the airport. It sets in motion a race against a group of terrorists who are planning to bomb a large number of churches.
Meanwhile, Savich has to figure out a paranormal mystery (as always) by a powerful but hidden figure (as always) but he's unexpectedly strong (as always) and is able to overcome his foe (as always).
I'm still enjoying the series but it's starting to get repetitive. Like, a lot repetitive but less character-driven and more plot-driven, which would be fine but that's not what I've enjoyed about the series.
Nemesis by Catherine Coulter is a 2015 G.P. Putnam’s Sons publication.
Recently, I was invited to review the latest upcoming release in Catherine Coulter’s long running FBI series. I was thrilled to sign up, but soon discovered I had the wrong series in mind, having confused this one with the J.T Ellison/Catherine Coulter collaboration.
With a sinking feeling, I realized I had attempted to read through this series a long time ago, but gave up on it pretty quick. However, I still have a few random paperbacks in this series languishing on my bookshelves, so I decided to give it another look. Sadly, the book I chose reminded me of why I abandoned the series in the first place,
But, with the encouragement of a few Goodreads friends, I vowed to forge ahead, determined to find a book that would explain this series’ longevity and popularity, However, I decided to try a more recent release to see if that would make a difference.
As it turns out, that seems to have been a pretty good decision.
A diabolical terrorist plot coupled with a creepy and sinister paranormal crime spree is certainly an interesting combination. This story would have made an excellent X Files episode.
Sherlock and Savich are working separately, this time around, as Sherlock becomes a national hero after thwarting a terrorist attack at JFK airport, while Savich is working on a puzzling set of murders where the perpetrator has no memory of committing the crime.
I thought the terrorist plot was chilling, especially as the reader is given insight into the terrorist leader’s inner thoughts, plans, and motives. There are plenty of action packed moments and heart-stopping suspense.
The Wiccan plot is of course one in which the reader will have to indulge in some imaginative leeway, but was actually pretty creepy and downright evil. Savich proves he doesn't only have physical strength, but mental and psychic toughness this time around.
I am buoyed now that I’ve finally found a book in the series I really like, and am actually looking forward to the new release!
Overall this one gets 4 stars
Recently, I was invited to review the latest upcoming release in Catherine Coulter’s long running FBI series. I was thrilled to sign up, but soon discovered I had the wrong series in mind, having confused this one with the J.T Ellison/Catherine Coulter collaboration.
With a sinking feeling, I realized I had attempted to read through this series a long time ago, but gave up on it pretty quick. However, I still have a few random paperbacks in this series languishing on my bookshelves, so I decided to give it another look. Sadly, the book I chose reminded me of why I abandoned the series in the first place,
But, with the encouragement of a few Goodreads friends, I vowed to forge ahead, determined to find a book that would explain this series’ longevity and popularity, However, I decided to try a more recent release to see if that would make a difference.
As it turns out, that seems to have been a pretty good decision.
A diabolical terrorist plot coupled with a creepy and sinister paranormal crime spree is certainly an interesting combination. This story would have made an excellent X Files episode.
Sherlock and Savich are working separately, this time around, as Sherlock becomes a national hero after thwarting a terrorist attack at JFK airport, while Savich is working on a puzzling set of murders where the perpetrator has no memory of committing the crime.
I thought the terrorist plot was chilling, especially as the reader is given insight into the terrorist leader’s inner thoughts, plans, and motives. There are plenty of action packed moments and heart-stopping suspense.
The Wiccan plot is of course one in which the reader will have to indulge in some imaginative leeway, but was actually pretty creepy and downright evil. Savich proves he doesn't only have physical strength, but mental and psychic toughness this time around.
I am buoyed now that I’ve finally found a book in the series I really like, and am actually looking forward to the new release!
Overall this one gets 4 stars