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bookish_notes's review against another edition
5.0
I am super into romance mysteries right now, so of course I had to start on another Josh Lanyon series after reading The Adrien English Mysteries. I feel like I enjoyed this book a lot, simply because the story was much more tighter from beginning-to-end. The main characters were introduced quite early on, and their characterizations were well-developed. The mystery aspect of this story had me on my toes and kept me guessing until the end.
This is the start of a trilogy starring an ex-FBI agent, Elliot Mills. He was injured on the job, and rather than take a desk job at the FBI, he is now a college professor where his father used to teach.This book is told just from Elliot's POV. He lives in a cabin out on a island he has to travel by ferry to each day to and from work. He still has aches and pains in his leg that'll never truly go away. When a student goes missing on campus, his father calls Elliot in to help a family friend find their son. The FBI is already on the case, but with Elliot's experience, his father thought Elliot can help keep them in the loop better than the FBI can. This is how Elliot then finds himself working alongside his former lover, Tucker Lance, as they hunt down suspects to the boy's disappearance.
Elliot and Tucker were lovers when Elliot was still in the FBI, but they were never really quite boyfriends. When Elliot left the FBI, that was the end of their relationship, and it becomes evident very quickly that they left things on a bitter note.
What I really love about Lanyon's mysteries is that there are so many secondary characters introduced into the story that it's difficult to tell who the killer is. Everyone starts looking like a suspect at one time or another. Then, there's the fact that there's two student disappearances, and when there's absolutely nothing to tie the two together, the case gets even more complex. The story is intricate, and there's even some harrowing moments for Elliot when his investigation into the missing students starts angering the wrong person.
I especially love that while there's a mystery going on, the reader is also left wondering about Elliot and Tucker's relationship. Their relationship feels natural, and while the two characters knew each other before this story began, I don't think we're really left out on any missing storylines between the two from before. Elliot and Tucker just never really had a close, emotional relationship before their separation and everything that builds up between them happens in this book. I really liked reading about Elliot and Tucker and their newfound growing attraction for each other.
Overall, I really liked this story and feels like it's a fantastic start to a series!
This is the start of a trilogy starring an ex-FBI agent, Elliot Mills. He was injured on the job, and rather than take a desk job at the FBI, he is now a college professor where his father used to teach.This book is told just from Elliot's POV. He lives in a cabin out on a island he has to travel by ferry to each day to and from work. He still has aches and pains in his leg that'll never truly go away. When a student goes missing on campus, his father calls Elliot in to help a family friend find their son. The FBI is already on the case, but with Elliot's experience, his father thought Elliot can help keep them in the loop better than the FBI can. This is how Elliot then finds himself working alongside his former lover, Tucker Lance, as they hunt down suspects to the boy's disappearance.
Elliot and Tucker were lovers when Elliot was still in the FBI, but they were never really quite boyfriends. When Elliot left the FBI, that was the end of their relationship, and it becomes evident very quickly that they left things on a bitter note.
What I really love about Lanyon's mysteries is that there are so many secondary characters introduced into the story that it's difficult to tell who the killer is. Everyone starts looking like a suspect at one time or another. Then, there's the fact that there's two student disappearances, and when there's absolutely nothing to tie the two together, the case gets even more complex. The story is intricate, and there's even some harrowing moments for Elliot when his investigation into the missing students starts angering the wrong person.
I especially love that while there's a mystery going on, the reader is also left wondering about Elliot and Tucker's relationship. Their relationship feels natural, and while the two characters knew each other before this story began, I don't think we're really left out on any missing storylines between the two from before. Elliot and Tucker just never really had a close, emotional relationship before their separation and everything that builds up between them happens in this book. I really liked reading about Elliot and Tucker and their newfound growing attraction for each other.
Overall, I really liked this story and feels like it's a fantastic start to a series!
liza5326's review against another edition
4.0
Elliot was forced to give up his career in the FBI when he was injured in the line of duty. Now, he teaches at PSU. When a family friend's son goes missing, his father asks him to investigate because the police and FBI aren't taking his disappearance seriously. He is then forced to work with his former partner and ex-lover, Tucker.
As always, I loved this story. Josh Lanyon's mysteries are always engaging and his characters are always great. I did figure out who the killer was before the big reveal, but the why was shocking! Another great read and another good series!
As always, I loved this story. Josh Lanyon's mysteries are always engaging and his characters are always great. I did figure out who the killer was before the big reveal, but the why was shocking! Another great read and another good series!
beecycling's review against another edition
5.0
Bumping up to a five star. I like it more every time I read or listen.
missawn's review against another edition
4.0
A nicely balanced mystery. Really well written, with strong characters with just the right amount of tension/angst to make this a very enjoyable story. I will definitely read more books written by this author.
csduong's review against another edition
5.0
Re read. Loved it even more
This was a great book. Had me guessing till the end. The MC were great.
This was a great book. Had me guessing till the end. The MC were great.
nicola949's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really engrossing mystery with a romance on the side. The plot is excellent. The main characters are wonderful. I really felt Elliot's pain as a result of losing his career and Tucker. I loved Tucker and the way he addressed his past actions.
He said softly, "You know how I know Elliot?""You've got a wild imagination?" Tucker shook his head. "No. I know how you feel because I feel the same way."
He said softly, "You know how I know Elliot?""You've got a wild imagination?" Tucker shook his head. "No. I know how you feel because I feel the same way."
book_symbiosis's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
It was a well-written book, the plot was just not that interesting. It was a very average book, I’d say.
Not sure if I’ll read the sequel, let’s see!
Not sure if I’ll read the sequel, let’s see!
the_otaku_bibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
myzanm's review against another edition
4.0
Why did I wait for so long to read this?
I've had this book lurking on the bottom of my TBR for so long, but never got around to reading it!
Finally! I finally did it and I'm a bit pissed that it took me so long to get my ass out of the wagon and read it!
Likable characters and a good plot!
I've had this book lurking on the bottom of my TBR for so long, but never got around to reading it!
Finally! I finally did it and I'm a bit pissed that it took me so long to get my ass out of the wagon and read it!
Likable characters and a good plot!
sarful's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 A really effective mystery/detective romance. Elliot had his career in the FBI cut short when he was shot in the line of duty. Now a professor at the local university he’s asked to consult on a missing persons case. Once he begins to tackle the missing person he’s put back into contact with the FBI and his sort of ex, Tucker. A relationship left strained. As he searches for the missing person, he and they, realize they’re not looking for an abductor, but a serial killer.
I really loved the mystery. I loved Elliot with Tucker. I’m excited to get to the next book so I can have more of these two.
I really loved the mystery. I loved Elliot with Tucker. I’m excited to get to the next book so I can have more of these two.