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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
This is the next installment in the Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery series.
I like this series. It’s about 2 married medical examiners on New York. This was definitely a good plot. I was so involved into the storyline. There is no twists. You know who the killers are the whole entire time but it’s fun to watch the two ME’s try and figure it out.
The only problems with the book for me were there was so many characters and I was having a hard time keeping them all separated and the book doesn’t tell you about the character change at the beginning of the chapter.
Also something the book seemed so wordy and I would start skimming.
Genre: Crime Thriller
APK: Ebook
Pages: 346
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Series or Standalone: Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery Series
I like this series. It’s about 2 married medical examiners on New York. This was definitely a good plot. I was so involved into the storyline. There is no twists. You know who the killers are the whole entire time but it’s fun to watch the two ME’s try and figure it out.
The only problems with the book for me were there was so many characters and I was having a hard time keeping them all separated and the book doesn’t tell you about the character change at the beginning of the chapter.
Also something the book seemed so wordy and I would start skimming.
Genre: Crime Thriller
APK: Ebook
Pages: 346
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Series or Standalone: Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery Series
This book was great! Medical mysteries are typically not my favorite but this is the legendary Robin Cook!! Whom was one of my first mysteries many years ago ha, so I was excited for the opportunity to read the new ARC and I was not disappointed. I will be going back to read some of his other work as well.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
In Manner of Death, the dynamic duo of Dr. Jack Stapleton and NYC Chief Medical Examiner Laurie Montgomery finds themselves ensnared in a chilling web of homicides masked as suicides.
The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Laurie recruits Dr. Ryan Sullivan, a reluctant senior pathology resident, for assistance on a suicide autopsy. Little does she know that this seemingly routine task will pull them into a high-stakes conspiracy, jeopardizing her life.
Driven by a desire to avoid forensic autopsies, Dr. Sullivan becomes entangled in a research project that unveils unsettling questions surrounding the "manner of death." It gives a weird kind of satisfaction when you come across any instance that resonates with the title of the book.
Though some descriptions seemed uncalled for and could have been shortened, the characters' vulnerabilities, dynamics and the unforeseen twists makes it an engaging plot, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
The book not only delivers a pulse-pounding thriller but also raises thought-provoking questions about the intersection of medicine, technology, and corporate greed making it a must read for lovers of this genre
The narrative takes an unexpected turn when Laurie recruits Dr. Ryan Sullivan, a reluctant senior pathology resident, for assistance on a suicide autopsy. Little does she know that this seemingly routine task will pull them into a high-stakes conspiracy, jeopardizing her life.
Driven by a desire to avoid forensic autopsies, Dr. Sullivan becomes entangled in a research project that unveils unsettling questions surrounding the "manner of death." It gives a weird kind of satisfaction when you come across any instance that resonates with the title of the book.
Though some descriptions seemed uncalled for and could have been shortened, the characters' vulnerabilities, dynamics and the unforeseen twists makes it an engaging plot, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
The book not only delivers a pulse-pounding thriller but also raises thought-provoking questions about the intersection of medicine, technology, and corporate greed making it a must read for lovers of this genre
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5 stars
I received an advanced copy of this book.
This story follows known characters Jack and Laurie as they investigate the cause of death of one of their pathology residents. While Jack and Laurie are featured in a series of Cook's books, this book can easily been read as a stand-alone book. This book was a page-turner for me, and I enjoyed the suspense and anticipation as the story evolved.
Ryan Sullivan is a resident starting his residency rotation conducting autopsies, and he has been less than engaged in the work so far. Laurie, the chief medical examiner, works with him to complete an autopsy on a suicide patient. The autopsy triggered some past emotions/events for Ryan, but also raised his interest in a few clues that didn't seem quite right.
When Ryan shows up in the medical examiner's office days later, dead from an apparent suicide, Laurie is baffled and is determined to figure out why and what happened.
I received an advanced copy of this book.
This story follows known characters Jack and Laurie as they investigate the cause of death of one of their pathology residents. While Jack and Laurie are featured in a series of Cook's books, this book can easily been read as a stand-alone book. This book was a page-turner for me, and I enjoyed the suspense and anticipation as the story evolved.
Ryan Sullivan is a resident starting his residency rotation conducting autopsies, and he has been less than engaged in the work so far. Laurie, the chief medical examiner, works with him to complete an autopsy on a suicide patient. The autopsy triggered some past emotions/events for Ryan, but also raised his interest in a few clues that didn't seem quite right.
When Ryan shows up in the medical examiner's office days later, dead from an apparent suicide, Laurie is baffled and is determined to figure out why and what happened.
challenging
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
Robin Cook hits it out of the park again with the latest installment in the Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery series! I love their relationship - how real and loving it is. This book kept you in suspense right up to the end! With Jack saving the day, again! I can't wait for the next book!
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This is the next installment in the Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery series.
I like this series. It’s about 2 married medical examiners on New York. This was definitely a good plot. I was so involved into the storyline. There is no twists. You know who the killers are the whole entire time but it’s fun to watch the two ME’s try and figure it out.
The only problems with the book for me were there was so many characters and I was having a hard time keeping them all separated and the book doesn’t tell you about the character change at the beginning of the chapter.
Also something the book seemed so wordy and I would start skimming.
Genre: Crime Thriller
APK: Ebook
Pages: 346
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Series or Standalone: Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery Series
I like this series. It’s about 2 married medical examiners on New York. This was definitely a good plot. I was so involved into the storyline. There is no twists. You know who the killers are the whole entire time but it’s fun to watch the two ME’s try and figure it out.
The only problems with the book for me were there was so many characters and I was having a hard time keeping them all separated and the book doesn’t tell you about the character change at the beginning of the chapter.
Also something the book seemed so wordy and I would start skimming.
Genre: Crime Thriller
APK: Ebook
Pages: 346
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Series or Standalone: Jack Stapleton & Laurie Montgomery Series
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
#14 Laurie Montgomery and Jack Stapleton series.
My first Robin Cook read for many moons! I didn’t realise that it was well into an established series before reading it.
Laurie and Jack are a married couple working in the Medical Examiners dept. Laurie is the chief medical examiner. They have a new resident Ryan who wants to research a spate of su*cides which initially presented with red flags by the medical investigators. Ryan plays a big part in the story, his interest in the research is altruistic having more to do with getting him away from as many autopsies during his rotation as possible. I must say I took a shine to him, with his honesty, and difficult past.
I really liked the premise of the story, it’s a bit different, but feels like it could be scarily real.
We get several POV giving us the who and why from the outset which is most unusual. It’s presented as more of a mystery for Ryan as he pieced together the clues. But the reader knows everything from the outset so there’s not a lot of tension or suspense, but there is a lot of repetition as the evidence is constantly reviewed. I found the story telling to be too slow for me.
I enjoyed getting the antagonists POV and backstories, but there was no final reveal for the reader which felt disappointing.
I found it went into too much depth for me about how one of the medical tests worked. It felt like an information dump.
My final feelings are this book had promise, but the way that it was delivered didn’t really work for me. I’m sure a lot of dedicated fans will disagree with me.