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3.98 AVERAGE
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner
Title - Right Behind You
Author - Lisa Gardner
Published - Oct '17
Publisher - Headline
Genre - #Crime #Thriller #Mystery #Womens Fiction #Police Procedural
Pages - 448
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £7.18 Kindle - £3.99
ISBN - 1472220363
This is the seventh book in the Quincy and Rainie series, so yet again I find myself starting mid-series. Quincy and Rainie are about to adopt thirteen-year-old Sharlah May Nash. Eight years ago Sharlah's brother beat their abusive father to death with a baseball bat in order to save himself and his baby sister. Now Sharlah is settled with Qunicy and Rainie and she loves the fact they are experts on monsters.
When a double homicide is reported Quincy and Rainie are forced with the fact that the killer might just be Sharlah's brother and he isn't finished yet. I really enjoyed this book. When I read it I didn't realise it was a mid-season book till I was halfway through it. That really is becoming a bad habit of mine.
Anyway, I really love Rainie and Quincy as a couple, I think they are just perfect for each other, little Sharlah is the perfect child for them. Just like the two of them she has a dark past which she has to learn to come to terms with and she has to learn to live with. She needs lots of love and support, just like Rainie and Quincy both do. Between the three of them, they make an amazing support network for each other.
The writing style is really easy, steadily paced and builds up the suspense leading you to believe you know who the killer is then bam turns out your wrong. A really great book, gripping and keeps you turning the page. I have now ordered the rest of the series so watch this space for the rest of the series to be reviewed.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon (UK) under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at http://www.readingbeyondobsession.co.uk/
www.lusreviewsblog.wordpress.com
Links to this review can be found at:
Twitter: @lusreviews
Facebook: @lucyluisbookreviews
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Title - Right Behind You
Author - Lisa Gardner
Published - Oct '17
Publisher - Headline
Genre - #Crime #Thriller #Mystery #Womens Fiction #Police Procedural
Pages - 448
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £7.18 Kindle - £3.99
ISBN - 1472220363
This is the seventh book in the Quincy and Rainie series, so yet again I find myself starting mid-series. Quincy and Rainie are about to adopt thirteen-year-old Sharlah May Nash. Eight years ago Sharlah's brother beat their abusive father to death with a baseball bat in order to save himself and his baby sister. Now Sharlah is settled with Qunicy and Rainie and she loves the fact they are experts on monsters.
When a double homicide is reported Quincy and Rainie are forced with the fact that the killer might just be Sharlah's brother and he isn't finished yet. I really enjoyed this book. When I read it I didn't realise it was a mid-season book till I was halfway through it. That really is becoming a bad habit of mine.
Anyway, I really love Rainie and Quincy as a couple, I think they are just perfect for each other, little Sharlah is the perfect child for them. Just like the two of them she has a dark past which she has to learn to come to terms with and she has to learn to live with. She needs lots of love and support, just like Rainie and Quincy both do. Between the three of them, they make an amazing support network for each other.
The writing style is really easy, steadily paced and builds up the suspense leading you to believe you know who the killer is then bam turns out your wrong. A really great book, gripping and keeps you turning the page. I have now ordered the rest of the series so watch this space for the rest of the series to be reviewed.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon (UK) under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at http://www.readingbeyondobsession.co.uk/
www.lusreviewsblog.wordpress.com
Links to this review can be found at:
Twitter: @lusreviews
Facebook: @lucyluisbookreviews
Instagram: lusreviews
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, but I really enjoyed this as a stand-alone book. Lisa Gardner’s thrillers always keep me hooked, but I wouldn’t say this book was super memorable to me.
Lisa Gardner put up a poll on Facebook asking fans which character they would like to see in her next book. Gardner thought for sure it would be D.D. Warren or Tessa Leoni (I love D.D. but am not such a big fan of Tessa). But to her surprise people choose Quincy and Rainie. It has been about eight years since Gardner wrote, Say Goodbye. I thought it was the last book in the FBI Profiler series and given up hope for another book. Then of course, I started to think, "what if I didn't like the book?"
Rating: 4.5 STARS
JANUARY 31, 2017; Penguin Group Dutton
Quincy and Rainie are back, and they are in the process of adopting their thirteen year old foster daughter, Sharlah May Nash. Sharla has had a hard childhood. Her parents drank and took drugs. She was raised by her older brother, Telly Ray. He himself was only four when she was born. Not only has he made sure she was fed, Telly had saved their lives by beating their father to death with a baseball bat. They have been apart for eight years living through the foster system. Now, finally Sharlah may get her forever family. A family that has seen the dark side of the world and know where Sharlah's fears lay.
On Sharlah's first day of swimming camp, all hell breaks loose. The EZ Mart has a double murder with the suspect now on the run. Quincy is called in by the local police to profile the killer to get his identity. As the clues are revealed and more bodies pile up, it seems like Telly may be the spree killer. Quincy and Rainie must try and figure out what set Telly off after eight years, and if Sharlah is in danger. Telly and Sharlah Nash both "know the biggest fear can be right behind you".
Wow, this novel started off with a bang! I was sucked in right away. We get the point of view of both Sharla and Telly from the night eight years ago and present day. I liked this because we got a better sense of the characters and how they evolved. Yet, Gardner reveals things slowly at a time, so that the mystery unravels as we find out more about that night and how it led them to this. We also see how Quincy and Rainie are trying to solve this case and deal with being parents. This is not a linear case but has so many aspects to it. I think if it was revealed by one character's point of view we would almost not believe the ending. I think the way Gardner presented this story worked great. It's the kind of suspense thriller novels I thrive on. I highly recommend this book to all those who love a good mystery filled with suspenseful moments.
You don't have to read the other Quincy and Rainie novels to like this book, but I think all the background that we learn in those novels enriches the experience. Plus, I am a huge stickler for reading books in order.
***I received an eARC from the AUTHOR/PUBLISHER via NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Life
Rating: 4.5 STARS
JANUARY 31, 2017; Penguin Group Dutton
Quincy and Rainie are back, and they are in the process of adopting their thirteen year old foster daughter, Sharlah May Nash. Sharla has had a hard childhood. Her parents drank and took drugs. She was raised by her older brother, Telly Ray. He himself was only four when she was born. Not only has he made sure she was fed, Telly had saved their lives by beating their father to death with a baseball bat. They have been apart for eight years living through the foster system. Now, finally Sharlah may get her forever family. A family that has seen the dark side of the world and know where Sharlah's fears lay.
On Sharlah's first day of swimming camp, all hell breaks loose. The EZ Mart has a double murder with the suspect now on the run. Quincy is called in by the local police to profile the killer to get his identity. As the clues are revealed and more bodies pile up, it seems like Telly may be the spree killer. Quincy and Rainie must try and figure out what set Telly off after eight years, and if Sharlah is in danger. Telly and Sharlah Nash both "know the biggest fear can be right behind you".
Wow, this novel started off with a bang! I was sucked in right away. We get the point of view of both Sharla and Telly from the night eight years ago and present day. I liked this because we got a better sense of the characters and how they evolved. Yet, Gardner reveals things slowly at a time, so that the mystery unravels as we find out more about that night and how it led them to this. We also see how Quincy and Rainie are trying to solve this case and deal with being parents. This is not a linear case but has so many aspects to it. I think if it was revealed by one character's point of view we would almost not believe the ending. I think the way Gardner presented this story worked great. It's the kind of suspense thriller novels I thrive on. I highly recommend this book to all those who love a good mystery filled with suspenseful moments.
You don't have to read the other Quincy and Rainie novels to like this book, but I think all the background that we learn in those novels enriches the experience. Plus, I am a huge stickler for reading books in order.
***I received an eARC from the AUTHOR/PUBLISHER via NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Life
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an ending I didn't see coming, and I appreciated it. The use of a confused, vulnerable teenage boy as the main villain was a great choice, because the decisions made just make so much sense. I would definitely side eye some of these decisions if they were an adult with more life experience behind them, but a teenager? Yeah, that makes sense.
I liked Rainie and Quincy too, this being my first Lisa Gardner book, I have no prior knowledge of them, but their relationship felt genuine and supportive, and it was nice to see they still had their own demons/struggles, but were trying to do better, and were open to talk about them with their adoptive daughter.
I really didn't expect to enjoy this book, but towards the later half I just found myself really enjoying the characters and looking forward to seeing how it ended.
I liked Rainie and Quincy too, this being my first Lisa Gardner book, I have no prior knowledge of them, but their relationship felt genuine and supportive, and it was nice to see they still had their own demons/struggles, but were trying to do better, and were open to talk about them with their adoptive daughter.
I really didn't expect to enjoy this book, but towards the later half I just found myself really enjoying the characters and looking forward to seeing how it ended.
Right Behind You
4 Stars
Lisa Gardner returns to her Quincy and Rainie series. This time the focus is on their 13-year-old foster daughter, Sharlah Nash, whose life was saved by her older brother, Telly, when he killed their parents to protect her. Now Telly is the prime suspect in a series of shootings and Sharlah is desperate to learn if he is a savior or killer.
While this is ostensibly a Quincy and Rainie story, the narrative is presented from the perspectives of multiple characters in alternating first person for Sharlah and Telly and third person for the rest of the cast. Much of Telly's POV is also presented in flashback. Thankfully, each of the POVs receive their own chapters so it is easy to keep track.
The story itself is compelling although the twists and turns are not unexpected and the explanation is relatively easy to figure out. Both Telly and Sharlah are sympathetic characters; however, there is something about Sharlah's personality that is somewhat offputting and it is much easier to identify with Telly even though he is suspected of the most heinous crimes.
In sum, returning to this series and catching up with Quincy and Rainie has been fun, but it is clear that there is nowhere to take these characters any longer, and Gardner should let go and move on despite her readers' urging for more.
4 Stars
Lisa Gardner returns to her Quincy and Rainie series. This time the focus is on their 13-year-old foster daughter, Sharlah Nash, whose life was saved by her older brother, Telly, when he killed their parents to protect her. Now Telly is the prime suspect in a series of shootings and Sharlah is desperate to learn if he is a savior or killer.
While this is ostensibly a Quincy and Rainie story, the narrative is presented from the perspectives of multiple characters in alternating first person for Sharlah and Telly and third person for the rest of the cast. Much of Telly's POV is also presented in flashback. Thankfully, each of the POVs receive their own chapters so it is easy to keep track.
The story itself is compelling although the twists and turns are not unexpected and the explanation is relatively easy to figure out. Both Telly and Sharlah are sympathetic characters; however, there is something about Sharlah's personality that is somewhat offputting and it is much easier to identify with Telly even though he is suspected of the most heinous crimes.
In sum, returning to this series and catching up with Quincy and Rainie has been fun, but it is clear that there is nowhere to take these characters any longer, and Gardner should let go and move on despite her readers' urging for more.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced