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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
This is a crime drama with great themes of family, secrets, and trust. It is a continuation of a Quincy and Rainie series but can be read as a standalone. I never read the other books. Quincy and Rainie have a foster daughter, Sharyla that they are adopting. She comes from a traumatic past and has a host of psychological issues. Suddenly, her brother, Telly, is implicated in the murder of his foster parents. What follows is a fast pace criminal drama involving profiling, tracking, and forensics. I really enjoyed this and would read more by this author.
I will always be a fan of anything Lisa Gardner writes but I am always a huuuuge fan of Rainie and Qunicy! They are such unique characters that have had so much development over the stories Gardner has written about them, but none more than this one. The pain they go through with their new daughter and the twisty-curvy plot that takes place is such an interesting perspective. I really enjoyed this story!
So glad Quincy and Rainie are back! I love the cases they solve, and it reminds me so much of Criminal Minds!
I absolutely loved this story given to my by the First To Read program with Penguin. The characters were dynamic and showed growth through the book. The mystery was engrossing, with a great pacing that kept me on the edge of my seat. I just wish I heard about this author and series sooner!
This book was okay until it wasn’t. It was a solid 3 stars due to immature writing and obvious plot twists but the ending is so cookie cutter boring like that guy really? You gave us it was no clues it was him. <>
I believe this is the first novel I’ve read by Ms. Gardner, and, based on this book, it won’t be the last. The story is very fast paced, with most of the action (barring flashbacks) occurring within a 24-hour period. I enjoy books that are paced this way, though oftentimes a quickly moving plot equals poorly developed characters. That is not the case here. Sharlah, Quincy, and Rainie are brought to life without the use of long exposition. Additionally, the author’s use of flashbacks helps to flesh out Telly and his foster parents. The reader finds themselves in a position of having a better understanding than the investigators of the relationship between the troubled teen and the Duvalls, who he stands accused of murdering. Even with that knowledge, however, there are still twists and turns that keep the reader off-balance and continually guessing. Not to brag, but I normally figure out twist endings well in advance of the end of the book, but not this time. I had bits and pieces worked out, but was still surprised at the climax. I was also impressed by the obvious research the author did on the mindset of not only long-term foster children, but of children affected by trauma.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fast-paced books with lots of twists and turns.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fast-paced books with lots of twists and turns.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated