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clarissep's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
These books got shorter and shorter and a part of me wants to give this only 3 stars because it feels slightly sloppy and a little haphazardly written compared to the previous books. A part of me also appreciates the “road to the end” aspect of this book so… Yeah, I still enjoyed finding out what is really going on in that forest. This series is just so interesting.
These books got shorter and shorter and a part of me wants to give this only 3 stars because it feels slightly sloppy and a little haphazardly written compared to the previous books. A part of me also appreciates the “road to the end” aspect of this book so… Yeah, I still enjoyed finding out what is really going on in that forest. This series is just so interesting.
hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Book six in a series I have read none of but surprisingly enjoyed this part. Not really stand alone but easy enough to understand and join in. I happen to love the author, the cover was nice, but the blurb pulled me in.
What did I like? A town called Rockton somewhere in the Yukon that doesn’t exist except to the people living there. Interesting story and such a narrative for book six for enthralling story telling. I was hooked from the first chapter! Casey and her sheriff Dalton had just enough sizzle but the main story was amazing! The author has an amazing imagination! Four stars!
Would I recommend or buy? Since I loved this part I went back to see what the other looked like since this was book six. I’d love to read them but my TBR pile is too huge! Maybe someday!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
What did I like? A town called Rockton somewhere in the Yukon that doesn’t exist except to the people living there. Interesting story and such a narrative for book six for enthralling story telling. I was hooked from the first chapter! Casey and her sheriff Dalton had just enough sizzle but the main story was amazing! The author has an amazing imagination! Four stars!
Would I recommend or buy? Since I loved this part I went back to see what the other looked like since this was book six. I’d love to read them but my TBR pile is too huge! Maybe someday!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
A Stranger in Town by Kelley Armstrong is a riveting mystery that is quite suspenseful. Although this newest release is the sixth installment in the Casey Duncan series, it can be read as a standalone.
Sheriff Eric Dalton and Detective Casey Duncan are surprised when they cross paths with a frightened, injured woman in the forest surrounding Rockton. She does not speak English, but one their new residents, Jay, is able to translate for them. She is not able to give them much information other than she and her companions were attacked by a “wild man”. After Casey’s sister April stabilizes the victim, they transfer her back to Rockton to care for her. Casey and Eric leave to search for the other people in the group and they are stunned by what they discover.
In their personal and professional lives, Casey and Eric are doing well. But Casey still struggles with feeling comfortable with telling Dalton her theories as they work on their latest case. This is not because of anything he has said or done. It is due to her past experiences with her parents and former co-workers. Casey is improving and she realizes what she is doing and reveals her thoughts on their cases. Casey is an extremely intelligent woman with keen instincts and she continues to teach Eric the intricacies of police investigations.
Dalton and Casey have little doubt the attack on the Danish tourists was perpetrated by the Hostiles. Before they can make progress on finding out exactly what happened, they discover three more murders that appear to be similar to their other case. Just as they are hoping to return to their investigation, unexpected visitors turn up in Rockton. Although they are not spending much time working their cases, Casey is starting to put the pieces of the various puzzles together. Answers to some very important questions reinforce her theories, but what exactly is the endgame? And what will she and Eric do once the answers become clear?
A Stranger in Town is a compelling mystery with a clever storyline and a fantastic cast of eclectic characters. Casey and Eric continue to grow and evolve individually and as a couple. Their investigations are interesting and move quickly despite the obstacles that interrupt their quest for evidence. With stunning twists and turns, Kelley Armstrong brings this suspense-laden mystery to a jaw-dropping conclusion. Old and new fans of the Casey Duncan series are going to love this latest installment.
A Stranger in Town by Kelley Armstrong is a riveting mystery that is quite suspenseful. Although this newest release is the sixth installment in the Casey Duncan series, it can be read as a standalone.
Sheriff Eric Dalton and Detective Casey Duncan are surprised when they cross paths with a frightened, injured woman in the forest surrounding Rockton. She does not speak English, but one their new residents, Jay, is able to translate for them. She is not able to give them much information other than she and her companions were attacked by a “wild man”. After Casey’s sister April stabilizes the victim, they transfer her back to Rockton to care for her. Casey and Eric leave to search for the other people in the group and they are stunned by what they discover.
In their personal and professional lives, Casey and Eric are doing well. But Casey still struggles with feeling comfortable with telling Dalton her theories as they work on their latest case. This is not because of anything he has said or done. It is due to her past experiences with her parents and former co-workers. Casey is improving and she realizes what she is doing and reveals her thoughts on their cases. Casey is an extremely intelligent woman with keen instincts and she continues to teach Eric the intricacies of police investigations.
Dalton and Casey have little doubt the attack on the Danish tourists was perpetrated by the Hostiles. Before they can make progress on finding out exactly what happened, they discover three more murders that appear to be similar to their other case. Just as they are hoping to return to their investigation, unexpected visitors turn up in Rockton. Although they are not spending much time working their cases, Casey is starting to put the pieces of the various puzzles together. Answers to some very important questions reinforce her theories, but what exactly is the endgame? And what will she and Eric do once the answers become clear?
A Stranger in Town is a compelling mystery with a clever storyline and a fantastic cast of eclectic characters. Casey and Eric continue to grow and evolve individually and as a couple. Their investigations are interesting and move quickly despite the obstacles that interrupt their quest for evidence. With stunning twists and turns, Kelley Armstrong brings this suspense-laden mystery to a jaw-dropping conclusion. Old and new fans of the Casey Duncan series are going to love this latest installment.
jaime_scott's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
staceylovescola's review against another edition
4.0
This book is about the discovery of two hikers found killed in the forest. We find out the reason behind the hostiles in the one.
grendels_mother's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
shomarq's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kelsenator's review
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75