Reviews

The Atonement Murders by Jenifer Ruff

cecile87's review

3.0

This was okay. I’d give it four stars for not having the obligatory scenes of the detective being put in danger before resolution. But it wasn’t a highly compelling story for me. I listened to it while doing chores. So, moderately entertaining if a bit draggy. The climax to the story was a bit ho-hum. I did like the protagonist and her team, however. I will read more from this series, perhaps just moving forward from this seventh in series. I know there’s at least one before where her life was in danger. Not entertained by that trope.

mthereader's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

buecher1234's review

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bookish_heidi's review

5.0

Wow! Look at me... recommending a thriller/mystery! This book is fantastic! My first by this author and book 7 in an ongoing series, but I never felt like I missed a thing. The writing is so smooth and keeps you engaged. I found the MC to be so relatable! 

FBI agent Victoria Heslin is investigating a series of murders. THIS IS YOUR ATONEMENT- was the message left on the wall of each crime scene. Victoria is attempting to connect the dots and figure out what these seemingly random victims have in common. What are they atoning for? What's the motive here? I didn't see the answer coming! Such a great read!

murphy_overbooked's review

adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

tjohnston02's review

mysterious fast-paced

4.25

herthrillingreads's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Next week, book # 7 in the Agent Victoria Heslin series will be published! I discovered @author.jenifer.ruff and this series last year. I immediately fell in love with the main character, Victoria, who is tough yet has a heart for serving others. This latest installment in the series has two settings that are near and dear to my heart: my hometown of Charlotte NC and the NC mountains around Boone. Add in multiple murders with a cryptic message and long held secrets waiting to be exposed and this was a great crime thriller novel!

I highly recommend reading this and the other books in this series! While it is a series, these books can easily be read as stand alones or out of order.

Thank you @author.jenifer.ruff and @netgalley for allowing me to read this book ahead of publication in exchange for my honest opinion.

neniacorcoran's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75