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michael_beatty249's review against another edition
dark
slow-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
sydneyloughner's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the writing in this book! It kept me super engaged the entire time. However the twist in this book was small compared to what I was expecting. I would have liked a grander scheme to be revealed.
ondbookshelf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
ALL DAY AND A NIGHT, an Ellie Hatcher Series #5, by Alafair Burke, opens with the shocking murder of psychotherapist Helen Brunswick, and complicates an old case, as NYPD detective Ellie Hatcher and attorney Carrie Blank both search for the truth from opposite sides of the law. The entire city suspects her estranged husband - until the District Attorney's office receives an anonymous letter.
Over a decade ago Anthony Amaro was tried and convicted for the murder of Donna Blank. She was the suspected fourth victim in a series of murders and the police were able to get a confession out of Amaro for her case.
The letter's author knows a chilling detail that police have kept secret. Her injuries were similar to the signature used 20 years earlier by Anthony Amaro, a serial killer serving a life sentence for his crimes. Now, Amaro is asking to be released from prison, arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and that the true killer is still on the loose. Has suspected serial killer Anthony Amaro spent 18 years in New York’s Five Points Correctional Facility for a murder he didn’t commit?
Meanwhile Amaro has a top-notch defense attorney on his side as well as Donna Blank's sister. Carrie wants her sister's killer to pay for his crimes and knows that joining Amaro's team will allow her full access to the case files.
NYPD Detectives Ellie Hatcher and J. J. Rogan are tapped as the "fresh look" team to reassess the original investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. They are asked by her District Attorney boyfriend, Max Donovan, to take a look at a long closed murder case. Hatcher and Rogan’s task is to take a fresh look at the case to see if anything was missed in the initial investigation. The case pits them against both their fellow officers and a hard-charging celebrity defense lawyer with a young associate Carrie.
As both the NYPD and Amaro's legal team search for certainty in years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown and secrets left behind there.
A psychological complex and multi-layered thriller, Burke’s ALL DAY AND A NIGHT raises larger questions about the choices we make, the mistakes we can’t undo. The author’s view of the criminal prosecution is skillfully designed with alternating perspectives of the detective and attorney. Fans of Lisa Gardner, Tess Gerritsen, Amanda Kyle Williams, and Karin Slaughter will enjoy the tough female police officer and complexities of the system.
Looking forward to The EX , coming Jan 26!
Over a decade ago Anthony Amaro was tried and convicted for the murder of Donna Blank. She was the suspected fourth victim in a series of murders and the police were able to get a confession out of Amaro for her case.
The letter's author knows a chilling detail that police have kept secret. Her injuries were similar to the signature used 20 years earlier by Anthony Amaro, a serial killer serving a life sentence for his crimes. Now, Amaro is asking to be released from prison, arguing that he was wrongly convicted, and that the true killer is still on the loose. Has suspected serial killer Anthony Amaro spent 18 years in New York’s Five Points Correctional Facility for a murder he didn’t commit?
Meanwhile Amaro has a top-notch defense attorney on his side as well as Donna Blank's sister. Carrie wants her sister's killer to pay for his crimes and knows that joining Amaro's team will allow her full access to the case files.
NYPD Detectives Ellie Hatcher and J. J. Rogan are tapped as the "fresh look" team to reassess the original investigation that led to Amaro's conviction. They are asked by her District Attorney boyfriend, Max Donovan, to take a look at a long closed murder case. Hatcher and Rogan’s task is to take a fresh look at the case to see if anything was missed in the initial investigation. The case pits them against both their fellow officers and a hard-charging celebrity defense lawyer with a young associate Carrie.
As both the NYPD and Amaro's legal team search for certainty in years of conflicting evidence, their investigations take them back to Carrie's hometown and secrets left behind there.
A psychological complex and multi-layered thriller, Burke’s ALL DAY AND A NIGHT raises larger questions about the choices we make, the mistakes we can’t undo. The author’s view of the criminal prosecution is skillfully designed with alternating perspectives of the detective and attorney. Fans of Lisa Gardner, Tess Gerritsen, Amanda Kyle Williams, and Karin Slaughter will enjoy the tough female police officer and complexities of the system.
Looking forward to The EX , coming Jan 26!
kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
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A thriller that had an interesting twist with a lawyer that has a connection to the case. For those who have read the previous Ellie Hatcher books, this fifth book in the series will return you to characters that are fantastically matched - what a great working pair.
The characters were the high point in the book for me. Ellie and JJ were top notch - I could imagine them completely and loved how they were the usual detectives without being too cheesy! Unfortunately, the beginning really dragged with a slow setup and it took me a little bit to get into the thick of the story, but once I was in, there was no stopping! As any who dun it the real killer is either the best or the worst part in the book, in this case I loved the outcome. I loved the choices that the author made.
A thriller that had an interesting twist with a lawyer that has a connection to the case. For those who have read the previous Ellie Hatcher books, this fifth book in the series will return you to characters that are fantastically matched - what a great working pair.
The characters were the high point in the book for me. Ellie and JJ were top notch - I could imagine them completely and loved how they were the usual detectives without being too cheesy! Unfortunately, the beginning really dragged with a slow setup and it took me a little bit to get into the thick of the story, but once I was in, there was no stopping! As any who dun it the real killer is either the best or the worst part in the book, in this case I loved the outcome. I loved the choices that the author made.
lavoiture's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. I like Ellie Hatcher, and this was a decent enough mystery...although, I knew who the killer was, and I am TERRIBLE at figuring out who the killer is. If I can guess, it's not much of a mystery.
littlemascara's review against another edition
4.0
Every time I finish an Ellie Hatcher book, I think, I have to get the next one immediately. Seeing as I've now read five of them, that's a pretty great track record for a series.
thriller_chick's review against another edition
1.0
I usually love Alafair's books I have read them all but, I absolutely could not get into this one. So disappointed.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
All Day and a Night by Alafair Burke is another intricately plotted and very intriguing mystery starring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher. In this outing, Ellie and her partner J.J. Rogan are selected by ADA Max Donovan to take a fresh look at a current murder investigation that matches the same MO as a series of murders twenty years earlier. Anthony Amaro confessed to one those killings and is currently serving a life sentence with no change of parole. When the DA's office decides to take a second look at the earlier cases, DNA evidence from one of the victims exonerates Amaro and Ellie and Rogan are under pressure to find evidence that will keep the convicted killer behind bars.
An added complication to Ellie and Rogan's investigation is Amaro's overzealous defense attorney's appeal of his conviction. A fiery TV personality and wrongful conviction advocate, Linda Moreland hires Carrie Blank to help find the evidence that will set Amaro free. Carrie is the sister of one of his alleged victims, and she is determined to discover who is responsible for her sister's murder. At first confident that Amaro is indeed innocent, Carrie is soon plagued by doubts and begins to wonder what Moreland's true motive is for wanting her on the team.
Ellie and Rogan are reluctant participants in the investigation but they are soon immersed in both the new and old cases. Shoddy police work, a possibly coerced confession and unreliable eye witnesses are just a few of the problems they encounter with the earlier investigation. However a new lead in the present murder points to possible link between the victim and the earlier deaths. Ellie and Rogan's search for answers takes them to the small town where the killings began and they uncover a long buried secret that someone will go to any lengths to keep hidden.
Since All Day and a Night is the fifth book in the series, the characters continue to grow and the various relationships continue to strengthen and evolve. Ellie's rougher edges are beginning to smooth a bit but she still retains many of the qualities that make her such a unique and likeable protagonist. She remains deeply committed to finding justice for the victims whose deaths she investigates. Ellie tries to maintain an emotional distance from love interest Max, but she takes steps to deepen her commitment to their relationship. She and Rogan have a great working relationship and their close friendship is made stronger by Rogan's astute observations that provide some much needed insight into her personal life.
The overall plot is complex but the various story arcs are relatively easy to follow. The chapters alternate between Ellie and Carrie's points of view, but these shifts in perspective are clearly marked. There are numerous plot twists that make solving the cases difficult and while I had a pretty good idea what the investigations would reveal, I never lost interest in the overall story and I was pleasantly surprised by the ultimate resolution of the different storylines.
All Day and a Night is a well-written a novel with a multi-faceted cast of characters. The story is engaging and fast-paced and the investigation is quite fascinating. Old and new fans of Alafair Burke are sure to enjoy this latest addition to the Ellie Hatcher series.
All Day and a Night by Alafair Burke is another intricately plotted and very intriguing mystery starring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher. In this outing, Ellie and her partner J.J. Rogan are selected by ADA Max Donovan to take a fresh look at a current murder investigation that matches the same MO as a series of murders twenty years earlier. Anthony Amaro confessed to one those killings and is currently serving a life sentence with no change of parole. When the DA's office decides to take a second look at the earlier cases, DNA evidence from one of the victims exonerates Amaro and Ellie and Rogan are under pressure to find evidence that will keep the convicted killer behind bars.
An added complication to Ellie and Rogan's investigation is Amaro's overzealous defense attorney's appeal of his conviction. A fiery TV personality and wrongful conviction advocate, Linda Moreland hires Carrie Blank to help find the evidence that will set Amaro free. Carrie is the sister of one of his alleged victims, and she is determined to discover who is responsible for her sister's murder. At first confident that Amaro is indeed innocent, Carrie is soon plagued by doubts and begins to wonder what Moreland's true motive is for wanting her on the team.
Ellie and Rogan are reluctant participants in the investigation but they are soon immersed in both the new and old cases. Shoddy police work, a possibly coerced confession and unreliable eye witnesses are just a few of the problems they encounter with the earlier investigation. However a new lead in the present murder points to possible link between the victim and the earlier deaths. Ellie and Rogan's search for answers takes them to the small town where the killings began and they uncover a long buried secret that someone will go to any lengths to keep hidden.
Since All Day and a Night is the fifth book in the series, the characters continue to grow and the various relationships continue to strengthen and evolve. Ellie's rougher edges are beginning to smooth a bit but she still retains many of the qualities that make her such a unique and likeable protagonist. She remains deeply committed to finding justice for the victims whose deaths she investigates. Ellie tries to maintain an emotional distance from love interest Max, but she takes steps to deepen her commitment to their relationship. She and Rogan have a great working relationship and their close friendship is made stronger by Rogan's astute observations that provide some much needed insight into her personal life.
The overall plot is complex but the various story arcs are relatively easy to follow. The chapters alternate between Ellie and Carrie's points of view, but these shifts in perspective are clearly marked. There are numerous plot twists that make solving the cases difficult and while I had a pretty good idea what the investigations would reveal, I never lost interest in the overall story and I was pleasantly surprised by the ultimate resolution of the different storylines.
All Day and a Night is a well-written a novel with a multi-faceted cast of characters. The story is engaging and fast-paced and the investigation is quite fascinating. Old and new fans of Alafair Burke are sure to enjoy this latest addition to the Ellie Hatcher series.