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denaiir's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
Fall by Candice Fox is the third installment in her series featuring detectives Eden Archer and Frank Bennett, and for me it was the best of the series.
I don't know if the narrator was getting better, or if I was getting more used to his voice, but his tone wasn't as boring as for the other books I listened to that are narrated by him (I've read maybe 5 since he seems to be the only Aussie thriller narrator, too bad...). Anyway, with the other books in the series, the riveting story counterbalanced the boring voice, but it still wasn't the best experience. In this one, I was hooked from the very beginning.
All the characters are so interesting, from Frank who doesn't know what to do with his knowledge of Eden's extracurricular activities, to Eden who is a monster chasing worse monsters, to Hades who saves a starving dog and does everything he can to protect his family. And I thought I hated Imogen in book 2, but in this one it was a whole new level of dislike. And of course the new gem of this book was Amy, whose story had me hooked from the start.
I wasn't the biggest fan of the mysteries themselves in the first 2 books, and I didn't care much for Hades' past, but Ms. Fox still made them extremely entertaining. This one was even better because all the side stories were amazing, but the main investigation was also captivating.
I loved the open ending and I definitely hope Ms. Fox revisits this series in the future (but who am I kidding, I hope she continues all of her series).
Fall by Candice Fox is the third installment in her series featuring detectives Eden Archer and Frank Bennett, and for me it was the best of the series.
I don't know if the narrator was getting better, or if I was getting more used to his voice, but his tone wasn't as boring as for the other books I listened to that are narrated by him (I've read maybe 5 since he seems to be the only Aussie thriller narrator, too bad...). Anyway, with the other books in the series, the riveting story counterbalanced the boring voice, but it still wasn't the best experience. In this one, I was hooked from the very beginning.
All the characters are so interesting, from Frank who doesn't know what to do with his knowledge of Eden's extracurricular activities, to Eden who is a monster chasing worse monsters, to Hades who saves a starving dog and does everything he can to protect his family. And I thought I hated Imogen in book 2, but in this one it was a whole new level of dislike. And of course the new gem of this book was Amy, whose story had me hooked from the start.
I wasn't the biggest fan of the mysteries themselves in the first 2 books, and I didn't care much for Hades' past, but Ms. Fox still made them extremely entertaining. This one was even better because all the side stories were amazing, but the main investigation was also captivating.
I loved the open ending and I definitely hope Ms. Fox revisits this series in the future (but who am I kidding, I hope she continues all of her series).
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
In this third outing in the Archer & Bennett series, Eden and Frank are on the hunt for a serial killer attacking women joggers. The novel's pacing is quite brisk as they try to figure out possible suspects. Unbeknownst to Eden, someone is closing in on the truth about her identity. Both of these storylines come to absolutely shocking denouments. I quite enjoyed this brilliant series and recommend it to readers who like gritty police procedurals with deeply flawed characters.
In this third outing in the Archer & Bennett series, Eden and Frank are on the hunt for a serial killer attacking women joggers. The novel's pacing is quite brisk as they try to figure out possible suspects. Unbeknownst to Eden, someone is closing in on the truth about her identity. Both of these storylines come to absolutely shocking denouments. I quite enjoyed this brilliant series and recommend it to readers who like gritty police procedurals with deeply flawed characters.
balthazarlawson's review against another edition
1.0
This is the last book in the Archer & Bennett series and thank goodness for that. What a silly story. There is not one character in this with any redeeming qualities. A person may have a flaw but when there are this many in one person you don't want anything to do with them. They are all horrible people.
As for the story, I can leave that too. It meandered all over the place without rhyme or reason, shallow in parts and over detailed in others. The lack of logic and direction made this an extremely unenjoyable read.
I don't think I could recommend this book, or the series, to anyone.
As for the story, I can leave that too. It meandered all over the place without rhyme or reason, shallow in parts and over detailed in others. The lack of logic and direction made this an extremely unenjoyable read.
I don't think I could recommend this book, or the series, to anyone.
tbsims's review against another edition
3.0
the negative is...when someone encounters hardship...it is nice to see them coming back from it. I'm not thinking that is the direction this series is going in.
mandylovestoread's review
5.0
Not sure how I managed to miss this book in my reading journey. So happy I found it eventually. I think that this one was my favourite of the 3 in this series. I love Eden and Hades! The ending really shocked me. I really hope that this is not the end
eliizabvth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
hhatfieldd's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.0
was a solid end to the trilogy, didn’t completely expect the ending, wasn’t my favorite but wasn’t bad
shelleyrae's review
4.0
As the third book in Candice Fox’s debut trilogy, Fall offers a riveting finale to the partnership of detectives Eden Archer and Frank Bennett.
Picking up a few months after Eden, Bennett and Archer, the latter of whom is still recovering from her injuries, are back on the job. A female jogger has been found brutally murdered in a park in Sydney, and she won’t be the last. The case is interesting, with the focus on the killer’s twisted motives.
The relationship between Eden and Bennett is no less complicated in Fall, despite Frank having saved her life in Eden. Bennett’s concern for his partner’s physical and psychological wellbeing is always tempered by the threat she poses. Bennett finally learns the truth about Eden in Fall, though it’s hardly a comfort.
“It’s always very present between us, the fact that Eden could at any time, and rightfully so, decide that killing me is the best thing for her future.”
Frank is less aware of the threat his girlfriend, police psychologist Imogen Stone, poses. Imogen, who solves cold cases in her spare time with less than altruistic motives, is investigating the twenty year old abduction of the Tanner children, an inquiry that will pit her against Eden, who will do anything to protect her secrets.
And then there is Amy ‘Hooky’ Hooku, a seventeen year old computer genius, who first came to Frank’s attention when her younger sister murdered their parents. As her father was a Detective, Amy enjoys a special relationship with the police department and is now a consultant of sorts, despite her tender age. Amy is an intriguing character who has an unexpected role to play in Fall.
“And if he couldn’t save her, he’d do the best he could to patch her up. The way he did with everything that came to him in the tip. She’d be crooked. She’d be hollow. But she’d be alive again.”
Fall is a gritty, compelling novel and provides a stunning climax to an outstanding trilogy. Candice Fox has proved herself to be a writer of remarkable talent and skill.
Picking up a few months after Eden, Bennett and Archer, the latter of whom is still recovering from her injuries, are back on the job. A female jogger has been found brutally murdered in a park in Sydney, and she won’t be the last. The case is interesting, with the focus on the killer’s twisted motives.
The relationship between Eden and Bennett is no less complicated in Fall, despite Frank having saved her life in Eden. Bennett’s concern for his partner’s physical and psychological wellbeing is always tempered by the threat she poses. Bennett finally learns the truth about Eden in Fall, though it’s hardly a comfort.
“It’s always very present between us, the fact that Eden could at any time, and rightfully so, decide that killing me is the best thing for her future.”
Frank is less aware of the threat his girlfriend, police psychologist Imogen Stone, poses. Imogen, who solves cold cases in her spare time with less than altruistic motives, is investigating the twenty year old abduction of the Tanner children, an inquiry that will pit her against Eden, who will do anything to protect her secrets.
And then there is Amy ‘Hooky’ Hooku, a seventeen year old computer genius, who first came to Frank’s attention when her younger sister murdered their parents. As her father was a Detective, Amy enjoys a special relationship with the police department and is now a consultant of sorts, despite her tender age. Amy is an intriguing character who has an unexpected role to play in Fall.
“And if he couldn’t save her, he’d do the best he could to patch her up. The way he did with everything that came to him in the tip. She’d be crooked. She’d be hollow. But she’d be alive again.”
Fall is a gritty, compelling novel and provides a stunning climax to an outstanding trilogy. Candice Fox has proved herself to be a writer of remarkable talent and skill.
readinggrrl's review
5.0
I was so excited when I saw there was a third book in the Archer/Bennet Series but my excitement was dashed when I found it wasn't available in the USA right now. I wrote to a family member in Australia to send me a copy and I'm glad I did.
Eden and Frank's relationship is strained due to his growing knowledge of what Eden likes to do when she isn't working as his partner detective. Eden is struggling to recover from her near fatal injuries and fighting off growing suspicions that Frank's girlfriend is putting her nose where it shouldn't be. This book also introduces us to Hooky, a computer genius whose family was killed by her sister. Hooky is only 17 but helps the police investigate pedophiles on the internet. She also has a almost fatherly relationship with Frank and his girlfriend isn't too pleased with it.
Fox's characters are dark, dangerous and fantastic. There are so many layers to them. Just when you think you have one pegged something else happens to realize you may be giving them too much credit.
This book leaves us with a doozy of an ending that leaves me really wondering what comes next for these characters.
Eden and Frank's relationship is strained due to his growing knowledge of what Eden likes to do when she isn't working as his partner detective. Eden is struggling to recover from her near fatal injuries and fighting off growing suspicions that Frank's girlfriend is putting her nose where it shouldn't be. This book also introduces us to Hooky, a computer genius whose family was killed by her sister. Hooky is only 17 but helps the police investigate pedophiles on the internet. She also has a almost fatherly relationship with Frank and his girlfriend isn't too pleased with it.
Fox's characters are dark, dangerous and fantastic. There are so many layers to them. Just when you think you have one pegged something else happens to realize you may be giving them too much credit.
This book leaves us with a doozy of an ending that leaves me really wondering what comes next for these characters.