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lurker_stalker's review against another edition
4.0
The first few chapters didn't grab me but once it got going, I didn't want to put it down. I think I liked this one more than any of the Tracy Crosswhite books. The plot wasn't what I thought it would be and I enjoyed the unfolding of the mystery. I liked the characters quite a bit and there were plenty of them.
This is my quick, "just finished this and need to get some thoughts down" review. The more detailed review is on C-Spot Reviews: http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/5749.
This is my quick, "just finished this and need to get some thoughts down" review. The more detailed review is on C-Spot Reviews: http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/5749.
dhensley002's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leach2225's review against another edition
5.0
"The 7th Canon" by Robert Dugoni is a new thriller by one of my favorite authors. Masterfully wrote, books by this author are full of action and suspense. If you liked other books by Robert Dugoni you will love this book. A priest is charged with murder and his attorney sets out to find the real killer drawing the reader deeper into a suspenseful mystery. Fast paced and a lot of action this book will keep you reading till it's exciting conclusion. I would like to thank Net Galley for sending me an advanced copy. A great read.
melissadelongcox's review against another edition
3.0
I'm really torn on how I felt about this book, hence the 3 stars. Robert Dugoni is undoubtedly a great author, and this book was well done for sure, I just think it wasn't quite my normal style. I tend to go for more present day stories, and I think that's what may have thrown me off about this one. I really love his Tracy Crosswhite series, so I was excited to read this one too and while I enjoyed it, I'm sticking at a 3.5 stars.
* Thanks for NetGalley for the ARC! *
* Thanks for NetGalley for the ARC! *
marsetta's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for a chance to read this book for an honest review.
In San Francisco’s seamy Tenderloin district, a teenage street hustler has been murdered in a shelter for boys. And the dedicated priest who runs the struggling home stands accused. But despite damning evidence that he’s a killer—and worse—Father Thomas Martin stands by his innocence. And attorney Peter Donley stands with him.
For three years Donley has cut his legal teeth in his uncle’s tiny, no-frills firm, where people come before profits. Just as Donley is poised to move on to a lucrative dream job, the shocking case lands in his lap, and he must put his future on hold while putting his courtroom skills to the test. But a ruthless DA seeking headlines and a brutal homicide cop bent on vengeance have their own agendas. Now, as he unearths the dirty secrets surrounding the case, Donley must risk his neck to save his client’s life…and expose the face of true evil.
I have read some of Robert Dugoni's Tracey Crosswhite series and I enjoy his style of writing. This is a stand alone legal thriller set in 1987 but I think it could have been updated quite easily to the present time without many changes to the storyline.
While the novel is a bit predictable in places, there is plenty of action to keep your interest alive. It is a quick paced storyline and it's easy to read, but the ending is not a surprise and it definitely isn't up to his usual standard. Worth a read though if you like legal thrillers.
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In San Francisco’s seamy Tenderloin district, a teenage street hustler has been murdered in a shelter for boys. And the dedicated priest who runs the struggling home stands accused. But despite damning evidence that he’s a killer—and worse—Father Thomas Martin stands by his innocence. And attorney Peter Donley stands with him.
For three years Donley has cut his legal teeth in his uncle’s tiny, no-frills firm, where people come before profits. Just as Donley is poised to move on to a lucrative dream job, the shocking case lands in his lap, and he must put his future on hold while putting his courtroom skills to the test. But a ruthless DA seeking headlines and a brutal homicide cop bent on vengeance have their own agendas. Now, as he unearths the dirty secrets surrounding the case, Donley must risk his neck to save his client’s life…and expose the face of true evil.
I have read some of Robert Dugoni's Tracey Crosswhite series and I enjoy his style of writing. This is a stand alone legal thriller set in 1987 but I think it could have been updated quite easily to the present time without many changes to the storyline.
While the novel is a bit predictable in places, there is plenty of action to keep your interest alive. It is a quick paced storyline and it's easy to read, but the ending is not a surprise and it definitely isn't up to his usual standard. Worth a read though if you like legal thrillers.
To read this and other reviews go to https://crimeandmysterybookreview.wordpress.com/
charf47's review against another edition
4.0
I love it when I find an author whose books I can't wait to read. The 7th Canon is the first book by Robert Dugoni that I have read and all of his other books are now on my 'To Be Read' List. Anyone who enjoys legal thrillers by John Grisham and John Lescroart will be enthralled by The 7th Canon. It is a well written, fast paced novel with strong and interesting characters. Highly recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
RATING: 3 STARS
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This novel started off with a bang, but then the story began to kind of dwindle as it seemed to slow down. I am still not sure how I feel about the ending but overall this was a good mystery.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
(Review Not on Blog)
This novel started off with a bang, but then the story began to kind of dwindle as it seemed to slow down. I am still not sure how I feel about the ending but overall this was a good mystery.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***