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smakk1337's review against another edition
3.0
This is a typical Sydney Parnell story. Her PTSD from the war, her desire to do it all herself. All come rushing back in this new novel by Barbara Nickless.
Sydney a new homicide detective is thrown right back into murder and mystery surrounding her beloved trains from the jump. However starting off on a hunch that her very seasoned partner doesn't believe is going to get her anywhere. Turns into a game of cat and mouse between Sydney and our killer.
The mystery in the book is wonderful and keeps you guessing. Nickless is wonderful at giving us heart pounding thriller action. With that being said I do really wish more focus would have been placed on some growth of Sydney's. We really didn't develop her relationship with her boyfriend too much this book as the emphasis seemed to focus on new characters that I think we will see again and growing them.
Overall this is a solid book in the series and worth the read.
*I listened to the audiobook*
Sydney a new homicide detective is thrown right back into murder and mystery surrounding her beloved trains from the jump. However starting off on a hunch that her very seasoned partner doesn't believe is going to get her anywhere. Turns into a game of cat and mouse between Sydney and our killer.
The mystery in the book is wonderful and keeps you guessing. Nickless is wonderful at giving us heart pounding thriller action. With that being said I do really wish more focus would have been placed on some growth of Sydney's. We really didn't develop her relationship with her boyfriend too much this book as the emphasis seemed to focus on new characters that I think we will see again and growing them.
Overall this is a solid book in the series and worth the read.
*I listened to the audiobook*
meera01's review against another edition
3.0
I was not a fan of this one as much I had been of the previous one. This was slow and kind of confusing with the too numerous characters. I still enjoyed it but mostly because I like the characters and not necessarily for the story.
ashemoore's review against another edition
4.0
I received this is a giveaway. I enjoyed this book and recommend it if you like reading a mystery/thriller that involves a police investigation.
I read the first book in the series and then jumped to this one. While the career is a little different, this book was still easy to follow and it told you what you needed to know about the characters. As the case is also different, you don't miss anything by skipping to this book, as the current cased begins at the start of this book. I really don't feel like I missed anything by skipping the second and third books in this series.
The way the book is written, you know about each step of the investigation and what is going on with the characters. The book keeps you guessing about what is going to happen.
The writing draws you into the story, and it starts of quickly. As you can easily follow what is going on, you become invested in the story to find out what is going on and what is going to happen. The writing also paints the picture and creates the story.
I read the first book in the series and then jumped to this one. While the career is a little different, this book was still easy to follow and it told you what you needed to know about the characters. As the case is also different, you don't miss anything by skipping to this book, as the current cased begins at the start of this book. I really don't feel like I missed anything by skipping the second and third books in this series.
The way the book is written, you know about each step of the investigation and what is going on with the characters. The book keeps you guessing about what is going to happen.
The writing draws you into the story, and it starts of quickly. As you can easily follow what is going on, you become invested in the story to find out what is going on and what is going to happen. The writing also paints the picture and creates the story.
lexiedm14's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5.
As always, I love the books in the series. This one was no exception. Although it wasn't as fast paced and intense as the third books, I really enjoyed reading this. It was also really great to see Sydney take on this new role.
Although the last 50 pages were really intense and I loved it, I did feel like the ending was a bit abrupt.
As always, I love the books in the series. This one was no exception. Although it wasn't as fast paced and intense as the third books, I really enjoyed reading this. It was also really great to see Sydney take on this new role.
Although the last 50 pages were really intense and I loved it, I did feel like the ending was a bit abrupt.
anjana's review against another edition
4.0
One can pick up this book as a start to the series because it shows a significant change in the life of Sydney Rose. If read out of order, it would be harder to understand her psyche because of the way her prior experiences shaped her. Most of it is not repeated or even recollected in this instalment, which in itself is rare in series’.
Sydney Rose is now a proper cop in the murder investigation department. She is lower on the hierarchy since she is just starting out and is saddled with a partner who does not trust or like her completely. He is the earlier partner of her boyfriend. This essentially means that the investigation she jumps headfirst into is almost a family affair with a cross-over feel. It begins with the familiar, a train track and veers into dangerous territory from that. It is as dark if not darker than the previous works and the language sometimes reflects that situation. The mystery itself was unique in some ways and I had no clue about what was coming next. I like the depth of this series but would not recommend it to anyone who does not have the stomach for the more grisly details that thrillers like this usually contain. I would read/listen to the next if I get the chance since there is one loose thread from the broader storyline still left to tie up. Finally, I have heard a lot of audiobooks narrated by this narrator and she has done an excellent job in this one, as always.
Sydney Rose is now a proper cop in the murder investigation department. She is lower on the hierarchy since she is just starting out and is saddled with a partner who does not trust or like her completely. He is the earlier partner of her boyfriend. This essentially means that the investigation she jumps headfirst into is almost a family affair with a cross-over feel. It begins with the familiar, a train track and veers into dangerous territory from that. It is as dark if not darker than the previous works and the language sometimes reflects that situation. The mystery itself was unique in some ways and I had no clue about what was coming next. I like the depth of this series but would not recommend it to anyone who does not have the stomach for the more grisly details that thrillers like this usually contain. I would read/listen to the next if I get the chance since there is one loose thread from the broader storyline still left to tie up. Finally, I have heard a lot of audiobooks narrated by this narrator and she has done an excellent job in this one, as always.
smakk1337's review against another edition
3.0
This is a typical Sydney Parnell story. Her PTSD from the war, her desire to do it all herself. All come rushing back in this new novel by Barbara Nickless.
Sydney a new homicide detective is thrown right back into murder and mystery surrounding her beloved trains from the jump. However starting off on a hunch that her very seasoned partner doesn't believe is going to get her anywhere. Turns into a game of cat and mouse between Sydney and our killer.
The mystery in the book is wonderful and keeps you guessing. Nickless is wonderful at giving us heart pounding thriller action. With that being said I do really wish more focus would have been placed on some growth of Sydney's. We really didn't develop her relationship with her boyfriend too much this book as the emphasis seemed to focus on new characters that I think we will see again and growing them.
Overall this is a solid book in the series and worth the read.
*I listened to the audiobook*
Sydney a new homicide detective is thrown right back into murder and mystery surrounding her beloved trains from the jump. However starting off on a hunch that her very seasoned partner doesn't believe is going to get her anywhere. Turns into a game of cat and mouse between Sydney and our killer.
The mystery in the book is wonderful and keeps you guessing. Nickless is wonderful at giving us heart pounding thriller action. With that being said I do really wish more focus would have been placed on some growth of Sydney's. We really didn't develop her relationship with her boyfriend too much this book as the emphasis seemed to focus on new characters that I think we will see again and growing them.
Overall this is a solid book in the series and worth the read.
*I listened to the audiobook*
deearr's review
5.0
Few authors write crime novels with the detail provided by Barbara Nickless. As I began reading “Gone to Darkness” I wondered if she would be able to achieve the same level of excellence I had enjoyed in her previous books. Thankfully, Ms. Nickless exceeded her former accomplishments on several levels.
Sydney Rose Parnell is the heroine, a railroad detective who recently moved on to the Major Crimes Unit in Denver. Accompanied by her canine partner Clyde, she discovers a major case that is shrouded with mystery, one that will require her to use every skill she has at her disposal. It is interesting to note that Sydney’s demon’s – remnants from her service time in the Middle East – still haunt her, and Ms. Nickless has allowed Sydney’s short time as a detective (coupled with her previous railroad job) to darken her thoughts. Sydney works in a profession where the job changes you (no one gets out without scars) and many writers neglect to add this element when crafting a crime series.
The five-star element of this book is Ms. Nickless’ attention to detail. This is a police procedural, and the author keeps the thoughts and conversations interesting, never allowing the story to become dry. The plot contains some unexpected twists and turns, and at the end I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Ms. Nickless fills the book with descriptive writing, realistic dialogue, and a believable plot. What more can a reader ask for? Five stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for a complimentary electronic copy of this title.
Sydney Rose Parnell is the heroine, a railroad detective who recently moved on to the Major Crimes Unit in Denver. Accompanied by her canine partner Clyde, she discovers a major case that is shrouded with mystery, one that will require her to use every skill she has at her disposal. It is interesting to note that Sydney’s demon’s – remnants from her service time in the Middle East – still haunt her, and Ms. Nickless has allowed Sydney’s short time as a detective (coupled with her previous railroad job) to darken her thoughts. Sydney works in a profession where the job changes you (no one gets out without scars) and many writers neglect to add this element when crafting a crime series.
The five-star element of this book is Ms. Nickless’ attention to detail. This is a police procedural, and the author keeps the thoughts and conversations interesting, never allowing the story to become dry. The plot contains some unexpected twists and turns, and at the end I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Ms. Nickless fills the book with descriptive writing, realistic dialogue, and a believable plot. What more can a reader ask for? Five stars.
My thanks to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for a complimentary electronic copy of this title.
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