Scan barcode
aydee218's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
simonneild's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Alexandra Martinez, the Beautiful Death, is a paid assassin. She has been hired by a drug cartel to kill Michael Bennett, as retribution because his son, Brian was involved with a drug syndicate, and Bennett had killed one of its people.
Michael needs to track a trail of murders before he can figure out that it is Alex who is chasing him. His family is put in danger, and it comes to a frightening conclusion.
This is the latest installment in the Michael Bennett series, and it is satisfying. The book moves very quickly, with just enough excitement and intrigue to keep it interesting. Another solid Bennett novel.
#Ambush #JamesPatterson
Michael needs to track a trail of murders before he can figure out that it is Alex who is chasing him. His family is put in danger, and it comes to a frightening conclusion.
This is the latest installment in the Michael Bennett series, and it is satisfying. The book moves very quickly, with just enough excitement and intrigue to keep it interesting. Another solid Bennett novel.
#Ambush #JamesPatterson
indianajane's review against another edition
2.0
There are a couple of James Patterson series that I have been reading for a long time. Michael Bennett is one of those, but I think this might be the last. Maybe it's all of his co-writers, or maybe his books are just growing tired, but this one was almost boring.
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
So much murder in this one... wow! Really enjoyed this one, I do have a soft spot for Michael Bennett and his 10 children. I hope this series keeps going strong for a while longer! Great listen in what has been a very stressful week
sylviabaum's review against another edition
4.0
On the whole, I like the Michael Bennett series. This one keeps you turning the pages because the contract killer, Alex, is very good at her job. It's a fast read and quite exciting. I gave it a four star, only because of the reasons below. Otherwise, it's good and entertaining.
I have a hard time believing that Alex chose to be in this profession. But then, I don't know anything about Colombia or the culture, lifestyle there. So, I'll just accept that. She appears to be an assassin with some sort of work ethics--she only kills for money; doesn't like to kill innocents or women or children unless it's absolutely necessary.
One thing that really bugs me is that the Bennett children appear to be taught by nuns. I have nothing against nuns. In fact, I love them. I had sisters in my school. Unfortunately, my kids didn't have any sister teaching them in our Parish school. Most Catholic schools I know are staffed by a majority of laypeople. If a school is fortunate to be run by an order, you might see a handful of sisters. Well, it's just something that annoys me. It doesn't really have any effect on the story.
I have a hard time believing that Alex chose to be in this profession. But then, I don't know anything about Colombia or the culture, lifestyle there. So, I'll just accept that. She appears to be an assassin with some sort of work ethics--she only kills for money; doesn't like to kill innocents or women or children unless it's absolutely necessary.
One thing that really bugs me is that the Bennett children appear to be taught by nuns. I have nothing against nuns. In fact, I love them. I had sisters in my school. Unfortunately, my kids didn't have any sister teaching them in our Parish school. Most Catholic schools I know are staffed by a majority of laypeople. If a school is fortunate to be run by an order, you might see a handful of sisters. Well, it's just something that annoys me. It doesn't really have any effect on the story.
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best in the series. Good character development and action.