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tlandrews's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of twists and turns. Once you think you have it figured out...you don't.
wannabaudrey's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 First book Ive read by this author and will definitely look for more. Full of action and good, complex characters.
farmlady1's review against another edition
5.0
I love John Hart! This was one of my favorites. If you like a thriller/suspense, this is the author for you. The story and characters were great.
akellyreads's review against another edition
5.0
A great read! Lots of twists, and it’s hard for a murder/psychological thriller to also feature compassion as well, but this book does. Will definitely be reading more by this author.
quiraang's review against another edition
4.0
A cast of dysfunctional, tortured characters, embedded in a powerful plot of politics, crime, violence, and treachery, driven by emotional torments, fear, and of course, love.
majkia's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book with atmosphere and suspense. My only complaint is that he got the psychology wrong, but then it's a common misconception so I won't fault him too badly for it, since the book is so good otherwise. Highly recommended.
kkilburn's review against another edition
3.0
I bought Iron House because John Hart completely bowled me over with his previous two novels, and I began the book expecting a mystery/thriller set in the south, rich with a sense of place, tightly plotted and paced, and beautifully written. Unfortunately, Iron House is not that book. It's a good mystery/thriller in many ways, and the writing is mostly as captivating as I remembered, but I agree with other reviewers who've pointed out that some of the major plot elements strain credulity and that the main character, Michael, is difficult to admire/respect/sympathize with. The ending dragged on far too long for my taste, and I felt some big issues were left hanging at the end. Finally, even though much of the action takes place in North Carolina, I never felt fully immersed in the setting the way I did in Hart's other books - possibly because much of the action takes place on a humongous estate rather than in a more modest setting.
That said, it's still a good read, especially if you like lots of action. On the other hand, if you like books that make characters out of landscapes and that are written with luscious prose - and still present page-turning mysteries - try Last Child or Down River.
That said, it's still a good read, especially if you like lots of action. On the other hand, if you like books that make characters out of landscapes and that are written with luscious prose - and still present page-turning mysteries - try Last Child or Down River.
pamelajobrownlee's review against another edition
3.0
Beautifully written, as usual, very satisfying story and ending. This is the first of his books that I’ve read with any female characters of note. He could use a little help writing them. I don’t need to know about his girlfriend’s tiny fists, or long beautiful hair. He did a fair job giving them personalities, but can we, just for once, have female lead characters that aren’t perfect physically?
trixie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very clever thriller, and I couldn't stop reading it, even when I was past sleepy. It was ridiculously unrealistic, but very readable.