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cheekylaydee's review against another edition
3.0
Not the best Carson Ryder I've read, but they definately get better as the series goes on so I'm glad I got around to reading the one that started it all!
nikki_in_niagara's review
4.0
A new unit dedicated to psychotic crimes is looking into a case where nonsensical inscriptions are written on the bodies. Carson Ryder ends up going to his imprisoned serial killer brother for help.
I found this on my shelves and had no prescribed ideas as to how it would be. I did end up enjoying it quite a bit. Carson Ryder is a bit of an egotistical guy but he grew on me. And I can see the potential for his growth as a character further into the series. The crime is a good one that kept me guessing and the scenes and descriptions were a good bit gross. I plan on reading more of the series.
I found this on my shelves and had no prescribed ideas as to how it would be. I did end up enjoying it quite a bit. Carson Ryder is a bit of an egotistical guy but he grew on me. And I can see the potential for his growth as a character further into the series. The crime is a good one that kept me guessing and the scenes and descriptions were a good bit gross. I plan on reading more of the series.
gbdill's review against another edition
1.0
This is an example of a book that I simply could not get into because of the author's writing style. I don't know what it was, but it seemed fragmented, choppy, with a lot of nicknames on the front end and with poor character development. It was hard to figure out what I was reading, who were talking to one another, and where they were at.
To put it simply, this is a horribly written book. Not for everyone I suppose.
To put it simply, this is a horribly written book. Not for everyone I suppose.
myrdyr's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 stars. I found the story engaging, and I liked the characters. However, I felt Kerley's portrayal of alcoholism was weak and unbelievable. Since it didn't really add anything to the story, I think the book would have been stronger without it.
boleary30's review against another edition
4.0
Great start to a series,very creepy, morgue worker trying to solve beheading cases
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book in the carson ryder series and I found it a good start. Quick and easy to read with just the right amount of action and intrigue. Unfortunately, the killer did not come as a surprise to me which was a shame!
imzadirose's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this series. This is the first book and was too slow for too much of it then there were parts I didn't like. Haven't decided if I'll try the next yet.
arathi's review against another edition
3.0
good book, Carson Ryder's brother sounds so creepy....creepier than the killer in this book itself..
definitely didnt like Squill...he was very irritating in every possible way!
will surely read all the other books by this author..hope there is no more Squill in the other books!!
definitely didnt like Squill...he was very irritating in every possible way!
will surely read all the other books by this author..hope there is no more Squill in the other books!!
julie_sapienza's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5