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hooksnbooks's review
5.0
When I can't put a book down I can not put a book down. This book was that amazing! I read it in two days. If you love seeing a character go through trials and coming out on top then this is the book for you!
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
No one writes “complex” better than Daniel Palmer, as reiterated in Helpless. A web of deception, revenge, a frame up of sexual crimes, drugs, kidnapping, and a behind the scenes complicated twisted scheme for an intense and gripping suspenseful ride. How far will a parent go to protect their child?
The novel openswith Lindsey Wells, age fifteen, (sexting) a nude photo of herself to her boyfriend, Tanner (for his eyes only, right), as she thinks this is better than sleeping with him, as she has to keep him interested. Little does she know her photo among other girls, will go viral across the internet and will end up on a child-porn website which later links to Tom.
Former Navy SEAL Tom Hawkins has moved back to New Hampshire to raise his teenage daughter, after his ex-wife, Kelly dies under mysterious circumstances. He and his daughter are not on the best of terms; however, things get worse, as he soon finds himself being charged with being a rapist, drug smuggler, child pornographer, and accused of sleeping with his 16-year-old daughter Jill's, best friend Lindsey.
If this is bad not enough, he is being targeted by an old military pal who was involved in smuggling heroin from Germany with the dead wife. From sexting rings, naked pictures, frantic teens, a fetish market, drugs, murder, kidnapping, and the ability to destroy people’s reputation, using technology-- piling up making the story a little unrealistic at times. However, some nice family dynamics with father-daughter, and a much needed lesson and warning for teens and parents alike, in today’s social media world.
Even though the novel was suspenseful, with many twists and turns, I did not feel it was as good as some of Palmer’s other books. Possibly due to listening to the audiobook narrated by Phil Gigante, not as captivating a voice as Peter Berkrot, which is superb.
Looking forward to reading Delirious, next and back to Peter, once again. (please keep using Peter). I have read all Palmer's newer books, and making my way backwards to some of the older ones. If you have not read Palmer, you are in for a treat!
Check out Palmer's latest upcoming May 2015 suspense thriller CONSTANT FEAR!
The novel openswith Lindsey Wells, age fifteen, (sexting) a nude photo of herself to her boyfriend, Tanner (for his eyes only, right), as she thinks this is better than sleeping with him, as she has to keep him interested. Little does she know her photo among other girls, will go viral across the internet and will end up on a child-porn website which later links to Tom.
Former Navy SEAL Tom Hawkins has moved back to New Hampshire to raise his teenage daughter, after his ex-wife, Kelly dies under mysterious circumstances. He and his daughter are not on the best of terms; however, things get worse, as he soon finds himself being charged with being a rapist, drug smuggler, child pornographer, and accused of sleeping with his 16-year-old daughter Jill's, best friend Lindsey.
If this is bad not enough, he is being targeted by an old military pal who was involved in smuggling heroin from Germany with the dead wife. From sexting rings, naked pictures, frantic teens, a fetish market, drugs, murder, kidnapping, and the ability to destroy people’s reputation, using technology-- piling up making the story a little unrealistic at times. However, some nice family dynamics with father-daughter, and a much needed lesson and warning for teens and parents alike, in today’s social media world.
Even though the novel was suspenseful, with many twists and turns, I did not feel it was as good as some of Palmer’s other books. Possibly due to listening to the audiobook narrated by Phil Gigante, not as captivating a voice as Peter Berkrot, which is superb.
Looking forward to reading Delirious, next and back to Peter, once again. (please keep using Peter). I have read all Palmer's newer books, and making my way backwards to some of the older ones. If you have not read Palmer, you are in for a treat!
Check out Palmer's latest upcoming May 2015 suspense thriller CONSTANT FEAR!
justinecm's review
2.0
I received this through goodreads first reads.
I didn't finish this book. It sounded interesting in the description and in a lot of other reviews. I suppose in the end it just isn't for me.
I didn't finish this book. It sounded interesting in the description and in a lot of other reviews. I suppose in the end it just isn't for me.
scknitter's review
4.0
Daniel Palmer solidifies his place as a thriller writer with his second novel, Helpless. Illegal activities from twenty years earlier, teenage sexting and a high tech scam to ruin reputations via the internet all coincide to make ex Navy seal and single father Tom Hawkins feel totally helpless to protect his teenage daughter and clear his name of serious charges.
justinecw's review
2.0
I received this through goodreads first reads.
I didn't finish this book. It sounded interesting in the description and in a lot of other reviews. I suppose in the end it just isn't for me.
I didn't finish this book. It sounded interesting in the description and in a lot of other reviews. I suppose in the end it just isn't for me.
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