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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really wanted to like it but I think maybe i am not used to audiobooks again and I need to find THE book that will change it since I have a lot of them to read next
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
While on a forced administrative leave, LAPD Detective Kara Quinn returns home to visit her grandmother in Liberty Lake, Washington. While out for a run, Kara discovers a dead body. It becomes clear the young woman is the latest victim of a serial killer known as the “Triple Killer”. A newly formed FBI Mobile Response Team led by Special Agent Matt Costa is assigned to the case. Kara offers her detecting skills to help the FBI and sparks fly between she and Matt. The team is racing against the clock to try to prevent the next two deaths the killer has planned, but one of their own seems to be in the killer’s crosshairs.
I have read and enjoyed many other books by Allison Brennan. This book is the first in a new series by the author. The first few chapters introduce the many members of law enforcement, both FBI and local police departments. It was hard to keep track of everyone and meant the story got off to a slow start. Once I figured out who the most important players were, it was easier to focus on the plot. The story is told from a few different points of view including Matt, Kara, profiler Catherine Jones, and also the killer. The details of the investigation are included, which I usually like but there are some slow parts to the book. However for the most part, I was engrossed in the story and was eager to find out what would happen next.
The main characters are flawed and have complicated backgrounds full of tragic events. I predicted that two of the team members would end up getting together. I don’t know how realistic it would be for this to occur in the middle of such an important and dangerous investigation, but it was obvious from the beginning the attraction was there. Neither seem to be looking for anything serious, but developments at the end of the book that I assume will be a large focus of the next book in the series will complicate the relationship. Although the profiler contributed a lot to the investigation, I want to like her but had a hard time connecting with her. I think she has the potential to be a likable character and even though a lot of her background was given, I needed something more to get to know her better.
The killer is scary and the chapters from his point of view show how he starts to unravel at the end when things don’t go as planned. The ending is violent and has some surprising developments. There is such a build-up throughout the book on catching this killer, the ending seemed a bit rushed. I really love this author and liked this book. I would give it 3.5 stars and would read the next in the series to see how things progress with Matt and his team. Fans of J.T. Ellison would enjoy the book.
I received this book from NetGalley through the courtesy of Mira. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
I have read and enjoyed many other books by Allison Brennan. This book is the first in a new series by the author. The first few chapters introduce the many members of law enforcement, both FBI and local police departments. It was hard to keep track of everyone and meant the story got off to a slow start. Once I figured out who the most important players were, it was easier to focus on the plot. The story is told from a few different points of view including Matt, Kara, profiler Catherine Jones, and also the killer. The details of the investigation are included, which I usually like but there are some slow parts to the book. However for the most part, I was engrossed in the story and was eager to find out what would happen next.
The main characters are flawed and have complicated backgrounds full of tragic events. I predicted that two of the team members would end up getting together. I don’t know how realistic it would be for this to occur in the middle of such an important and dangerous investigation, but it was obvious from the beginning the attraction was there. Neither seem to be looking for anything serious, but developments at the end of the book that I assume will be a large focus of the next book in the series will complicate the relationship. Although the profiler contributed a lot to the investigation, I want to like her but had a hard time connecting with her. I think she has the potential to be a likable character and even though a lot of her background was given, I needed something more to get to know her better.
The killer is scary and the chapters from his point of view show how he starts to unravel at the end when things don’t go as planned. The ending is violent and has some surprising developments. There is such a build-up throughout the book on catching this killer, the ending seemed a bit rushed. I really love this author and liked this book. I would give it 3.5 stars and would read the next in the series to see how things progress with Matt and his team. Fans of J.T. Ellison would enjoy the book.
I received this book from NetGalley through the courtesy of Mira. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don't know if this is worse than her other books or if my memory of her other books is wrong. I was looking forward to this book and new series but it fell short for me.
I know that the first book setting up a series might be a little awkward as the series finds its feet, but this felt sloppy and lazy in its storytelling. Lots of repetition so the reader doesn't miss the 'super important details' and I didn't actually feel any chemistry between the MCs. The hesitation and wariness in the beginning felt real to me (and for the record I really liked both MCs as characters) but when that suddenly flipped to lust without warning, it didn't feel natural.
I don't know if I'll read the rest.
I know that the first book setting up a series might be a little awkward as the series finds its feet, but this felt sloppy and lazy in its storytelling. Lots of repetition so the reader doesn't miss the 'super important details' and I didn't actually feel any chemistry between the MCs. The hesitation and wariness in the beginning felt real to me (and for the record I really liked both MCs as characters) but when that suddenly flipped to lust without warning, it didn't feel natural.
I don't know if I'll read the rest.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Luckily (??) for Kara Quinn, LAPD Detective on forced leave, a serial killer has struck in her home town and she finds the first victim. This is how the story begins and it doesn't really slow down from there. Fast paced but still does a great job of introducing the characters!
5...All the makings for an amazing series! I can't believe how good this novel was! And am already excited for the next one...Kara is most definitely on my radar for sure now! That ending had me feeling hate along with her...Can't wait to see how this series evolves!