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3.92 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this more than I should have. Not very well written, but enough excitement to keep me going.
I have mixed feelings about this book, it was really unbelievable in parts but I couldn't stop reading. At points I wanted to stop reading it but I had to see what happened in the end so carried on. I'm glad I did as I did enjoy it and it was well written.
The Soul Collector by Chris Mooney
Title - The Soul Collector
Author - Chris Mooney
First Published - Oct 10
Publisher - Penguin
Pages - 480
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £7.70 Kindle - £3.99
ISBN - 0141049502
This is the fourth book in the Darby McCormick series by Chris Mooney. Ten years ago Darby worked on an abduction case where a young boy was abducted and never found. Now ten years later he is back and has taken his family hostage, he is asking to speak to Darby an Darby only. What happened to him in those ten years and why is he back now?
This book is just as good as the previous three books in the series. This series is shaping up to be one of the best series I have read this year or in fact in a long time. This book keeps me constantly wanting to come back for more. A quote on the front cover of the book says "Will keep you up past your bedtime" truer words have never been spoken, this book kept me up well into the early hours as I just couldn't put it down, I yet again found myself saying one more chapter over and over till I finally finished the book.
I love reading how Darby's carer evolves and devolves and how her relationship with Coop grows throughout the books, I find myself desperate to know if they finally get together and if Darby will finally get the happy ending she deserves.
The cases Darby works are always really interesting and the book, in general, is very interesting, well written and keeps you captivated from the very first page right to the last page, it keeps you desperate to continue onto the next book to find out what happens next.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Defiantly
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at www.lu-ellensreadingandreviewingblog.co.uk
www.lusreviewsblog.wordpress.com
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Title - The Soul Collector
Author - Chris Mooney
First Published - Oct 10
Publisher - Penguin
Pages - 480
Price on Amazon - Paperback - £7.70 Kindle - £3.99
ISBN - 0141049502
This is the fourth book in the Darby McCormick series by Chris Mooney. Ten years ago Darby worked on an abduction case where a young boy was abducted and never found. Now ten years later he is back and has taken his family hostage, he is asking to speak to Darby an Darby only. What happened to him in those ten years and why is he back now?
This book is just as good as the previous three books in the series. This series is shaping up to be one of the best series I have read this year or in fact in a long time. This book keeps me constantly wanting to come back for more. A quote on the front cover of the book says "Will keep you up past your bedtime" truer words have never been spoken, this book kept me up well into the early hours as I just couldn't put it down, I yet again found myself saying one more chapter over and over till I finally finished the book.
I love reading how Darby's carer evolves and devolves and how her relationship with Coop grows throughout the books, I find myself desperate to know if they finally get together and if Darby will finally get the happy ending she deserves.
The cases Darby works are always really interesting and the book, in general, is very interesting, well written and keeps you captivated from the very first page right to the last page, it keeps you desperate to continue onto the next book to find out what happens next.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Defiantly
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at www.lu-ellensreadingandreviewingblog.co.uk
www.lusreviewsblog.wordpress.com
Links to this review can be found at:
Twitter: @lusreviews
Facebook: @lusreviews
Instagram: lusreviews
The Soul Collectors
3.5 Stars
On suspension following the events of the previous book, forensics investigator, Darby McCormick is called in to assist a SWAT team when a man, who has taken his entire family hostage, asks for her specifically. Just as Darby is about to defuse the situation, a group of armed men storm the house setting in motion a series of events that reveal the dark and deadly deeds of an extremist group involved in child kidnapping, torture and mutilation.
While The Soul Collectors is a fast paced and action packed thriller, it is not as satisfying as the other books in the series mainly due to the rather far-fetched cult/conspiracy plot as well as Darby’s unrealistic transition from forensic expert to Zena Warrior Princess.
The basic premise of a religious cult abducting and indoctrinating children is compelling, and the villains come across as an even more diabolical incarnation of the Opus Dei in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code. However, the motives behind the crimes are obscure and the group’s ability to infiltrate a variety of agencies is implausible.
Darby is an engaging heroine and it is entertaining to see her getting the better of the men in the book. Nevertheless, her sudden militant persona is at odds with her characterization from earlier in the series and the change is not for the better. Moreover, the developments in her relationship with Coop are also disappointing. They seem to take some welcome steps forward in accepting their attraction, but this is immediately followed by a huge step back. The inclusion of is a completely unnecessary addition as there are sufficient obstacles to Coop and Darby’s romance without it.
Although not precisely a cliffhanger, the conclusion is rather open-ended and there are numerous loose ends and unanswered questions that will hopefully be addressed in the next installment.
All in all, Mooney certainly knows how to spin a good yarn and I highly recommend the first three books in the series even though this one is only so-so.
3.5 Stars
On suspension following the events of the previous book, forensics investigator, Darby McCormick is called in to assist a SWAT team when a man, who has taken his entire family hostage, asks for her specifically. Just as Darby is about to defuse the situation, a group of armed men storm the house setting in motion a series of events that reveal the dark and deadly deeds of an extremist group involved in child kidnapping, torture and mutilation.
While The Soul Collectors is a fast paced and action packed thriller, it is not as satisfying as the other books in the series mainly due to the rather far-fetched cult/conspiracy plot as well as Darby’s unrealistic transition from forensic expert to Zena Warrior Princess.
The basic premise of a religious cult abducting and indoctrinating children is compelling, and the villains come across as an even more diabolical incarnation of the Opus Dei in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code. However, the motives behind the crimes are obscure and the group’s ability to infiltrate a variety of agencies is implausible.
Darby is an engaging heroine and it is entertaining to see her getting the better of the men in the book. Nevertheless, her sudden militant persona is at odds with her characterization from earlier in the series and the change is not for the better. Moreover, the developments in her relationship with Coop are also disappointing. They seem to take some welcome steps forward in accepting their attraction, but this is immediately followed by a huge step back. The inclusion of
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Coop’s sudden girlfriend/fiancée in LondonAlthough not precisely a cliffhanger, the conclusion is rather open-ended and there are numerous loose ends and unanswered questions that will hopefully be addressed in the next installment.
All in all, Mooney certainly knows how to spin a good yarn and I highly recommend the first three books in the series even though this one is only so-so.
The 4the Darby book doesn't disappoint. The ending might not please everyone, but too bad. Full of suspense, and gore (which I usually don't like but for some reason keep reading). Interesting to see if this series continues and how.
Totally scary book! Mooney is an amazing writer. This could give Stephen King a run for his money but it is all plausible. In a horror world. I hope. "Page turner" is not descriptive enough. I made a mistake and thought this was the next in series when it actually is the 4th of 4, currently. (Maybe the series ended with this; I don't know.)
I will definitely go back and read the two in between. But not for a while. Nightmares could easily accompany the reading of this! Wow.
I will definitely go back and read the two in between. But not for a while. Nightmares could easily accompany the reading of this! Wow.