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mmilligan94's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The first quarter of the book is interesting. After that it’s predictable and ridiculously far fetched.
The audiobook narrator isn’t good. All the male characters sounded gravelly and sneering. The females were whiny and hysterical. It’s suspense, ladies, but calm the heck down.
The audiobook narrator isn’t good. All the male characters sounded gravelly and sneering. The females were whiny and hysterical. It’s suspense, ladies, but calm the heck down.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
Daniel Palmer’s STOLEN is a fast-paced, engrossing, and intense suspense thriller. A desperate man and woman reach out for help and make a deal with the devil.
Having read DESPERATE 5 Stars, wanted to go back and read some of Palmer’s previous books, as I seem to start with newest releases and work my way backward. I devour audiobooks in between reading new ARC releases, and especially when I come across a thriller read by narrator Peter Berkrot (as his voice alone is chilling– swoon).
John Bodine, is an avid mountain climber from Boston, and faces a tough choice after an avalanche sweeps his two companions over a ridge line in Tibet. In order to survive, John must cut one of the ropes, connecting him to his friends, causing one of them to fall to fall to his death.
Now, John and Ruby have a great life, with a thriving business. However, when John learns that his insurance company won’t pay for the expensive treatment his wife needs after being diagnosed with late-stage cancer, he has nowhere to turn. He cannot afford the medication without insurance and he cannot watch his wife die.
So, he decides to steal the identity of another man, who does have insurance and files a false claim. He is great with technology as he writes and designs computer games. (he gets this guy’s name from his gaming data base). He lets his wife in on the plan, as she does not like but goes along with it. They even move to another address, rent out their old place, and use their new names in the event they are checked upon. Everything seems to working as planned, and the medication is working UNTIL, the customer contacts John with a shocker.
The Deal with the Devil: If he and Ruby will play along with a game he has devised. If they do so, he will not report them. They have to commit real crimes, and if they fail, it will be deadly. Crazy, right? The suspense, and danger heats up, leaving you holding your breath, as two desperate people fight to survive, and now connected to a twisted serial killer!
WOW! A powerful suspense, as fell in love with Ruby and John and your heart goes out them, when faced with this challenge to find themselves living in a nightmare.
I am loving Daniel Palmer’s writing, and have already purchased two additional audiobooks, Delirious and Helpless (love his one word strong titles). Please continue using Peter Berkrot, as you guys are a perfect match for a dynamic delivery. Fans of thrillers, and fast-paced action, Daniel is your man!
Check out Palmer's latest upcoming May 2015 suspense thriller CONSTANT FEAR!
Having read DESPERATE 5 Stars, wanted to go back and read some of Palmer’s previous books, as I seem to start with newest releases and work my way backward. I devour audiobooks in between reading new ARC releases, and especially when I come across a thriller read by narrator Peter Berkrot (as his voice alone is chilling– swoon).
John Bodine, is an avid mountain climber from Boston, and faces a tough choice after an avalanche sweeps his two companions over a ridge line in Tibet. In order to survive, John must cut one of the ropes, connecting him to his friends, causing one of them to fall to fall to his death.
Now, John and Ruby have a great life, with a thriving business. However, when John learns that his insurance company won’t pay for the expensive treatment his wife needs after being diagnosed with late-stage cancer, he has nowhere to turn. He cannot afford the medication without insurance and he cannot watch his wife die.
So, he decides to steal the identity of another man, who does have insurance and files a false claim. He is great with technology as he writes and designs computer games. (he gets this guy’s name from his gaming data base). He lets his wife in on the plan, as she does not like but goes along with it. They even move to another address, rent out their old place, and use their new names in the event they are checked upon. Everything seems to working as planned, and the medication is working UNTIL, the customer contacts John with a shocker.
The Deal with the Devil: If he and Ruby will play along with a game he has devised. If they do so, he will not report them. They have to commit real crimes, and if they fail, it will be deadly. Crazy, right? The suspense, and danger heats up, leaving you holding your breath, as two desperate people fight to survive, and now connected to a twisted serial killer!
WOW! A powerful suspense, as fell in love with Ruby and John and your heart goes out them, when faced with this challenge to find themselves living in a nightmare.
I am loving Daniel Palmer’s writing, and have already purchased two additional audiobooks, Delirious and Helpless (love his one word strong titles). Please continue using Peter Berkrot, as you guys are a perfect match for a dynamic delivery. Fans of thrillers, and fast-paced action, Daniel is your man!
Check out Palmer's latest upcoming May 2015 suspense thriller CONSTANT FEAR!
brookeworm18's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Unjustifiably obsessed with its own cleverness
catalinalao's review against another edition
3.0
The writing was a little simple but it was a good, quick read. I figured out who it was when they finally got the police involved.
cdion's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rwarner's review against another edition
3.0
This book spits on plausibility, but the premise is interesting and the plot moves along with twists and turns and everything you'd expect from a thriller. Read it for fun, and you'll have a hard time putting it down. It won't change your life, but it will entertain you for a few hours.
toyareads26's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book awhile ago so I can't really recall many details but what I do remember is that I loved it. This was one of the first "thriller" novels I read so I was very new to the genre. Could that have clouded my judgment? Maybe, but what I do know is that this book is wild, its crazy, a little far-fetched, but for some reason it worked. I remember racing through and completely devouring this book. I've said it before and I'll say it again, sometimes you just like a book for no reason except that you do. So that's that.
courtthebookgirl's review against another edition
I may come back to this later. It was recommended by a friend, but I wasn't able to get into it.
bherrera's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent thriller! Very exciting and fast paced. Basically the story sets up with a couple that finds out the wife has cancer, their cheap insurance doesn't cover the medicine and treatment she needs. Well the husband, who is good with computers, figures out to steal an identity that has good insurance coverage. Well, they chose the wrong person to steal the identity from and the story plays out from there. Very good book!