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kstew1976's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
maddie_09's review
4.0
A good, well written short story. DD Warren, Quincy and Rainie working together on an old case so if you're a fan of theirs, The 4th Man is worth reading.
kim58's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
elvang's review against another edition
3.0
DD Warren and FBI profilers Rainie and Quincy combine forces to solve a cold case. A young woman was found dead in a library stairwell and the suspects from ten years ago are assembled by Warren hoping the profilers can help her solve the case.
Not the most exciting of cases but an interesting look at the psychology of the innocent and guilty. Bonus points that the story was based on a true case back in the Eighties.
Not the most exciting of cases but an interesting look at the psychology of the innocent and guilty. Bonus points that the story was based on a true case back in the Eighties.
rly18's review against another edition
4.0
Detective Sergent D D Warren is back in this intriguing, no frills short story by Lisa Gardner. This time D D is working a ten year old cold case and she's joined by FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and his partner/wife Rainie Connor. The victim, college student Jaylin Banks, was last seen studying by herself in the computer lab at the campus library. According to her boyfriend, James Duchovny, a local thug who was known for hard partying and violence toward women, he was with her at the library but got tired of waiting, left and arranged to meet her at a local bar when she finished. A short time later, she was found dead in a back stairwell of the library.
I have to say, when I requested this on Netgalley, I didn't realize it was a short story. I saw it was a new release by one of my very favorite authors and hit request. It really doesn't matter what Lisa writes, I'll read it. I have read EVERY book she's written to date and I can't say that about any other author out there! So for D D Warren to be working with my old favorite, profiler Pierce Quincey, well that's just a real treat. And in this instance, the blurb above is accurate and telling. There are several suspects, suspicious timelines , no evidence left at the scene, and a contained, secure murder location as everyone entering the library had to do so with an ID. As Pierce Quincy puts it..."this is the classic closed-room murder." In my opinion, no one writes about crime and law enforcement like Lisa Gardner and this short story proves it. Not only is this a mysterious 'whodunit,' it's a 'whydunit' and I didn't have either figured out!
If you love mysteries and crime thrillers and haven't yet read Lisa Gardner, you really are missing out on fantastic writing, intricate plots, and characters you'll love. If you're hesitant about starting a new series, I should note that although I've read all her books, I didn't always read them in order as far as the series go and this worked out fine for me. This short story will be released Jan 3, 2017 and is a prelude to her upcoming full length novel Right Behind You, featuring Pierce Quincy and Rainie Connor as they travel to the wilds of Oregon to catch a killer.
4/5 Stars
I have to say, when I requested this on Netgalley, I didn't realize it was a short story. I saw it was a new release by one of my very favorite authors and hit request. It really doesn't matter what Lisa writes, I'll read it. I have read EVERY book she's written to date and I can't say that about any other author out there! So for D D Warren to be working with my old favorite, profiler Pierce Quincey, well that's just a real treat. And in this instance, the blurb above is accurate and telling. There are several suspects, suspicious timelines , no evidence left at the scene, and a contained, secure murder location as everyone entering the library had to do so with an ID. As Pierce Quincy puts it..."this is the classic closed-room murder." In my opinion, no one writes about crime and law enforcement like Lisa Gardner and this short story proves it. Not only is this a mysterious 'whodunit,' it's a 'whydunit' and I didn't have either figured out!
If you love mysteries and crime thrillers and haven't yet read Lisa Gardner, you really are missing out on fantastic writing, intricate plots, and characters you'll love. If you're hesitant about starting a new series, I should note that although I've read all her books, I didn't always read them in order as far as the series go and this worked out fine for me. This short story will be released Jan 3, 2017 and is a prelude to her upcoming full length novel Right Behind You, featuring Pierce Quincy and Rainie Connor as they travel to the wilds of Oregon to catch a killer.
4/5 Stars
rubenstein's review against another edition
3.0
Last month I jumped on the Lisa Gardner bandwagon and when I was pitched this short story there was NO WAY I could pass it up!
Clocking it at under 40 pages, The 4th Man follows an investigation into a cold case: ten years earlier, a college student was strangled in a stairwell. This story focuses on tracking down several witnesses for another round of questioning. It's quick, entertaining, and made me VERY excited to read more of Lisa's work! If a total newbie like me (only one book down!) enjoyed it, I'm positive die-hard fans will love this bonus story featuring characters they already know and love.
For more Lisa Gardner flailing (and other reviews) head over to The Pretty Good Gatsby!
Clocking it at under 40 pages, The 4th Man follows an investigation into a cold case: ten years earlier, a college student was strangled in a stairwell. This story focuses on tracking down several witnesses for another round of questioning. It's quick, entertaining, and made me VERY excited to read more of Lisa's work! If a total newbie like me (only one book down!) enjoyed it, I'm positive die-hard fans will love this bonus story featuring characters they already know and love.
For more Lisa Gardner flailing (and other reviews) head over to The Pretty Good Gatsby!
itsbooktalk's review against another edition
4.0
Detective Sergent D D Warren is back in this intriguing, no frills short story by Lisa Gardner. This time D D is working a ten year old cold case and she's joined by FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and his partner/wife Rainie Connor. The victim, college student Jaylin Banks, was last seen studying by herself in the computer lab at the campus library. According to her boyfriend, James Duchovny, a local thug who was known for hard partying and violence toward women, he was with her at the library but got tired of waiting, left and arranged to meet her at a local bar when she finished. A short time later, she was found dead in a back stairwell of the library.
I have to say, when I requested this on Netgalley, I didn't realize it was a short story. I saw it was a new release by one of my very favorite authors and hit request. It really doesn't matter what Lisa writes, I'll read it. I have read EVERY book she's written to date and I can't say that about any other author out there! So for D D Warren to be working with my old favorite, profiler Pierce Quincey, well that's just a real treat. And in this instance, the blurb above is accurate and telling. There are several suspects, suspicious timelines , no evidence left at the scene, and a contained, secure murder location as everyone entering the library had to do so with an ID. As Pierce Quincy puts it..."this is the classic closed-room murder." In my opinion, no one writes about crime and law enforcement like Lisa Gardner and this short story proves it. Not only is this a mysterious 'whodunit,' it's a 'whydunit' and I didn't have either figured out!
If you love mysteries and crime thrillers and haven't yet read Lisa Gardner, you really are missing out on fantastic writing, intricate plots, and characters you'll love. If you're hesitant about starting a new series, I should note that although I've read all her books, I didn't always read them in order as far as the series go and this worked out fine for me. This short story will be released Jan 3, 2017 and is a prelude to her upcoming full length novel Right Behind You, featuring Pierce Quincy and Rainie Connor as they travel to the wilds of Oregon to catch a killer.
4/5 Stars
I have to say, when I requested this on Netgalley, I didn't realize it was a short story. I saw it was a new release by one of my very favorite authors and hit request. It really doesn't matter what Lisa writes, I'll read it. I have read EVERY book she's written to date and I can't say that about any other author out there! So for D D Warren to be working with my old favorite, profiler Pierce Quincey, well that's just a real treat. And in this instance, the blurb above is accurate and telling. There are several suspects, suspicious timelines , no evidence left at the scene, and a contained, secure murder location as everyone entering the library had to do so with an ID. As Pierce Quincy puts it..."this is the classic closed-room murder." In my opinion, no one writes about crime and law enforcement like Lisa Gardner and this short story proves it. Not only is this a mysterious 'whodunit,' it's a 'whydunit' and I didn't have either figured out!
If you love mysteries and crime thrillers and haven't yet read Lisa Gardner, you really are missing out on fantastic writing, intricate plots, and characters you'll love. If you're hesitant about starting a new series, I should note that although I've read all her books, I didn't always read them in order as far as the series go and this worked out fine for me. This short story will be released Jan 3, 2017 and is a prelude to her upcoming full length novel Right Behind You, featuring Pierce Quincy and Rainie Connor as they travel to the wilds of Oregon to catch a killer.
4/5 Stars