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A review by knuckledown
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson
This book excited me so much when I got my first taste of the O'Malleys. I remember being very sad to finish it, despite the fact that I had five more ahead of me, simply because I didn't think anyone could be as cool as Kate O'Malley. (Luckily I was wrong.) The character of Kate is so excellently dynamic and really what makes her book special. I find her job as a hostage negotiator fascinating. She's independent. She has nerves of steel, yet as the reader you also get to see her deepest emotions. That's what makes you love her.
The external drama is used to enhance the internal drama. Dave gets to see Kate at her weakest due to sheer bad timing. Kate's struggle with faith is also made more challenging. I thought the Bible quote Dee picked for the beginning of the book was perfect for Kate: "For the Son of man came to seek and save the lost." It's so appropriate for the pain of her childhood and job.
The external drama is used to enhance the internal drama. Dave gets to see Kate at her weakest due to sheer bad timing. Kate's struggle with faith is also made more challenging. I thought the Bible quote Dee picked for the beginning of the book was perfect for Kate: "For the Son of man came to seek and save the lost." It's so appropriate for the pain of her childhood and job.