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A review by kristindowner
Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner
5.0
REVIEW FROM NerdProbs.com (http://www.nerdprobs.com/books/book-review-crash-burn-by-lisa-gardner/)
Not to start off on a bias note, but Lisa Gardner is hands down one of the best Mystery/Thrill writers out there today. I can say this because I’m a huge fan of mystery and thriller novels and I have read every single one of Gardners books. Every. Single. One. Every time I pick up a new one I am surprised at how Gardner has stretched herself and her story to new levels for us and for herself, keeping us guessing at every turn.
‘Crash and Burn’ is the newest book about to be released under Gardner’s name. The book is set for a release of February 3, 2015. It follows the story of Nicole Frank, a married woman who has suffered one too many head trauma’s and some would call her crazy. Crazy may not be the word for it though. ‘Crash and Burn’ follows Frank’s life, along with her husband Thomas, after a horrific car accident, a wild goose chase for a child that doesn’t exist (or does it), and more hidden secrets that one family can hold. Sgt. Wyatt Foster is the lead officer on the case, although we get to see one of our favorite private investigators, Tessa Leoni. ‘Crash and Burn’ is the third Tessa Leoni novel by Gardner. We also get a glimpse at one of our favorite Boston detectives… D.D. Warren.
To me, ‘Crash and Burn’ was a completely new type of novel for Gardner. It put a new meaning to psychological in psychological thriller. Aside from the typical “crime has occurred, now we solve it after many bumps, twists, and turns” writing we are use to in murder mysteries, Gardner took a leap into head trauma. A ballsy move, in my opinion, as head trauma is never the same for two people and can go any different way. Nicky Frank is no stranger to this as multiple concussions have left her brain a little scrambled, and she finds it hard to differentiate between reality and fantasy. Gardner definitely did her job because there were many times I was just as confused as the lead character.
I try to consider myself a pretty good guess, but Gardner kept me on the edge of my seat on this one. I did not guess who was behind everything until the very end. Remind me never to have a traumatic brain injruy (TBI). Gardner’s ability to draw a reader in and make them feel what the characters are feeling is one reason, I believe, she is at the top of her game. ‘Crash & Burn’ pushed boundaries for Gardner as a writer and for the reader, myself, and she came out blazing on top as usual! This novel is incredible, for lack of a better phrase. Intriguing, heart-wrenching at times, terrified at others, and just a really great read. I couldn’t put it down.
Not to start off on a bias note, but Lisa Gardner is hands down one of the best Mystery/Thrill writers out there today. I can say this because I’m a huge fan of mystery and thriller novels and I have read every single one of Gardners books. Every. Single. One. Every time I pick up a new one I am surprised at how Gardner has stretched herself and her story to new levels for us and for herself, keeping us guessing at every turn.
‘Crash and Burn’ is the newest book about to be released under Gardner’s name. The book is set for a release of February 3, 2015. It follows the story of Nicole Frank, a married woman who has suffered one too many head trauma’s and some would call her crazy. Crazy may not be the word for it though. ‘Crash and Burn’ follows Frank’s life, along with her husband Thomas, after a horrific car accident, a wild goose chase for a child that doesn’t exist (or does it), and more hidden secrets that one family can hold. Sgt. Wyatt Foster is the lead officer on the case, although we get to see one of our favorite private investigators, Tessa Leoni. ‘Crash and Burn’ is the third Tessa Leoni novel by Gardner. We also get a glimpse at one of our favorite Boston detectives… D.D. Warren.
To me, ‘Crash and Burn’ was a completely new type of novel for Gardner. It put a new meaning to psychological in psychological thriller. Aside from the typical “crime has occurred, now we solve it after many bumps, twists, and turns” writing we are use to in murder mysteries, Gardner took a leap into head trauma. A ballsy move, in my opinion, as head trauma is never the same for two people and can go any different way. Nicky Frank is no stranger to this as multiple concussions have left her brain a little scrambled, and she finds it hard to differentiate between reality and fantasy. Gardner definitely did her job because there were many times I was just as confused as the lead character.
I try to consider myself a pretty good guess, but Gardner kept me on the edge of my seat on this one. I did not guess who was behind everything until the very end. Remind me never to have a traumatic brain injruy (TBI). Gardner’s ability to draw a reader in and make them feel what the characters are feeling is one reason, I believe, she is at the top of her game. ‘Crash & Burn’ pushed boundaries for Gardner as a writer and for the reader, myself, and she came out blazing on top as usual! This novel is incredible, for lack of a better phrase. Intriguing, heart-wrenching at times, terrified at others, and just a really great read. I couldn’t put it down.