atomic_tourist's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Killer Weekend was kind of a palate cleanser mystery? Obviously lots of copaganda, but still enjoyable. No frills and nothing special, just a good ol' fashioned thriller.
weaselweader's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not pedestrian but not quite compelling or memorable
Former New York State attorney general, Liz Shaler is announcing her candidacy for the Oval Office but if the assassins and the cabal who hired him have their way, she’ll be on her way to the Promised Land before she finishes her very first speech.
As thrillers go, KILLER WEEKEND is definitely enjoyable but there’s nothing about the writing, the pacing, the plot or the setting that makes it truly stand apart in an immensely crowded field. Sheriff Walt Fleming is the only standout in the novel. He’s efficient and dedicated but he’s also human, warm, self-effacing and interesting. Perhaps the fact that he isn’t the typical thriller übermensch makes him a more readable stand-out from the pack.
Definitely recommended. Just don’t expect to remember any details or even very many broad brush strokes within a few days of having turned the last page.
Paul Weiss
Former New York State attorney general, Liz Shaler is announcing her candidacy for the Oval Office but if the assassins and the cabal who hired him have their way, she’ll be on her way to the Promised Land before she finishes her very first speech.
As thrillers go, KILLER WEEKEND is definitely enjoyable but there’s nothing about the writing, the pacing, the plot or the setting that makes it truly stand apart in an immensely crowded field. Sheriff Walt Fleming is the only standout in the novel. He’s efficient and dedicated but he’s also human, warm, self-effacing and interesting. Perhaps the fact that he isn’t the typical thriller übermensch makes him a more readable stand-out from the pack.
Definitely recommended. Just don’t expect to remember any details or even very many broad brush strokes within a few days of having turned the last page.
Paul Weiss
appalonia's review against another edition
3.0
Poor Walt Fleming has all kinds of trouble in this book. Walt is the Sheriff of Sun Valley, Idaho. Recently divorced after difficulties following the death of his brother, he finds out his deputy is sleeping with his ex. New York Attorney General Liz Shaler is a part time resident of Sun Valley, and five years ago Walt saved her life. Now he be responsible for her life again, as part of the security surrounding a famous communications conference being held. Liz is planning to announce her candidacy for President, but someone is determined to silence her permanently. If only the entire rest of the security team wasn't actively working against Walt.
I found this first book in the series intriguing. I liked the character of Walt, a good man struggling through tough personal times while dealing with a most challenging villain. I found the sections detailing the villain and his preparation tedious however, and merely skimmed them. If the villain is not an interesting character in his own right (and this one wasn't), then I don't want to read about him. A relationship between Walt and Fiona had potential but only mildly touched on in this book. Although I wasn't hugely impressed by the book overall, I may in time read the next in the series.
I found this first book in the series intriguing. I liked the character of Walt, a good man struggling through tough personal times while dealing with a most challenging villain. I found the sections detailing the villain and his preparation tedious however, and merely skimmed them. If the villain is not an interesting character in his own right (and this one wasn't), then I don't want to read about him. A relationship between Walt and Fiona had potential but only mildly touched on in this book. Although I wasn't hugely impressed by the book overall, I may in time read the next in the series.
arswearingen's review against another edition
4.0
I read books 2 and 3 in this series and liked them enough to come back and give the first one a try. This was a quick, action-packed mystery/thriller that was certainly enjoyable to read. Walt is a great character and Ridley Pearson always does a good job with realistic mystery and action. For some reason though I didn't like this one quite as much as numbers 2 and 3, maybe because in this first one Walt needs a little more rounding out.
julsmarshall's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book! Especially fun for those of us who lived in or around the Sun Valley area. Chock full of local references, people, places. Made me quite homesick, I must admit :) The hubby loved this one too! Consider us Pearson fans!
jhpj's review
3.0
I don't like these books nearly as well as the Boldt/Matthews series, but they are still pretty entertaining. This one was a pretty good mystery and it actually kind of made me want to visit Idaho. That can't be easy to do.
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