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simoneclark's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you, St. Martin's, for an ARC of this book!
I loved the first book in the series, The Finders. That means I had great expectations when I agreed to read and review this book. I have to say that I was not disappointed! This book started with action right of the bat. It felt as if I couldn't take a breath if I didn't want to miss anything. Great sequel!
I loved the first book in the series, The Finders. That means I had great expectations when I agreed to read and review this book. I have to say that I was not disappointed! This book started with action right of the bat. It felt as if I couldn't take a breath if I didn't want to miss anything. Great sequel!
readingwithmygoldens's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first book, but that is because a corruption plot is not as interesting as a serial killer plot to me. I’m also grading down because the author used an offensive term in the first book, (which was at the near end of the book, did nothing to further the plot so in my opinion was totally unnecessary) and the author did the exact same thing in this book at the exact same point in the book, but used a different offensive term. I don’t get it.
With that said, I still plan to continue with the series, because I love the idea of a Golden Retriever as a pivotal character and her handler. I love learning about how dogs are used in police investigations and the background on the different training, etc. While I really wish the author would stop using offensive words at the tail end of his books, I don't think it warrants never reading them again. Since I mention my dissatisfaction with him including these words in his writing, I am hoping that will do enough for anyone who considers reading this series.
I may expand upon this review, but I’m not sure yet.
Thanks to St. Martins Press, Sara Beth Harding and the author for a print review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 06/13/2021
Publication Date: 06/29/2021
I didn’t enjoy this as much as the first book, but that is because a corruption plot is not as interesting as a serial killer plot to me. I’m also grading down because the author used an offensive term in the first book, (which was at the near end of the book, did nothing to further the plot so in my opinion was totally unnecessary) and the author did the exact same thing in this book at the exact same point in the book, but used a different offensive term. I don’t get it.
With that said, I still plan to continue with the series, because I love the idea of a Golden Retriever as a pivotal character and her handler. I love learning about how dogs are used in police investigations and the background on the different training, etc. While I really wish the author would stop using offensive words at the tail end of his books, I don't think it warrants never reading them again. Since I mention my dissatisfaction with him including these words in his writing, I am hoping that will do enough for anyone who considers reading this series.
I may expand upon this review, but I’m not sure yet.
Thanks to St. Martins Press, Sara Beth Harding and the author for a print review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Review Date: 06/13/2021
Publication Date: 06/29/2021
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Mace has five dogs he uses for drug and human remains detection as a contractor with the Chicago Police. One of his dogs has the remarkable ability to scent the killer for a period after the crime. Several people are killed with corruption seen as the reason hovering in the background. Not until a city prosecutor is killed does the book take off in directions I didn’t see coming at all. The dogs alert on somebody who should be above reproach. Mace and his female cop friend, Kippy, take flight to Wisconsin to escape a frame job and it’s intense action with the dogs protecting their master from both the mob and corrupt cops.
becsmars's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
abfzin's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. I have not read the first in this series but that did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. It was written so that I felt the discomfort the characters were experiencing. I really like the dog involvement and how close the main characters are to these dogs. The murders and mysteries surrounding them came together logically without any moments that felt contrived. I look forward to reading the first and future books in this series!
I really enjoyed this book. I have not read the first in this series but that did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. It was written so that I felt the discomfort the characters were experiencing. I really like the dog involvement and how close the main characters are to these dogs. The murders and mysteries surrounding them came together logically without any moments that felt contrived. I look forward to reading the first and future books in this series!
samalvarez823's review against another edition
5.0
Murder, mystery and dogs-what could be better? After reading the first in the series last year, I became a huge fan and couldn’t wait to read more. Thank you so much to Jeffrey, Minotaur and NetGalley for the review copy!
Mace Reid is a dog handler, his dogs specialize in finding dead bodies and unbeknownst to the bad guys, protecting their owner. Mace works with the police and others who need help but, somehow he’s always more involved and his life becomes endangered. In this book he’s working with his friend, Officer Kippy, who was also in the previous installment. His dog Vira can sense the bad guys and corruption becomes evident as the lead story.
I really enjoyed this story. It was good and well developed. The suspense kept me going and it was honestly hard to put down. I loved it and once again, can’t wait for the next in the series.
Mace Reid is a dog handler, his dogs specialize in finding dead bodies and unbeknownst to the bad guys, protecting their owner. Mace works with the police and others who need help but, somehow he’s always more involved and his life becomes endangered. In this book he’s working with his friend, Officer Kippy, who was also in the previous installment. His dog Vira can sense the bad guys and corruption becomes evident as the lead story.
I really enjoyed this story. It was good and well developed. The suspense kept me going and it was honestly hard to put down. I loved it and once again, can’t wait for the next in the series.
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Mason (Mace) Reid is back again with his team of Human Remains Detection (HRD) dogs. This time, Mace and his partner, Kippy Gimm must prove that there is police and government corruption at the highest level. But can they do it? They are being framed for several murders and are on the run.
One thing going for Mace and Kippy is Vira’s special ability to sniff out DNA and determine the culprits. At least Mace and Kippy know the “who” in the “whodunnit.” But now they must connect all the dots and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that government officials, the police department, and the mob are all in cahoots and that they are the real perpetrators in the ghastly murders
The Keepers is the second installment of the Mace Reid series and it did not disappoint. Although the plot didn’t really involve human remains detection, it was still an interesting read with some twists.
The characters are mostly carryovers from Burton’s first installment, The Finders. So in order to get the full flavor of the main actors, it is best that the reader start with the first novel in the series.
Although I liked the government corruption angle of the story, I would have preferred that the plot involve more of the dogs’ abilities and human remains detection to determine the perpetrators.
Overall, a pretty exciting novel but I didn’t find it as good as Burton’s first — The Finders. Four rousing stars.
I received a digital ARC from Minotaur Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
One thing going for Mace and Kippy is Vira’s special ability to sniff out DNA and determine the culprits. At least Mace and Kippy know the “who” in the “whodunnit.” But now they must connect all the dots and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that government officials, the police department, and the mob are all in cahoots and that they are the real perpetrators in the ghastly murders
The Keepers is the second installment of the Mace Reid series and it did not disappoint. Although the plot didn’t really involve human remains detection, it was still an interesting read with some twists.
The characters are mostly carryovers from Burton’s first installment, The Finders. So in order to get the full flavor of the main actors, it is best that the reader start with the first novel in the series.
Although I liked the government corruption angle of the story, I would have preferred that the plot involve more of the dogs’ abilities and human remains detection to determine the perpetrators.
Overall, a pretty exciting novel but I didn’t find it as good as Burton’s first — The Finders. Four rousing stars.
I received a digital ARC from Minotaur Books through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
alittlediamond's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
4.5
I really want to be a cadaver dog handler. I love this series.