notionsofdragonsfire's review against another edition
2.0
As much as I love Lucas Davenport this one was homophobic af.
readerxxx's review against another edition
5.0
action packed. One of the best action scenes I have read in a while when patients of a mental hospital run rampant.
abbimoralesss's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kmpuzzled's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Violence, Mass/school shootings, and Torture
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Child death
bundy23's review against another edition
4.0
The first in the series with some completely unbelievable, Hannibal Lecter type serial killing action going on. Still bloody entertaining though.
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say, I'm a sucker for every one of these. Love them all. Lucas and his band of merry men have broken up but it's still a great series.
Richard Ferrone does such an amazing job I'd feel cheated if I had to read one of these instead of listening to him narrate.
Richard Ferrone does such an amazing job I'd feel cheated if I had to read one of these instead of listening to him narrate.
boleary30's review against another edition
1.0
Thin on an idea, so way too drawn out, seems like it was written just to get another davenport book on the market.
trash_reader_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
"Riveting . . . Will surprise even the most jaded reader of thrillers." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch
I didn't take that review seriously, despite it being front and center on the cover. I should have. This book was insane from the beginning. If you're the type of crime thriller reader who tries to figure out the case alongside the characters, you're going to be in for a trip with this one.
This book is filled with misdirection and action from the very first page. The crimes' gruesome nature gave the entire book a running-out-of-time feeling that kept you on the edge throughout it all.
I really enjoy, as I have said in almost every review for this series before this, the everyday-life that creeps into the pages to ease some of the tension of the case. It adds depth to the characters and gives the reader a little break from the tension, even if it is just a bad joke on someone's behalf. But in this book? We have Sloan talking about his retirement and his plans after it's finalized, and we also have a good-natured argument going on throughout the book about music. It's a refreshing break from all the tension and fear and guessing, and it's part of the reason I enjoy this series so much. It doesn't just focus on the crimes being committed - it also lets you know that these characters are more than just their jobs.
This was another great installment in the Lucas Davenport series and I'm excited to see what the rest of the series brings us.
I didn't take that review seriously, despite it being front and center on the cover. I should have. This book was insane from the beginning. If you're the type of crime thriller reader who tries to figure out the case alongside the characters, you're going to be in for a trip with this one.
This book is filled with misdirection and action from the very first page. The crimes' gruesome nature gave the entire book a running-out-of-time feeling that kept you on the edge throughout it all.
I really enjoy, as I have said in almost every review for this series before this, the everyday-life that creeps into the pages to ease some of the tension of the case. It adds depth to the characters and gives the reader a little break from the tension, even if it is just a bad joke on someone's behalf. But in this book? We have Sloan talking about his retirement and his plans after it's finalized, and we also have a good-natured argument going on throughout the book about music. It's a refreshing break from all the tension and fear and guessing, and it's part of the reason I enjoy this series so much. It doesn't just focus on the crimes being committed - it also lets you know that these characters are more than just their jobs.
This was another great installment in the Lucas Davenport series and I'm excited to see what the rest of the series brings us.