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sarasfoodbos's review against another edition
Didn't pull me in enough. seemed outdated.Â
akuhlma03's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
amylynn1031's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brents's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty solid detective/mystery that was short with good pacing which was what I needed. Not as good as the Bosch series but I do like the characters and the episodic nature so I'll probably keep doing these on audio.
hollie313's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
felinity's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 but rounding up
This is the first book where I learned something about Alex's childhood. (Maybe it was covered in some of the middle books, but I quit reading the series for a while.) It felt like these tantalising morsels were dangling just in front of me, dropped there and then snatched away. Maybe it'll be explored more later.
The standard plot and techniques will be familiar to regular readers, as will unfortunately be the lack of psychology that's now common in the later books, but what's really interesting is the introduction of a new Homicide detective, and Milo's mentoring relationship with him.
This is the first book where I learned something about Alex's childhood. (Maybe it was covered in some of the middle books, but I quit reading the series for a while.) It felt like these tantalising morsels were dangling just in front of me, dropped there and then snatched away. Maybe it'll be explored more later.
The standard plot and techniques will be familiar to regular readers, as will unfortunately be the lack of psychology that's now common in the later books, but what's really interesting is the introduction of a new Homicide detective, and Milo's mentoring relationship with him.
syren1532's review against another edition
4.0
A young woman's body is discovered in a marsh in LA. Subsequent investigations of the marsh unearth three more bodies - all with their right hand missing. Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis investigate and seem to have the perfect suspect who is on the run. Is he guilty of the murders or is he the victim of an elaborate set up. Another enjoyable installment in the Alex Delaware series by Jonathan Kellerman.
shelleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
Kellerman is so readable and I always enjoy his books but I must admit there is a loss of tension or threat in this one and another or two of his latest. Still, highly readable, neatly plotted and consistent.