elizabeth_anne's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
The language of the book was elementary. Could use more descriptors to make the book more intense. Spillman was a pushy, demanding character that made it hard to like her. The plot twist at the end was surprising. I enjoyed having multiple characters that were all connected to the case.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Kidnapping
despicable_knee's review
3.0
This is the first book I've read from this author. It will probably be the last. I kept waiting for something to happen but there were no twists and I really got tired of the detectives going in circles. Making phone calls and leaving voicemails. Asking for autopsy reports only to hear the results weren't ready yet. I really feel this book should have been several chapters shorter by getting rid of the repetitive actions by these detectives. Three stars might be generous.
tracybmc's review
3.0
Not a bad police procedural for $.99. A solid story but nothing unusual or too exciting. Det. Sarah Spillman, the main character, is drawn vaguely as a basic homicide detective who has caught a missing child case that turns into a homicide investigation. The remainder of the book details the ensuing investigation with a fair amount of thoroughness that became a little more tedious than it was enticing. It was enough to finish reading the book but not enough for me to want to read any more books in the series.
vesper1931's review
4.0
Denver. Detective Sarah Spillman's day starts with the discovery of a body of a young boy - A missing child. The obvious suspects being the divorced parents. But this is not the last death. Is there a connection.
An interesting crime story.
An interesting crime story.
barney11sg's review
3.0
A unique story of kidnapping, murder and suicide with an intriguing twist at the end.
Pawlish creates mystery and interest from the get go by having us see what is happening through the victim's eyes only. Then she keeps presenting different ways the deadly deeds could have been done and potential evil doers. For this genre it is well done and keeps you turning pages.
Pawlish creates mystery and interest from the get go by having us see what is happening through the victim's eyes only. Then she keeps presenting different ways the deadly deeds could have been done and potential evil doers. For this genre it is well done and keeps you turning pages.
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