novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4.5 STARS
2020; Mira/Harlequin
The Third to Die is the first book in a new series by Allison Brennan. Even though I have not read all of Brennan's novels, I collect them as they come out to read when I need a guaranteed great read. I have fallen behind in the series so I was happy to see a new series come out that wasn't a spin-off from an already published book (or, at least I hope so). I am a fan of the romantic suspense genre as long the mystery is not secondary to the story. One thing like about Brennan (and are similar to Karen Rose, Mary Burton, Mariah Stewart, to name a few) is that the characters are strong and well written. The chemistry between the hero and heroine, extends to all the characters. For me a good series is when characters have a good base with one another. Brennan always has a great mystery, with suspense. Even if you can figure out the murderer you are still in it to see how it ends. This novel doesn't disappoint. Again, Brennan writes a creepy villain that makes your skin crawl and rooting for the good guys to get him quick. I highly recommend this one, and it has whet my curiosity to start back up with her novels.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2020; Mira/Harlequin
The Third to Die is the first book in a new series by Allison Brennan. Even though I have not read all of Brennan's novels, I collect them as they come out to read when I need a guaranteed great read. I have fallen behind in the series so I was happy to see a new series come out that wasn't a spin-off from an already published book (or, at least I hope so). I am a fan of the romantic suspense genre as long the mystery is not secondary to the story. One thing like about Brennan (and are similar to Karen Rose, Mary Burton, Mariah Stewart, to name a few) is that the characters are strong and well written. The chemistry between the hero and heroine, extends to all the characters. For me a good series is when characters have a good base with one another. Brennan always has a great mystery, with suspense. Even if you can figure out the murderer you are still in it to see how it ends. This novel doesn't disappoint. Again, Brennan writes a creepy villain that makes your skin crawl and rooting for the good guys to get him quick. I highly recommend this one, and it has whet my curiosity to start back up with her novels.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
alyssafields's review against another edition
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
3.5
mackenziesierra's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nikkihrose's review against another edition
4.0
The FBI’s Mobile Response Team is new — and not even fully staffed. FBI Special Agent in Charge, Matt Costa, is picky about who he trusts. But sometimes waiting is not an option.
Sent out on his first case, Costa travels from Washington, D.C. to Spokane, Washington, where FBI has located what seems to be a serial killer.
But this serial killer is unusual. He tends to kill in threes. He has an obsession with threes. He kills on March 3, 6, and 9, every three years. Yet there doesn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason to the victims he chooses.
At least, until Matt and his team begin investigating.
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For those of you who have followed any of my book reviews, it’s pretty clear that I’m a big fan of Allison Brennan. But even still, this is a brand new series with absolutely no crossover with any of her previously formed characters or histories.
And there is so much potential for this series to be huge.
A series that is centered around a Mobile Response Team allows Brennan to have her characters go anywhere in the country, take on any case imaginable, and interact with any and all of her previously crafted characters. There are endless possibilities.
And the raw characterization that flooded each page of this book proves to readers just how successful FBI SAC Matthew Costa will be.
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With stubborn local police officers, Costa has his job cut out for him — until he gets them on board, anyway. Additionally, there seems to be a rebel cop on “vacation” in Spokane, but Costa doubts that Detective Kara Quinn even understands the true meaning of the word vacation.
That being said, excellent detective work brings them closer to the Triple Killer than they have ever been in the past, and Costa and Quinn cannot wait to stop the cruel and heartless individual who seems to have no qualms about killing nurses, educators, and cops.
He must be stopped. And Costa refuses to let anyone else get hurt in the process. Will they catch him before it’s too late?
An excellent first book of the series, Brennan’s Mobile Response Team collection will be a hit.
Sent out on his first case, Costa travels from Washington, D.C. to Spokane, Washington, where FBI has located what seems to be a serial killer.
But this serial killer is unusual. He tends to kill in threes. He has an obsession with threes. He kills on March 3, 6, and 9, every three years. Yet there doesn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason to the victims he chooses.
At least, until Matt and his team begin investigating.
-----
For those of you who have followed any of my book reviews, it’s pretty clear that I’m a big fan of Allison Brennan. But even still, this is a brand new series with absolutely no crossover with any of her previously formed characters or histories.
And there is so much potential for this series to be huge.
A series that is centered around a Mobile Response Team allows Brennan to have her characters go anywhere in the country, take on any case imaginable, and interact with any and all of her previously crafted characters. There are endless possibilities.
And the raw characterization that flooded each page of this book proves to readers just how successful FBI SAC Matthew Costa will be.
-----
With stubborn local police officers, Costa has his job cut out for him — until he gets them on board, anyway. Additionally, there seems to be a rebel cop on “vacation” in Spokane, but Costa doubts that Detective Kara Quinn even understands the true meaning of the word vacation.
That being said, excellent detective work brings them closer to the Triple Killer than they have ever been in the past, and Costa and Quinn cannot wait to stop the cruel and heartless individual who seems to have no qualms about killing nurses, educators, and cops.
He must be stopped. And Costa refuses to let anyone else get hurt in the process. Will they catch him before it’s too late?
An excellent first book of the series, Brennan’s Mobile Response Team collection will be a hit.
solenophage's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
This book felt like starting in the middle of a series. I was wondering if any of them were pulled over from other series by the author. They’ve got a lot going on that is being tossed at the reader in fast, shallow pieces like it’s a recap of things we should already know. I didn’t find this very engaging and I think it kept me disconnected from the main characters. The writing was also somewhat repetitive and leaned on some very overdone cliches.
katjanem's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mmarie1127's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
joslovestoread's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder