ocdavis's review against another edition
2.0
Difficult to read about a school shooting. Fast-paced police drama. Compelling characters.
saldragski's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars. An Oregon deputy sheriff gets involved in a local elementary school shooting. Bogged down in the middle. Last 100 pages were very tense but the criminal did some unrealistic actions.
slebs55's review against another edition
3.0
Well ladies and gentleman this one was a bit rough to read at times. School shootings are never an easy thing to read about; let alone when it happens in a K-8 school, resulting in a teachers death as well as 2 little 8 year old girls.
This story had me reeling while trying to process who was the mastermind. You're lead to believe the only shooter in 13 year old Danny, he even confessed twice to the killings. All is not as it seems in the small quiet town of Bakersville. While Danny pulled the trigger there seems there have been another person whispering in Danny's ear.
Will Rainie, Quincy, and their team be able to figure out who's the real mastermind before it's too late; or will Danny be tried as an adult and proven guilty of this heinous crime?
This story had me reeling while trying to process who was the mastermind. You're lead to believe the only shooter in 13 year old Danny, he even confessed twice to the killings. All is not as it seems in the small quiet town of Bakersville. While Danny pulled the trigger there seems there have been another person whispering in Danny's ear.
Will Rainie, Quincy, and their team be able to figure out who's the real mastermind before it's too late; or will Danny be tried as an adult and proven guilty of this heinous crime?
sarasbooklife's review against another edition
3.0
It was an okay story with more a developing theme of who the main characters for the rest of the series is. For some reason, this is the type of book I've been reading lately so I'll most likely read the rest of the series, but this story was just kinda "meh".
busyreading's review
5.0
Bakersville in Oregon is a small town where nothing much ever happens. So when Rainie Connor a police officer gets a call informing her that shots are being fired inside a school she can't believe it. At first she thinks this must be a mistake, but once she arrives at the school, Rainie soon discovers that this no mistake. Watching as she sees parents, teachers and children all running around frantic she quickly discovers that already there are a couple of children dead and several others injured.
Not knowing if the shooter is still inside the school, Rainie enters slowly and with plenty of caution. As she approaches one of the rooms she can see her boss, Shep the Sheriff of Bakersville and his son, Danny who has a gun in his hand. Rainie is in disbelief at what she is seeing thinking it's not possible that Shep's son is the shooter. But Danny confesses and he is taken into custody.
Working with FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie begins to get a clearer picture of what really happened that day and things are not looking good for Danny. They also discover there is another suspect, but will they be able to find this person before they strike again or will they run out of time?
Whilst all this is going on, Rainie is trying to cope with a secret from her past that has come back to haunt her. Waking up most nights from nightmares it seems everything is starting to get on top of her. Will Rainie be able to track down the other suspect before it's too late as well as deal with her own demons?
Another fantastic and very gripping read by Lisa Gardner. I absolutely LOVED this book and couldn't put it down. There is just something about Lisa Gardner's books that are not only thrilling, but they seem to get you hooked from page one right through to the last page. So if you're looking for a nail biting and on the edge of your seat read then make sure you read this book. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
Not knowing if the shooter is still inside the school, Rainie enters slowly and with plenty of caution. As she approaches one of the rooms she can see her boss, Shep the Sheriff of Bakersville and his son, Danny who has a gun in his hand. Rainie is in disbelief at what she is seeing thinking it's not possible that Shep's son is the shooter. But Danny confesses and he is taken into custody.
Working with FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, Rainie begins to get a clearer picture of what really happened that day and things are not looking good for Danny. They also discover there is another suspect, but will they be able to find this person before they strike again or will they run out of time?
Whilst all this is going on, Rainie is trying to cope with a secret from her past that has come back to haunt her. Waking up most nights from nightmares it seems everything is starting to get on top of her. Will Rainie be able to track down the other suspect before it's too late as well as deal with her own demons?
Another fantastic and very gripping read by Lisa Gardner. I absolutely LOVED this book and couldn't put it down. There is just something about Lisa Gardner's books that are not only thrilling, but they seem to get you hooked from page one right through to the last page. So if you're looking for a nail biting and on the edge of your seat read then make sure you read this book. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
marcirenee1974's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
blou_is_reading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookswithmeg's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great great book that definitely sheds a lot about school shootings. I love the relationship between Rainie and Quincy and I'm still loving Lisa Gardner's writing style. Rainie's personality cracks me up and keeps me intrigued. Also tons of suspense and guessing. Amazing read.
terrysbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure about this when I first started, because I work in a school and reading about a school shooting was bothersome with so many happening across the world. However, I quickly got into the storyline and I loved the story of Quincy and Rainie as well. Good suspense until the end. I love Lisa Gardner's books and I look forward to continuing the series!