bbboeken's review against another edition
2.0
It's a bit of a drag. It takes almost 150 pages to recap the previous two books, then there's some action and the ending is really working the series into a soap opera. Have some mercy, please.
gamerpeach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dhilderbrand's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hermoine7's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? No
4.5
mojoshivers's review against another edition
4.0
This series has been something of anomaly. Ostensibly it’s about an FBI agent who mans the field office in the Grand Canyon as the only agent there. It made for a unique set-up and location, which was a huge selling point for the first book. As plots go you can’t get more out of the box than someone threatening to detonate a nuclear device in a National Park.
But then the second book saw Atlee travel to Atlanta to solve a murder and this book took her to New York to uncover a blackmail operation perpetrated by and targeting the highest echelons of power. I get that it was all in service of finding out who kidnapped Atlee’s twin sister and why. To me, however, it’s weird that she’s been away from her post for almost half-a-year now. And it’s frustrating they abandoned such a promising and original location for other more familiar pastures like Atlanta and New York.
It’s such a waste of potential.
Granted, the mystery and thriller elements are still fantastic. This is Baldacci, after all. I would have just much rather have seen Atlee return to the Grand Canyon. There are so many unexplored story threads waiting to be pulled that I hope she finds closure over her sister soon. And I hope that prepares for more thrillers set in one of America’s most majestic and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
But then the second book saw Atlee travel to Atlanta to solve a murder and this book took her to New York to uncover a blackmail operation perpetrated by and targeting the highest echelons of power. I get that it was all in service of finding out who kidnapped Atlee’s twin sister and why. To me, however, it’s weird that she’s been away from her post for almost half-a-year now. And it’s frustrating they abandoned such a promising and original location for other more familiar pastures like Atlanta and New York.
It’s such a waste of potential.
Granted, the mystery and thriller elements are still fantastic. This is Baldacci, after all. I would have just much rather have seen Atlee return to the Grand Canyon. There are so many unexplored story threads waiting to be pulled that I hope she finds closure over her sister soon. And I hope that prepares for more thrillers set in one of America’s most majestic and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
kempfme's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? Yes
4.0
rwarner's review
4.0
My FIL gave me an autographed copy for Christmas, so that made reading this even more fun. Thriller with lots of twists an turns, and I never could figure out where it was going until it got there. And now I want to know where Atlee Pine is going!
holyheadharpie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0