kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
Layover by David Bell is an entertaining (yet somewhat improbable) mystery.
Joshua Fields is on his latest business trip when an enigmatic woman catches his attention. Both are waiting for their flights when the two travelers bump into another not once, but twice. Joshua accepts her invitation to join her for a drink where their conversation is the most honest discussion he has participated in quite some time. Before leaving to board her flight, beautiful Morgan Reynolds lays a passionate kiss on Joshua before mysteriously proclaiming they will never meet again. Well, needless to say, Joshua cannot get Morgan out of his mind, and he impetuously switches flights in hopes of spending more time with the lovely stranger. Much to his dismay, she is not at all receptive to his invitation to chat during their flight and when the plane lands in Nashville, TN, Joshua is ready to resume his normal, unsatisfying life. That is until he catches sight of a news story about Morgan who has been reported missing. Joshua dutifully reports what he knows about her to the police but making yet another rash decision, he sets off to Wyckoff, Kentucky where he hopes to help locate his mystery woman.
Joshua is a dutiful son who has obediently (and unhappily) followed the path laid out for him by his father. Now in his mid-twenties and working for his father's company, he spends more time in airports and hotels then he does his Chicago apartment. So it is not completely unexpected when Joshua makes a few reckless decisions after meeting the inscrutable Morgan. But, well, with common sense thrown out the window, Joshua quickly finds himself in way over his head as he tries to find Morgan.
In nearby Laurel Falls, Kentucky, Detective Kimberly Givens is investigating the disappearance of local businessman Giles Caldwell. His house has been ransacked but with only one missing item, Givens rules out robbery as a motive for whatever has happened to Caldwell. As she digs deeper into his background, she learns some very disturbing information about Giles that she suspects might have something to do with whatever has happened to him. The trail leads Kimberly in a very unexpected direction but will she discover his whereabouts? And more importantly, if Giles is the victim of foul play, will Givens figure out who is involved in the crime and why he was targeted?
Layover is an interesting mystery with a unique storyline. Joshua's discontent is understandable, but his pursuit of Morgan has a decidedly stalkerish vibe. Morgan gives off mixed signals and Joshua quickly falls victim to her hard luck story. Is Morgan a victim of circumstance? Or is she a master manipulator? Pick up a copy of David Bell's clever mystery to out the answers to these compelling questions!
Joshua Fields is on his latest business trip when an enigmatic woman catches his attention. Both are waiting for their flights when the two travelers bump into another not once, but twice. Joshua accepts her invitation to join her for a drink where their conversation is the most honest discussion he has participated in quite some time. Before leaving to board her flight, beautiful Morgan Reynolds lays a passionate kiss on Joshua before mysteriously proclaiming they will never meet again. Well, needless to say, Joshua cannot get Morgan out of his mind, and he impetuously switches flights in hopes of spending more time with the lovely stranger. Much to his dismay, she is not at all receptive to his invitation to chat during their flight and when the plane lands in Nashville, TN, Joshua is ready to resume his normal, unsatisfying life. That is until he catches sight of a news story about Morgan who has been reported missing. Joshua dutifully reports what he knows about her to the police but making yet another rash decision, he sets off to Wyckoff, Kentucky where he hopes to help locate his mystery woman.
Joshua is a dutiful son who has obediently (and unhappily) followed the path laid out for him by his father. Now in his mid-twenties and working for his father's company, he spends more time in airports and hotels then he does his Chicago apartment. So it is not completely unexpected when Joshua makes a few reckless decisions after meeting the inscrutable Morgan. But, well, with common sense thrown out the window, Joshua quickly finds himself in way over his head as he tries to find Morgan.
In nearby Laurel Falls, Kentucky, Detective Kimberly Givens is investigating the disappearance of local businessman Giles Caldwell. His house has been ransacked but with only one missing item, Givens rules out robbery as a motive for whatever has happened to Caldwell. As she digs deeper into his background, she learns some very disturbing information about Giles that she suspects might have something to do with whatever has happened to him. The trail leads Kimberly in a very unexpected direction but will she discover his whereabouts? And more importantly, if Giles is the victim of foul play, will Givens figure out who is involved in the crime and why he was targeted?
Layover is an interesting mystery with a unique storyline. Joshua's discontent is understandable, but his pursuit of Morgan has a decidedly stalkerish vibe. Morgan gives off mixed signals and Joshua quickly falls victim to her hard luck story. Is Morgan a victim of circumstance? Or is she a master manipulator? Pick up a copy of David Bell's clever mystery to out the answers to these compelling questions!
darbyart's review
3.0
Quick read. I wanted to know how it ended, but I didn’t think overall it was engaging as I didn’t feel invested in the characters or story.
alybrat1's review
4.0
3.5
I don't read a ton of thriller/mystery/crime but I really enjoyed this! It was a lot of twists and turns and tons of fun.
I don't read a ton of thriller/mystery/crime but I really enjoyed this! It was a lot of twists and turns and tons of fun.
renwar96's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book, but having heard of David Bell's books for years and finally getting to read one, it fell a little flat for me. The main character was a stand up guy, who tries to do the right thing and seems to be always try to make everyone else happy. When he finally does something for himself, he gets in a load of trouble, in a situation that's way over his head. It's an easy, quick read and I think I will give another of his books a try.
readers_block's review
3.0
2.75 ish
Man meets woman in airport. Woman is on the run, and there is a missing man in her hometown. Man falls for woman, doesn't believe woman is capable of murder over such a small thing.
This book was just...blah. This is like the book version of "the simplest explanation is usually the right one." Except...that makes the book really boring. I thought it started to get better but then it just...didn't.
Man meets woman in airport. Woman is on the run, and there is a missing man in her hometown. Man falls for woman, doesn't believe woman is capable of murder over such a small thing.
This book was just...blah. This is like the book version of "the simplest explanation is usually the right one." Except...that makes the book really boring. I thought it started to get better but then it just...didn't.
babeinbookland's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thebookishlibrarian's review
Joshua’s life has become a predictable pattern of departures and arrivals, a lot of his time spent in an airport. Then he meets Morgan during a layover, with whom he feels a deep connection. Morgan kisses Joshua just before she leaves for her flight, saying she’ll never see him again. After she leaves, Joshua sees her face on the news as a missing person. In this fast paced thriller, Joshua is determined to find out why Morgan is on the run. Thanks to Netgalley.com for a review copy of this book.
alexlivesathousandlives's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
3.0
Not what I was expecting at al. Bit slow and drawn out in parts and unrealistic in others. Was hoping for more