Mystery Novellas: Reviews

dear readers,

My first time reading novellas from two of my favourite suspense authors...

SNATCHED
(Book 5.5 - Novella)
Written by Karin Slaughter
genre: mystery, thriller, suspense

4 STARS

Will Trent is on a sting operation when he spots something amiss between a little girl and man.  Thinking that this could be an abduction Will goes with his instinct and runs after the man.  As he chases him through the airport Will calls in help from Atlanta Team.

I really liked this novella - and not just because of Will Trent but - because there was so much Slaughter's action packed into this small prose.  I, of course, wanted more but felt that the story came to a good ending.

Will Trent
1. Triptych (2006)
2. Fractured (2008)
3. Genesis (2009)
aka Undone
4. Broken (2010)
5. Fallen (2011)
6. Snatched (2012)
7. Criminal (2012) - I will be reading this one later this month!

*covers are from the UK

CLOUDED VISION 
Novella
Written by Linwood Barclay
genre: mystery, suspense

3 STARS

Ellie Garfield, wife and mother of a pregnant girl, has not returned home and her family is worried.  Wendell and Melissa take to the air begging for their mother/wife's return. Enter Keisha Ceylon psychic or con artist tries to beat Winonna (another psychic) to the Garfield home to help locate Ellie.  What Keisha, Wendell and Melissa don't know in this case might just hurt them!

A fun short story BUT I wanted more.  A great story for those who like a good suspense/mystery.  It actually reminded me of an episode of Dateline Mysteries - where you just get the bare bones of the case.

love,
kris