I discovered Pamela Callow with her first novel and have loved her books since...oh, she's Canadian, too! (I received an ARC for Tattooed from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
TATTOOED
(Kate Lange: Book 3)
Written by Pamela Callow
genre: mystery, suspense, thriller
3.5 STARS
Kate Lange's past is coming front and center staring with France Sloan. Frances has ALS and wants Kate to lobby for assisted suicide on her behalf. Frances is the mother of Kenzie Sloan who was once friends with Imogen. It was Kenzie's house party that Kate dragged Imogen from and ultimately led to the car accident and Imogen's death. The memories flood back as Kenzie, now a tattoo artist, is coming to visit with her mother in her final days. Kenzie's former boy friend, McNally, has also been recently released from prison and has his sight on both Kenzie and Kate.
With Randall in New York, Kate is unsure where there relationship stands and if she should wait for him. Ethan Drake her former fiancee has decided he wants to try again and will do anything for her. In the next few days things from the past will bubble to the present and only some will make it through.
I love Kate Lange and this series. I like that it is set in Eastern Canada but not in Toronto (set in Nova Scotia). I remember the Sue Roderiguez case and how it affected everyone. I liked the plot of this book but it some how felt impersonal. Every sub-plot seemed a bit rushed but this is in comparison to rest of the series. I still liked this novel and would recommend this series.
PAST REVIEWS OF BOOK #1 & #2:
DAMAGED
(Kate Lange: Book One)
genre: mystery, thriller, suspense
4 STARS
Damaged is Callow's debut suspense novel but don't try to label it as just a medical or legal thriller because you will miss out on SO much. Kate Lange, a new lawyer in Nova Scotia, is being haunted by her past (her sister's death and the break up of her engagement) so throws herself into a new case. Her legal advice to her new client appears to have led to her granddaughter's death. As Kate tries to clear her reputation she is thrown in the path of a serial killer!
A new favourite character and author! A strong female character and I love mysterious brooding Randall! I cannot wait to get my hands on the 2nd Kate Lange book. I also really like the fact that it is set in Nova Scotia, Canada versus Vancouver or Toronto.
INDEFSIBLE
(Kate Lange: Book Two)
genre: mystery, thriller, suspense
4 STARS
A great follow up book to Damaged. Randall Barrett is looking forward to spending time with his children this summer but things go wrong from the beginning. First his son decides to go camp instead of sailing with him, and his ex-wife reveals a devastating secret in the heat of an argument. The next morning his ex-wife is found dead from a fall of the balcony and he is the main suspect.
Kate
lange is an associate at his law firm and just months ago they had
sparks fly and they are still burning. Will Kate be able to help
Randall when everyone else has left him to drown.
I
love that these novels are set in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) versus
the usual Vancouver or Toronto setting. Callow being a lawyer and from
Halifax brings out the realism in the novel. It is a quick pace
thriller.
love,
kris
love,
kris
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