Here are some reviews for a few mysteries I have read recently.
INTO THE DARK
genre: suspense, thriller, mystery
3.5 Stars
Cold case detective Joe Tanner is trying to solve the murder of a young screenwriter and single mother of two. As he reviews his cases he notices a pattern that might suggest that a serial killer had been on a killing spree at this time and now was dormant. Using Mark Harding, an ambitious reporter he manages to bring the killer out of retirement and now is on his trail to discover his identity.
Claire Bowen is happy. She loves being a psychologist and being married to Pilot, Robert Bowen. The only thing she is missing is a child. She is unable to have children but continues to look at other alternative options. Lately though she has noticed changes in her happy husband and lets her friend, Julie investigate him.
Robert Bowen loves his new wife and his job. Everything is being to be perfect until he feels like his wife is changing their life with all this baby talk, and worse the police are taunting him. The dormant dark side of him is awakening and his next victim is close to home.
Another great mystery by Rick Mofina. We are aware of the killer's identity early in the novel but Mofina keeps the suspense going with the cat and mouse game and how it will go down. The reason I gave this book a 3.5 versus a 4 is the ending. The climax was way too rushed especially as slow as the beginning was.
UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
(J.P. Beaumont: Book One)
Written by J.A. Jance
genre: mystery, suspense
3 Stars
I have read Jance's Ali Reynolds novels and have found to be a good mystery read. I liked this novel well enough and it carried me to the end, but I do not feel the need to continue the series. I feel like I have gotten everything out if the novel that I needed. Beaumont also seems to lack the charm of liking the main character. He seems to have nothing that makes him outstanding. I think listening on audio made me give it a 3 versus maybe a 2
HOLIDAY IN DEATH
(In Death: Book Seven)
Written by JD ROBB
4 STARS
It is the holiday season and Eve Dallas is bewildered at the task of buying gifts for those she cares about especially her billion dollar husband. As she tries to figure out her shopping a woman is found murdered in her apartment with garland around her throat and a partridge in a pear tree hair clip. As Eve investigates her murder another woman is murder in the same manner and the thing they had in common was they both bought services from a matchmaking company. As the killed targets the lonely looking for love Eve is trying to make it through the festive season which she finds harder than catching a killer.
Loved it. Eve Dallas is a great heroine flawed and insecure yet kick ass. I like the way Robb does not force her to become someone else but rather each novel chips away at her armor. It is done in a way that it is not boring or overly repetitive. Read her novella right after this one as it is almost a continuation piece.
MIDNIGHT IN DEATH
(In Death: Book 7.5)
Written by JD ROBB
4 STARS
The story continues with Eve hot off a case that leaves Peabody indisposed so Roarke signs himself up as her deputy. David Palmer a sadistic killer has escaped prison and is going to kill everyone who had a hand in putting him away. As Eve races to recapture Palmer she is reminded of her past and those that love her in the present.
I perfect story - while I would have liked more background and chasing about i think this novella has the right amount of story and satisfying ending. It is less of a marketing tool (ie cliffhanger prequel that makes you buy the next one in order to know what happens) and more of an appreciative gift for fans. This tides you over (momentarily) until the next Eve Dallas book!
love,
kris
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