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From Publishers Weekly
For 300-some pages, Gardner (The Perfect Husband) keeps readers spellbound—not just by her plot but by the beautifully realized character of Massachusetts police sniper Bobby Dodge. He meets his match in Catherine Gagnon, who as a girl was snatched, raped and nearly murdered. Now she's the wife of erratic, rich Jimmy Gagnon and mother of perpetually ill four-year-old Nathan. When Bobby kills Jimmy during a hostage situation at the Gagnons, he does it to save Catherine and Nathan. But was it a righteous shoot, or did Catherine engineer the killing? Judge James Gagnon and his wife, Maryanne, think Bobby murdered their son out of lust for Catherine. As other people start dying, very messily, and the DA and cops come down hard on Bobby, Gardner keeps the tension high and the pace fast. But resolution comes in what may be the clunkiest chase crafted by a pro this year: "Bobby processed everything at once. Three open doorways, three bedrooms. He ran by the first, then the second, and came sprinting into the third just in time to see Maryanne staggering back." Ten pages later, so many characters have run into so many rooms, it's amazing that the right person finally gets his head blown off by the right avenger. But Garner then ends with a neat postlude offering one more twist; her fans will feel requited.
For 300-some pages, Gardner (The Perfect Husband) keeps readers spellbound—not just by her plot but by the beautifully realized character of Massachusetts police sniper Bobby Dodge. He meets his match in Catherine Gagnon, who as a girl was snatched, raped and nearly murdered. Now she's the wife of erratic, rich Jimmy Gagnon and mother of perpetually ill four-year-old Nathan. When Bobby kills Jimmy during a hostage situation at the Gagnons, he does it to save Catherine and Nathan. But was it a righteous shoot, or did Catherine engineer the killing? Judge James Gagnon and his wife, Maryanne, think Bobby murdered their son out of lust for Catherine. As other people start dying, very messily, and the DA and cops come down hard on Bobby, Gardner keeps the tension high and the pace fast. But resolution comes in what may be the clunkiest chase crafted by a pro this year: "Bobby processed everything at once. Three open doorways, three bedrooms. He ran by the first, then the second, and came sprinting into the third just in time to see Maryanne staggering back." Ten pages later, so many characters have run into so many rooms, it's amazing that the right person finally gets his head blown off by the right avenger. But Garner then ends with a neat postlude offering one more twist; her fans will feel requited.
Reading this weekend, then sending to amysmith98
Excellent read, Lisa Gardner never disappoints!
This book had more twists and turns and I never knew for sure who could be trusted within the story. The surprises that come towards the end that bring the story together will have your jaw hanging open!
Ms Gardner, thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us who love to read, I will recommend this book to everyone!
This book had more twists and turns and I never knew for sure who could be trusted within the story. The surprises that come towards the end that bring the story together will have your jaw hanging open!
Ms Gardner, thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us who love to read, I will recommend this book to everyone!
Journal Entry 4 by yllus at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Released 19 yrs ago (1/18/2005 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Releasing to amysmith98 as RABCK, you will love this book!
Releasing to amysmith98 as RABCK, you will love this book!
Thanks yllus. I can't wait to read it. It looks like it will be a good book. Thank You!
I got this yesterday. I have already started reading it. It is as good as her other books, maybe better. Thanks for letting me read it and thanks for the bookmark.
This was a really good suspense book. This is one of the best Lisa Gardner books I have read. Everything comes together at the end of the book. A really good book.
Journal Entry 8 by amysmith98 at Post Office in Manchester, Kentucky -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, January 27, 2005
Released 19 yrs ago (1/27/2005 UTC) at Post Office in Manchester, Kentucky -- Controlled Releases
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Sending to my aunt. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!
Sending to my aunt. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!