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By the author of "False Prophet," a Peter Decker and Rina L... read full description
By the author of "False Prophet," a Peter Decker and Rina L... read full description
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Apr 26, 2010
Eyre
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I'm not sure if what I'm about to say will make sense, but I just want everyone to understand that I am not trying to be mean when I say it.
There are some authors whose books I just don't like to read. Faye Kellerman is one of them. It isn't because they're boring or poorly written. It's just difficult for me to stay engaged with them when they are in print form. Now, while I don't enjoy reading her books, I love listening to the audio book versions. She creates intriguing plot More...
There are some authors whose books I just don't like to read. Faye Kellerman is one of them. It isn't because they're boring or poorly written. It's just difficult for me to stay engaged with them when they are in print form. Now, while I don't enjoy reading her books, I love listening to the audio book versions. She creates intriguing plot More...
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Dec 03, 2011
Marti
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I should begin by saying that I was confused by the author's use of the term 'layette' to denote the newborn's bed in the hospital nursery. I checked in the dictionary, and sure enough, what it said was that it refers to the clothes for a baby. This seemed to be rather confusing at times. Besides the murder mystery. it is a happy time for Sergeant Decker and his wife Rina Lazarus, as they have just had a healthy baby girl, but said because Rina has problems with the afterbirth, and has to hav
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May 13, 2008
Barbra
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Sixth in the series and as good as ever.
Back Cover Blurb:
Minutes after Sergeant Peter Decker witnesses his wife give birth to their first child his policeman's instinct tells him something's wrong, something the doctors are not telling him. He is right, and in the midst of his wife's trauma he begins to suspect something else is awry in the hospital. The disappearance of a new-born baby, together with that of the nurse in charge of the post-natal unit, confirms once again tha More...
Back Cover Blurb:
Minutes after Sergeant Peter Decker witnesses his wife give birth to their first child his policeman's instinct tells him something's wrong, something the doctors are not telling him. He is right, and in the midst of his wife's trauma he begins to suspect something else is awry in the hospital. The disappearance of a new-born baby, together with that of the nurse in charge of the post-natal unit, confirms once again tha More...
Sep 28, 2009
Sari Lynn
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I enjoyed this book as much as I did Faye Kellerman's earlier Peter Decker & Rina Lazarus books. Her characters are more substantial than those of many other mystery writers, and I enjoy watching them and their relationships grow over the series.
I particularly liked the interwoven relationships of the various characters, and I have to admit that the mystery itself kept me guessing to the end.
I'm looking forward to reading more of Kellerman's books.
I particularly liked the interwoven relationships of the various characters, and I have to admit that the mystery itself kept me guessing to the end.
I'm looking forward to reading more of Kellerman's books.
Feb 06, 2008
Gizmology
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I just found a box of books in the basement and started rereading stuff I devoured a few years ago in a big murder mystery phase. What I like about the Faye Kellerman books is that I don't remember the endings of them, and they're fun to read again and still suspenseful. One thing about her writing is that she has written some of the truly most horrendous sentences I have ever read in popular fiction; for example, she is the proud author of this gem from _Greivous Sin_:"Marge happily chewe
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Jul 07, 2008
LJ
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GRIEVOUS SIN - Okay
Kellerman, Faye - 6th in series
Peter and Rina are delighted with their newborn baby girl, but the scene at the Los Angeles hospital is a nightmare. Budget cutbacks and staff shortages so compromise security in the nursery that Peter, the ever-anxious cop, worries about his family's safety. Then a baby is kidnapped and a respected nurse vanishes along with her. Peter, his tough-talking partner Marge, and Peter's eager older daughter Cindy, pursue a twisted pat More...
Kellerman, Faye - 6th in series
Peter and Rina are delighted with their newborn baby girl, but the scene at the Los Angeles hospital is a nightmare. Budget cutbacks and staff shortages so compromise security in the nursery that Peter, the ever-anxious cop, worries about his family's safety. Then a baby is kidnapped and a respected nurse vanishes along with her. Peter, his tough-talking partner Marge, and Peter's eager older daughter Cindy, pursue a twisted pat More...
Aug 25, 2011
Sarah
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It's been awhile since I've read any Faye Kellerman but I found this book to be kind of boring and confusing, not how I remember her stories. The plot was both boring and confusing. And, I couldn't stand Cindy and how she kept being obnoxious and playing detective.
Apr 23, 2011
Nadine
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Story line was really good, but book had too much sex and bad language. Chapter three could have been totally eliminated. Wish I had put it down instead of finishing it.
Nov 18, 2011
Linda
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Not as good as many of the others. The resolution felt very contrived, and Kellerman dragged out the ending for way too long. She did include more orthodox Judaism in this one, which I really like learning about.
Oct 30, 2010
Cathy
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Another page turner. It's funny that I'm writing this while reading a newer book were the baby is now a high school girl and Cindy has long been a detective.
Sep 18, 2011
Melody
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Always enjoy the combination of this husband and wife team! Never know what direction you are taking and you are surprised when you get there!
Oct 10, 2011
Katie
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This is a pretty good mystery, though I like Jonathan Kellerman's protagonists better than Faye's. (Sorry, Faye). The plot here got a bit twisted, but it worked out OK in the end.
Feb 18, 2011
Laurie
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A wonderful read in the Peter Decker series. One of my favorite characters from one of my favorite series.
Oct 27, 2010
Jennifer
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Baby kidnapping. Kept me guessing until the end. Easy to pick up and put down.
Mar 15, 2009
Sarah
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Such a good book spoiled only by my own confusion in some chapters - a re-read helped though.
Feb 27, 2010
David
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Another good one in this series which must be read in chronological order.
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