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Heat Rises (Nikki Heat #3)
Richard Castle proves as adept at writing thrillers as he is at solving crimes. HEAT rises to the occasion."
Dennis Lehane, bestselling author
Fast-paced and full of intrigue, Heat Rises pairs the tough and sexy NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat with hotshot reporter Jameson Rook in New York Times bestselling author Richard Castle's most thrilling mystery yet.
...moreHardcover, 305 pages
Published
September 20th 2011
by Hyperion
(first published 2011)
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Though a part of me wants to rebel against liking this book, I couldn't help it.
The big caveat is to keep in mind that this is a cross-media novel, it's a real-world novel written by a fictitious character in a TV show. But even without the crossover, the book works ok. It's a solid mystery through and through.
But what drives me to rate this as 5 stars is the depth of planning involved here. The first 2 books were all right and had their moments, but I truly felt that ...more
The big caveat is to keep in mind that this is a cross-media novel, it's a real-world novel written by a fictitious character in a TV show. But even without the crossover, the book works ok. It's a solid mystery through and through.
But what drives me to rate this as 5 stars is the depth of planning involved here. The first 2 books were all right and had their moments, but I truly felt that ...more
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Every time we watch a few episodes of Castle, I experience the irresistible urge to read another one of the Nikki Heat books. It's a compulsion, I can't help myself. I know there's another potato chip in that bag, and it's calling my name.
The third Nikki Heat book is Heat Rises, and so far, they are maintaining the illusion that the books are written by Richard Castle. What can I say? So far, it's working for me. As a matter of f...more
Every time we watch a few episodes of Castle, I experience the irresistible urge to read another one of the Nikki Heat books. It's a compulsion, I can't help myself. I know there's another potato chip in that bag, and it's calling my name.
The third Nikki Heat book is Heat Rises, and so far, they are maintaining the illusion that the books are written by Richard Castle. What can I say? So far, it's working for me. As a matter of f...more
Surprised and impressed!
Performed by Johnny Heller
Duration: 11 hours, 15 minutes
Published 2011 by Hyperion Audio
I freely admit that when I got this audiobook I was not expecting much. The premise behind the whole series is an inside joke to begin with since this is supposed to be the books written by an author in the fictional television series Castle. So, I am reading about a fictional character in the books of a fictional author based upon the life of another fict...more
Performed by Johnny Heller
Duration: 11 hours, 15 minutes
Published 2011 by Hyperion Audio
I freely admit that when I got this audiobook I was not expecting much. The premise behind the whole series is an inside joke to begin with since this is supposed to be the books written by an author in the fictional television series Castle. So, I am reading about a fictional character in the books of a fictional author based upon the life of another fict...more
This was by far the best of the three Nikki Heat books. I suppose if one did not watch the TV show, then the setting up of the characters/situations in books one and two really pay off in book three which felt much more character driven. The low that Castle took his character Nikki to was quite deep and this made her 'Rise' all the more enjoyable.
In fact, I'd love to see something similar happen in future episodes of the TV show which for the most part give Kate Beckett situations i...more
In fact, I'd love to see something similar happen in future episodes of the TV show which for the most part give Kate Beckett situations i...more
I don't watch a lot of television, so I really wasn't aware of who Richard Castle is. Nathan Fillion portrays this character, who is an author, on the tv show Castle. Now, on this series, Castle is an award winning author with numerous books to his credit. To further promote the television series ABC tv actually published Castle's last three books - all which have landed on the New York Times bestseller lists! Although it is obvious there is a ghost writer, ABC sticks the story that Castle is th...more
Browsing the books on the shelf at the library my eyes came to rest on this book. At first I couldn't believe it, the title was the same one mentioned on one of my favorite shows, "Castle." When I picked the book up I started giggling; it was real! There was Richard Castle on the book jacket and a brief excerpt about Nikki Heat. Huzzah! I rushed home to show my husband and was thrilled by the actual read. The book was fantastic and so true to the show. I LOVED that Niki had to c...more
Book seems just like the TV show -- fast paced, full of wit, exciting. I do like them......
Fast-paced and full of intrigue, Heat Rises pairs the tough and sexy NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat with hotshot reporter Jameson Rook in New York Times bestselling author Richard Castle's most thrilling mystery yet.
The bizarre murder of a parish priest at a New York bondage club opens Nikki Heat's most thrilling and dangerous case so far, pitting her against New York's most vicious...more
Fast-paced and full of intrigue, Heat Rises pairs the tough and sexy NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat with hotshot reporter Jameson Rook in New York Times bestselling author Richard Castle's most thrilling mystery yet.
The bizarre murder of a parish priest at a New York bondage club opens Nikki Heat's most thrilling and dangerous case so far, pitting her against New York's most vicious...more
This is the new book out by the creators of the TV show Castle. This is the third book written by the writers of the show with the main character Nikki Heat based on the character of Kate Beckett. Kate is played by the wonderful actress Stana Katic. Just like in the TV show a journalist by the name or Jameson Rook wanted to do a ride along with Nikki Heat to do a article on the detectives in Homicide. In the show its a writer by the name of Richard Castle needing inspiration for a new character ...more
Heat Rises by Richard Castle (pp. 305)
Another in the series of books based on the TV series, Castle, written by the lead character on the show. The books are largely solid escapist entertainment. But there’s some extra fun in this offering . The series is starting to find its own voice. It is fascinating to see how the ghost writer manages to juggle the continuing TV storyline and backstory while maintaining its own story world. Occasionally, you start getting lost in which wor...more
Another in the series of books based on the TV series, Castle, written by the lead character on the show. The books are largely solid escapist entertainment. But there’s some extra fun in this offering . The series is starting to find its own voice. It is fascinating to see how the ghost writer manages to juggle the continuing TV storyline and backstory while maintaining its own story world. Occasionally, you start getting lost in which wor...more
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I love the concept of these books. Richard Castle, a fictitious mystery writer on the TV series, Castle, tags along with Homicide Detective Kate Beckett when investigating murders to get ideas for books and learn more about police procedure. He writes a series based on Kate, calling the character Nikki Heat. All of the characters Castle deals with on the TV show are showcased in the Heat series and they've released this fictitious series to us. His own character in the book, Jameson Rook, is an ...more
It's hard to imagine anyone who isn't a fan of 'Castle' being particularly drawn to the Nikki Heat books. I am a fan of the show, and I read the books for the intentional parallels between the show, and the conceit that is the supposed 'Richard Castle' writing it - just to see how they pull it off. I'm definitely not reading it for the literary style or the plot. I have to agree with those who have said that these books are "like reading an alternate universe episode of Castle". But I ...more
To be honest, about 1/4 of the way through the book, I began to lose interest. It seemed to veer off the mystery too far as Heat's love life was called into question and then fast-as-lightning resolved. If you're going to build up tension, why resolve it within half a page? The exploration/investigation of the case also was just a bunch of fact pouring. There was not enough of the work done. Instead, most of the findings of the investigation was handed to Nikki by other detectives. The las...more
Heat Rises (Nikki Heat Book 3) by Richard Castle
With the background in these books following along with real events in NYC, this story took place during one of the coldest snowiest winters in the last hundred years. Better historically accurate writing I couldn’t find anywhere else! At least not in this type of book
A dead priest in a S And M club starts off what quickly becomes a story filled with red-herrings and things that will make you assume things perhaps you shouldn’t.
...more
With the background in these books following along with real events in NYC, this story took place during one of the coldest snowiest winters in the last hundred years. Better historically accurate writing I couldn’t find anywhere else! At least not in this type of book
A dead priest in a S And M club starts off what quickly becomes a story filled with red-herrings and things that will make you assume things perhaps you shouldn’t.
...more
I missed catching the second book in this series, Naked Heat, but I already put in a request for the book to rectify the situation.
This is definitely a book series for the fans of the TV show "Castle", but I think mystery fans in general will like it, too.
Since I AM a fan, I loved the little insider comments that came straight from the show : example... when a certain writer sees his reflection and says "I am ruggedly handsome, aren't I?".
The case...more
This is definitely a book series for the fans of the TV show "Castle", but I think mystery fans in general will like it, too.
Since I AM a fan, I loved the little insider comments that came straight from the show : example... when a certain writer sees his reflection and says "I am ruggedly handsome, aren't I?".
The case...more
Mini Book Review: I can't help myself I have to read all of these (and also eventually own them all in paperback) since I love Castle so much - plus come on its got a picture of Nathan Fillion on the back. It's actually a pretty good story too with lots of twists and turns & most importantly the wonderful banter between the lead characters so prevalent on the TV show. This has been my favorite of the book so far since their is a great deal more humor and more scenes with Ryan and Esposito - o...more
As book 2 was better than book 1, so Heat Rises is better than it's predecessor.
These are still TV tie-in novels, ghostwritten for a fictional author, but there seems to be vastly more integrity in them now than was visible previously, especially in the first one.
This is, as before, effectively an episode of Castle the TV show, but written as a Nikki Heat/Jameson Rook tale, rather than Beckett/Castle. The main difference being that we get several steamy, but ultimately t...more
These are still TV tie-in novels, ghostwritten for a fictional author, but there seems to be vastly more integrity in them now than was visible previously, especially in the first one.
This is, as before, effectively an episode of Castle the TV show, but written as a Nikki Heat/Jameson Rook tale, rather than Beckett/Castle. The main difference being that we get several steamy, but ultimately t...more
I have to admit, I was a little disappointed in most of this book. The problem is, I've already seen this story on last season's Castle. Yes, yes, I know, the whole appeal of these books is that they're basically an extended episode of Castle. But usually they're *just* unique enough from the TV show to provide an entertaining experience. This one just didn't seem all that different from last season on Castle. I also didn't like that a big portion of the book was primarily Nikki Heat withou...more
This is the 3rd book in the Nikki Heat series. These books go beyond simple franchise merchandising and clever tie-in. They are fully worthy of comparison to any modern best selling crime novels, completely separated from their TV series origin or not. And for those of you, like me who are huge fans of the series, Castle, it's all the more fun.
All of the characters Castle deals with on the TV show are showcased in the Heat series and they've released this fictitious series to us. His o...more
All of the characters Castle deals with on the TV show are showcased in the Heat series and they've released this fictitious series to us. His o...more
I have to admit when ABC first announced that they would be publishing novels by Richard Castle I was skeptical. I knew I would buy them and read them, but I didn't have high expectations, because let's face it. A lot of novels based on television shows can be kind of cheesy (no offense to anyone, that's just been my experience with all the ones I've read). Sure, they're entertaining and fun to read if you're a big fan of the show, but they're not going to be skyrocketing to the top of the Times...more
It's a good book, the ending is satisfying and the plot is never really all that obvious. Plus like any good mystery minor things come back to be big things towards the end. However the allusions (think that's the right term) back to the tv show that the fictional castle would of used for inspiration are a bit thin. The motive for murder is still the same, murder to cover up evidence of another bigger crime. Also the sex scenes are frequent but never go all the way, they mostly do the fade to bl...more
NYPD Detective Nikki Heat is trying to figure out why a parish priest was brutally tortured and killed in a New York bondage club. Her investigation takes her into the path of South American guerilla freedom fighters/terrorists, drug dealers, vicious CIA contractors, and also seems to piss off her Captain, who is clearly troubled by some of her discoveries. Having taken the lieutenant's exam, and clearly done very well on it, there may be a promotion in her future, if only she can survive the hi...more
I have no shame in saying that I loved this book. Predictably, this fact has much to do my love for the TV show (Castle!) that spawned it. The writing is entertaining and fast-paced, and the dialogue sounds so much like the TV show, it's almost scary. I'm so happy that there wasn't as much awkwardly-not-friends tension between Rook and Heat as there strangely was in the second book. Their relationship is building strength and becoming deeper, and it's fun to see that happen with two character...more
As with book two (Naked Heat), I enjoyed just how meta these books are. They're written as though the character of Richard Castle is actually doing the writing, and they're done incredibly for that. The action scenes are damn good and actiony, and the Rook/Heat romance is hot without being ridiculously explicit.
Something I noticed last night while staying up super-late to finish this book (ahem, like 3 am late... Something I've only done maybe three times in my life - and since you'r...more
Something I noticed last night while staying up super-late to finish this book (ahem, like 3 am late... Something I've only done maybe three times in my life - and since you'r...more
That was interesting. I think I ruined the book for myself as I compared it to the previous novels, where there was some correlation between the current seasons and activities or places referenced in the novels. I'm intrigued to see for myself if this will be reflected in the current season.
The story itself was a fun read, a little heavy on the sex angle but crime sells right? The characters were true to themselves, and the Kindle edition has some interesting "readers group"...more
The story itself was a fun read, a little heavy on the sex angle but crime sells right? The characters were true to themselves, and the Kindle edition has some interesting "readers group"...more
Fun, easy read. It goes along w the show in small parts.
Well I love this TV show, I love the interaction between the characters and the mysteries they solve. Reading this series of books is like watching another episode of the show Castle. You can see how Richard Castle gets his information from Beckett and then writes the novels that are his bread and butter. The supporting characters are more flushed out this book and the relationship between Rook and Heat is progressing.
The last two books were OK, but this one so was much better. The...more
The last two books were OK, but this one so was much better. The...more
I read these books/watch this show for one reason... CASTLE!!! This book therefore was a little bit of a disappointment because there was very little Castle. The first two books were great at keeping Castle's jokes and sense of humor intact, but this one had very little of that. The few jokes/wordplay that existed were not Castle. I don't have a better way of describing it than that, they just were not jokes that the character in the television show would have said.
All that being...more
All that being...more
This is the third book in this clever series. Written by a fictional character from a tv show [Castle], this book follows the entire way from the dedication to Capt. Montgomery [the show's Capt. that died in the series last season] to the acknowledgements at the end. It is believable that IF what happened in last year's season and there really WAS a Richard Castle as a drive along writer with Kate Beckett, this would have been the book he WOULD have written!!!
My prime suspect as ...more
My prime suspect as ...more
This is the third (and best so far) of the Nikki Heat books from "Richard Castle." It appears that whoever is writing these books is getting a better feel for the characters as time passes. This time out Nikki is working without Rook for the first third of the book because Rook is in South America doing research for his next magazine article. Nikki has taken the promotion test, and is rumored to be in line for a Lieutenant's position, but her work on the murder of a Priest, and the ...more
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