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Sleep No More (Eve Duncan #12)
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen comes a new thriller that will have Eve Duncan questioning everything she thought she knew about her family and her past
One woman held captive for decades…
Another one freed by the truth…
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it's like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen fro...more
One woman held captive for decades…
Another one freed by the truth…
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it's like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen fro...more
Hardcover, 400 pages
Published
October 16th 2012
by St. Martin's Press
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A few years ago, before I joined GoodReads, I read 2 or 3 of the Eve Duncan books on the recommendation of a friend--can't remember titles, as they all seemed pretty formulaic. Haven't picked one up since then.
And maybe this wasn't the right one--but...very unimpressed.
There are problems all through what should be a taut thriller: a massive overdose of goes-nowhere, inane dialogue; a plotting timeline that doesn't make any sense; lead characters who do things no sane person would do; a kitchen-s...more
And maybe this wasn't the right one--but...very unimpressed.
There are problems all through what should be a taut thriller: a massive overdose of goes-nowhere, inane dialogue; a plotting timeline that doesn't make any sense; lead characters who do things no sane person would do; a kitchen-s...more
This book will be far more interesting if you first read Close Your Eyes which she wrote with her son Roy Johansen, but you won't really lose anything if you don't. Eve receives the extraordinary news that she has an older half sister who has recently escaped the sanitorium that she has spent the last 17 years. Eve is stunned but can't help but be drawn into her unknown sister's plight, particularly when it becomes clear her sister has been medicated and hypnotized into submission for years. Her...more
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Sleep No More
Iris Johansen
A hired assassin paid to eliminate a mental patient because she is in the way. A killer quietly steals down the corridor of a mental institution, the nurse on duty on a break and the coverage nurse has not arrived. Unguarded, no security in sight, yet this is a high maximum facility, private nurses round the clock for special patients and yet no one sees this man. Creeping into Beth Avery’s room with the sole purpose of killing her and completing the job he was being pa...more
Iris Johansen
A hired assassin paid to eliminate a mental patient because she is in the way. A killer quietly steals down the corridor of a mental institution, the nurse on duty on a break and the coverage nurse has not arrived. Unguarded, no security in sight, yet this is a high maximum facility, private nurses round the clock for special patients and yet no one sees this man. Creeping into Beth Avery’s room with the sole purpose of killing her and completing the job he was being pa...more
This is only getting 3 stars b/c of the suspense...it kept me sucked in. But I'm really not sure why: Johansen is getting a bit repetitive with her plots. Family member in trouble? Check. Eve putting herself in danger against Joe's advice? Check. Presidential candidate involved? Check. Crazy dangerous killer? Check.
Seriously, didn't Catherine Ling just save a good presidential candidate? Guess that doesn't count since it wasn't technically an "Eve Duncan" book.
The timeline really bugs me too....more
Seriously, didn't Catherine Ling just save a good presidential candidate? Guess that doesn't count since it wasn't technically an "Eve Duncan" book.
The timeline really bugs me too....more
This book had a great story line and I greatly enjoyed it. It really snags the reader into being fearful for the life of the young girl they've kept sedated and mentally out of it for more than a decade. One questions whether/not her father truly loves and cares for her, and particularly since he hasn't been to see her for many years because of the pressure from his mother to avoid having any ties to the girl, for fear it will damage his political career. Sort of makes one wonder how any father...more
Title: Sleep No More (Eve Duncan Series #12)
Author: Iris Johansen
Synopsis:
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it’s like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen from her, she fought for closure. But now as she’s striving to begin anew, she can’t shake the feeling that something terrible is about to happen—or maybe already has. When her mother, Sandra, asks for help in finding a missing friend named Beth Avery, Eve is sure that she’s hiding something. It’s odd...more
Author: Iris Johansen
Synopsis:
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it’s like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen from her, she fought for closure. But now as she’s striving to begin anew, she can’t shake the feeling that something terrible is about to happen—or maybe already has. When her mother, Sandra, asks for help in finding a missing friend named Beth Avery, Eve is sure that she’s hiding something. It’s odd...more
I'm even surprising myself with that 1 star rating..but I can't in good conscience say it was "ok"...This is labeled as an Eve Duncan novel and I think it would have worked SIGNIFICANTLY better if it had been a stand alone...the premise is that Eve Duncan finds out that she has a long lost sister, Beth Avery, who has spent 20 years in a sedated state in a mental hospital. The news makes its way to Eve after Beth has managed to escape the hospital. Without spending an hour explaining all the deta...more
Having read all of the Iris Johansen books detailing Eve Duncan's search for her missing daughter Bonnie, I wondered where she would take the story and the characters once the mystery of Bonnie's disappearance was solved. In Sleep No More, she introduces a new character into Eve's life, a character who adds more mystery to the story of Eve, Joe and Eve's mother.
The story is fast-paced as Eve tries to understand and relate to the new member of her family, and the high stakes game of murder intend...more
The story is fast-paced as Eve tries to understand and relate to the new member of her family, and the high stakes game of murder intend...more
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Eve Duncan's mother Sandra asks for her help finding
a woman named Beth and Eve is immediately suspecious.
Eve senses that there is more to Sandra's story than
meets the eye. Beth has disappeared from a mental hospital
where she has been incacerated for years. Why Sandra is
so concerned is finally revealed. Beth is her daughter
and Eve's half sister. It's a race against time and Eve
enlists the aid of Kendra Michaels a rogue FBI profiler.
Being lost is'nt Beths only problem. As her memory
slowly return...more
a woman named Beth and Eve is immediately suspecious.
Eve senses that there is more to Sandra's story than
meets the eye. Beth has disappeared from a mental hospital
where she has been incacerated for years. Why Sandra is
so concerned is finally revealed. Beth is her daughter
and Eve's half sister. It's a race against time and Eve
enlists the aid of Kendra Michaels a rogue FBI profiler.
Being lost is'nt Beths only problem. As her memory
slowly return...more
Listened for Review (Brilliance Audio)
Overall Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.50
Story Rating 450
Audio Rating (not part of the overall): 4.00
First Thought when Finished: Iris Johansen really hit it out of the park with Sleep No More. I love the combination of Eve and Kendra!
Quick Thoughts: Sleep No More combined great characters, a masterful plot, and a quick pace to produce one heck of a read. I really enjoyed seeing Kendra (from her other series) work with Eve in this story. The added element of...more
Overall Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.50
Story Rating 450
Audio Rating (not part of the overall): 4.00
First Thought when Finished: Iris Johansen really hit it out of the park with Sleep No More. I love the combination of Eve and Kendra!
Quick Thoughts: Sleep No More combined great characters, a masterful plot, and a quick pace to produce one heck of a read. I really enjoyed seeing Kendra (from her other series) work with Eve in this story. The added element of...more
Eve and Joe are once again thrown into a myriad of murder and mayhem when it’s discovered that Eve’s not her mother Sandra’s only child. No the year before Eve was conceived Sandra had another daughter, Beth who’s politically and prominent paternal family literally bought the child from the arms of 14 year old Sandra. Unbeknown to Eve Sandra has kept up with this child, from her childhood in European boarding schools, to her nearly fatal skiing accident and now to her disappearance from the ment...more
Love this series. Always keeps you in suspense, wondering what will happen next.
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it's like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen from her, she fought for closure. But now as she's striving to begin anew, she can't shake the feeling that something terrible is about to happen—or maybe already has. When her mother, Sandra, asks for help in finding a missing friend named Beth Avery, Eve is sure that she's hiding something. It...more
Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan knows what it's like to be haunted by the past. For years after her daughter Bonnie was stolen from her, she fought for closure. But now as she's striving to begin anew, she can't shake the feeling that something terrible is about to happen—or maybe already has. When her mother, Sandra, asks for help in finding a missing friend named Beth Avery, Eve is sure that she's hiding something. It...more
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Overall I live the book even though it started out a little slow for me and dragged on a bit in spots. I guess it is hard to top the Quinn, Eve and Bonnie trilogy in my eyes is what it is and it is going to take me awhile to read a book with Quinn and Eve and be able to rank it as high as those were.
Anyway, back to this one. I really liked the new character she introduced us to, Beth, who is Eve's sister. The way the book was left there is a lot of places that Johansen can go with the Beth chara...more
Anyway, back to this one. I really liked the new character she introduced us to, Beth, who is Eve's sister. The way the book was left there is a lot of places that Johansen can go with the Beth chara...more
I had been told the Eve Duncan series would end with the books Eve, Bonnie and Quinn. But not the case! Eve and the rest are back when she finds out her half sister [that she didn't know existed] has escaped from a mental facility in California.
The plot was good but I think I finally figured out why I am not a big fan [even though I continue reading them] of the series. Her characters are abrupt and 'sharp talking'. They are suppose to be southerners but they certainly don't fit the profile. If...more
The plot was good but I think I finally figured out why I am not a big fan [even though I continue reading them] of the series. Her characters are abrupt and 'sharp talking'. They are suppose to be southerners but they certainly don't fit the profile. If...more
And Iris Johansen knocks another one out starring her woman of steel, Eve Duncan, forensic sculptor extraordinaire. The woman is so strong, she is almost unbelievable but Johansen still manages to write a page turner that I can read almost straight through. It turns out Eve has a half-sister she never knew existed until her mother, who gave the child up at birth, suspects she is in trouble. So Eve and lover, Quinn, who just happens to be a cop, go in search of her half-sister, Beth. It turns out...more
Dec 21, 2012
Melissa
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Suspense Reades
Most of Iris Johansen's books are a sure fire awesome reads. The last few books have been so so. "Sleep No More" falls in the so so category. I feel there are too many characters being introduced and added to the Eve Duncan series. Kendra Michaels was the main character in Johansen's last book "Close Your Eyes" and she had a rather large but small role in this book. I think the series should have stopped with the Eve/Quinn/Bonnie Trilogy. "Sleep No More" was not the best attempt of continuing th...more
If you get past the formulaic plot (and with Johansen, you HAVE to get past the formulaic plot because every single one of her books follow the same formula), this book wasn't half bad. I enjoyed learning about Sandra's past and it'll be interesting to see what she does with the two sisters. What I really don't like is the jilted dialogue and personality each new female character takes on. They are always stand-offish, bossy and generally someone you don't want to be around, although Eve ALWAYS...more
I have read a lot of Iris Johansen books over the years. Got a little tired of the Eve Duncan story so I have not read one for a long time. Decided to read this one. I was not disappointed. Started with a twist and moved on from there. I really enjoyed the story line and I won't detail it. Do want to spoil it for others. But diffidently a good story. In a couple of places it seemed to stall or be to wordy.
Eve Duncan is approached by her mother to do her a favor. (spoiler) Eve starts out on a jo...more
Eve Duncan is approached by her mother to do her a favor. (spoiler) Eve starts out on a jo...more
I always like the Eve Duncan books, and now that Bonnie has been found, there is a new feeling to the story. Bonnie is still part of it, but not the main focus of Eve's life anymore. I liked the new character, Kendra. I will have to read "Close Your Eyes" to find out more about her. This book was very interesting, a young girl locked away in a mental hospital for many years, a powerful family that keeps her there, and the reasons for doing so. There were many twists to the story that I didn't se...more
I wondered in what direction Iris Johansen was going to take this series now that Bonnie's mystery has been solved....and was I pleasantly surprised! Once again the author has created a story that grips you from page one! The twist came early in the book so that drama was dealt with but the trials along the way to meet her goals were fun and exciting. The ending ensures many more stories involving Eve, Joe, Sandra and the surprise character. if you are a fan of the series, this is a must read......more
Nov 14, 2012
♆ BookAddict ~ La Crimson Femme
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Romantic Suspense Readers
Shelves:
romantic-suspense,
library-book
Is there life after Bonnie for Eve? Apparently so. In this latest installment in the romantic suspense series, Ms. Johansen introduces us to a new character - Beth Avery. Beth's tie into Eve is a surprise to all. It's a nice addition and Bonnie's visit to Eve is lovely.
There has to be a suspense of disbelief for many of the "woo woo" stuff in these stories. Once that happens, these stories are quite lovely. I enjoyed this well edited if predictable plot. Joe and Eve are like a pair of comfortabl...more
There has to be a suspense of disbelief for many of the "woo woo" stuff in these stories. Once that happens, these stories are quite lovely. I enjoyed this well edited if predictable plot. Joe and Eve are like a pair of comfortabl...more
I love Iris Johansen's books, this was no exception. I was intrigued by the addition of Beth Avery and her relationship to Eve. I have come to realize that most of the women in the books seem to be self-absorbed and varying degrees of selfish. Eve's mother is a horrible woman, but until these last few books I didn't see it coming out in Eve - Beth is similar as well. I enjoyed the book. I am looking forward to the rest of the series - who knows...
Another excellent entry in the Eve Duncan series. Adding a previously unknown half-sister into Eve's life could have been a disaster, making the series more soap opera like than suspenseful. I shouldn't have worried. Eve's new sister has added further dimension to the character and all those around her. I also think the addition of Kendra from the book Iris wrote with her son, Roy, was another great call. I loved this book and can't wait for the next one!
Loved it! This is my favorite series and my favorite characters. I love the addition of Kendra Michaels and Beth Avery. When the search for Bonnie ended, I was afraid that was the end of the road for Eve and Joe. I'll admit, it made me a little sad. I am so thrilled that Iris Johansen not only kept the series going, but also introduced more complex and interesting characters. I am so looking forward to getting to know them better in future novels. Absolutely awesome!
this book has some intriguing characters, a pretty suspenseful plot full of twists, and an interesting story in general.. but overall, meh. i havent read any of the other eve duncan books, so maybe i could have appreciated this book more if i did. i didnt really care about them saving this girl truth be told. i didnt feel that urgency. i think i found the antagonist family more interesting, to be honest. wasnt a total waste of time, but i wouldnt read it again.
I've told myself to pass by the Eve Duncan series of novels by Johansen, but I forgot. In this installment, Duncan finds herself saddled with an heretofore unknown half-sister. The dialogue between Duncan and Beth (the sister) is stilted and very unbelievable. The other female, a "rogue profiler, Kendra Michaels," I also found to be unbelievable.
I finished the book, only because I hate to leave something unfinished.
I finished the book, only because I hate to leave something unfinished.
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oh man, I can't believe I devoured this book in one sitting. This book was so good that I could not put it down until I knew what happens at the end and I see potential for more appearances and I can't wait to see this person get theirs. I love the introduction of what I hope are two new recurring characters in this series. This is another great book in this thrilling series and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
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Johansen began writing after her children left home for college. She first achieved success in the early 1980s writing category romances. In 1991, Johansen began writing suspense historical romance novels, starting with the publication of The Wind Dancer. In 1996 Johansen switched genres, turning to crime fiction, with which she has had great success. She had seventeen consecutive New York Times b...more
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