From Alex Kava-- the critically acclaimed author of A PERFECT EVIL and SPLIT SECOND--comes the bestselling thriller THE SOUL CATCHER. First time in...
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Oct 25, 2011
Chris
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Jul 07, 2011
Mary
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Book 3. in the "Maggie O'Dell" series. We get a link here from book 2., in that Maggie's mother had mentioned that she was being helped by a Reverend Everett and now, this book deals with the cult he runs. There are a series of murders of women and the evidence starts to point towards the cult and its controlling leader, Everett. Maggie is worried about what her mother is mixed up in their relationship is more deeply examined in this book. Nick Morelli turns up again in this one and I
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Oct 08, 2009
Afsana
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I enjoyed this book but found that the pace of the book was slower
i think i enjoyed it more the first time round .
It is one f the books that are better read once and can be enjoyed scond time but no so much
The maggie o'dell characters past we hear more about by hearing about her dad , meeting her mum and the flashbacks.
We see a improvement in her relationship to RJ Tully and see a bit further into her relationship with Gwen
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i think i enjoyed it more the first time round .
It is one f the books that are better read once and can be enjoyed scond time but no so much
The maggie o'dell characters past we hear more about by hearing about her dad , meeting her mum and the flashbacks.
We see a improvement in her relationship to RJ Tully and see a bit further into her relationship with Gwen
the surprise More...
Feb 15, 2010
Gwen
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Maggie O'Dell is trying to figure out her past and present and trying not to get hurt all at the same time. O'Dell works for the FBI as a medical examiner. A cultish religious organization was protesting in the District and shortly after a young woman is found murdered. I liked the development of the characters in this novel. I can't wait to read the rest in the series. Kava writes in short chapters, giving the reader clues to "who done it" with you still scratching your head at the en
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Jan 08, 2012
Lisa
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4.75 stars
Good mystery/thriller with a great returning list of characters.
Just a smidgeon too thrilling for this weenie! lol the older I get, the more easily spooked I become.
Aside from my wimpiness, this really was a well developed plot that was not real predictable and kept me guessing. I look forward to continuing with Maggie and Tully in this series for sure!
Bottom line? Damn good book in the thriller/mystery genre.
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Good mystery/thriller with a great returning list of characters.
Just a smidgeon too thrilling for this weenie! lol the older I get, the more easily spooked I become.
Aside from my wimpiness, this really was a well developed plot that was not real predictable and kept me guessing. I look forward to continuing with Maggie and Tully in this series for sure!
Bottom line? Damn good book in the thriller/mystery genre.
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Jun 21, 2011
Cupcakencorset
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This, the 3rd Maggie O’Dell novel, is such an engaging read. It centers around a religious cult and a string of murders that seem to follow the cult followers. Maggie’s alcoholic mother has been in recovery, thanks to three very special friends, whom we find out in this book are part of the cult and have been drawing her further into the group’s inner workings, putting her life in peril. Kava began this subplot subtly in book two, laying a seemingly innocuous foundation there for one of the emot
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Oct 26, 2011
Mary JL
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This particular book in a popular series I found only so-so.
First, Maggie O'Dell did not impress me. She spends a lot of time on her personal problems---reliving her father's death, problems with her alcoholic mother and her own emtional problems. How did this lady every pass a psychological exam? (Maybe the FBI does not care about the stability of their agents--woundn't surprise me!)
Next, the villain of the piece is the sterotype we've all seen--the fundamentalist lead More...
First, Maggie O'Dell did not impress me. She spends a lot of time on her personal problems---reliving her father's death, problems with her alcoholic mother and her own emtional problems. How did this lady every pass a psychological exam? (Maybe the FBI does not care about the stability of their agents--woundn't surprise me!)
Next, the villain of the piece is the sterotype we've all seen--the fundamentalist lead More...
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Jul 11, 2008
Ana T.
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"When a Massachusetts standoff results in the deaths of five out of six young cult members holed up in a backwoods cabin, things are bad enough. But when a U.S. senators daughter is found murdered in Washington, D.C."and her death seems to be related to the cult and its charismatic leader, Rev. Joseph Everett"the situation really heats up for Maggie and her partner, R.J. Tully. The case hits particularly close to both partners homes, since Maggies former alcoholic mother has joine
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Oct 31, 2011
Sandy
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Alex Kava creates complex characters and mixes in surprises along the way. She tackles the issues of complicated mother-daughter relationships and the effects of losing a parent and cult-behavior while building a mystery you think you have solved. For me, this was not a book I couldn't put down but a good story.
Jan 19, 2011
Vfields
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This is a Maggie O’Dell mystery and I really enjoy the intensity of Kava. Even though Maggie a truly screwed up women she is one interesting woman and the other characters are wonderful. Another religious freak and a killer are on the loose and the FBI is on the case. I can’t wait for the next one in the series.
Oct 25, 2011
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Aug 11, 2011
The worst of Kava's books in her series so far. It's like she sent an outline to the editor, went on holidays, and somebody filled in the plot to connect the ideas. A complete letdown compared to her previous 2 books
Nov 06, 2010
Victoria
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This was a great continuation of the series! I really enjoyed it! Right off the bat, it had a different sort of feel from the series' two previous books. The theme of family played a large role, making this a more emotional book than the others. Maggie O'Dell's character has not developed much, bu this does feel like the first step in that direction. The central, series romance was unfortunately abandoned, and some loose threads from Split Second remained un-addressed. I really like this series
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Jun 04, 2009
Angela
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When I finished my first Alex Kava book, I went to the book exchange and grabbed all of the others! Kava allows the reader to catch a glimpse into the criminal mind with all of its evil motivations. She uses realistic heroes to battle through the layers of the crime. Great book!
Nov 27, 2011
Tom
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Another Maggie O'Dell novel, with new twists, definate readability, and writing that makes you feel when it's cold, and sweat when it's warm.
Mar 30, 2010
Kimber
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This book was a bit disturbing. So just be aware of that if you want to read it. The villain is really warped. (not just psycho. :) )
Dec 14, 2011
Frankie
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This Maggie O'Dell story was kind of slow moving. It just didn't capture my attention the way the previous novels have.
Mar 31, 2009
Lori
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Pretty good book. I like the suspense and mystery. The scenes and characters were described well by the author.
May 06, 2011
Jeanne
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Unfortunately, I find the main character, Maggie O'Dell, to be pretty unlikable and kind of a whiner.
Jun 07, 2011
Karen
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This book is based on an FBI investigation of a religious cult, fairly good read.
