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Split Second (FBI Thriller #15)

by Catherine Coulter (Goodreads Author)

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The number-one New York Times-bestselling author returns with another pulse-pounding thriller featuring FBIagents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock, and introducing Speical Agents Lucy Carlyle and Cooper McKnight.

A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock to bring him down. They soon discover that the killer has blood ties t...more

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Published July 19th 2011 by G.P. Putnam's Sons (first published January 1st 2011)

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May 09, 2013 Karen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, suspense

I've been following this series from the get go. I love these guys, but I got a few books behind, so I'm catching up.

I love the mystery, the cop stories, I love Savich and Sherlock.

As a health coach I don't love the misguided, if not completely WRONG nutritional asides that get tossed in, but hey, I can't coach a fictional character. We all have our neurosis.

I'm not sure why the woo got mixed into this series. I'm a bit tired of the woo. I like my crime-drama-suspense-with-a-dash-of-romance j...more

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Apr 30, 2013 Teena Stewart rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is my first introduction to Catherine Coulter. Apparently her characters Savich and Sherlock have appeared in previous books. The main good guys are four FBI agents including married agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock. They are joined by agents Lucy Carlyle and Cooper McKnight.

The book has three plotlines. The main crime involves a serial killer on the loose. I was pleasantly surprised at who the serial killer turned out to be. I love surprises like that. Nice twist.

Subplots include a...more

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Jan 04, 2013 Dorothy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Very good book of mystery, murder and FBI agents to solve the crimes. I will continue to read the books written by this author who does not resort to foul language to get the point across. The worst word in this book was not offensive to me and sex was not written in minute detail. If she can write books this great without the use of foul language and explicit sex so can others.
I recommend this book to all mystery lovers.
There are acutally 3 mysteries to solve in this story. The first one involv...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Paula Legate rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-romance

Catherine Coulter's is one of my favorite authors’. I love her FBI Suspense Thrillers. This book Split second was my least favorite of all the books I’ve read of hers. I thought the story line was farfetched. I do have to say it was creative. I did enjoy reading about Sherlock, and Savich, and Coop, and Lucy. The Maze which was the 1st book in this series got me hooked into Catherine Coulter’s FBI Thriller series. I would recommend it f you like action and Romance.

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May 24, 2012 Arlene rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is another of Catherine Coulter's FBI series featuring Savich and Sherlock. This book has a lot of mystery, suspense and unbelievable stuff in it, but its still a good book! There's 2 story lines,,, one with a female serial killer, the daughter of Ted Bundy. I think this would have been better w/o a real person mixed in the story. Ive heard of Ted Bundy, but dont know if the story in the book are factual to the real person. I sort of got bored w/that! Guess I was trying to remember the actu...more

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Nov 22, 2011 Evelyn Bryant rated it 4 of 5 stars

Enjoyed this book since it has plently of action and enough sub plots to keep you guessing. Savich and Sherlock still have the necessary magic between them to keep you invested in them. Each story line is brought to its conclusion by the end of the book. I did not lose interest mid way the book as I have done in some other books I have read. That said.... there could have been a lot more sizzle between Coop and Lucy. Coop was a very likable character that you would not mind knowing. He knows his...more

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Nov 07, 2011 Gloria Feit rated it 3 of 5 stars

There are three story lines presented in the newest book by Catherine Coulter. The first appears on page one, and isn’t resolved until nearly the final page in the book: The owner of a small convenience store in Washington, D.C. is nearly killed late one night in an apparent robbery gone wrong, the latter not having counted on FBI Agent Dillon Savitch being the customer in the shop at the time. When the same man is shot in another incident shortly thereafter, leaving him seriously wounded, it wo...more There are three story lines presented in the newest book by Catherine Coulter. The first appears on page one, and isn’t resolved until nearly the final page in the book: The owner of a small convenience store in Washington, D.C. is nearly killed late one night in an apparent robbery gone wrong, the latter not having counted on FBI Agent Dillon Savitch being the customer in the shop at the time. When the same man is shot in another incident shortly thereafter, leaving him seriously wounded, it would seem there is more going on than a “simple” robbery.

The second, and main, story line deals with a series of crimes involving women in their 20’s and 30’s who are picked up in neighborhood bars, brought back to their own apartments, and strangled with a length of wire, no apparent connection among them, and the crimes occurring in various large cities including Cleveland, Ohio; San Francisco; and Chicago. Autopsies show the women were drugged with Rohypnol and ketamine. One of the victims had scratched her attacker before being killed, leaving a nice sample of DNA to be analyzed and run through databases, after which it is determined that the killer is the offspring of none other than Ted Bundy, the man who kidnapped dozens of young women, raped, tortured and then murdered them before he was caught and ultimately electrocuted in Florida in 1989.

The last of the plotlines is a very personal one, having to do with a horrifying family secret just discovered by Lucy Carlyle, another FBI agent in the Washington DC office, and her attempt to put it on the back burner while joining her boss, Savitch, and her partner, Cooper (“Coop”) McKnight, in the investigation of the serial killer, whose victims number five and counting.

I had several problems with the book, starting with the fact that one of the agents, whose name is, disconcertingly, Lacey Sherlock, is never referred to or called Lacey but, always, “Sherlock,” even by her husband. As well, much of the writing felt stilted, the dialog often not what I felt one or another would be expected to utter or their actions not ringing true, e.g., a 27-year-old FBI agent “bouncing up and down” upon being given news of an important breakthrough in the case; a cup of coffee described as “dark as sin.” And would a woman who had just been told her niece had lost control of her car and been badly injured, upon seeing that niece, really say to her “Oh, you’ve got a bandage on your head!” Nor am I enamored with the supernatural in mysteries, as is the case here.

On the other hand, almost in spite of myself, I was caught up in the story, the pages turning quickly, and anxious to find out how each story line was resolved. I am obviously in the minority with my reservations about the book, since the author consistently makes the bestseller lists. This is her seventeenth book in what is termed “the FBI Thriller” series. It made for good reading, on balance, and I’m sure most readers will find it very enjoyable.
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Aug 18, 2011 Nancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock to bring him down. They soon discover that the killer has blood ties to the infamous and now long-dead monster Ted Bundy. Savich and Sherlock are joined by agents Lucy Carlyle and Cooper McKnight, and the chase is on.

At the same time, Agent Carlyle learns from her dying father that her grandfather didn't simply walk away from his family twenty-two years ago: he was, in fact, murdered by his wife, Lucy's g...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Kiki rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Split Second is another FBI thriller in the Savich and Sherlock series. To be honest I was fearful to read this book. I was a little disappointed with Coulter's last book, Whiplash, and didn't want to read another book where Savich talks to a ghost or hones in more on his ESP. I was delighted to find that this story was not to be the same. Split Second has 3 sub-plots that take you on an exciting roller coaster not knowing which turn is coming up next. I loved it!

The main story to this book is t...more Split Second is another FBI thriller in the Savich and Sherlock series. To be honest I was fearful to read this book. I was a little disappointed with Coulter's last book, Whiplash, and didn't want to read another book where Savich talks to a ghost or hones in more on his ESP. I was delighted to find that this story was not to be the same. Split Second has 3 sub-plots that take you on an exciting roller coaster not knowing which turn is coming up next. I loved it!

The main story to this book is that Ted Bundy had a child and that creepy little girl has decided to follow in daddy's footsteps. It is up to Dillion Savich, his but kicking wife, Lacey Sherlock, and his two new team members, Lucy Carlyle and Cooper McNight, to stop her before the body count rises. Coulter keeps you on the edge of your seat as her chapters jump from character to character seeing into each one's minds. I personally enjoyed the chapters that let the reader get a glimpse into the mind of a serial killer. The other sub-plots were equally exciting and added that Coulter multi-story flare to the book. Lucy is battling her own nightmare as on her father's death bed she discovers her grandfather was murdered by her own grandmother. But the real mystery is why, and what does a ring have to do with it? Lucy has to depend on others, especially her partner Coop, when she would rather keep her family secrets in the closet, or should I say the "trunk". The last plot is that of one of Savich's friends. Mr. Patil has been robbed twice in a short period of time. Each time someone gets shot. Is it really a robbery or a hit? Savich is on a race with time to protect and save his friend. The title of this book really does it justice! The entire storyline is enthralled with the idea that you never know what is going to happen, and it can all change in a matter of seconds.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Coulter has a special ability to draw a reader in from page one. You get invested in each character and tend to get depressed when the story ends. I love how each of her books draws on the others, but if a new reader were to start with this book they would not be lost. I do have to say that this book left me with a lot more questions than previous books. Does Lucy have more Savich like gifts and will she let Dillion in on the secret? Are Lucy and Coop the new Savich and Sherlock? There was a lot of foreshadowing that our favorite duo has about had enough. I guess we'll have to wait and see what Ms. Coulter has up her sleeve.

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Jul 12, 2011 Dawn Kunda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Split Second by Catherine Coulter is a landslide of suspense and heart stopping complications. Program 911 into your speed-dial as Coulter reveals an astounding and frightening FBI thriller where the action may be right outside your door.

Scattered over the US woman are getting murdered. Ted Bundy did it before and the FBI came out the winner. Agents Cooper McKnight and Lucy Carlyle have their doubts on who will win this new game.

Ted Bundy has a daughter, Kerstin. She murders women and enjoys i...more

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Sep 06, 2011 Bea rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 100-book-in-a-year-reading-challeng, 2011-mystery-suspense-reading-cha, 2011-support-your-local-library-rea, mystery, read-in-2011

Ms. Coulter has a knack for drawing the reader in from the first page. You get invested in each character and don't want the story to end, or at least, that's my reaction. The beauty of a series is that the story continues, in some fashion, from book to book. Because I like this series so much, I was somewhat hesitant to read this one. I was a little disappointed with Coulter's last book, "Whiplash", and also with several of the books prior to it. They seemed a little stale, as if she was workin...more Ms. Coulter has a knack for drawing the reader in from the first page. You get invested in each character and don't want the story to end, or at least, that's my reaction. The beauty of a series is that the story continues, in some fashion, from book to book. Because I like this series so much, I was somewhat hesitant to read this one. I was a little disappointed with Coulter's last book, "Whiplash", and also with several of the books prior to it. They seemed a little stale, as if she was working on an assembly line. This one follows her formula but there's a life and vigor that have been missing from the last few books. It's her usual set up: the main mystery, which this time has Savich and Sherlock taking the lead, and three sub-plots; one involves the ubiquitous romance, this time involving agents Cooper McKnight and Lucy Carlyle; an investigation by Lucy into her grandfather's disappearance; and unrelated attempted robbery that Savich foils then helps the local police investigate.

I was glad to see Savich and Sherlock back in action as the main leads both in the story and in the case. I think one reason I haven't liked some of the other FBI books as well (although "The Target" is my favorite one) is that while Savich and his team get called in, the focus is on whichever non-FBI character has the love story in that book. I like a change in location and perspective but I really, really like Savich and Sherlock. For me, they ARE the FBI books.

Anyway, the main story here is a bit different for Coulter. I was surprised at first, then I liked it. She draws on real life and postulates that Ted Bundy, a real life serial killer, had a daughter, one no one knew about, including him, and now she's following in daddy's footsteps. I can't recall Coulter drawing on a real life person or incident before. Like I said, it surprised me at first and I wondered how believable she could make it. She did pretty well. Again, she follows pattern - the killer, Bundy's daughter Kirsten, has a male helper/romantic partner and they, or more accurately, she becomes obsessed with Savich. But Kirsten's crimes are partially inspired by and modeled after daddy dearest. The result was a blend of classic Coulter and mild true crime.

Kirsten becomes obsessed with both Savich and Sherlock after a failed attempt to capture her and this results in the entire family, including their five year old son Sean, being at risk. It seems inevitable, at least in Coulters world, that that would happen and Coulter pulls it off without being trite or playing to our emotions. I also liked that we got a different perspective on their working dynamics: on several occasions, when on the job, Savich has to remind Sherlock, that he's her boss and she needs to follow orders. Sherlock takes it well but it a good detail for Coulter to have. Later, there's a comment about the two other agents who get involved and Savich replies, (I'm paraphrasing here) that for him to object would be the pot calling the kettle black. I doubt if the real FBI allows married or involved agents in the same unit so it was nice to see Coulter have that little bit of authenticity.

Meanwhile, Lucy is dealing with a nightmare that no one should have to deal with: Her father's death bed confession that her grandfather was murdered by her own grandmother. The story had always been that he went "walkabout" and never came back. She becomes obsessed with finding out the truth and in the process lies to her boss, on multiple occasions, and becomes romantically involved with her partner, Cooper. Lucy is hesitant at first to ask her friends or coworkers for help, needing to do it on her own. Later, she has no choice but to rely on Coop and call in the FBI and the police. Coulter introduces more woo-woo to the story with this sub-plot and I didn't completely buy it. In my opinion, it didn't fit with the series as a whole. Savich's possible ESP? I'm good with that, I can believe in it and she's carefully established it over the series. This was a cross between mysticism and sci fi and didn't work for me. The romance between Coop and Lucy is gradual at first then picks up steam. It's sweet but lacks Sherlock's and Savich's chemistry.

The last sub-plot, unrelated to anything else happening in the book, involves an acquaintance of Savich's. Mr. Patil, the owner of a convenience store where Savich shops, has been robbed twice in a short period of time and ends up in the hospital after the second attempt. Savich foils the first attempt and gets suspicious when there is a second attempt and Patil is shot. He works with the local police to figure it out and keep Patil alive. Honestly, it added nothing and could easily have been left out.

There's a lot going on and Coulter succeeds in .moving between story lines and perspectives without confusing the reader, or worse, losing their interest.

It's definitely worth picking up and reading. If you are new to the FBI series, you will be able to read it fairly easily.

I borrowed this book from my local library.

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Nov 09, 2011 Brandi rated it 3 of 5 stars

Ever read a book from a favored author and found that it wasn’t the best you’d ever read? Did you feel let down? Or just glad that the series was moved along with another book? Well, I’ve had such an experience with Split Second, the latest installment of Catherine Coulter’s FBI series. Rationale and the Law of Averages suggest that I can’t have an awesome book every time, but I still have hope with each new printing. The idea of the book was great and I was caught immediately in the chase of th...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Jackie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Ok, I read this in a day. That means I was interested enough (and in the mood) to set other things aside and read.

That said, this was not one of Ms. Coulter's best books. Contrary to a couple other opinions, I liked that there were several stories going on at once. It surely kept things interesting, and actually felt more real, since that is what happens in life. (And yes, I know, this is fiction, not real life.)

I liked that everything gets wrapped up nicely. I didn't care for the "magic" ring....more

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Feb 07, 2012 Maureen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really loved this thriller that focused on Kirsten, a young woman who finds out at age 25 she is the daughter of Ted Bundy. As a result, she feels it explains her behavior over the years and why she has follwed in his footsteps as a killer. Savich and Sherlock are on the case which takes tons of twists and turns. There are also 2 other plots happening with 2 other FBI agents, Lucy and Cooper. Lucy's father dies and she learns of several family secrets that lead to heartbreak for her family. In t...more

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Jan 29, 2012 Thrilled by Books rated it 2 of 5 stars

I have mixed feelings about this novel, I liked it and disliked it at the same time. It started off with the FBI tracking a serial killer from San Francisco that was drugging and killing women picked up in bars. At first the killer was thought to be a man but it was soon discovered to be a woman, Ted Bundy's daughter no less. And so the chase for a madwoman began.
First of all, I felt as though there was too much going on in this book. There were three seperate story lines going on, the main st...more

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Aug 06, 2011 Alexis Villery rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have been following this series since the beginning so I was quite excited to have the opportunity to read and review this book. In book 15, we have a hair-raising thriller and two baffling mysteries to solve. Sherlock and Savich are back once again to find a serial killer whose DNA links to the one and only Ted Bundy. Mr. Patil, an owner of a convenience store constantly finds himself in danger and Savich doesn't believe in coincidences. Lastly, Lucy Carlyle must solve a mystery that hits clo...more

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May 25, 2012 Cherie Waggie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Split Second is a peculiar mixture of mystery fiction and fantasy. Where this can be an interesting combination this story soon became confusing in that the plots didn't intertwine but circled around each other. At times it was hard to keep up with where I was, and even more disconcerting was the constantly changing point of view. Split Second seems to be written in the omnipresent voice, which is usually okay when there's a distinction over which character is which. Not so the case here. Point...more

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Sep 26, 2011 E. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, suspense

4 1/2 stars. A thrilling installment in the series that features the charismatic Savich and Sherlock as well as the other fascinating agents working out of their branch of the FBI. An eerie link to Ted Bundy causes the agents to puzzle over the trail of a serial killer just as Agent Lucy Carlyle is dealing with the sudden loss of her father. Lucy is paired with the attractive Cooper McKnight despite her mistrust of his playboy reputation but finds that he becomes an essential bulwark as she foll...more

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Jul 19, 2011 Christi Snow rated it 2 of 5 stars

Full review reposted from my Smitten with Reading blog...
My Review:
Reviewing this book makes me sad. I was sent an ARC of this book by the publisher in return for an honest review. Honest is the key work there, but I hate it when I don't enjoy a book and have to give it a bad review. I used to read Catherine Coulter and always loved her books, but this one was just not a book that I could enjoy.

I would classify this book as a suspense. The main story line is about 4 FBI agents: Savich & Sher...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Lonzine rated it 4 of 5 stars

My favorite thing about reading a Catherine Coulter book is her ability to put words together that create vivid pictures. She knows how to strike a chord in the reader's imagination. I appreciate the way that she crafts her sentences and creates continuity for her characters. She involves passion, danger, suspense, and the ugliness of humanity without leaving the reader covered in slime. It's always cleaned up with the innocence of the children, humor and the satisfaction of another well-deserve...more

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Nov 13, 2012 Lynne Thomas rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Enjoyed this novel. This is the first book I've read by Catherine Coulter, it was an "Oh,No, I don't have a backup book to read".
I was unaware that this was a book in a series, I thought it was a stand alone. This can be read as a stand Alone but I fell in love with the characters. A series I'll most surely add to my collection of series.
Many of the Goodreads reviews were a little harsh on the writer for bringing an infamous serial killers questionable daughter into the book. And also criticis...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Patrick Nolan rated it 2 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed all of Ms. Coulter's FBI Thrillers, but this one and the most recent "Backfire" seem pretty tired and forced. She just doesn't seem to be able to escape her romance novel mind-set and her plots are pretty ridiculous (Ted Bundy's daughter?! Give me a break!).

Also, these two books have almost the exact same little romance/sex sub-plot, except the couples have different names. Also, the description of the fawning admiration of Sherlock and Savich gets to be a bit much as it is menti...more

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Sep 05, 2012 Melanie Chabrol- rated it 4 of 5 stars

there is a serial killer on the loose, and it is up to FBI agents Dillion Savich and this wife Lacey Sherlock to bring him down.
after setting up a task force they realize it is not a man but a woman and she is related to the deadliest monster whom is dead. Will she kill again, is she as good as her father( whom she never met).
Savich puts 2 of his best agents on the case and Lucy Carlyle cannot stand Cooper McKnight, after all the rumours going around,Savich thinks that is the only way they wil...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Didi rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've missed a good thrilling FBI story. This one had all the action and intrigue with a dash of magic thrown in. I usually find that when stories throw in magic in the midst of what is a very modern setting it just doesn't settle well with me. But here, it just made it even more intriguing and mysterious. There was a helluva lot going on, 3 stories woven into 1 really; and it all seemed to culminate into one big rush of events towards the end.

Bottom line: I enjoyed it. Dillon and Sherlock yet ag...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Ursula Gorman rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: action, family, family-bond, grandfather, grief, hero, kidnapping, multiple-story-lines, murder, mystery, paranormal, police, romance, sadness, series

Split Second by Catherine Coulter is part of the Savich/Sherlock FBI's ongoing series. Anytime a new Savich/Sherlock book comes out, I have to have it, and Split Second doesn't let you down.
Lucy Carlyle is a determined young FBI agent that is forced to team with 'playboy' Cooper McKnight; a job she doesn't relish.
The death of her beloved father sends Lucy's world in a tail spin. A seriel killer with a famous, or infamous, bloodline, a strange gift from a grandfather that disappeared when she w...more Split Second by Catherine Coulter is part of the Savich/Sherlock FBI's ongoing series. Anytime a new Savich/Sherlock book comes out, I have to have it, and Split Second doesn't let you down.
Lucy Carlyle is a determined young FBI agent that is forced to team with 'playboy' Cooper McKnight; a job she doesn't relish.
The death of her beloved father sends Lucy's world in a tail spin. A seriel killer with a famous, or infamous, bloodline, a strange gift from a grandfather that disappeared when she was just a small child and dealing with running the investigation as a team with Coop keep Lucy off balance.
There were two aspects of this story that didn't quite work for me. The first being Lucy's secrecy over the gift her grandfather gave her and the last words she heard her father speak. She knew that her co-workers knew that she was lying but she continued to lie, for no real reason. Telling the truth wouldn't have changed the storyline; in fact, it could have been used to bring the characters together, forming a stronger bond.
The second problem for me was Lucy's feelings toward Coop. She starts out with simmering hostile feelings toward him, but before there is much interaction between the two of them, she is calling him for help; as if it is natural instinct. He goes from being a 'playboy' in her mind to someone she calls at the first sign of trouble. It doesn't really make sense since there is hardly any build up or individual conversations between the two of them to cause her feelings to have altered. The only thing that happened to change her opinion of him was the way he was during the death of her father, but it wasn't enough to have changed strong feelings like the ones she had.
The whole of the story was well written, well developed and engrossing. I enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys FBI thrillers. The 'issues' I mentioned above weren't troublesome enough to hurt the overall excellence of the story, the writing or the series. Split Second lives up to the 'fan worthy' reputation that Catherine Coulter has earned. This will go into my personal library!(less)

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Aug 20, 2011 Connie rated it 1 of 5 stars

OK, I admit it, I read the FBI series. Usually they're ok as "escape" reading. Lately though, I am wondering if Coulter has just been phoning them in. The more recent books, this one included, are not nearly as good as the first two or three in the series. After reading this one, my initial reaction was "Really?! That's several hours of my life I won't get back." Psychic Savage?! C'mon. The premise of the family history of the killer in this one is just too ridiculous to take seriously, even for...more

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Mar 15, 2012 Richard Wolf added it

Shelves: won-t-finish

Preposterous. A thriller, science fiction, serial killer, romance novel.

I'm one of the 5% that did not like this book. I have a hard time understanding why anyone would like it. No real characters, just stereotypes. No real adventure or excitement.

SPOILER ALERT - How can you get into a book in which the female FBI agent is needy and independent at the same time; where her dying father spurts out with his last breath, "Mother, what did you do to Father(the above woman's Grandfather)?"; where a se...more

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Jan 26, 2012 Theresa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012

I sometimes look up this author if I want a quick read that includes a mystery/action feel, kind of like a Law and Order or other crime shows within a book. However, she sometimes throws in some supernatural aspects that I don't really gel with. Hard to reconcile all of that in one book, especially when my purpose is to just relax with an action book. She also tends to throw some romance in, and I accept it, but not really get into it. Not all that believable. I would rather the book focused on...more

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Nov 05, 2011 Susan Clark-cook rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the first book i have read by this author, but I will be looking into reading more if this is an indication of her style. The story seemed at first to be a typical murder mystery with interesting characters, but added a layer of something else...woven into the story line was a story within a story, and it had a touch of the supernatural which made solving it more interesting. One of the reasons I enjoy mysteries is my own desire to figure things out, and this one made for interesting pos...more

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Sep 12, 2011 Cyndi rated it 2 of 5 stars

While I've always been (and will continue to be)a great fan of Coulter's FBI series, I afraid Split Second was not one of my favourites. I actually found myself skipping pages, as I just wanted to get through the book. I felt the book lacked the edge that I've come to expect in Coulter's FBI series. And the detour storyline regarding Lucy's ring...What was that about? If that was supposed to be a nod to today's ever popular paranormal literature, in my opinion, it was a dismal failure (and I LIK...more

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