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The Last Move
In this gripping stand-alone from bestselling author Mary Burton, an FBI agent must catch a copycat killer. The only difference this time: she’s the final victim.
Catching monsters helps FBI agent Kate Hayden keep her nightmares at bay. Now an urgent call brings her back to San Antonio, the scene of her violent past. A brutal new murder shows hallmarks of a serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. Tricky part is, Kate already caught him.
Either Kate made a deadly error, or she’s got a copycat on her hands. Paired with homicide detective Theo Mazur, she quickly realizes this murder is more twisted than it first appeared. Then a second body is found, the mode of death identical to a different case that Kate thought she’d put behind her.
Now Kate and Detective Mazur aren’t just working a homicide; the investigative pair is facing a formidable enemy who knows Kate intimately. While Mazur is personally trying to protect Kate, the closer they are drawn to the killer, the clearer it becomes that in this terrifying game, there is only one rule: don’t believe everything you see…
Catching monsters helps FBI agent Kate Hayden keep her nightmares at bay. Now an urgent call brings her back to San Antonio, the scene of her violent past. A brutal new murder shows hallmarks of a serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. Tricky part is, Kate already caught him.
Either Kate made a deadly error, or she’s got a copycat on her hands. Paired with homicide detective Theo Mazur, she quickly realizes this murder is more twisted than it first appeared. Then a second body is found, the mode of death identical to a different case that Kate thought she’d put behind her.
Now Kate and Detective Mazur aren’t just working a homicide; the investigative pair is facing a formidable enemy who knows Kate intimately. While Mazur is personally trying to protect Kate, the closer they are drawn to the killer, the clearer it becomes that in this terrifying game, there is only one rule: don’t believe everything you see…
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 19, 2017
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About the author
Mary Burton
68 books3,854 followersMary Burton, whose latest novel is THE LIES I TOLD, loves writing suspense, getting to know her characters, keeping up with law enforcement and forensic procedure, morning walks, baking, and tiny dachshunds. She also enjoys hunting down serial killers, which she does in her New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels. Library Journal has compared her work to that of Lisa Jackson and Lisa Gardner, and Fresh Fiction likened her writing to that of James Patterson.
Mary is routinely featured among the top ten writers in Amazon’s Author Rankings for romantic suspense, thriller and mystery. Upon publication, her novels, including NEVER LOOK BACK and BURN YOU TWICE, consistently rank high on the Kindle eBooks Store Bestseller List. Her novels CUT AND RUN and YOU'RE NOT SAFE were nominated for the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Award for Romantic Suspense.
A Richmond native, Mary is the author of forty-five published novels and five novellas as Mary Burton and as Mary Ellen Taylor.
A member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Novelists, Inc., and Romance Writers of America, Mary is known for creating multiple suspense stories connected by characters and/or place.
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September 19, 2017
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Mary Burton never fails me and The Last Move gives me yet another example of why I will forever be a fan of hers. She has this ability to sort of make you think you know what's going to happen, yet still keep you in suspense throughout the whole story. I love it and that's the whole reason I fell in love with mystery novels.
There wasn't a dull page in this book and I was extremely happy I started this book on my day off since I needed to read it in one sitting. I honestly didn't even move after I picked this book up and I'm not ashamed of that at all. It was such a gripping tale that had me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
I think anyone that likes a crazy and thrilling mystery would be a huge fan of this book and should give it a try.
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Mary Burton never fails me and The Last Move gives me yet another example of why I will forever be a fan of hers. She has this ability to sort of make you think you know what's going to happen, yet still keep you in suspense throughout the whole story. I love it and that's the whole reason I fell in love with mystery novels.
There wasn't a dull page in this book and I was extremely happy I started this book on my day off since I needed to read it in one sitting. I honestly didn't even move after I picked this book up and I'm not ashamed of that at all. It was such a gripping tale that had me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
I think anyone that likes a crazy and thrilling mystery would be a huge fan of this book and should give it a try.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2017
Theo Mazur moved to San Antonio from Chicago to be near his daughter when his ex-wife announced she was leaving. Being new to the force in San Antonio he gets all the shifts that no one else wants but that lands Theo on the scene of a homicide along the side of the highway. A woman had been gunned down and at the scene is a cell phone leaving a message for FBI agent Kate Hayden.
When Kate gets the call from the homicide detective in San Antonio she immediately thinks they have a copy cat killer on their hands since the scene is exactly like ones left by the serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. The thing is the man Kate believes is responsible for the original five Samaritan killings is already behind bars but this new killing is remarkably similar. After arriving in San Antonio and digging into the case a second body is found that resembles yet another case Kate had been a part of and it becomes clear the killer is taunting her.
The Last Move by Mary Burton is a new standalone gripping romantic suspense read. The book has the same formula that I've come to know from this author bringing in a male and female character into the story to begin investigating some horrific crime that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Along the way in the investigation the two main characters begin a relationship working so closely and facing the dangers together.
Having read several of Mary Burton's books before I knew that this should be a book that I would enjoy and was not disappointed in the least. Both characters were great, the are both tough and thorough in their jobs but have human sides to them both that make them easy to root for. There's the edge of danger all throughout and enough twists and action to always keep you guessing on just how the story will turn out. In the end I thought this was another great read and would definitely recommend checking it out to the fans of romantic suspense.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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When Kate gets the call from the homicide detective in San Antonio she immediately thinks they have a copy cat killer on their hands since the scene is exactly like ones left by the serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. The thing is the man Kate believes is responsible for the original five Samaritan killings is already behind bars but this new killing is remarkably similar. After arriving in San Antonio and digging into the case a second body is found that resembles yet another case Kate had been a part of and it becomes clear the killer is taunting her.
The Last Move by Mary Burton is a new standalone gripping romantic suspense read. The book has the same formula that I've come to know from this author bringing in a male and female character into the story to begin investigating some horrific crime that will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Along the way in the investigation the two main characters begin a relationship working so closely and facing the dangers together.
Having read several of Mary Burton's books before I knew that this should be a book that I would enjoy and was not disappointed in the least. Both characters were great, the are both tough and thorough in their jobs but have human sides to them both that make them easy to root for. There's the edge of danger all throughout and enough twists and action to always keep you guessing on just how the story will turn out. In the end I thought this was another great read and would definitely recommend checking it out to the fans of romantic suspense.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.wordpress....
September 19, 2017
4.5 Stars!
Disturbing, engrossing, and adrenaline pumping!
The Last Move, the latest novel by Burton, is a well-paced thrill ride featuring the tenacious and tough FBI agent, Kate, and the intelligent, patient homicide detective, Theo, as they join forces to hunt a serial killer with a penchant for reenacting the most heinous of crimes.
The writing is taut and tight. The characterization is well done. And the plot is a captivating police procedural with twists, turns, red herrings, family drama, deception, vengeance, depravity, murder and a smidgen of romance.
I have yet to pick up a Mary Burton book that wasn't an entertaining, eerie, romantic mystery with exceptionally intriguing characters and The Last Move is no exception. And even though this novel is being billed as a standalone I sure hope we get to see Hayden and Mazur on another case sometime down the road.
Thank you to Mary Burton and Joan Schulhafer Publishing for providing me with a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
All my reviews can be found on my blog at http://whatsbetterthanbooks.com
Disturbing, engrossing, and adrenaline pumping!
The Last Move, the latest novel by Burton, is a well-paced thrill ride featuring the tenacious and tough FBI agent, Kate, and the intelligent, patient homicide detective, Theo, as they join forces to hunt a serial killer with a penchant for reenacting the most heinous of crimes.
The writing is taut and tight. The characterization is well done. And the plot is a captivating police procedural with twists, turns, red herrings, family drama, deception, vengeance, depravity, murder and a smidgen of romance.
I have yet to pick up a Mary Burton book that wasn't an entertaining, eerie, romantic mystery with exceptionally intriguing characters and The Last Move is no exception. And even though this novel is being billed as a standalone I sure hope we get to see Hayden and Mazur on another case sometime down the road.
Thank you to Mary Burton and Joan Schulhafer Publishing for providing me with a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
All my reviews can be found on my blog at http://whatsbetterthanbooks.com
December 13, 2018
Solid suspense. Strong heroine.
Triggers: violence, murder on page.
Romance part was slightly underdeveloped, but it's a crime mystery, so I don't complain.
Liked the heroine a lot!
Standalone, safe, KU.
Triggers: violence, murder on page.
Romance part was slightly underdeveloped, but it's a crime mystery, so I don't complain.
Liked the heroine a lot!
Standalone, safe, KU.
May 9, 2025
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➝ жгг яка працює в правоохоронних органах;
➝ жгг має трагічне дитинство;
➝ антагоністи чоловіки, які націлені виключно на жінок;
➝ антагоністи, які звинувачують у всіх своїх проблемах жгг;
➝ антагоністи нападають на головну героїню;
➝ розділи від антагоніста (від яких хочеться блювати чисто з моральної точки зору);
➝ любовна лінія;
Я нічого абсолютно не побачила нового в цьому детективі, можливо момент де один з антагоністів вирізав очі у жертв, але можливо десь і траплялось і таке. Можливо я перечитала багато детективів і мене вже не здивуєш, але наскільки вони одноманітні, жах. Просто прочитавши тропи які я написала, я можу їх поставити майже під будь-яку книжку, яку я читала з детективного жанру. Я вже чекаю на вбивцю жінку, бо один раз звичайно вона мені траплялась, але то серія і дуже хєрова😑 І хочеться прочитати книжку, де не будуть розділи від антагоніста/-ів, бо нерви не витримують цих членів на ніжках 🥲
➝ жгг яка працює в правоохоронних органах;
➝ жгг має трагічне дитинство;
➝ антагоністи чоловіки, які націлені виключно на жінок;
➝ антагоністи, які звинувачують у всіх своїх проблемах жгг;
➝ антагоністи нападають на головну героїню;
➝ розділи від антагоніста (від яких хочеться блювати чисто з моральної точки зору);
➝ любовна лінія;
Я нічого абсолютно не побачила нового в цьому детективі, можливо момент де один з антагоністів вирізав очі у жертв, але можливо десь і траплялось і таке. Можливо я перечитала багато детективів і мене вже не здивуєш, але наскільки вони одноманітні, жах. Просто прочитавши тропи які я написала, я можу їх поставити майже під будь-яку книжку, яку я читала з детективного жанру. Я вже чекаю на вбивцю жінку, бо один раз звичайно вона мені траплялась, але то серія і дуже хєрова😑 І хочеться прочитати книжку, де не будуть розділи від антагоніста/-ів, бо нерви не витримують цих членів на ніжках 🥲
October 9, 2018
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.
I thought that this book worked really well. I have only read one book by Mary Burton before starting this one but I enjoyed it so I was pretty eager to pick this one up. I was really pulled into the story from the start and ended up listening to the entire book in just a couple of days. This was a book that I wanted to listen to for hours at a time and completely enjoyed the experience.
Kate is an FBI agent and we learn pretty early on that she handles some pretty difficult cases. She is called to a crime scene in Texas that has all of the trademarks of another criminal. A criminal that Kate put behinds bars. She has to figure out what is going on quickly before anyone else is harmed.
Detective Theo Mazur is a divorced father who has recently moved to Texas to remain close to his daughter. He is the new guy at the department, having left a more prestigious position in Chicago, and reaches out for help to the FBI just as soon as he sees the similarities between his case and the notorious killer.
I thought that Kate and Theo made a great team. I liked how their partnership seemed to work from the very beginning. I was completely hooked by the case. There were so many twists and turns that I couldn't figure out how things would work out. I liked that there were a few other issues that they were dealing with outside of the case because it made the characters feel a lot more authentic. Kate's past, her relationship with her family, and Theo's desire to stay near his daughter were all not only interesting but each topic added to the overall story.
Teri Schnaubelt did a wonderful job with the narration. There is a pretty large group of characters in this story and she made each one of them come alive. I was completely engaged in the story from the very start and found myself hanging on every word. I wouldn't hesitate to listen to more of her work in the future.
I would recommend this book to others. I thought that this was a fantastic mystery thriller with just a bit of romance worked into the story. The romance was a very minor but quite natural element in the book. I found this book to be rather exciting and hard to put down. I hope to read more from Mary Burton soon.
I won a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway and borrowed the audio from Kindle Unlimited.
Initial Thoughts
This was really good. The crimes in the story kept me guessing and completely engaged. I thought that the characters were very well done and I thought they worked well together to solve what was going. The book was exciting with a nice variety of crimes to keep things interesting. I thought that the narrator did a fantastic job with the story.
I thought that this book worked really well. I have only read one book by Mary Burton before starting this one but I enjoyed it so I was pretty eager to pick this one up. I was really pulled into the story from the start and ended up listening to the entire book in just a couple of days. This was a book that I wanted to listen to for hours at a time and completely enjoyed the experience.
Kate is an FBI agent and we learn pretty early on that she handles some pretty difficult cases. She is called to a crime scene in Texas that has all of the trademarks of another criminal. A criminal that Kate put behinds bars. She has to figure out what is going on quickly before anyone else is harmed.
Detective Theo Mazur is a divorced father who has recently moved to Texas to remain close to his daughter. He is the new guy at the department, having left a more prestigious position in Chicago, and reaches out for help to the FBI just as soon as he sees the similarities between his case and the notorious killer.
I thought that Kate and Theo made a great team. I liked how their partnership seemed to work from the very beginning. I was completely hooked by the case. There were so many twists and turns that I couldn't figure out how things would work out. I liked that there were a few other issues that they were dealing with outside of the case because it made the characters feel a lot more authentic. Kate's past, her relationship with her family, and Theo's desire to stay near his daughter were all not only interesting but each topic added to the overall story.
Teri Schnaubelt did a wonderful job with the narration. There is a pretty large group of characters in this story and she made each one of them come alive. I was completely engaged in the story from the very start and found myself hanging on every word. I wouldn't hesitate to listen to more of her work in the future.
I would recommend this book to others. I thought that this was a fantastic mystery thriller with just a bit of romance worked into the story. The romance was a very minor but quite natural element in the book. I found this book to be rather exciting and hard to put down. I hope to read more from Mary Burton soon.
I won a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway and borrowed the audio from Kindle Unlimited.
Initial Thoughts
This was really good. The crimes in the story kept me guessing and completely engaged. I thought that the characters were very well done and I thought they worked well together to solve what was going. The book was exciting with a nice variety of crimes to keep things interesting. I thought that the narrator did a fantastic job with the story.
September 16, 2017
HER LAST MOVE is a stand alone which features FBI Agent Kate Hayden and Homicide Detective Theo Mazur.
Kate is well known for taking down the human monsters. She is driven to find justice for their victims. Theo is a dedicated cop, relatively new to San Antonio, but a 10-year veteran in Chicago.
Attached to the murder victim is a not addressed to Kate. Calling the FBI, he finds that she has already caught the guy responsible for several gruesome murders, but Theo's case echoes those. Kate and Theo determine they should be looking for a copycat...but why is the gun used in this case the same gun used in her previous cases?
Kate is in constant touch with her partner, who is on the trail of a man who abducted women, locked them in wooden boxes, and generally kept them until they died. However, with his last victim, Kate interrupted and saved the girl. He has sworn vengeance and is following Kate's trail to Texas.
What's worse than having a monster coming after you? It's worse when you have 2 of them ...and they decide to team up.
It's fast-paced with a lot of action starting at the very beginning and not letting up until the last page. There are a few twists and turns along the way with a very surprising ending. The characters are solidly defined. Theo is a determined cop, but nothing is more important than his family. Divorced, he follows his ex-wife around the country so as to be close to his teenage daughter. Kate has a history in Texas .... when she was a teenager, her ex-boyfriend shot and killed her father and wounded her.
Many thanks to the author / Montlake Romance / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy of this Romantic Suspense. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Kate is well known for taking down the human monsters. She is driven to find justice for their victims. Theo is a dedicated cop, relatively new to San Antonio, but a 10-year veteran in Chicago.
Attached to the murder victim is a not addressed to Kate. Calling the FBI, he finds that she has already caught the guy responsible for several gruesome murders, but Theo's case echoes those. Kate and Theo determine they should be looking for a copycat...but why is the gun used in this case the same gun used in her previous cases?
Kate is in constant touch with her partner, who is on the trail of a man who abducted women, locked them in wooden boxes, and generally kept them until they died. However, with his last victim, Kate interrupted and saved the girl. He has sworn vengeance and is following Kate's trail to Texas.
What's worse than having a monster coming after you? It's worse when you have 2 of them ...and they decide to team up.
It's fast-paced with a lot of action starting at the very beginning and not letting up until the last page. There are a few twists and turns along the way with a very surprising ending. The characters are solidly defined. Theo is a determined cop, but nothing is more important than his family. Divorced, he follows his ex-wife around the country so as to be close to his teenage daughter. Kate has a history in Texas .... when she was a teenager, her ex-boyfriend shot and killed her father and wounded her.
Many thanks to the author / Montlake Romance / Netgalley for the advanced digital copy of this Romantic Suspense. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
September 13, 2024
Hero loved his wife
Their baby dies
She wants a divorce
He moves across country to be w his daughter who live w his ex
He still has lusty thoughts about his ex and would still be married to her if her could
The h and H are attracted to each other while they work the case they have sex once and then go their separate ways at the end of the case
Weeks or a month later he shows up at her office in her state and ask to date her. Hes moving there cause his ex and daughter are to. So basically it’s convenient.
Zero romance
No chemistry
He’s still hooked on his ex
No I love yous
Nothing they may or may not date once he moves….. 😳☹️
If you label your stuff as romantic suspense have actual ROMANCE. Not just sex.
Also her Hero’s have really complicated past relationships while the h are all just work driven.
If you can’t write both romance and suspense then just choose one.
Do better authors. Highly disappointed
2 stars for the story
Their baby dies
She wants a divorce
He moves across country to be w his daughter who live w his ex
He still has lusty thoughts about his ex and would still be married to her if her could
The h and H are attracted to each other while they work the case they have sex once and then go their separate ways at the end of the case
Weeks or a month later he shows up at her office in her state and ask to date her. Hes moving there cause his ex and daughter are to. So basically it’s convenient.
Zero romance
No chemistry
He’s still hooked on his ex
No I love yous
Nothing they may or may not date once he moves….. 😳☹️
If you label your stuff as romantic suspense have actual ROMANCE. Not just sex.
Also her Hero’s have really complicated past relationships while the h are all just work driven.
If you can’t write both romance and suspense then just choose one.
Do better authors. Highly disappointed
2 stars for the story
August 17, 2023
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ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇ ғɪʀsᴛ ᴠɪᴄᴛɪᴍ ᴀʟsᴏ ʜᴀs ᴀ ʏᴇʟʟᴏᴡ ᴅɪᴀᴍᴏɴᴅ ᴇɴɢᴀɢᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ ʀɪɴɢ 😳 🤣
ᴛʜɪs ɪs ɴᴏᴛ ᴀ ᴛᴡɪsᴛʏ ᴛʜʀɪʟʟᴇʀ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ᴄʟᴀssɪᴄ ᴘᴏʟɪᴄᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴄᴇᴅᴜʀᴀʟ. ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪᴘʟᴇ ᴘᴏᴠs, ʙᴜᴛ ᴍᴏsᴛʟʏ ғʀᴏᴍ ғʙɪ ᴀɢᴇɴᴛ ᴋᴀᴛᴇ’s ᴘᴇʀsᴘᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ, sᴏ ɪᴛ ɪs ᴠᴇʀʏ ᴇᴀsʏ ᴛᴏ ғᴏʟʟᴏᴡ. ᴍᴀʀʏ ᴅᴏᴇs ᴀɴ ᴇxᴄᴇʟʟᴇɴᴛ ᴊᴏʙ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ᴘʀᴏғɪʟɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀsᴘᴇᴄᴛ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ. ᴀʟᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜ ɪᴛ ᴅᴏᴇsɴ’ᴛ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ʙɪɢ ᴛᴡɪsᴛʏ ʀᴇᴠᴇᴀʟ ᴀs ᴛᴏ ᴡʜᴏ ᴛʜᴇ sᴜsᴘᴇᴄᴛ(s) ᴀʀᴇ- ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ɪs ғᴜʟʟ ᴏғ sᴜsᴘᴇɴsᴇ! ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴍᴏsᴛ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴍᴀʀʏ’s ᴡᴏʀᴋ ɪs ᴛʜᴀᴛ (ᴀʟᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜ ʜᴏʀʀɪғʏɪɴɢ) ɪᴛ ʜᴀs ᴀ ʀᴇᴀʟɪsᴛɪᴄ ǫᴜᴀʟɪᴛʏ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀʟʟᴏᴡs ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴀ ᴛʀᴜᴇ ���ʀɪᴍᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ. sᴏᴍᴇᴛɪᴍᴇs ɪ ғɪɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋs ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs ɢᴇɴʀᴇ ᴛᴇʀʀɪʙʟʏ ʙᴏʀɪɴɢ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴍʙ’s ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ᴍᴇ ɪɴᴛʀɪɢᴜᴇᴅ. ʟᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ғᴏʀᴡᴀʀᴅ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs sᴇʀɪᴇs.
ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇ ғɪʀsᴛ ᴠɪᴄᴛɪᴍ ᴀʟsᴏ ʜᴀs ᴀ ʏᴇʟʟᴏᴡ ᴅɪᴀᴍᴏɴᴅ ᴇɴɢᴀɢᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ ʀɪɴɢ 😳 🤣
ᴛʜɪs ɪs ɴᴏᴛ ᴀ ᴛᴡɪsᴛʏ ᴛʜʀɪʟʟᴇʀ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ᴄʟᴀssɪᴄ ᴘᴏʟɪᴄᴇ ᴘʀᴏᴄᴇᴅᴜʀᴀʟ. ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴍᴜʟᴛɪᴘʟᴇ ᴘᴏᴠs, ʙᴜᴛ ᴍᴏsᴛʟʏ ғʀᴏᴍ ғʙɪ ᴀɢᴇɴᴛ ᴋᴀᴛᴇ’s ᴘᴇʀsᴘᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ, sᴏ ɪᴛ ɪs ᴠᴇʀʏ ᴇᴀsʏ ᴛᴏ ғᴏʟʟᴏᴡ. ᴍᴀʀʏ ᴅᴏᴇs ᴀɴ ᴇxᴄᴇʟʟᴇɴᴛ ᴊᴏʙ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴄʀɪᴍɪɴᴀʟ ᴘʀᴏғɪʟɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀsᴘᴇᴄᴛ ᴏғ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ. ᴀʟᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜ ɪᴛ ᴅᴏᴇsɴ’ᴛ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ʙɪɢ ᴛᴡɪsᴛʏ ʀᴇᴠᴇᴀʟ ᴀs ᴛᴏ ᴡʜᴏ ᴛʜᴇ sᴜsᴘᴇᴄᴛ(s) ᴀʀᴇ- ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ɪs ғᴜʟʟ ᴏғ sᴜsᴘᴇɴsᴇ! ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴍᴏsᴛ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴍᴀʀʏ’s ᴡᴏʀᴋ ɪs ᴛʜᴀᴛ (ᴀʟᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜ ʜᴏʀʀɪғʏɪɴɢ) ɪᴛ ʜᴀs ᴀ ʀᴇᴀʟɪsᴛɪᴄ ǫᴜᴀʟɪᴛʏ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀʟʟᴏᴡs ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇʟɪᴇᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴀ ᴛʀᴜᴇ ���ʀɪᴍᴇ ʙᴏᴏᴋ. sᴏᴍᴇᴛɪᴍᴇs ɪ ғɪɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋs ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs ɢᴇɴʀᴇ ᴛᴇʀʀɪʙʟʏ ʙᴏʀɪɴɢ, ʙᴜᴛ ᴍʙ’s ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ᴍᴇ ɪɴᴛʀɪɢᴜᴇᴅ. ʟᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ ғᴏʀᴡᴀʀᴅ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜɪs sᴇʀɪᴇs.
March 2, 2025
3,0 ✨✨✨
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January 29, 2021
Great thriller with a little romance.FAst paced, suspenseful, with grat characters and many twist and turns that kept me hooked.
5 twisted stars !
5 twisted stars !
September 28, 2017
FBI agent Kate Hayden catches monsters for a living . While she is chasing one of them who traps his victims in wooden boxes , she receives a call that a note has been left for her on the scene of crime in San Antonio .The problem is that she caught the killer and he was behind bars. Soon another murder occurs and it becomes obvious someone is copying the crimes that Kate has solved. Kate Hayden along with detective Theo Mazur race against time to catch this new deadly killer before he claims anymore victims.
It’s a fast-paced , interesting , stand-alone romantic suspense thriller with a strong female protagonist. A great read which I hope will become a series.
Many thanks to Montlake Romance & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
It’s a fast-paced , interesting , stand-alone romantic suspense thriller with a strong female protagonist. A great read which I hope will become a series.
Many thanks to Montlake Romance & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.
This and more reviews at https://chloesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
October 28, 2017
3.5 Stars. I like Burton’s thrillers; but they are very formulaic, and have to be spaced out. Honestly, they are all pretty similar in tone. Still, it was a good read, if rather unrealistic. If Burton could ever break her formula, she’d be doing herself and her readers a huge favor. She’s got the writing talent...she just needs to reinvent her style.
November 21, 2017
3-1/2 stars.
Pretty decent romantic suspense from Mary Burton. I liked the dynamic between Kate and Theo, and the fact that there wasn't this super-fast, full blown romance between two people over the course of a few days, but rather a realistic mutual attraction and respect of each other that could lead to more.
The suspense part of the book kept me invested in the story and moved along at a good pace. I didn't round up to 4 stars because I did feel there were a couple far-reaching aspects to the storyline, but nothing so ridiculous as to take away from the plot.
Pretty decent romantic suspense from Mary Burton. I liked the dynamic between Kate and Theo, and the fact that there wasn't this super-fast, full blown romance between two people over the course of a few days, but rather a realistic mutual attraction and respect of each other that could lead to more.
The suspense part of the book kept me invested in the story and moved along at a good pace. I didn't round up to 4 stars because I did feel there were a couple far-reaching aspects to the storyline, but nothing so ridiculous as to take away from the plot.
December 15, 2018
This book was really good! I have to thank my friend Alex for bringing this author to my attention. The suspense was done really well and kept me intrigued. The romance is definitely a small part of the book, but I didn’t mind because I was too invested in solving the crimes!
September 9, 2021
FBI Profiler Dr. Kate Hayden has been sent to San Antonio to investigate a murder. The victim was shot while sitting in her car which had broken down along the interstate. A cellphone was left on the passenger seat with a text for Kate. Everything points to this being the work of The Samaritan, a serial killer who has killed five women. The problem is Kate already caught The Samaritan who is awaiting trial. Is it a copycat? Did she arrest the wrong person?
Kate is teamed with San Antonio Homicide Detective Theo Mazur. As they compare this scene to the previous murders, another woman is found murdered. This time the scene resembles murders from another old case that Kate solved a few years ago. Someone is recreating murders from Kate's old cases. It's up to her and Mazur to find the killer.
This is the first book in Mary Burton's Criminal Profiler series. It is billed as romantic suspense, but the book leans hard toward the suspense side which worked for me. This book was a little different because Kate and Mazur figure out who is behind the murders at the mid-point of the book. But surprisingly that really didn't detract from the story. My rating: 4 Stars.
Kate is teamed with San Antonio Homicide Detective Theo Mazur. As they compare this scene to the previous murders, another woman is found murdered. This time the scene resembles murders from another old case that Kate solved a few years ago. Someone is recreating murders from Kate's old cases. It's up to her and Mazur to find the killer.
This is the first book in Mary Burton's Criminal Profiler series. It is billed as romantic suspense, but the book leans hard toward the suspense side which worked for me. This book was a little different because Kate and Mazur figure out who is behind the murders at the mid-point of the book. But surprisingly that really didn't detract from the story. My rating: 4 Stars.
May 18, 2022
Thrilling and grizzly in parts. Was a little paranoid on my run while listening. Every car driving by was a potential serial killer! Glad I had my pepper spray ready!
December 6, 2018
The Last Move was a suspenseful, quick-paced and action-packed read and I loved it from start to finish!
FBI agent Kate Hayden catches monsters for a living, which helps keep the nightmares of her violent past at bay. After a new case brings her back to San Antonio, Kate has to work to solve the new case while dealing with the memories of her past. When it becomes apparent this new murder looks to be by a serial killer Kate has already caught, she must determine if she caught the wrong man or if she has a copycat killer on her hands. Soon, another murder is committed in an almost identical fashion to a different case Kate closed and it becomes apparent this killer knows Kate well and has sinister plans for her.
Kate is very committed to her job at the FBI and we see right in the first chapter that she’s willing to do anything to get justice for the victims. I admired Kate’s dedication to her job and how much she cared about putting away the bad guys. While her colleagues at the FBI are used to her, to most people Kate comes across as very abrupt to the point of rudeness. However, Kate simply doesn’t believe in beating around the bush and wants to get right to the point. Kate has difficulty connecting to people, and after learning how an ex-boyfriend killed her father and injured her as well when she was a teenager, I can understand why.
Theo, the homicide detective assigned to the original murder case, is new to the San Antonio police department, being a recent transplant from Chicago, and thus is stuck with shifts and cases no one else wants. Theo left his job at the Chicago police department to move to San Antonio to be closer to his daughter Alyssa, who was moved there by Theo’s ex-wife. I admired Theo’s love and dedication to his daughter and their relationship was one of my favorite aspects of his character.
Kate and Theo work well together on the murder cases. The two have differing styles of investigating which complement each other very well and lead to avenues the other may not have thought of. While Kate can be abrupt, Theo comes across as a friendly guy you wouldn’t mind talking to which certainly helps when questioning people. The romantic subplot isn’t a huge one, but I did enjoy Kate and Theo’s chemistry and bought into their connection. As this book is a standalone, the romance is left a bit open-ended but I like the direction everything was headed.
The murder cases were definitely fascinating and I enjoyed watching everything unfold. We get several scenes from the killer’s point of view and I liked learning their motives. The various cases pulled Kate and Theo in several directions and the author did an amazing job connecting everything and drawing Kate further into the killer’s web.
Overall, The Last Move was engaging, had an intriguing mystery and has me interested in checking out more of this author’s books.
**I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
FBI agent Kate Hayden catches monsters for a living, which helps keep the nightmares of her violent past at bay. After a new case brings her back to San Antonio, Kate has to work to solve the new case while dealing with the memories of her past. When it becomes apparent this new murder looks to be by a serial killer Kate has already caught, she must determine if she caught the wrong man or if she has a copycat killer on her hands. Soon, another murder is committed in an almost identical fashion to a different case Kate closed and it becomes apparent this killer knows Kate well and has sinister plans for her.
Kate is very committed to her job at the FBI and we see right in the first chapter that she’s willing to do anything to get justice for the victims. I admired Kate’s dedication to her job and how much she cared about putting away the bad guys. While her colleagues at the FBI are used to her, to most people Kate comes across as very abrupt to the point of rudeness. However, Kate simply doesn’t believe in beating around the bush and wants to get right to the point. Kate has difficulty connecting to people, and after learning how an ex-boyfriend killed her father and injured her as well when she was a teenager, I can understand why.
Theo, the homicide detective assigned to the original murder case, is new to the San Antonio police department, being a recent transplant from Chicago, and thus is stuck with shifts and cases no one else wants. Theo left his job at the Chicago police department to move to San Antonio to be closer to his daughter Alyssa, who was moved there by Theo’s ex-wife. I admired Theo’s love and dedication to his daughter and their relationship was one of my favorite aspects of his character.
Kate and Theo work well together on the murder cases. The two have differing styles of investigating which complement each other very well and lead to avenues the other may not have thought of. While Kate can be abrupt, Theo comes across as a friendly guy you wouldn’t mind talking to which certainly helps when questioning people. The romantic subplot isn’t a huge one, but I did enjoy Kate and Theo’s chemistry and bought into their connection. As this book is a standalone, the romance is left a bit open-ended but I like the direction everything was headed.
The murder cases were definitely fascinating and I enjoyed watching everything unfold. We get several scenes from the killer’s point of view and I liked learning their motives. The various cases pulled Kate and Theo in several directions and the author did an amazing job connecting everything and drawing Kate further into the killer’s web.
Overall, The Last Move was engaging, had an intriguing mystery and has me interested in checking out more of this author’s books.
**I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
January 8, 2018
RATING: 4 STARS
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
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"Catching monsters helps FBI agent Kate Hayden keep her nightmares at bay. Now an urgent call brings her back to San Antonio, the scene of her violent past. A brutal new murder shows hallmarks of a serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. Tricky part is, Kate already caught him.
Either Kate made a deadly error, or she’s got a copycat on her hands. Paired with homicide detective Theo Mazur, she quickly realizes this murder is more twisted than it first appeared. Then a second body is found, the mode of death identical to a different case that Kate thought she’d put behind her.
Now Kate and Detective Mazur aren’t just working a homicide; the investigative pair is facing a formidable enemy who knows Kate intimately. While Mazur is personally trying to protect Kate, the closer they are drawn to the killer, the clearer it becomes that in this terrifying game, there is only one rule: don’t believe everything you see…" (From Amazon)
Another solid romantic suspense by Mary Burton. I loved the character and their chemistry, as well as the plot. I am writing off the Senseless series as a one off on not being that great. I have just loaded more of her books onto my Kindle so stay tuned!
(I received an ARC from the NETGALLEY)
(Review Not on Blog)
"Catching monsters helps FBI agent Kate Hayden keep her nightmares at bay. Now an urgent call brings her back to San Antonio, the scene of her violent past. A brutal new murder shows hallmarks of a serial killer nicknamed the Samaritan. Tricky part is, Kate already caught him.
Either Kate made a deadly error, or she’s got a copycat on her hands. Paired with homicide detective Theo Mazur, she quickly realizes this murder is more twisted than it first appeared. Then a second body is found, the mode of death identical to a different case that Kate thought she’d put behind her.
Now Kate and Detective Mazur aren’t just working a homicide; the investigative pair is facing a formidable enemy who knows Kate intimately. While Mazur is personally trying to protect Kate, the closer they are drawn to the killer, the clearer it becomes that in this terrifying game, there is only one rule: don’t believe everything you see…" (From Amazon)
Another solid romantic suspense by Mary Burton. I loved the character and their chemistry, as well as the plot. I am writing off the Senseless series as a one off on not being that great. I have just loaded more of her books onto my Kindle so stay tuned!
February 3, 2024
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December 15, 2017
The Last Move is a new standalone novel from popular romantic suspense author Mary Burton featuring a prickly but pragmatic FBI Forensic linguistics expert who is frequently called in to consult on complicated cases that need to make use of her skills to analyse the language employed by murderers, kidnappers and other unsavoury characters in order to effect rescues and arrests. It’s a very readable, well-plotted story that seems to be heading in one direction until the author pulls a handbrake turn and sends it beetling off elsewhere – and I was completely gripped by it throughout. On the downside, if you like a romantic suspense novel to have an actual romance in it, then you might be a bit disappointed, because while the story has romantic elements and ends with an HFN which clearly has the possibility of becoming more, the balance here is firmly in favour of the mystery and the romance is very low-key.
Seasoned detective Theo Mazur gave up his job at the Chicago PD to move to San Antonio when his ex-wife moved there with their teenaged daughter, Alyssa. He has just been called to the scene of a murder on the interstate – I-35 – which bears a number of similarities to other killings that were carried out on the same road over the past couple of years; the victim is a woman alone in her car, the car malfunctioned in some way, she’s been shot in the heart at point-blank range and the killer has left a video and a message on a burner phone for the investigators. More specifically, he leaves it for FBI profiler, Dr. Kate Hayden. Mazur recognises the M O of a serial killer nicknamed The Samaritan and puts in a call to his boss, who duly contacts Kate, the agent responsible for arresting and identifying him as one Charles Richardson. But there’s a snag. Richardson is currently in prison awaiting trial.
While the evidence linking Richardson to the Samaritan’s murders is strong, this new killing could completely blow Kate’s case out of the water, so she has to drop her current investigation – into a sick bastard who kidnaps young girls, keeps them locked in boxes and takes them out to repeatedly rape them before letting them die – and head to her home town of San Antonio, somewhere she’s avoided at all costs since the murder of her father ripped her family apart when she was just seventeen.
Though there was never any sign that Richardson had an accomplice, Kate is fairly certain that they’re dealing with either an acolyte or a copycat because, while this recent killing is very similar to the previous ones, the killer has deviated from his M O in his choice of victim. Gloria Sanchez was a successful and wealthy businesswoman, whereas the previous victims were younger and less affluent, usually working in the service industries. It’s only when another murder victim is found, this time displaying multiple stab wounds and the sort of mutilation that is the hallmark of a killer known as The Soothsayer that Kate and Mazur start to suspect that these murders aren’t their copycat’s end-game. By killing using methods used in some of Kate’s previous investigations, he is clearly taunting her, intending to draw her out in order to exact some kind of revenge.
The Last Move is a very well written, strongly plotted thriller and while the serial-killer-who-is-out-to-get-the-female-investigator plotline is a frequently used one, Ms. Burton nonetheless kept me engaged and eagerly turning the pages as Kate and Mazur uncovered a web of infidelity, lies and deadly, long-buried secrets that she cleverly links back to Kate’s past and the murder of her father. The author puts forward a couple of strong suspects for the murders, but even though I felt they were perhaps a bit too obvious and the reader is privy to some brief chapters from the killer’s PoV, we don’t discover his identity or motivations until Kate and Mazur do. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way and I was kept guessing until the final reveal.
While the romantic aspect of the story is not as strong as in some of Mary Burton’s other books, she does develop a terrific working relationship between Kate and Mazur, whose different skills and approach thoroughly complement each other. Mazur is an easy-going type whose open, friendly manner and frequently deployed humour belies that fact that he’s sharp as a tack and doesn’t miss a trick, whereas Kate is a little awkward and has to consciously work at behaving in a manner appropriate to the situation. She’s practical, forthright and sometimes abrupt to the point of rudeness; she keeps herself very tightly contained, but doesn’t hide the truth of her past from Mazur or the reasons being back in her home town make her so uncomfortable. I liked both characters; Kate for her straightforwardness and Mazur for his insight and humour, and they make a great couple. There’s one love scene fairly late on and we’re left with the impression that these two have the potential to make a future together. Fans of the author’s are sure to enjoy The Last Move, and given it’s a standalone, if you’ve never read her but enjoy romantic suspense novels where the emphasis is on the suspense, this book could be a good way to give her a try.
Seasoned detective Theo Mazur gave up his job at the Chicago PD to move to San Antonio when his ex-wife moved there with their teenaged daughter, Alyssa. He has just been called to the scene of a murder on the interstate – I-35 – which bears a number of similarities to other killings that were carried out on the same road over the past couple of years; the victim is a woman alone in her car, the car malfunctioned in some way, she’s been shot in the heart at point-blank range and the killer has left a video and a message on a burner phone for the investigators. More specifically, he leaves it for FBI profiler, Dr. Kate Hayden. Mazur recognises the M O of a serial killer nicknamed The Samaritan and puts in a call to his boss, who duly contacts Kate, the agent responsible for arresting and identifying him as one Charles Richardson. But there’s a snag. Richardson is currently in prison awaiting trial.
While the evidence linking Richardson to the Samaritan’s murders is strong, this new killing could completely blow Kate’s case out of the water, so she has to drop her current investigation – into a sick bastard who kidnaps young girls, keeps them locked in boxes and takes them out to repeatedly rape them before letting them die – and head to her home town of San Antonio, somewhere she’s avoided at all costs since the murder of her father ripped her family apart when she was just seventeen.
Though there was never any sign that Richardson had an accomplice, Kate is fairly certain that they’re dealing with either an acolyte or a copycat because, while this recent killing is very similar to the previous ones, the killer has deviated from his M O in his choice of victim. Gloria Sanchez was a successful and wealthy businesswoman, whereas the previous victims were younger and less affluent, usually working in the service industries. It’s only when another murder victim is found, this time displaying multiple stab wounds and the sort of mutilation that is the hallmark of a killer known as The Soothsayer that Kate and Mazur start to suspect that these murders aren’t their copycat’s end-game. By killing using methods used in some of Kate’s previous investigations, he is clearly taunting her, intending to draw her out in order to exact some kind of revenge.
The Last Move is a very well written, strongly plotted thriller and while the serial-killer-who-is-out-to-get-the-female-investigator plotline is a frequently used one, Ms. Burton nonetheless kept me engaged and eagerly turning the pages as Kate and Mazur uncovered a web of infidelity, lies and deadly, long-buried secrets that she cleverly links back to Kate’s past and the murder of her father. The author puts forward a couple of strong suspects for the murders, but even though I felt they were perhaps a bit too obvious and the reader is privy to some brief chapters from the killer’s PoV, we don’t discover his identity or motivations until Kate and Mazur do. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way and I was kept guessing until the final reveal.
While the romantic aspect of the story is not as strong as in some of Mary Burton’s other books, she does develop a terrific working relationship between Kate and Mazur, whose different skills and approach thoroughly complement each other. Mazur is an easy-going type whose open, friendly manner and frequently deployed humour belies that fact that he’s sharp as a tack and doesn’t miss a trick, whereas Kate is a little awkward and has to consciously work at behaving in a manner appropriate to the situation. She’s practical, forthright and sometimes abrupt to the point of rudeness; she keeps herself very tightly contained, but doesn’t hide the truth of her past from Mazur or the reasons being back in her home town make her so uncomfortable. I liked both characters; Kate for her straightforwardness and Mazur for his insight and humour, and they make a great couple. There’s one love scene fairly late on and we’re left with the impression that these two have the potential to make a future together. Fans of the author’s are sure to enjoy The Last Move, and given it’s a standalone, if you’ve never read her but enjoy romantic suspense novels where the emphasis is on the suspense, this book could be a good way to give her a try.
August 26, 2018
I have read some other books from Mary Burton and always enjoyed the well written suspense. And here again, I'm not disappointed with this book.
Kate is an FBI agent dealing with the big cases of serial killers. She is called to Texas by Detective Theo Mazur when he finds in his city the body of a woman who, apparently, is killed by a famous Samaritan — a serial killer whom Kate caught. Kate does not want to go back to her home town which is associated with difficult memories of her father's murder by her ex-boyfriend. However, she must help Mazur to solve the mystery that can be related to her past.
In spite of the romance part, I would add this book to a crime genre rather than romantic suspense. As about the romance, it is, in my opinion, quite well done and does not compel the reader to believe that in a few days of hard work a fiery feeling for a lifetime developed between the main characters. That's what I really like about this story.
The crime part is perhaps not very innovative or imaginative but it is very well written and interesting. Even though from the beginning we suspect who is a murderer and this is quickly confirmed, the plot keeps you guessing, especially considering the various twists and turns of action.
I give this book 3.5 stars. Certainly this is not my last book by Mary Burton.
Kate is an FBI agent dealing with the big cases of serial killers. She is called to Texas by Detective Theo Mazur when he finds in his city the body of a woman who, apparently, is killed by a famous Samaritan — a serial killer whom Kate caught. Kate does not want to go back to her home town which is associated with difficult memories of her father's murder by her ex-boyfriend. However, she must help Mazur to solve the mystery that can be related to her past.
In spite of the romance part, I would add this book to a crime genre rather than romantic suspense. As about the romance, it is, in my opinion, quite well done and does not compel the reader to believe that in a few days of hard work a fiery feeling for a lifetime developed between the main characters. That's what I really like about this story.
The crime part is perhaps not very innovative or imaginative but it is very well written and interesting. Even though from the beginning we suspect who is a murderer and this is quickly confirmed, the plot keeps you guessing, especially considering the various twists and turns of action.
I give this book 3.5 stars. Certainly this is not my last book by Mary Burton.
January 22, 2019
Good suspense. I love the heroine. She devoted her adult life chasing monsters because of a tragic past.
"This life chose me"
I admire the Hero as well for putting her daughter first, above his career.
I really can't complain about the development of the romance because this is crime/suspense but I feel like the author left us all hanging. Maybe an epilogue would have been great. Even Kate said, people like her deserve happy endings too.
"This life chose me"
I admire the Hero as well for putting her daughter first, above his career.
I really can't complain about the development of the romance because this is crime/suspense but I feel like the author left us all hanging. Maybe an epilogue would have been great. Even Kate said, people like her deserve happy endings too.
October 24, 2021
3.75 stars rounded up!
Okay, Kate is awesome! And Leo is a fox. This is a fun series 👏🏽
Okay, Kate is awesome! And Leo is a fox. This is a fun series 👏🏽
February 4, 2019
I really wanted to like this a lot because I read all of the review about how "no-nonsense and realistic" the heroine is, but I don't buy it. There's barely any evidence that she actually feels any emotion. Burton may as well have made a robot her main character. It's really not believable that anyone can act completely numb to any/all crimes no matter how horrible. And even if someone acts like that in public, there's still a breaking point or some emotion in private. There was none of this in this book.
The heroine also seems incredibly selfish. She knows that her family has a tragic past with one of the main suspects, yet she doesn't even bother to warm her mother or her brother to be careful. She literally only tells her brother what's going on when he tracks her down to talk to her.
Also, I initially rated this 3 stars, but I took off an additional star because the author couldn't stop talking about the heroine's "nicely rounded breasts". I swear she used that exact phrase at least 3 times. In fact, she seems obsessed with talking about women's breasts, as if that's the only way to describe a woman. "generic details..... and her full/enhanced/firm/rounded breasts".
Am I missing something? When did we stop caring about hair or skin or eye color? And what about height? And beyond that, what about NON-Physical traits???
The heroine also seems incredibly selfish. She knows that her family has a tragic past with one of the main suspects, yet she doesn't even bother to warm her mother or her brother to be careful. She literally only tells her brother what's going on when he tracks her down to talk to her.
Also, I initially rated this 3 stars, but I took off an additional star because the author couldn't stop talking about the heroine's "nicely rounded breasts". I swear she used that exact phrase at least 3 times. In fact, she seems obsessed with talking about women's breasts, as if that's the only way to describe a woman. "generic details..... and her full/enhanced/firm/rounded breasts".
Am I missing something? When did we stop caring about hair or skin or eye color? And what about height? And beyond that, what about NON-Physical traits???
January 11, 2021
I'm working my way through Burton's books and enjoying every minute of it. FBI agent Kate Hayden is working to solve cases that mirror some of her old cases in which villains have been caught. As events escalate, it becomes clear she's being targeted. With the help of Homicide Detective Theo Mazur, she begins working the clues and soon comes to realize the killer is playing a game of smoke and mirrors with her and time is running out. The Last Move is a fantastic start to a new series that I can't wait to continue. Highly Recommended.
May 7, 2025
Okay that was unexpected. I scrolled my Everand saved list and picked the one at the bottom. This one is more police procedural, grittier and darker, but with a nice balance of a new romance. Will absolute be continuing on with the series, this is exactly what I'm looking for.
September 22, 2017
4 stars!
Gostei bastante desse livro e ainda mais dos personagens principais: Agente Kate Hayden e Detetive Leo Mazur! <3
História bem narrada e construída, e mesmo descobrindo antes, algumas revelações me surpreenderam porque eu jamais imaginaria tal coisa... como dizem: nada é o que parece, rs.
O desfecho foi um pouco corrido pra mim, mas nem por isso deixou de ser bom.
Suspense bem bom, que te deixa ansiosa pra saber o que acontecerá nas páginas seguintes!
Leitura gostosa e só não terminei antes por conta do trabalho!!
Gostei bastante desse livro e ainda mais dos personagens principais: Agente Kate Hayden e Detetive Leo Mazur! <3
História bem narrada e construída, e mesmo descobrindo antes, algumas revelações me surpreenderam porque eu jamais imaginaria tal coisa... como dizem: nada é o que parece, rs.
O desfecho foi um pouco corrido pra mim, mas nem por isso deixou de ser bom.
Suspense bem bom, que te deixa ansiosa pra saber o que acontecerá nas páginas seguintes!
Leitura gostosa e só não terminei antes por conta do trabalho!!
August 30, 2025
This was my second time listening to this audiobook. Sometime last year was my first go through, and I forgot what took place. I want to listen to the other books in this series, so I had to start fresh. Which isn't a bad thing, as I enjoyed this story both times. This was a pretty good mystery-thriller, but it went by so fast. It felt like when I was getting into it, it was ending. Overall, it's a decent story, but I do hope to feel more invested in the next book.
April 17, 2022
כשדוקטור קייט היידן, פרופילאית פלילית של האף. בי. איי, נשאבת
לתעלומה בלתי מוסברת כשהיא מקבלת קריאה לעזרה בפענוח פשע
הדומה מאוד למקרה התיק שבו היא טיפלה וסגרה. האם מדובר
בחקיין, שותף לעבירה או שמא, היא עשתה טעות נוראית וכלאה
את האיש הלא נכון?!
שלא ברצותה, היא עוזבת חקירה חדשה, סבוכה ונוראית של מענה,
אנס ורוצח סדרתי אכזרי, ומגיעה למקום היחיד, בו חוותה טראומה
נוראית משל עצמה, שהשאירה מאחור ולא חשבה שתחזור אליו איי
פעם, בניסיון לעזור למקומיים לפתור את התעלומה שלהם.
הספר כתוב היטב, מעניין, מותח, מצמרר ומרתק עד לסופו הצפוי
מאליו שלא מחדש יותר מידי. ובכל זאת, מקבל אצלי את כל הנקודות.
שכן, הדרך והתהליך שהספר מעביר אותך מכפר על הסוף הפחות
מפתיע.
לתעלומה בלתי מוסברת כשהיא מקבלת קריאה לעזרה בפענוח פשע
הדומה מאוד למקרה התיק שבו היא טיפלה וסגרה. האם מדובר
בחקיין, שותף לעבירה או שמא, היא עשתה טעות נוראית וכלאה
את האיש הלא נכון?!
שלא ברצותה, היא עוזבת חקירה חדשה, סבוכה ונוראית של מענה,
אנס ורוצח סדרתי אכזרי, ומגיעה למקום היחיד, בו חוותה טראומה
נוראית משל עצמה, שהשאירה מאחור ולא חשבה שתחזור אליו איי
פעם, בניסיון לעזור למקומיים לפתור את התעלומה שלהם.
הספר כתוב היטב, מעניין, מותח, מצמרר ומרתק עד לסופו הצפוי
מאליו שלא מחדש יותר מידי. ובכל זאת, מקבל אצלי את כל הנקודות.
שכן, הדרך והתהליך שהספר מעביר אותך מכפר על הסוף הפחות
מפתיע.
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