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A Critical Tangent

(Moonlight and Murder #1)

Reily Garrett (Goodreads Author)

4.14 · Rating details · 7 ratings · 7 reviews

Enter a world where ignorance and darkness mask chaos and deceit.

Keiki’s focus on designing drones shatters one morning when her prototype records the murder of her friend. Captured video detailed the masked killer’s promise to find his witness and finish the job.
Experience has given her good reason to not trust cops, especially when they come knocking on her door. Their ...more

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Nov 13, 2019 Siobhan rated it really liked it

A Critical Tangent is the first book in Reily Garrett’s new series, Moonlight and Murder, and it sets up the series well. It contains all the things Reily Garrett does well, ensuring you’ll be happy to devour it in no time at all and will be desperate for book two.

As is regularly the case with a Reily Garrett book, before I go any further, I just wished to make a quick note. I’m fortunate enough to beta read for Reily Garrett, lucky enough to get an insight in how these books develop. However, ...more

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Dec 06, 2019 Donna West rated it it was amazing

May Have Spoilers!

I was absolutely captivated with this book and felt like I became one with the story and characters. It is a realistic story with very interesting characters. Reily Gerrett always keeps things relevant and this modern-day storyline is dominated by the use of drones. Ms. Gerrett did a fantastic job of keeping the story moving and building the suspense. One point became increasingly clear in our data driven world; our freedoms are teetering on the edge of extinction. It is May Have Spoilers!

I was absolutely captivated with this book and felt like I became one with the story and characters. It is a realistic story with very interesting characters. Reily Gerrett always keeps things relevant and this modern-day storyline is dominated by the use of drones. Ms. Gerrett did a fantastic job of keeping the story moving and building the suspense. One point became increasingly clear in our data driven world; our freedoms are teetering on the edge of extinction. It is alarming to see how easy our freedom could be invaded by the use of emerging technologies and should serve as a clarion cry of alarm to all. And, while the potential to use drones for good is unlimited, so is the potential to use drones for evil.

This is well-written prose of grief and fear. Struggling to find balance as a student who builds and flies drones for her friend’s father’s company, Katherine Tallerman (Keiki) is the one of a trio of friends who witnesses the death of her doppelganger through the remote camera on her latest drone mission. Her lack of trust in law enforcement that failed to find the murderer(s) of her parents in a carjacking leaves her fearful of what the threats from her friend’s murderer may lead to as he threatened her through her drone’s camera. While she has his voice recorded, he was wearing a black facemask that leaves her no choice but to try to solve this murder herself. It is when her second friend disappears and the killer breaks into her home that Keiki truly acknowledges her need for protection.

Everything seems isolated from each other yet very connected in this psychological crime thriller. Fighting the battles that reign in the mind and heart of Keiki, the detectives who pursue the case, and Keiki’s two best friends will capture your imagination and hold you breathless until the end.

There's a subplot involving a charming, romantic attraction between Keiki and one of the detectives. However, it never overtakes the plot but remains somewhat in the background and provides a bit of relief in this highly readable plot driven thriller with both strong female and male characters.

The story line is engaging and relatable. The plot has so many twists and turns that provide a constant rollicking ride. The characters’ interactions with one another are unique and refreshing allowing you to truly connect with the characters and the unusual situation they find themselves in. There is some strong language in this book but it was rare and not unique in today’s culture. Given the setting and circumstances, it felt authentic.

A rollercoaster of suspense and emotion that has your heart pounding until the end, Critical Tangent was a rush that I thoroughly enjoyed!

I would recommend it to anyone interested in this genre.

A special thank you for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Dec 04, 2019 Donadee's Corner rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Everyone of this genre

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Reily Garrett – Moonlight and Murder Bk 1 – A Critical Tangent – Reviewed 12/3/19
Alone - Murder – Drones – College and no trust in the Cops makes it hard to move forward!!

In this first book of the Moonlight and Murder series, it begins with Keiki Tallerman watching her roommate being murdered on a drone that she had built. Even though she can’t identify him as he was wearing a mask, he taunts her by threatening to find her and kill her. Her world slowly falls apart.

Years before Keiki’s parents Reily Garrett – Moonlight and Murder Bk 1 – A Critical Tangent – Reviewed 12/3/19
Alone - Murder – Drones – College and no trust in the Cops makes it hard to move forward!!

In this first book of the Moonlight and Murder series, it begins with Keiki Tallerman watching her roommate being murdered on a drone that she had built. Even though she can’t identify him as he was wearing a mask, he taunts her by threatening to find her and kill her. Her world slowly falls apart.

Years before Keiki’s parents were killed, and in her mind, the cops did nothing to find the killers. Keiki has no faith that they could help her now. When the police show up and want to know what she knows, Keiki has the impression that they think she is involved. Now for sure, she has to clear her name and find the killer of her friend. Next, her roommate disappears and she knows that it is up to her to solve this mystery.

Detective Nolan Garnett feels that Keiki is holding back, and as he searches for the killer/kidnapper every turn leads back to Keiki. As the case progresses he realizes that his heart is at stake. Will Keiki find more than she wants and will Nolan want more than he was searching for?

What did I like? I have read one of the other series that Reily has written and I knew what to expect from that. She has a knack for developing characters that just reach out and capture your heart. She didn’t let me down. Keiki, Nolan, and Coyote did just that, stole my heart! I love the feistiness, innocents, and determination that Keiki has. Nolan and his partner Coyote, the good looking detectives with their own demons within them almost broke my heart.

What will you like? Incredible action, filled with intense moments of fear, murder and unbelievable mystery that keeps the story jumping and tense. Heartbreaking emotional moments with tears running down the face. Heart-stopping treachery and deception from unexpected sources through an astonishing maze of criminal activities. Be prepared for an excellent read that will leave you wanting more!!

Release Date: 12/29/19 * Print Length: 269 pages * File Size: 1056 KB
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Nov 26, 2019 Behind Closed Doors Book Review rated it really liked it

Shelves: suspense

Amount of sex 1 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 1 / 5
Story 4 / 5
Overall: 4 / 5

A Critical Tangent is a suspenseful story written by author Reily Garrett. It is the first book in the Moonlight and Murder series, and it’s full of action, drama, and suspense. I was quickly sucked into the storyline and read it in one day.

A Critical Tangent tells the story of Keiki, who’s best friends with Shelly and Gabby. Keiki designs drones, and while she’s flying a new prototype, she witnesses her friend’s ...more

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Dec 02, 2019 Rhonda Holle rated it liked it

Katherine aka Keiki is a head-strong college student who specializes is building drones for the Franklin Harock Corporation. The drones have 2-way audio and visual. Harocks daughter Shelly and Keiki look amazingly alike and now Shelly is dead. Another friend is kidnapped after a party, and a professor is killed. Is there a connection? What would that connection be? Keiki is looking for answers with the help of Detective Nolan Garnett. One is head-strong and fearless and the other is just trying ...more

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Nov 29, 2019 Katie Phillips rated it really liked it

Great first book! Such an entertaining read. How interesting that this young college student has so much going for her, despite tragedy. Very smart and very cool that she flies drones ;) Loved the doggy and I cannot wait for book two. I received this ARC for an honest review.

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Dec 11, 2019 Mary Martin rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this new book by Reily Garret. She tells a good story, and I have liked all of her books that I have read. However, I only gave it 4 stars because I didn’t really like the ending. I think it would have been better as a ‘stand alone’ book.

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Though her kids are her life, writing is the life after. You know, the one you also enjoy…AFTER the kids are in bed or AFTER they’re in school and the house is quiet. This is the time she kicks back with laptop and lapdog to give her imagination free reign.
In life, hobbies can come and go according to our physical abilities, but you can always enjoy a good book. Life isn’t perfect, but our ...more