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The compelling new Dr Temperance Brennan novel from the world-class forensic anthropologist and Number 1 bestselling author Kathy Reichs.
Thank you to Net Galley, publishers and the author for an advance copy for a honest review.
When forensic anthropologist Dr Tempe Brennan is approached by amateur detective Hazel ‘Lucky’ Strike, at first she is inclined to dismiss the woman’s claims that she’s matched a previously unidentified set of remains with a name.
But as the words of a terrified young woman echo round her office from an audio recorder found near where the bones were discovered, something about the story won’t let Tempe go.
We are introduced to the wonderful world of "web sleuthing" amateur detectives use on-line resources to "assist" the authorities in all sorts of cases. In this book, we concentrate on identification of missing persons. Tempe is visited by one such sleuth who believes that she has evidence in one of Tempe's unidentified cases. What follows then takes us cross-jurisdiction to a small town and leads us down a convoluted path, full of dead ends and sharp turns until eventually we discover the shocking truth.
Although mumber eight in the series, my first by this author, as a Net Galley book, and a Pick It For Me Book, with my group " A Good Thriller".
As an honest review I have to give my opinion on this author, what I really like about these books is the way we are privy to Brennan's internal dialogue and thought processes. I also like the drip-fed forensic methods that are explained within it.
But also the character herself, a great personality, great supporting characters and story.
But lacks the excitment of many books I have read recently, no great build up, no great shocks and twists, not that much tension.
But a great respect for her knowledge and depth on the main characters.
A three star book for me.
Although I stated yesterday that I was enjoying my August PIFM better than I had my July PIFM, today I started getting bored with it. If I can't make at least 5 pages worth of progress by this time next week,I'm deleting the book and declaring it a failure.
Wow, Amnber, we haven't had a whole lot of luck PIFY. I think we should start a sub-thread. nominate a good book for Amber, and of our in common books, I pick
. Feel free and I encourage you to ignore my suggestion :)
I know. The last decent PIFM I had was in June.
Perri wrote: "Wow, Amnber, we haven't had a whole lot of luck PIFY. I think we should start a sub-thread. nominate a good book for Amber, and of our in common books, I pick [bookcover:What If?: Serious Scientifi..."Of Amber's 1594 and my 694 books on our To Read shelves, there is not one single book we have in common. I wouldn't dare suggest a book for Amber.
Janet, have you decided yet when to put up the September threads?
Brenda wrote: "Perri wrote: "Wow, Amnber, we haven't had a whole lot of luck PIFY. I think we should start a sub-thread. nominate a good book for Amber, and of our in common books, I pick [bookcover:What If?: Ser..."That is pretty amazing! :)
I started one of the two books that tied for me today: The Cincinnati Red Stalkings
by Troy Soos. I am already 1/3 the way through it. It reminds me why I loved this series! I wish I could go back in time and watch the game played back then!I also finished reading the other winner: Double Play
by Robert B. Parkerhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm on White is the Coldest Colour and I'm a bit torn, because I really like the writing, but I despise the main character so much it really cracks my heart. He is so repulsive, and usually I'm not such an impressionable person.
I read Brenda's review and I know I have to keep up because it's worthwile. So I go on! I'm sure I will cope with it :)
I read Brenda's review and I know I have to keep up because it's worthwile. So I go on! I'm sure I will cope with it :)
Brenda wrote: "Perri wrote: "Wow, Amnber, we haven't had a whole lot of luck PIFY. I think we should start a sub-thread. nominate a good book for Amber, and of our in common books, I pick [bookcover:What If?: Ser..."Who knows, Brenda? You might get lucky.
Perri: Yeah.
I made about 20 pages progress. I guess I was just thrown by the intricacies of Edward I's dealings with the native born Prince of Wales...unfortunately I forgot the prince's name. Grrrrr... .
Perri, I like that book suggestion. I marked it and one review said the audiobook was really good (narrated by Wil Wheaton -who's usually a fun narrator) Geeky curiosity and humor is right up my alley.
E. - it's a real funny book. I have it from Audible. It was on their Daily Deal many months ago. Wil Wheaton is perfect! I've loved every book he's narrated. He also did Redshirts and Ready Player One.
I finished my August PIFM 'The comfort of black' 4 stars from me. Thanks to all that voted it for me!
Oops, I'm sorry for the previous post! I thought I was writing on "What are you currently reading" :D.
Sorry for my mistake, next time I will pay more attention.
Wow, this "Pick it for me" thing seems challenging by the way.
Sorry for my mistake, next time I will pay more attention.
Wow, this "Pick it for me" thing seems challenging by the way.
rokovoko wrote: "I'm on White is the Coldest Colour and I'm a bit torn, because I really like the writing, but I despise the main character so much it really cracks my heart. He is so repulsive, and..."It's good you're repulsed, rokovoko. It's a normal and healthy reaction. I look forward to your review.
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Brenda wrote: "It's good you're repulsed, rokovoko. It's a normal and healthy reaction. I look forward to your review.
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I finished it Brenda, 4 stars from me! It was a dense reading for sure. I really appreciated how the author managed the investigation and my emotions as well. I was so captivated and anxious I think I yelled at every poor page.
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I finished it Brenda, 4 stars from me! It was a dense reading for sure. I really appreciated how the author managed the investigation and my emotions as well. I was so captivated and anxious I think I yelled at every poor page.
I want to thank all those who voted for Twisted for my August PIFM. It was excellent!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just finished mine last night. Reading it, I realized just how farking INaccurate Edward I's death scene was in BRAVEHEART... gag!
Perri wrote: "Wow, Amnber, we haven't had a whole lot of luck PIFY. I think we should start a sub-thread. nominate a good book for Amber, and of our in common books, I pick [bookcover:What If?: Serious Scientifi..."Thanks. I added that one to my list.
Brenda wrote: "I want to thank all those who voted for Twisted for my August PIFM. It was excellent!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Yay:)
Amber wrote: "Just finished mine last night. Reading it, I realized just how farking INaccurate Edward I's death scene was in BRAVEHEART... gag!"Sorry it was a dud for you.
What are a few of your favorites from the past few years? I don't have a lot of books in common with you so I most likely contribute to your duds. Sorry.
The book wasn't the dud. The movie was.
I browsed through your lists and seen some Sherlock Holmes books on the shelves, what about that for a read?BTW I've seen at Amazon they are offering until the End of August the entire Sherlock Holmes Collection for 99 cents. If you are interested I can sent you the link.
I just finished reading The Cincinnati Red Stalkings
by Troy Sooshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Agnieszka wrote: "I browsed through your lists and seen some Sherlock Holmes books on the shelves, what about that for a read?BTW I've seen at Amazon they are offering until the End of August the entire Sherlock H..."
I might add one of them to my September List...as #10 since all I do from month to is erase the title of the book that won the previous month, renumber the remaining books and add a new #10.
I don't have the money to spare this month for amazon.com purchases. Sorry but thanks for the offer.
Just finished
my Aug read, I had forgotten how good Gerristen's Rizzoli & Isles books are, total escapism! I've not read one for years and will be reading another one soon. Flew through it in a couple of days, thanks for picking it for me :)
Yesterday I read the 'lighter' of my both books
and though Dee Henderson's books are known to be suspense pur this one was very different. I would shelf it more as a drama with slight touches of romance and suspense but still drama.I enjoyed it very much. The fact I read it in one go through is a proof - especially now. The last two weeks I wasn't able to stick longer than two hours at a time to one book.
Though I'm still dreading the other one -
. Usually I love Brandylin Collins, but her books are very graphic and tough, somtimes also very bloody.I still have ten days so no reason to panic :-)
I finished Triptych and i really liked it!!!An amazing thriller with fascinating, twisted characters and a catchy plot!!
So thanks for everyone who voted for it :~)
I finally finished my July read,
. This was a collection of short stories that follow the fantastic escapades of a nigtht clinic. Dr. Barnes and his Nurse James are wonderful characters. If you like the bizarre and humorous, you will love this one.I have been a little behind lately. I am now starting my August selection.
Waiting for my votes to tell me what two books for next month have the highest votes.
I just finished my August read,
. Thanks to those who selected it for me. It was hard to put down.
My previous post means that I am waiting for the thread for October to go up.
I finally finished my August read, Ash.It was OK but nothing great. Here is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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