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Missing, Presumed - May & June 2017
Hello Everyone: How many of us are there, and are you still reading the book, or do you want to begin a discussion?
Let me know.
Hi Skye - I read this last August in audio and really liked it! I'll be participating in the discussion, even though I might be missing a few details. It has stuck with me so it will be fun to see what people think.
Wonderful; I read it about two months ago; it's interesting, isn't it, Suzy?
I just read my review and note I had forgotten that the story was told from multiple characters viewpoint. I liked that a lot when I read it. I liked DS Manon a lot also and am eager for the next book to come out. Persons Unknown is scheduled to come out May 18!
Manon is great! She's very different, and I like her partner; I thought she was endearing and colorful, and Ms. Steiner really ushers the reader into the setting.
Manon is a bit different because she's a bit of a PITA and not always likable. Makes a nice change.
What's a 'PITA?" Yes, she is different and unusual. Her personality is very different when compared with other detectives in other books.
Skye wrote: "Manon is great! She's very different, and I like her partner; I thought she was endearing and colorful, and Ms. Steiner really ushers the reader into the setting."That's what i loved about this story. Most of the domestic noir/psych thrillers being released are so formulaic. Manon's character was like a breath of fresh air. She made me laugh at various points in the story.
How very true; Manon ran around with an eye infection nearly through the duration of the book. Steiner created a sensational character.
Skye wrote: "How very true; Manon ran around with an eye infection nearly through the duration of the book. Steiner created a sensational character."And i loved all of her sarcastic insights. One in the early chapters being the force's love of acronyms......made me laugh out loud.
I am going to check that out; do you recall which chapter? She is quite unusual, isn't she?
Skye wrote: "I am going to check that out; do you recall which chapter? She is quite unusual, isn't she?"I read a library copy when it was released so i don't have the book on hand. But her remarks are right at the end of the chapter, check the last couple of paragraphs of the first three chapters.
I'll see if the library has the ebook available & then i can tell you for sure Skye :)
I found it!!! Chapter Two; she lists SOCO, CSI and FSI! I also love her wry commentaries about the men, the yucky men she dates; well aware they are simply losers, yet she still pursues. On the other hand, as an investigator, she is very conscientious, determined and mindful.
PITA is pain in the ass.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Skye wrote: "THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"I love knowing PITA!! I also think it's quite ironic that we had an acronym (that you and I didn't know) pop up in our thread in the context of IWAnne's comment about acronyms. :D
Interesting, Suzy!!!! And we have been talking about the acronyms that Manon used.
I haven't read it yet, but I will attempt to get through it soon. I'm in the middle of two others right now (The Killing Floor and Inherent Vice), so I'll get to Missing, Presumed soon. :-)
Sure hope, so , Logan, and I think we all read more than one book at a time.
Acronyms are my life. I work for alphabet agencies.I think Manon is a totally original. Her deep love of those she holds dear will completely define her.
I don't want to get ahead of myself, but read the next book, Persons Unknown as soon as possible.
I love how the titles come from cop nomenclature.
Maureen, so you must have a deep love of the language, which is something Steiner is a master of creating. Manon, Davy, and of course the very touching ending are real. The setting is brought to life, as well, don't you think?
Oh yes, everything about the book was outstanding. Ha! I did love language but I am beginning to lose it.
Sometimes when we work with language arts, we get to that point. I will say this: Missing, Presumed is an original piece of work. It abounds with local colloquialisms that I found so enticing.
Skye,I finally purchased this book of yours and shall read it soon:)
I read this and enjoyed it. I love the character of Manon. That being said, I read the next book and thought it was way better. Can't wait to see what the next book, am assuming and hoping, brings!!!
Marian wrote: "Skye,I finally purchased this book of yours and shall read it soon:)"It's very, very good, Marian; different, too.
Maureen wrote: "Here's a bit of a peak at the next book, Person's Unknown.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thanks, Maureen.
Vicki wrote: "I read this and enjoyed it. I love the character of Manon. That being said, I read the next book and thought it was way better. Can't wait to see what the next book, am assuming and hoping, brings!!!"I think that Maureen liked this one, too; Manon is extremely different than most protagonists, except for Lizbeth.
Maureen wrote: "Here's a bit of a peak at the next book, Person's Unknown.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I checked our local library & they have 52 copies on order - Yeay! So excited to read the next book in this series. Thanks for the heads up Maureen :)
Skye wrote: "Marian wrote: "Skye,I finally purchased this book of yours and shall read it soon:)"It's very, very good, Marian; different, too."
I like different Skye:)...Thank you!
Icewineanne wrote: "Maureen wrote: "Here's a bit of a peak at the next book, Person's Unknown.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I checked our local library &..."\
Now, it seems as this is the way to go---I can well understand this.
Marian wrote: "Skye wrote: "Marian wrote: "Skye,I finally purchased this book of yours and shall read it soon:)"It's very, very good, Marian; different, too."
I like different Skye:)...Thank you!"
It is nothing like other mysteries/detective/suspense novels. This is truly unusual with a most incredible detective who dates men randomly and throws herself totally into her case to nearly a fault. It's also the language employed; it's wonderful and makes you feel as if you are part of the cast.
Skye wrote: "Marian wrote: "Skye wrote: "Marian wrote: "Skye,I finally purchased this book of yours and shall read it soon:)"It's very, very good, Marian; different, too."
I like different Skye:)...Thank yo..."
So by reading the comments,there are more books?Its a series?
I haven't read it, but Maureen loved it.
I did indeed. Other than getting pissed at Davy, and trying to figure out where a few random characters fit in.I will also say I did NOT expect the end.
If we are going bit off tangent on women police detectives I will have to say Sharon Bolton's Lacey Flint in Now You See Me is my favorite for fabulous and strangeness.
Maureen wrote: "If we are going bit off tangent on women police detectives I will have to say Sharon Bolton's Lacey Flint in Now You See Me is my favorite for fabulous and strangeness."I read that book as well Maureen and remember really liking it:))That's her #1 book..right?
Yeah. It's a small series. Four books and a few short stories. Bolton's standalones are terrific.
Thanks Maureen and Marian. Lacey Flint series, huh? I recently bought a Sharon Bolton book, but it's not a Lacey Flint.
Maureen wrote: "I did indeed. Other than getting pissed at Davy, and trying to figure out where a few random characters fit in.I will also say I did NOT expect the end."
Davy is a really nice sort of guy.
Skye wrote: "Thanks Maureen and Marian. Lacey Flint series, huh? I recently bought a Sharon Bolton book, but it's not a Lacey Flint."She has a book out called Sacrificed I think Skye?Is that what your book is called?
It's Blood Harvest. Have you ever heard of it?
Skye wrote: "It's Blood Harvest. Have you ever heard of it?"As far as I can tell Skye..her books are Sacrifice,Awakening.then Blood Harvest..not sure thou if they are stand alones or not.Sorry ,don't know anything about them.I am only familiar with the Lacy Flint series.
Flint comes after Sacrifice, Blood harvest, Awakening. All very good. As are the standalones that come after the four Flint books.
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