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Anonymous
Posted October 4, 2012
A good mystery novel
Well-written and thought provoking. It was one of those tear-jerking stories. There are two seperate points of view, and at times it seemed like there was just too much going on at once. This book does contain rape, (not graphic) and at certain points, it kind of felt as if the rapist was carrying out the author's personal fantasies, which made it a bit painful to read at certain points. Believability was also just so-so. On a positive note, there were many exciting plot twists, and unlike most mystery novels, it was not predihctable. Overall an interesting read, but the whole feeling of "fantasy rape" would make me shy away from reccommending it to friends.
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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CS24
Posted January 18, 2013
chilling, fast paced read!
This was the first book I had read by this author, but won't be my last. The story line moves along quickly, and is quite unpredictable. It's dark and at times a bit graphic, but I didn't feel it was gratuitous. Highly recommended!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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grandlakenurse
Posted December 14, 2012
Edge of your seat suspense!
Mr. Robotham, I'm hooked! I look forward to the next book with my favorite character Professor Joseph O'Loughlin. The suspense seems palpable, keeps you on the edge of your seat. Excellent read.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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ABookAWeekES
Posted December 10, 2012
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of reading Bleed for Me, a
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of reading Bleed for Me, a novel by Michael Robotham, featuring crime-fighting psychologist Joseph O'Loughlin. After devouring the book, I was anxious to get my hands on more. Fortunately, this fall saw the release of the next installment in Robotham's series, and I was quick to acquire a copy of this one as well.
Three years ago, the small town of Bingham was rocked to its core when two local teenagers, Piper and Tash, disappeared. Originally thought to have run away, it is soon discovered that the girls were kidnapped. In the wake of incident, two families struggle to cope with the loss of their daughter while simultaneously being investigated for possible involvement. With little evidence to guide them, the police eventually assume the girls to be dead and the story of the girls' disappearance soon fades into the history of the town.
Clinical Psychologist and part time police advisor Joe O'Loughlin has problems of his own. On top of an increasingly severe battle with Parkinson's disease, he struggles to balance his career with his relationship with his estranged wife and daughters. As the holiday season approaches, Joe plans to spend more time with his fragile family and step away from the high profile investigations that he has previously been involved with.
All these plans come crashing down when he receives a call to investigate a murdered family at the house where one of the missing girl's, Tash, family used to live. The mentally unstable suspect in custody is convinced that he saw a girl running through the snow, being chased by a snowman. Could this girl be the missing Tash? And who is this mysterious snowman? Intrigued by the possibilities, Joe races against the clock to unlock the secrets of the man's mind and to re-open the investigation of the girls' disappearance.
Author Michael Robotham has stuck gold again. His characters, especially Joe, are crafted with a depth that keeps the reader highly invested into the story. I'll admit, this mystery lacked a bit of the urgency that I felt while reading Bleed for Me, but after a slow start, the novel really picks up into a suspenseful thrill ride that is sure to keep you guessing. This is the perfect novel for readers who enjoy well-written thrillers that go beyond the genre cliches. After reading two novels by Robotham, I am officially a fan!2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted April 27, 2013
Great book
Dont read this book before going to bed you cant put it down.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 27, 2012
Highly Recommend
Found this author and have read everything so far. All are excellent and kept my interest.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 7, 2012
Enthralling spine thriller!
I love mysteries and this is the best book, by far, that has so engrossed me in a long time. I thought the main character was very likable and endearing. The idea of two missing girls being kept alive is intriguing and scary because that really happens. This is the first book of Rogenbotham's that I've read and I'm going to read them all! Thank you, Barnes & Noble, for selectingvthis as a book I might like. Boy, were you right!
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 19, 2013
Great read
I AM SORRY!!!.......i wish i had discovered this author sooner!
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Anonymous
Posted May 15, 2013
A new fan
First book by this author. It will not be the last. Gripping story line, good charachterizations. Kept me up late.
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Allie63
Posted October 24, 2012
An excellent story with characters you care about.
The return of a beloved character, Professor O'Loughlin, who gets caught up in another caper. He manages to keep his family out of the threat zone but becomes embroiled in a critical and messy serial killing. Always look forward to this writer's books...great stories told with compassion and rich with detail!
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Anonymous
Posted April 26, 2013
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Posted May 6, 2013
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