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Gytha Lodge

Auteur de She Lies in Wait

9 oeuvres 662 utilisateurs 69 critiques

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I was shocked at many of the reviews being so highly critical and negative. Maybe I don't come from the same place that other readers do. I don't usually read this genre: mystery thriller/crime fiction, but I wanted to step out of the box and expand my horizons. I can't attest to this being very similar to other books written in those genres as others can. However, I think I can tell if a book is very well-written with my background as a former middle school English teacher. I have noticed a writing trend that over time, books are written to go back and forth between the past and the present, and I have fully embraced that. I think that it adds to the suspense of wondering what is going to be revealed next. I thought I was not going to feel any attachment to the characters, but by the end, I did. I should say that I felt kindly toward all of them, except the killer. I felt like there was one loose end not fully developed by the end of the story that could lead to a second book in the future, as I am dying to know the whole story about the one police officer having romantic issues. That is not necessarily a negative. I like stories that happened in the '80s because I was in college then and can easily relate to many things that are discussed. I made a guess early on "who done it". I kept to that choice to the bitter end and I was WRONG! I feel like as the book goes on that the characters are so well-developed that you could wonder if anyone in the circle of friends or even a police officer who knew Aurora could have murdered her. A brief overview of the book is that a young girl is murdered while she and her sister and friends are camping, while they are out there doing illegal drugs and drinking (basically, being teens and thinking they won't get caught). The one character of this story I thought was very cold and had a pretty good motive ended up being the one I could forgive in the end due to maturity and how the conclusion of the investigation created a sense of community and love. If you have trouble remembering names and characters, you need to take it slowly, as I did. I saw where one reviewer had gotten bored and skimmed over the rest of the book. That is how you miss the beauty of the plot and the ending. I know in today's fast food world it is hard to take your time to read, but reading is way different than texting or computer surfing. I enjoyed learning a little police terminology, as well. If you like thrillers that make you think and put you on the edge of your seat, this is one I highly recommend! I thank Random House books for sending me this book. I truly enjoyed it!… (plus d'informations)
 
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doehlberg63 | 37 autres critiques | Dec 2, 2023 |
Aisling Cooley would have never dreamed that submitting a DNA sample to try to find her father would turn into a nightmare.

The Bonfire Killer was on the loose, and unknown to Aisling someone whose blood type matched blood at the newest murder scene belonged to a close relative of hers. It could be her father, brother, or son.

Aisling had two sons, but she told the police they are both mild mannered and would never have killed anyone, but could it have been her estranged father's blood?

A KILLER IN THE FAMILY has a bit of a slow start, but as the tension grows, as we wait for the results of the DNA samples from Aisling’s sons, and as surprises pop up, you will be glued to the pages.

Fans of Gytha won't want to miss this one...will you figure it out? 5/5

This book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
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SilversReviews | 3 autres critiques | Aug 29, 2023 |
Watching from the Dark is the follow up to She Lies In Wait featuring DCI Jonah Sheens. I loved She Lies In Wait and Watching From The Dark does not disappoint!

In this book, Zoe, a promising young art student, turns up dead in her flat. Her secret boyfriend appears to have heard her being murdered via an open Skype channel. This leads Jonah and his team down a series of pathways that eventually result in a nailbiting showdown with the real killer.

There's a lovely immediacy and authenticity in the characters and the way they are described, and you feel engaged in their emotions in a way that is all too often rare in crime fiction. Everything has a light touch and moves along at a breathless pace, and I finished it in about three sittings.

Would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone.
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Helen.Callaghan | 11 autres critiques | Aug 28, 2023 |

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Œuvres
9
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