Helpful Score: 4
This mystery was well-written with a plot that was complex enough without being confusing. Characters were believable and consistantly developed. I'm anxious to read Bertrand's next book.
Helpful Score: 3
Very good book! Really liked the development of the main character. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Helpful Score: 2
This is probably the weirdest review i will ever write. I am sure it will certainly sound like i have no clue what i am talking about. BUT..i found this book so easy to read. Since we are all readers here maybe some of you can relate to this. The texture of the paper, the type set, spacing between lines and the flow of the authors words just kept me hurridly flipping pages, the majority of it interesting. But all the while i am thinking i am missing something, this novel keeps refering to things i have not read about yet, i know nothing about. If i only could find out what it was i'd be loving this novel . Am i not following the theme? What have i missed, i thought this was book #1, am i wrong, is there another before this, twice i have checked--nope this is book #1. I am enjoying the read but feeling like i have no clue really what is happening. This is a new author for me and i am feeling like i am really missing something. I go back and check there are no more books before this. By accident the book slips off my lap and my bookmark falls out. I have lost my place & realize i am almost 3/4 finished and don't care any more because i have no clue what is fully going on. First book i have ever read that i just have to say--I honestly don't know...what ever i read was a smooth ride but i have no clue if i really liked it. I think i shall let you all make up your minds.
Helpful Score: 2
Just finished this book. I couldnt turn the pages fast enough, but you wont want to rush through this one. Every detail is important. Seemingly unrelated events fall into place over time, confirming the detectives hunches. The homicide detective is Roland March. He lives with his own heart-wrenching past which is divulged bit by bit as the story progresses, shedding light on why he is so doggedly persistent. The characters are engaging. The plot is realistic and intriguing. If you like crime novels, dont miss this one!
Helpful Score: 1
For some reason I had a hard time getting into this book.
I almost passed up this book because my July was crowded already and J. Mark Bertrand is a fairly new writer, but I really liked the book that he and Deeanne Gist wrote together so I thought, I'll give it a go... I'm so glad I did! He has created an amazing character in Roland March, a homicide detective who's lucky streak has ended and he is basically out on his ear, and built up a cast of characters around him that really accentuate his strengths and weaknesses well. The story is engaging and weaves mystery, murder and relationships all into one book. I was very impressed as I followed the story and found myself reluctant to see it all end. Looking forward to seeing Roland March become a regular.
