Helpful Score: 2
Finally, an end to the Eve Duncan series. Enjoyable many books ago, Eve's struggles have become tiresome in the last half dozen books -- she continually pushes away Joe's love and good advice, throws herself recklessly into unnecessary danger, and won't even listen to her dead child's spirit telling her to stop looking for her bones and get on with her life. I stuck with the series only after putting in so many years of caring about these characters, even with their stilted dialogue, their increasingly annoying forays into the paranormal, and their lack of character development, so I wasn't going to give up and miss the promised resolution to the Bonnie character.
As cynical as I had become about this whole series, I was surprised to find myself moved to tears by the much-anticipated revelation of the cause of Bonnie's death and of the identity of the person responsible for her death.
It was worth reading, but it definitely is not worth picking up if you haven't read most or all of the other books in the Eve Duncan series.
As cynical as I had become about this whole series, I was surprised to find myself moved to tears by the much-anticipated revelation of the cause of Bonnie's death and of the identity of the person responsible for her death.
It was worth reading, but it definitely is not worth picking up if you haven't read most or all of the other books in the Eve Duncan series.
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this conclusion to the never-ending disappearance of Bonnie. Everyone in Eve's life got involved in this final chapter: Joe Quinn, John Gallo (Bonnie's father), Catherine Ling, CIA man Venable and even Bonnie herself made several appearances (so to speak). The ending was a real surprise and I wondered what Eve was going to do now that her reason for doing facial reconstructions is finally resolved. After some thought, I've decided that nothing will change and Bonnie will still make appearances in Eve's life and Eve will continue doing what she has always done.
Helpful Score: 1
This is Iris Johansen's 2011 book and it helps tie together the Eve Duncan series where you can understand more about Bonnie, Eve's daughter and her own relationship. It represents some closure while providing and exciting, edge of your seat read. If you like the Eve Duncan series, you will like this book.
great book another one for my set love this author
Loved it, Iris Johansen has yet to disappoint me!
Loved it. Really looked forward to reading this to see how the author wrapped up this trilogy.
iris johansen is one of my favorite authors. this whole series starting from the Killing Game keeps getting better. i would recommend this to anyone that likes mysteries. it would be better to start with the first one but than you could jump around.
Sallie M. (oldrockandroll) -
This the best book in the trilogy series of Eve, Quinn, and Bonnie. Eve finally has the closure and questions answered of what happened to her beloved Bonnie when she disappeared years ago. Every one is in on the final book and the end was very satisfying. Great book!
Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Bonnie was only seven years old when she disappeared one sunny afternoon. Eve Duncan picked up the pieces of her life and moved on, but she continues to search for her daughter.
Eve Duncan and Joe Quinn have a new lead. CIA agent Catherine Ling feels that she owes something to Eve for helping her locate her own lost son. She's investing all of knowledge and talent into finding Bonnie's body and her killer. Catherine is working with Eve's ex-lover and Bonnie's father, John Gallo and they have a suspect bound and ready to be questioned.
Eve and Joe finally arrive to question him, but they find him dead - stabbed in the heart. They know that who killed him isn't far away, so the four of them make haste to chase him down in the bayou. It's foggy out and hard to see, but they do their best. But when Catherine is almost killed by the dark stranger and Joe sees that John hesitated on throwing his knife, it's obvious that John can't be trusted.
Eve has been visited by her daughter's spirit for years and it helps her feel that sense of loss within herself. But when Bonnie visits Eve and tells her that her father is hurting and needs her, Eve realizes that only she and John can find the answer. Their investigation leads them to John's uncle, Ted Danson, who died years ago. John can't believe that Ted faked his own death and Eve just wants justice, regardless of how much John loved his uncle. But as they get closer to the truth, dark secrets and demons come out of the closet, and Eve must lay her own life on the line to get the answers she seeks.
BONNIE is the thrilling conclusion in Iris Johansen's trilogy. You won't want to miss the first two books, EVE and QUINN, although BONNIE can be read as a standalone. A psychological journey of a killer, alongside the heartbreak of a mother and the nightmares of a father will keep you up late turning the pages, eager to see what really happened to BONNIE. Dark secrets, fast paced action, complex and realistic characters and a mystery to unravel all weave together into a stunning, dramatic thriller. You won't want to miss this one!
Eve Duncan and Joe Quinn have a new lead. CIA agent Catherine Ling feels that she owes something to Eve for helping her locate her own lost son. She's investing all of knowledge and talent into finding Bonnie's body and her killer. Catherine is working with Eve's ex-lover and Bonnie's father, John Gallo and they have a suspect bound and ready to be questioned.
Eve and Joe finally arrive to question him, but they find him dead - stabbed in the heart. They know that who killed him isn't far away, so the four of them make haste to chase him down in the bayou. It's foggy out and hard to see, but they do their best. But when Catherine is almost killed by the dark stranger and Joe sees that John hesitated on throwing his knife, it's obvious that John can't be trusted.
Eve has been visited by her daughter's spirit for years and it helps her feel that sense of loss within herself. But when Bonnie visits Eve and tells her that her father is hurting and needs her, Eve realizes that only she and John can find the answer. Their investigation leads them to John's uncle, Ted Danson, who died years ago. John can't believe that Ted faked his own death and Eve just wants justice, regardless of how much John loved his uncle. But as they get closer to the truth, dark secrets and demons come out of the closet, and Eve must lay her own life on the line to get the answers she seeks.
BONNIE is the thrilling conclusion in Iris Johansen's trilogy. You won't want to miss the first two books, EVE and QUINN, although BONNIE can be read as a standalone. A psychological journey of a killer, alongside the heartbreak of a mother and the nightmares of a father will keep you up late turning the pages, eager to see what really happened to BONNIE. Dark secrets, fast paced action, complex and realistic characters and a mystery to unravel all weave together into a stunning, dramatic thriller. You won't want to miss this one!
Wow a GREAT Book read in 1 day could Not put it down Hooked on Iris Johansen
When Eve Duncan gave birth to her daughter, she experienced a love she never knew existed. Nothing would stand in the way of giving Bonnie a wonderful life -- until the unthinkable happened and the seven-year-old vanished into thin air. Eve found herself in the throes of a nightmare from which there was no escape. But a new Eve emerged: a woman who would use her remarkable talent as a forensic sculptor to help others find closure in the face of tragedy. Now, with the help of her beloved Joe Quinn and CIA Agent Catherine Ling, Eve has come closer than ever to the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that Bonnie's father is a key player in solving this monstrous puzzle. And that Bonnie's disappearance was not as random as everyone had always believedâ¦
Wish there were more in this series!!!!
Interesting ending to the story.
