Helpful Score: 7
I've always loved the Sherlock and Savich series, but this one fell short of all the others. It has been my least favorite. I really couldn't get into it. This one is definitely worth skipping. Maybe next time Savich and Sherlock will be back and better!
Helpful Score: 4
This is the newest book of the FBI thrillers from Catherine Coulter. It is much better than her previous one. It appears there are two different plots but pay attention, things aren't what they seem to be. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and reading more about some of my favorite characters: Dillon and Sherlock, Sheriff Dix and his FBI friend, Ruth.
Helpful Score: 3
Not one of Catherine's best. psychics and mediums all around. Some pretty much off the wall.
Helpful Score: 2
If you believe in psyic power and talking to the dead this is a book to read again the author is great and the story keeps u sitting on the edge great Book
Helpful Score: 2
Unbelievable...and by that, I mean literally unbelievable.
A rundown of the first chapter: An FBI agent sees an unknown woman get punched in the face, and then the assailant pulls a knife on her. When said FBI agent yells at the assailant, he runs away, after tossing the woman over the side of the pier into the bay. FBI agent, because he's not only an FBI agent but also an honorable man, rescues woman from the ocean, and revives her with CPR. Then, because she tells him to, he doesn't call the police. Instead, FBI agent carries (still) unknown woman to his personal vehicle, drives (still) unknown woman to her mansion home, takes (still) unknown woman upstairs to her bedroom and her master bath, then strips down (still) unknown woman and himself to their underwear and gets into a warm shower with her. Then, FBI agent puts on men's clothes that (still) unknown woman provides for him, and decides he will now call someone he knows in the local police department.
And then, finally, finds out who unknown woman is.
T-o-t-a-l-l-y unbelievable. Not to mention that the dialogue throughout the book is so stilted that I found myself groaning more often than grinning. Where I used to love the Dillon and Savich stories, Ms. Coulter's newer works have left me longing for the books of old.
If you must, check DOUBLE TAKE out from your local library. Or wait until it comes out in paperback. In my opinion, it's definitely not worth the hardcover price.
A rundown of the first chapter: An FBI agent sees an unknown woman get punched in the face, and then the assailant pulls a knife on her. When said FBI agent yells at the assailant, he runs away, after tossing the woman over the side of the pier into the bay. FBI agent, because he's not only an FBI agent but also an honorable man, rescues woman from the ocean, and revives her with CPR. Then, because she tells him to, he doesn't call the police. Instead, FBI agent carries (still) unknown woman to his personal vehicle, drives (still) unknown woman to her mansion home, takes (still) unknown woman upstairs to her bedroom and her master bath, then strips down (still) unknown woman and himself to their underwear and gets into a warm shower with her. Then, FBI agent puts on men's clothes that (still) unknown woman provides for him, and decides he will now call someone he knows in the local police department.
And then, finally, finds out who unknown woman is.
T-o-t-a-l-l-y unbelievable. Not to mention that the dialogue throughout the book is so stilted that I found myself groaning more often than grinning. Where I used to love the Dillon and Savich stories, Ms. Coulter's newer works have left me longing for the books of old.
If you must, check DOUBLE TAKE out from your local library. Or wait until it comes out in paperback. In my opinion, it's definitely not worth the hardcover price.
Helpful Score: 1
Sometimes I enjoy fast paced thrillers, but when I want a well-thought out mystery novels then I read a book by Catherine Coulter. I have enjoyed her FBI series books with Sherlock and Dillon and in "Double Take" is was good to see Cheney and Dix make their return after appearing in Point Blank, which happens to be one of my favorites.
Overall, I didn't think this was one of Ms. Coulter's best books. I had a hard time keeping track of the characters and almost got to the point of keeping a score card as to "who" was "who". For me this "family tree" of characters caused a lot frustration on my part. However, let me say that mid-way through the book the story moved along at a brisk pace giving me plenty of exciting scenes. Soon, I found myself reading page and page until I finished it. Except for a few "kinks" in the story Catherine Coulter didn't disappoint me in this terrific story. And as always I look forward to reading her next novel.
Overall, I didn't think this was one of Ms. Coulter's best books. I had a hard time keeping track of the characters and almost got to the point of keeping a score card as to "who" was "who". For me this "family tree" of characters caused a lot frustration on my part. However, let me say that mid-way through the book the story moved along at a brisk pace giving me plenty of exciting scenes. Soon, I found myself reading page and page until I finished it. Except for a few "kinks" in the story Catherine Coulter didn't disappoint me in this terrific story. And as always I look forward to reading her next novel.
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful read! I enjoyed this one more than any of the other books I've read by Catherine Coulter. I can't wait for her next FBI Thriller to ome out in June!!!
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book, it really kept me in suspense and there are a lot of twists & turns in it! If you are looking for a good thriller/suspense book this one is a great read.
Coulter's always good...I love the Savich/Sherlock series,this was a little dry though
The police believe that Julie Ransom killed her psychic medium husband six months ago. This starts to change after a respectable-looking man distracts her with conversation before striking her unconscious and throwing her into San Francisco Bay! If it weren't for Specil Agent Cheney Stone, she would have drowned.
