I guess Palmer is going to be a hit or miss for me and this was a miss
I knew when I started it that it is 2 stories but yet I couldn't stick with it as it was just too boring, the part about Nadine was written in italics and I absolutely hate that!
It is a story that's been told so many times that I just didn't want to trudge through another 'girl on the run/entrapped in sex slavery' etc. and I didn't get into the story about her mother because that just didn't interest me at all
I don't think Palmer did a very good job writing this book just because it needed something in each story to keep you interested from the beginning and for me that didn't happen, I am a very picky reader especially how a book is written and I never go by the 4 or 5 star reviews on Amazon, those people usually give every book a good rating and I don't believe that
I knew when I started it that it is 2 stories but yet I couldn't stick with it as it was just too boring, the part about Nadine was written in italics and I absolutely hate that!
It is a story that's been told so many times that I just didn't want to trudge through another 'girl on the run/entrapped in sex slavery' etc. and I didn't get into the story about her mother because that just didn't interest me at all
I don't think Palmer did a very good job writing this book just because it needed something in each story to keep you interested from the beginning and for me that didn't happen, I am a very picky reader especially how a book is written and I never go by the 4 or 5 star reviews on Amazon, those people usually give every book a good rating and I don't believe that
Excellent thriller! The characters are well developed, believable and likeable. The story moves quickly and holds the reader's interest until the very end!
Angie is a Private Investigator whose specialty is finding and rescuing endangered runaways.
This both actually follows two stories that somehow converge at one point. Nadine is a runaway. Her mother is a drunk, her father is too busy to even acknowledge her. She decides she has had enough and bails. Young and naive, she falls for the man who says she could be a star ... only to find herself locked in a dark basement filled with other young girls .. and plenty of beds to carry on their 'owners' wishes.
Nadine's mother has turned to Angie .... as the police cannot promise to do anything except keep a look out. Too many real crimes keeps them all busy. Angie, with the help of her associates get a lead to follow. Unfortunately the man who has Nadine, is also a major crime figure and cops have an undercover guy that they have to protect.
In the middle of all this, Angie's mother dies. And what Angie finds after the funeral is going to change everything she's known and the life that's built lies upon lies. Hidden among the mementos in her parents' attic is a photograph of a little girl, with a code and a hand-written message on the back: "May God forgive me."
Bryce Taggart, the US Marshal working with her agency, agrees to help Angie learn the fate of the girl in the photograph. Angie's past and present meet head on ... leading her straight to someone who will do what it takes to silence the truth.
Daniel Palmer has a real story-telling talent. His characters are believable. Emotions and suspense rolls off the pages. Makes for a terrific read!
Many thanks to the author / Kensington Books / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
This both actually follows two stories that somehow converge at one point. Nadine is a runaway. Her mother is a drunk, her father is too busy to even acknowledge her. She decides she has had enough and bails. Young and naive, she falls for the man who says she could be a star ... only to find herself locked in a dark basement filled with other young girls .. and plenty of beds to carry on their 'owners' wishes.
Nadine's mother has turned to Angie .... as the police cannot promise to do anything except keep a look out. Too many real crimes keeps them all busy. Angie, with the help of her associates get a lead to follow. Unfortunately the man who has Nadine, is also a major crime figure and cops have an undercover guy that they have to protect.
In the middle of all this, Angie's mother dies. And what Angie finds after the funeral is going to change everything she's known and the life that's built lies upon lies. Hidden among the mementos in her parents' attic is a photograph of a little girl, with a code and a hand-written message on the back: "May God forgive me."
Bryce Taggart, the US Marshal working with her agency, agrees to help Angie learn the fate of the girl in the photograph. Angie's past and present meet head on ... leading her straight to someone who will do what it takes to silence the truth.
Daniel Palmer has a real story-telling talent. His characters are believable. Emotions and suspense rolls off the pages. Makes for a terrific read!
Many thanks to the author / Kensington Books / NetGalley who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
3.0 out of 5 stars -- Fast paced suspense and lots of action as Angie DeRose, PI, searches for a young girl who is kidnapped into prostitution. In another plot line, Angie seeks to solve a mystery involving her own family.
Without giving any spoilers, I found the story of the trafficking to be much more compelling than the one that dealt with the picture Angie found. As do most thrillers that involve bad guys vs the strong, beautiful, female protagonist, some of the situations and coincidence required a heavy dose of suspense of disbelief. The characters and their roles were stereotypical of this genre and there were no surprises or twists. The required romance element is included.
A quick and entertaining read perfect for commute or holiday. I have read most of Daniel Palmer's books and will likely keep the author on my TBR list.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the e-book ARC to review.
Without giving any spoilers, I found the story of the trafficking to be much more compelling than the one that dealt with the picture Angie found. As do most thrillers that involve bad guys vs the strong, beautiful, female protagonist, some of the situations and coincidence required a heavy dose of suspense of disbelief. The characters and their roles were stereotypical of this genre and there were no surprises or twists. The required romance element is included.
A quick and entertaining read perfect for commute or holiday. I have read most of Daniel Palmer's books and will likely keep the author on my TBR list.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the e-book ARC to review.
