I give only 1* because of the format of the writing--
This book goes back and forth to the past to the present and on and on and just makes for difficult and tedious reading for anyone that just wants a straight forward story without all the descriptions involved with the back and forth
I cannot stick with a book that just rambles on about things that just don't matter and this one does that, but it's the past and present format that I really detest in any book
This book goes back and forth to the past to the present and on and on and just makes for difficult and tedious reading for anyone that just wants a straight forward story without all the descriptions involved with the back and forth
I cannot stick with a book that just rambles on about things that just don't matter and this one does that, but it's the past and present format that I really detest in any book
For those of you who have read all the Karen Vail series books, you're in for a real treat with SPECTRUM. If you haven't read them, this will give you a good idea why you should.
SPECTRUM takes us back to 1995 .. the early days of Karen Vail when she was a brand new rookie for the NYPD. We get to go along for the trip that molds her into the Karen Vail we know today ... an FBI agent.
The books swings from present day back to her first day on the job, where she's tapped by Detective Russo and becomes her mentor - her rabbi - her friend - to work on a homicide case. Who knew the culprit would not only continue his killing spree, but to do it over a span of 20+ years. The case tortures Karen through the years as the number of women who are brutally killed mounts.
We are taken back and forth between past years and current year which allows the reader to see how those years were spent not only for Karen, but also a very disturbed killer.
Alan Jacobson's books never fail and are never disappointing. Lots of action and energy from the first page to the last. A really strong story with true to life characters where personal and professional meld. And the ending is spot-on!
I give it 5 stars and highly recommend this book and this author. It just doesn't get any better! Here's hoping that Karen's travels will continue.
SPECTRUM takes us back to 1995 .. the early days of Karen Vail when she was a brand new rookie for the NYPD. We get to go along for the trip that molds her into the Karen Vail we know today ... an FBI agent.
The books swings from present day back to her first day on the job, where she's tapped by Detective Russo and becomes her mentor - her rabbi - her friend - to work on a homicide case. Who knew the culprit would not only continue his killing spree, but to do it over a span of 20+ years. The case tortures Karen through the years as the number of women who are brutally killed mounts.
We are taken back and forth between past years and current year which allows the reader to see how those years were spent not only for Karen, but also a very disturbed killer.
Alan Jacobson's books never fail and are never disappointing. Lots of action and energy from the first page to the last. A really strong story with true to life characters where personal and professional meld. And the ending is spot-on!
I give it 5 stars and highly recommend this book and this author. It just doesn't get any better! Here's hoping that Karen's travels will continue.
