Mari D. (luv2cnewthings) reviewed on 11/9/2012 + 55 more book reviews

I read "The Key to Midnight" during hurricane Sandy (Oct. 30, 2012) and during the nor'easter almost a week later.

You (the reader) follow Joanna and Alex on a wild goose chase almost all over the world in order to find out ALL the information. First and foremost, what was done to Joanna? Naturally followed by why and by whom?

Coincidentally, it all starts when Alex decides to take a month long vacation in Japan. One of his first stops: Gion. More specifically, the Moonglow Lounge where he discovers one of his unsolved cases walking, talking, and singing in front of him.

Again, all coincidence...or so it seems.

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After all is said and done have to admit it was an entertaining read. I felt small parts were dated and expected, but then it was printed in 1975, 1995 and again in 2010.

Two teeny, tiny points that are slightly unnerving. First, the ultimate bad guys are power hungry and sexual sadists. Second...I'm still questioning whether or not that counts as a "happy ending." Unfortunately, this might be a biased thought since I'm one of those "Disney Programmed" people!

Last and pretty much the least - if you were happy with the book don't read the "new afterward." However, if you agree with my programming and need a good laugh or a happy ending after the read then by all means read the "new afterward."

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