- Good readI like the characters and the plot, even though it is far fetched. Readers of Eve Duncan series may be dissapointed as this book deals more with Jane (the daughter). I hope that Ms. Johansen ages Jane a little more in the next book. It is hard to imagine adults taking orders from a 17 yr.old no matter how rational they may be.
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- Not her bestI was glad to see it wasn't just me who had problems with this book. I have read all of Iris Johansen's books and have loved them. Picking up one of her books always was a guarantee that you would spend several action packed enjoyable hours. This one, however, I could not get in to. I tried several times, but ended up flipping to the end chapter and then putting the book in the "to give away" pile. I hope that her next book - sequel or continuation of Jane's story - turns out better than this one. To me, a major disappointment.
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- Exploring Jane McGuireJust had to comment on how I love how the author branches out and sort of lets each character have center stage in their own book. This was Jane McGuire's (adopted daughter) of Eve Duncan's turn. The book was sort of different from what I was used to , a bit of the supernatural. Can't wait for Countdown coming in April 2005, will definitely want to read more about Jane and also will continue to read the next Eve Duncan , Joe Quinn book
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- I agree with Reviewer: J. Mullally "CBDB" (NY NY) In addition to everything J. Mullally said, I skipped a few of Johansen's books because I got so tired of the word "stiffened" every half dozen pages or so. How about trying some other tired word like "he (or she) bristled" once in awhile? I got more out of the Amazon synopsis and reviews than from the book. I liked the first couple in the series, but there wasn't much in the way of forensics here.
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- WOW!!! Suspense, Mystery - this book has it allThis is my first time reading one of Johansen's books and it held me from page one - the book was one of those that I do not want to put down. The suspense and the mystery that I love to read were both here - this is one of those rare books that will make you forget what time of day it is. If you like Forensic Thrillers you will love this book - it is exactly what it clames to be - a fast paced thrilling book to read - I will defenitly read more of Mrs. Johansen's work - especially if they are as well written as this book was!!!!!