Sunday, May 22, 2011

Can You Say Goosebumps? A Killer Among Us by Lynette Eason ~ Review

I got chills from the first couple of chapters and I didn’t want to put the book down. Which was pretty much true for the entire story.

What I love about the “Women of Justice” series that has really set them apart in my opinion, is the viewpoint of the villain included in the story. To get inside his head?—chilling and a unique spin on the normal mystery formula.

While “A Killer Among Us” can be read separate from its predecessors, I enjoyed the chance to catch up with the characters from the previous two books.

I would have liked to see Kit’s skills as a hostage investigator show-cased more. I saw how great she was in the first scene and I would have like it to play a stronger role in the plot. I think the romance thread could have been more developed, it seemed a bit abrupt in places, but did come to a well-rounded conclusion.

There is a lot of great dialogue, the ending was riveting and though I figured I knew who the villain was, to find out was as satisfying as if I never knew. Some of the cliff hanger moments kept me turning pages long after I should have quit.

A high-paced read with energy, I hope the author has other novels in the same vein.

This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for providing a copy to review.

**Available May 2011 at your local bookstore from Revell Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing.**

7 comments:

  1. Julia R. was just telling me about this author. I think I'll have to check out her books.

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  2. I have the first one downloaded on my Kindle. I just haven't been able to get to it yet. I'm going to have to movie it up though after reading your review. Thanks!

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  3. OMG! I am LOVING this book! These have been on my Favorite's list for sure! I am so excited that I found Lynetts's books and I recommend them to everyone! Truly, an awesome read!

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  4. I think I left a comment on this one last week, but just to be sure, would you enter me in the contest!
    Em
    embassie@hotmail.com

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  5. JOY, my favorite of this series has been the second one, good book!!

    JULIE, the first one was good, the second one better and this a nice conclusion. Lynette knows how to write a good suspense. :)

    LOREN, I read it fast! One of those books you have a hard time putting down.

    EM, you'll need to visit the official giveaway below (I'll put a link in the sidebar)--this is just the review. :)

    Thanks all for stopping by!!

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  6. Casey,

    lol! I see my mistake! Thanks!
    Em

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  7. Oh glad you came back to find out! :-)) Thanks Em!

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