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Summary: Her best to date
Review: Tami Hoag is one of my favorite writers. And she proves that she is one of the best writers with her new novel "Dust to Dust." It was a wonderful whodunnit. It starts out strong and leads to a shocking climax. "Dust to Dust" is thrilling, funny at times, and sad. IF you enjoy mysteries, this is the one for you.
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Summary: Not As Interesting as Previous Books
Review: Was somewhat disappointing. The premise was very good but the character development was weak. Too many characters with not enough development of any. When I was finished, I felt unsatisfied and wondered about many loose ends. Felt as though I was reading a John Sanford (who I love) but not at either his level of excellence or at Hoag's level either. I would suggest waiting for the paperback.
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Summary: Dust to Dust
Review: I love Tami Hoag's books and I'm always willing to pay the extra for her hardbacks, but Dust to Dust was a bit of a disappointment. Although it was well written, it was definitely not as suspenseful as her other books. With Ashes to Ashes and A Thin Dark Line, I couldn't put the books down from the time I started reading them until I was completely through. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with this one.
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Summary: Excellent SuspenseThriller--Lousy Romantic Suspense!
Review: What happens when an internal affairs cop, the son of a legend, hangs himself? What happens when the two homicide cops investigating the case don't believe it's suicide despite pressure from their superiors to close the case? Sam Kovac and Nikki Liska, the hard working detectives from Ms. Hoag's previous novel Ashes to Ashes, set out trying to solve one of the most nerve racking cases of their careers. Even though all the clues point to suicide, Sam can't accept it. Andy's father, Iron Mike, was his mentor many years ago before he was left a paraplegic during a tragic shooting. Iron Mike was a tough cop who has refused to accept the fact his beloved son was coming out of the closet. Now he can't cope with the death of his child.This novel has it all--murder, corrpution, complex character development, and gritty dialogue. What it doesn't have is Ms. Hoag's usual trademark of romantic suspense. Die-hard Hoag fans will be disappointed in this story, just as I was, that this element is missing. However, those who stick with the story (as I almost didn't) will find themselves caring about Sam and Nikki as they work together to solve the crime, yet go their own separate ways in doing so. I really have mixed emotions about this book. On one hand I was disappointed it wasn't a romantic suspense. I was under the misconception since two of the secondary characters from her previous book now had their own story it would follow the same lines as Ashes to Ashes. I was wrong. On the other hand, once I got into the story, I have to say it is one well-written book. The suspense keeps building and building. Every time I thought I knew what was going on, something new happened that put a different spin on things. So, this is my recommendation--if you want action and spell binding suspense that keeps you guessing, this is the book for you. However, if you're look for romantic suspense--be ready to be disappointed.
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Summary: Hoag is a superstar who keeps evolving
Review: In ASHES TO ASHES, FBI agents John Quinn and Kate Conlan, and local police detectives Sam Kovac and Nikki Liska worked together on the Terminator serial killer investigation. When the case ended the Feds went on to new careers while the locals worked on other homicides. Sam and Nikki currently work on a high profile case that their superiors want buried. The two cops are looking into the death of Andy Fallon, an Internal Affairs police officer. Someone left the note "Sorry" by the corpse, which had a rope, wrapped around the neck. Andy was gay and was planning to come out. He was also investigating the beating death of another gay officer. The brass and most of the deceased's peers prefer to believe suicide due to sexual autoeroticism occurred with the autopsy supporting that theory. Sam and Nikki believe otherwise and willingly risk their lives to try to prove they are right. Tami Hoag, known for her romantic suspense thrillers, changes direction in her latest novel, DUST TO DUST. Instead, the noted author turns to a police thriller style novel similar to the works of Rosenberg. The story line is filled with fast-paced action, but fans of Ms. Hoag need to understand that there is no real romance in this tale. Nikki and Sam are a dynamic team who hopefully will return in future novels while the support cast adds depth to he various sub-plots. Fan of internal police investigations will enjoy Ms. Hoag's latest book. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: EXCELLENT POLICE THRILLER
Review: A single word is scrawled on a mirror..."SORRY", in front of the mirror hangs the naked body of homosexual, Internal Affairs cop, Andy Fallon. Homicide detective, Sam Kovac, and his partner Nikki Liska are called to the scene. Upon first viewing the body, it is clearly a suicide, but as the two detectives begin questioning the friends and family of Andy, it becomes clear that Andy would not have taken his own life. This leaves the detectives to wonder, who wanted him dead and why? As the two detectives dig deeper, they see connections to a recent case Andy was working on, and a case that has been closed for twenty years, the case that left Andy's father, Mike, in a wheelchair. Kovac and Liska will not stop until they have every piece of the puzzle in place, even at the risk of their own lives. "Dust To Dust" is another "up all night read" from master storyteller, Tami Hoag. The pages turn fast to uncover the answers to all questions that arise as the story unfolds. Tami Hoag is at the top of her craft; she keeps the plot moving, throwing in shocking twists, while balancing everything with believable characters. Fans of Hoag, as well as fans of police procedurals, will enjoy this one. A MUST read! Nick Gonnella
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Summary: Minnesota--Vikings or Viscious Mischief Country?
Review: Recently reading "Winter Prey" by John Sanford, I was geographically comfortable returning to Minnesota for Tami Hoag's break-neck paced new thriller, "Dust To Dust". And am curious, do these authors know something we should be aware of? Is there something up there besides the Vikings to evoke such horrifically fascinating plots? "Intense" is an understatement for this perfect blend of crime, mystery, judicial proceedure, and serial killer genres. Solid as ice Detective Sam Kovac and partner, sassy wise-cracking Nikki Liska, from "Ashes To Ashes" are back. This time, these two hard-edged cops put their lives and careers on the line while involved in a potential suicide of an officer from Internal Affairs, Andy Fallon. Andy was gay. Andy told his infamous father "Iron Mike Fallon" he was gay. And Andy was found hanging in front of a mirror smeared with two words--I'm Sorry. Super sleuthing divulges secret cases from the past, Police Department hush-hush cover-ups, a retiring Captain Ace Wyatt who just might be more than Hollywood bound, another recent murder of a gay police officer, and deep delving into family issues. This suspenseful serpentine of a novel is chillingly compelling. Ms. Hoag has reached a high plateau of delivering her readers elborately characterized, finely crafted , "dab-your-thumb-to-your-tongue" page turning blood-curdlers. other reading suggestions: "The Devils Teardrop" by Jeffrey Deaver and "The Woman Who Rode To The Moon: A Cordelia Morgan Mystery" by Bett Reece Johnson I appreciate your interest & comments--CDS
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Summary: A Very Amazed Writer
Review: Once Again Tami Hoag has did it again. She has written another suspenseful book in Dust to Dust. This book is about FBI agent Sam Kovak and he is investigating the murder of an police officer. Once again Tami Hoag is created a masterpiece. Read this book make sure your not left in the dust.
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Summary: Full of Surprises
Review: This a very well written novel that is full of surprises from beginning to ed. Ms. Hoag writes a wonderful story full of suspense, and intrigue, but her ability to keep the big secret to the very end is the most amazing of her talents. Dust to Dust has more than one mystery to be solved however.
Andy Fallon, the son of a diabled police veteran has died under some very mysterious circumstance. Detectives Kovak and Liska must try and untangle all of the clues and back up their hunch that this was murder, not suicide with hard evidence. To make matters worse they think that the murder may have been done by a cop.
Ms. Hoag has written another masterpeice of suspense and romance, but this isn't you traditional run of the mill romance novels. Nor is it your traditional run of the mill suspense thriller. It is a novel that is sure to keep you hanging on to the edge of your seat and guessing to the very end. A must read!
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Summary: Very solid effort
Review: Ms. Hoag was very effective at presenting the reader with a good suspense tale with many different plot twists. Her description of Det. Kovak, for example, was so descriptive that I could actually smell old stale cigarettes on him whenever his name was mentioned.
My only complaint is that she gave us a bit too much of the cliffhanger in the middle of the book instead of saving the best for last. All in all, it was a very good read and can't wait to read her next novel.
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