Stone Angel

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Summary: Disappointing book by Carol O'Connell
Review: This book does not come close to my other favorite CarolO'Connell books such as Killing Critics, The Man Who Cast Two Shadows. Very disappointed. Hope the next book is better.

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Summary: Mallory is an intriguing, original and disturbing creation
Review: Against a richly realised Southern Gothic background, a strange and exotic story works itself out. By the end of this novel, I was breathless with excitement, moved almost to tears by Mallory's tragedy and the damage that has resulted from it, and emotionally drained. You won't read another crime novel quite like this all year.

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Summary: Great story, shame about the heroine!
Review: OK, I'll be the lone voice of dissent. This book (all O'Connell's books) shows a skilled writer with great descriptive ability and storytelling skills. Then WHY are we treated to a pseudo-mystical cardboard main character? Mallory is a barely functional psychotic, yet we're expected to fall for her gorgeous looks, computer skills (yeah, just try read the part about her controlling the power grid on a per-streetlight and per-room basis, from a homemade laptop, atop a powerpole, without laughing) and her ability to withstand physical pain. Sheesh!

O'Connell could do so much better. I won't read another of her books!.

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Summary: Amazing
Review: Stone Angel should not be read before the others in this series!!! Read Mallory's Oracle or Killing Critics first! This book was everything I could want from O'Connell, I could not put it down and cannot express how much I love this series--and Stone Angel is the crown jewel. Its seems that O'Connell gets better with each book, revealing just enough of Mallory to make us want more. If you love mysteries, interesting characters or great writing pick up this series--you will not regret it in the least.

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Summary: Wonderful!!
Review: This book was fantastic. I could not put it down. The descriptives of the town and people were so perfect it was like being home in Louisiana again and that is a priceless treasure!! I have recommended this book to several people who love mysteries as I do. Definitely worth your time and money!

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Summary: The most original book I have read in years!
Review: Mallory is not our typical heroine. This book grabs the reader within the first several pages and doesn't let go until several days after finishing the book. This book contains some of the most original and unexpected twists yet. It is also written for a more sophisticated reader. This book is a must read!

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Summary: I could not put it down!
Review: Once I started reading it, I could not put it down! This book is wonderful. I loved all of the characters. I was "transported" to the small town where this story takes place because of Carol O'Connell's incredible writing. I am now reading "Mallory's Oracle" and loving it as well.

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Summary: Invoked the readers emotions........
Review: I agree with [e-mail], 07/07/98 , the scenes of old "good dog" were teary , but the depiction of her struggle to survive to date were excellent! Having not read previous works, I would still be able to pick up and read the next "Mallory" novel. Please keep writing.. only don't include an aging Dog ( Lab) It is too close to home for many of us........( I have 2 wonderfully healthy old Labs, but I could see their faces when reading your words....this is a testament to the power of words in print .......

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Summary: Another great Mallory story leaves you wanting more.
Review: This book was very good; which isn't the greatest thing that can be said when the other Mallory books (Mallory's Oracle, The Man who Cast Two Shadows, & Killing Critics) can be described as EXCELLENT. If you like Mallory, you will like this book. It offers the same suspense, quirky characters, the twisting plot and even the explanation of Maloory's background. However, the bad things are: the book is written from primarily Charles' point of view; Mallory, Charles and Riker are the only original characters to appear and you are left wondering what is going to happen to our fair heroine after this story is over. Is it the end? Hopefully not because Mallory is one of the freshest takes on the fictional detective that we've had in a long time!!

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Summary: Mallory is the most unique mystery charecter in print
Review: I have never, in spite of wide reading in mystery, come across a more compelling charecter than Mallory. A sociopath cop who ISN'T a bad cop! The stories are great too and her relationships with everone else are different and fascinating. So far everyone I've reccommended the book to has loved it. Start with "Mallory's Oracle" then go with the others. "Stone Angel" is grteat but atypical. It makes more sense to read the others first.