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Summary: Blindside
Review: I LOVED this book! This was the first one out of the series that I had read, although at the time I didnt know it was the most recent one. NOW, I've actually gone back and started reading the rest of series from book one! The COVE, first in the FBI series, is just as great. They both keep you at the edge of your feet in trying to figure it out and the twist in the end. ENJOY!!
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Summary: Just Blind..
Review: I thought this book was silly. The characters were shallow and the story disjointed. There were so many loose ends that never went anywhere. I have enjoyed many of Catherine Coulter's previous FBI novels but this one just didn't make the grade. I was disappointed with Hemlock Bay and thought that just might be a fluke. However, I am even more disappointed with this book. If you want to read a good book, don't pick this one.
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Summary: Just plain blind
Review: I usually really enjoy Catherine Coulter's work, but this book was nearly an exception to the rule. While the story line is a good one, the editing left a lot to be desired. Often times conversations seemed very stilted and formal- even between (Dillon)Savich and (Lacey) Sherlock who are husband and wife. Also, the case the two of them were working on had nothing to do with the situation in which we find Miles Kettering (their close friend) and Katie Benedict a small town sherriff. Since there was no direct correlation between the two, why bother to put it in? Also there was the fact that Miles's background as a former FBI agent seems to get "drop kicked" to the background. It is mentioned quite frequently, yet never does he really do or say anything to make you believe it. As for Katie herself, well she is quite believable, but she appears to be more "macha" than Miles. Another thing that really bothered me about this book, there were a few instances, where I had no idea where a character's comment had come from or parts of the conversations seemed to not fit with the rest of the conversation. In the end, it is decent book that is best quickly read and put on shelf. I won't say forgotten, because with a little work the book could have been great. If the editors at Ms. Coulter's publishing house had actually read the book rather than skimmed it this review very likely would have read quite differently.
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Summary: moves right along, twists and turns
Review: I was pleasently surprised with this novel after reading what several reviewers had written.
I am a fan of Coulter and enjoy this FBI series, If someone thought character development missing it was because they haven't read past books with Savich and Sherlock, anyone who knows this team would enjoy this read and the new Sheriff Katie with Miles & kids! Oh yeah I hope to see much more in future books as these characters deveolp. I thought keeping 2 plots going was good and kept me reading. Give it a shot.
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Summary: This series has run its course...
Review: I'm suspicious of any book that uses heavier paper to fatten its appearance and give the illusion of length, but this was a disappointment in so many ways! Unresolved plot lines, poorly developed characters, an impossible-to-believe scenario finally revealed as the novel's raison d'etre...I kept hoping for improvement, but found none. If you feel compelled to read this, wait for the paperback or borrow it from the library.
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Summary: Blindside
Review: It took me about 24 hours to read this book. I couldn't put it down.I love Savich and Sherlock and was glad they played a large part in this book. I also loved the main characters Miles and Katie. I also loved their 2 children. I am addicted to these FBI series books and I am sad that the next one won't come out until next summer.These books always have a happy ending with 2 of the characters getting married. Pam
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Summary: Tired
Review: Much as I have liked and recommended Coulter's previous books, I find that this one just doesn't measure up. The plot is thin and weak, and what's worse, she uses the same implausible gimmicks more than once, further insulting the reader's intelligence. **SPOILERS AHEAD** If one kid jumping out a window to escape the bad guys is good, let's do it again with two kids! If one villian purportedly dead escapes a fire, let's resurrect another one with another fire! Couldn't we at least have had a flood for variety? The main characters, all experienced law enforcement officers, repeatedly make mistakes that even a rookie cop on the beat wouldn't. It's very difficult to find stupidity engaging, much less an interesting plot twist. The characters didn't have much chemistry with each other, and the relationship resolutions were simply too big a stretch given what has gone before. These are supposed to be smart people, and smart people would exercise much better judgment that the lead characters did. Not even Sherlock and Savich, two captivating characters from previous books, add enough to make this a worthwhile read. Coulter is normally a very good writer, so let's hope that she gets back on track with her next novel.
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Summary: Good
Review: See synopsis above. This was my first Catherine Coulter book. I liked it. Fast paced, to the point and with characters you love to hate. It was a quick read and a quick escape. I will give Catherine's next book a try. Recommended.
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Summary: Sorely disappointing work from an otherwise fantastic author
Review: The concept behind this book was great - the execution - MISERABLE. I've enjoyed Coulter's "FBI" series books in the past, but this book was a serious deviation from her typical fare.
When I picked up this book at the bookstore, I was instantly intrigued by the plot - little Sam Kettering is kidnapped from his home in the middle of the night, while dad Miles sleeps in the other room. Meanwhile, teachers are being murdered by a sniper, which has Coulter's mainstays Savitch and Sherlock left scratching their heads.
Savitch and Sherlock, take the backseat in this novel. Instead, Coulter focuses on developing additional characters - Sam, Miles, Sheriff Katie Benedict and her daughter, and Valerie Rapper.
Coulter probably would have been better served focusing on the kidnapping and leaving the teacher murders and associated characters to another novel. The plot felt rushed and underdeveloped. The dialogue was a huge deviation from the normal witty banter between Coulter characters. The budding love between Miles and Katie was trite, and forced. The ultimate reason behind Sam's kidnapping was just plain bizarre.
The only redeeming factor in this book was the adorable kids, and their sweet interactions. However, it was grossly overshadowed by the rest of the garbage.
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Summary: Fine addition to series
Review: This book published on a heavy bond paper feels a lot more substantial than the 370 pages that it contains but the story is entertaining and the characters appealing. The eighth entry in Catherine Coulter's exciting FBI series it is not quite as well conceived as the first four, THE COVE, THE MAZE, THE TARGET and THE EDGE, but it is an improvement over the weaker recent entries HEMLOCK BAY and THE ELEVENTH HOUR. In this episode Sherlock and Savich come to the aid of former FBI agent and friend Miles Kettering after his six year old son ,Sam, has been kidnapped. Sam manages to escape and is recovered by local sherrif and single mom, Katie Benedict. It is now up to Sherlock, Savich, Miles and Katie to discover the reasons for Sam's abduction and to apprehend the culprits. The story moves quickly along with the appropriate amounts of danger, suspense and romance to make a great summer read. (I do agree, however, with a previous review that occasionally the relationship between Sherlock and Savich and their somewhat stilted dialogue slows rather than enhances the plot.) Overall this is another winner for Coulter.
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