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Summary: Fast Paced Twists and Thrills
Review: With this "out of series" thriller, Connelly introduces a new character, Terry McCaleb. An FBI profiler forced into retirement for medical reasons, he is given a second chance with a heart transplant. And this, in turn, leads to one of his most horrifying adventures. Eastwood like this story enough to star in the movie made about the book. This character in a later book interfaces with the series character Harry Bosch. I can't wait!!!
An excellent read, I recommend this one to any fan of the genre!!!
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Summary: Excellent Search for a Killer
Review: Michael Connelly is one of the best crime novelist writers I've ever read. Every book I've read of his has been a rollercoaster of emotions & suspense. I haven't been disappointed yet!I'll admit it took me a little bit to get used to Terry McCaleb, since I'm a huge fan of the Harry Bosch series, and who can top that? However, before long I was enjoying Terry almost just as much. Blood Work is full of twists & turns, in search of a killer. Terry McCaleb, who has just had a heart transplant is supposed to be at home resting, retired from the FBI. Until the woman who's sister died so he could have his heart, asks Terry for his help in finding her killer. How can he turn her down? I don't want to reveal too much, so I'll leave it at that. If you like crime novels and murder mysteries, I guarentee you'll love this book. There wasn't a dull moment. And I'd also recommend the Harry Bosch series, including Concrete Blonde, Trunk Music and Angels Flight.
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Summary: Good work
Review: I give this book four stars because it is not the fast-paced suspense thriller I expected it to be but it was certainly compelling. I also give it four stars because the ending was a little weak. What weakened the ending was the killer's motives. Everything just happened too fast to take in one gulp. I'm not going to give away the ending here. I'd much rather you read the book because in spite of these flaws, the story is good. I give this author credit because he writes the story in such a way that it allows the reader to play detective, as opposed to the story being an obvious giveaway. I've rarely had the chance to read this kind of thriller. I also give the author credit for the originality of the story which, overall, gets four stars from me because it is well written.
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Summary: Fast-paced, Exciting Mystery
Review: Michael Connelly steps away from his hard-boiled Harry Bosch novels and introduces us to retired FBI Profiler Terry McCaleb. McCaleb is recovering from a heart transplant and living on a boat in the marina when the sister of the woman whose heart Terry received asks him to find her sister's killer. What appears to be a routine robbery begins to take on a more sinister direction as McCaleb begins to piece together some overlooked evidence. This thriller adds a lot of suspense not just from the events surrounding the murder but also from Terry's unstable physical condition. He can't drive, he doesn't know when he's hungry, has to constantly monitor his temperature and blood, and is easily fatigued. Connelly populates the book with an excellent supporting cast of characters such as Graciella Rivers, the heart donor's sister and potential romantic interest for McCaleb; Detective Arrango, a detective who resents McCaleb looking into his investigation; and Buddy Lockwood, McCaleb's beach bum neighbor and part time chauffer. The plot may be a little contrived, but it's Terry's pain at how he received his new heart and the debt he feels he owes that drive this story. McCaleb is a thoroughly enjoyable character. As Terry begins to make certain discoveries, the suspense builds to a final satisfying conclusion.
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