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Summary: Big Disappointment
Review: I look forward to Iris Johansen's books. I got hooked when I read the Killing Game. I buy her books in hardcover because I am always sure that her books will be good. I settled down to read the book and I felt like it was a pile of manure. I find that I am tired of Eve's whining. She has Bonnie that comes to her and tells her things. She should be at peace. I feel like this book was written for money. Pure and simple. From now on I will be very careful before I buy another one of her books.
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Summary: A Great Read From Beginning To End
Review: The on-going story of Eve Duncan and her infatuation with her daught who past away several years ago continues in this once again thriller of political intrigue and murderous mystery. Though the plot in comparison to Eve's previous novels, it is all made up for through the smart character interactions which are able to keep you enthralled in the story. Subplots within will also keep your attention, especially the roller coaster relationship between Joe and Eve that has been a question mark from the first book in the series "The Face of Deception." I highly recommend that you don't read this book before you read the two previous books in the Series (especially the second title "The Killing Game")because although the third novel is a story all in its self it will undeniably make more sense if you read the earlier parts of the series, and once you do the characters of Eve Duncan and the surviving supporting characters will truly steel your heart, in Iris Johansens apparent pattern in her novels of controlling men and the women that overpower them.
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Summary: Enough Eve and Bonnie!
Review: The characters of Eve and Bonnie need to be retired. This book is mundane, the conversations stilted and boring. I have gone from liking Eve in the first book to really disliking her in this book. The tough, smart women has disappeared and left a whiny, self-centered "girl" behind. I won't read another Eve/Bonnie book.
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Summary: Eve's Back and the Story Keeps Getting Better!!!!
Review: With a slow start Body of Lies turns to be great read. Eve flees Atlanta after she feeling Joe (I love this man) has betrayed her and decides to bail for a while to decide what she's gonna do. Eve heads to Louisiana alone to reconstruct the face of a man who has been reported missing for several years. Little does Eve realize that her life is being manipulated and her trip has put not only her life in danger but the lives of all those she holds dear and some that she doesn't know personally. Although Eve feels that she doing a good deed there are forces working to make sure once the skull is completed she'll never live to tell who it is.Galen is back again and is hired to protect Eve from this unseen danger but Joe (a man obsessed by a woman) can't stay out of the picture as he soon figures out the danger is very real. Although Eve may not want him there he arrives to protect her with his life, if necessary. There is deception at every corner and who can be trusted remains to be seen. There is so much mystery and intrigue going on that you don't know who the good guys are. I declare Body of Lies to be another winner in Eve Duncan series. Don't miss out on the action or you'll be sorry.
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Summary: Setting, conspiracy, supporting characters spice this tale
Review: This is the third in the series about Eve Duncan, forensic sculptor. While the first chapter does provide some background information on the series, I strongly recommend you first read "The Search" and "Final Target" in that order. The story begins with Eve happily living at her lakeside Georgia home, with her partner, Atlanta police detective Joe Quinn and their adopted daughter Jane. Then a sudden series of events upsets this domestic bliss and puts Eve at odds with Joe. These events were targeted to get Eve to accept a job to sculpt a skull in Louisiana. Here in the bayou country, Eve is protected by Sean Galen, who returns from earlier novels. Galen may be the most interesting character, part bodyguard/assassin, part confidante, companion and gourmet cook. While forces are pushing her to find the identity of the skull, others are trying to prevent her from accomplishing this, resulting in attempts on her life and those of her family. Other very interesting characters are a villain with many faces, an investigative journalist and the adopted daughter Jane, who at times seems stronger than either of her parents. There is a lot of plot interest with twists, conspiracies, and false identities. In the middle of the book, there was a little too much personal interaction between Eve and Joe that slows the plot, with Eve still upset with the lie uncovered that caused her to bolt from Georgia. Luckily the action speeds up with a satisfying ending that has some surprises. While this was not my favorite of the three Eve Duncan mysteries, it was still an enjoyable read.
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Summary: Body of mediocrity
Review: This was probably the worst book of its genre I ever tried to read. I had never read anything previously by Ms. Johansen but the favorable reviews were tempting. What a disappointment! The writing was poor and the plot was ridiculous. Did Ms. Johansen never listen to a 12 year child speak. The dialogue which came from Jane's mouth in no way evoked a child's speech. The dialogue of the adults was pitifully pedestrian. There were no descriptions to conjure up any sense of atmosphere. One hundred pages of this drivel convinced me that there was no hope for anything better from this book so back to the library it went. Glad I did not waste any money on it.
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Summary: Illuminating Read!
Review: "Body of Lies" by Iris Johansen, I thought was an illuminating read. The characters memorable, vivid and, passionate, the dialog smart and, sassy and, the plot interesting. A few people out to destroy a secret socity comprised of world leaders -- A lot of research went into the creating of this novel-- "Body of Lies" is story that I enjoyed, however; it is also a novel that I probably should have read the connectings books to the series first! John Savoy
C.E.O. & Financial Advisor
Savoy International
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Summary: An OK book, but not a keeper
Review: I love the Southern Louisiana area and enjoy reading anything set there. I was also fascinated by the details on how forensic sculpting is done. This book was a decent mystery just not one of my favs.
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Summary: I love this body
Review: This book really became my best friend for the last couple days. I had to lie to my wife and say that I had a headache, i was really feeling Iris Johansen's groove here! What a lassie, she pulls every punch and hits the clown right square in the nose this time! I really enjoyed the telling suspense and the trifled mutilated story line that brought about the best in my own tears. I hadn't wept so long since I accidently closed the garage door on my cat. And how this story progresses to the ultimate end of our beloved main character, the liar...and this body sent me out of this world!
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Summary: A Great Touch For Eve
Review: I have read quite a bit of different series of books from different authors lately and I have to admit, Iris Johansen has become my favorite with her Eve Duncan series. This book is very captivating and moves at a very fast paced. I had a lot of trouble putting this book down once I got started. Galen was a nice touch with his intreging characteristics and Joe with his protectiveness. I'm looking forward to reading more about Eve, Jane and their nights in shining armors.
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