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Summary: Explosive!!
Review: I just completed one of the best suspense novels ever! Iris Johansen in her fourth Wind Dancer series has struck gold once again. Can this author tell a story or what? The story begins with a kidnapping attempt on the President's daughter which was aborted by Michael Travis who seems to be a pretty shady underworld character. When 7 year old Cassie Andreas witnesses the murder of her bodyguards and nurse she withdraws from the world, leaving her in a catatonic state and the only emotions she emits are through her dreams. President Andreas enlists the aid of Dr. Jessica Riley, who has dealt with patients who have been traumatized and places Cassie in her care at her residence with around the clock agents. One of Jessica's patients was her younger sister Melissa who witnessed their parents' death and who also went through almost the same condition as Cassie. Somehow Melissa and Cassie's nightmares are linked so much so that Melissa leaves college to come home to her sister and now the stuff really hits the fan. There is just so much nonstop action going on here and this novel will keep wondering just who are the good guys. Don't miss out on this powerful novel as it will hold your attention til the very end.
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Summary: Final Target
Review: I was very disappointed in this book. I should have waited for the copy at the library! The character development was poor and a lot of questions remain at the end of the book. Somehow the characters didn't seem real to me. The Search, The Face of Deception, and The Ugly Duckling were MUCH better!
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Summary: Final Target Review
Review: Final Target was a real let-down for me. I have been waiting for another of Iris Johansen's books since I finished The Search and I must say, this was not what I thought it would be. The characters in the story were really weak and one dimensional. Also, the plot was too unbelievable for me to enjoy. I think communication through dreams is something Kay Hooper would write (and probably with better success). I hope her next book is closer to reality, like most of her previous books.
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Summary: Good Reading!
Review: Iris Johansen writes excellent suspense stories and the Latest on e " The Target " is a thriller. There is romance inher story but she keeps it second to the thriller, as in my estimation she should. She has always written top flight books and she just gets better.
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Summary: Iris needs more time to write and edit
Review: I liked the two main characters but they really needed more development. Michael seemed cool but it was confusing what he did in life. I liked Melissa in the first two chapters then her character became weird. Of course there is nothing wrong with Sean Gaylen. Iris should continue savorying his character and not blow it with a quick story. I think she needs to stay away from quick writes hardbound versions and go back to what made her books really tempting and that was great character development, a suspense that was real and some heavy substance. I wouldn't recommend this book in hardbound version. It is too pricey per word.
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Summary: Where was the plot???
Review: This book started with a bang--the attempted abduction of a First Daughter, treachery by a trusted nanny, and the introduction of characters who seemed interesting at first glimpse. Unfortunately, the plot falls apart--too many unrelated and unbelievable subplots--the CIA and manmade Russian diamonds, a mysterious mental link between the President's daugher and her 'rescuers', and a golden statue with alleged special powers. There's also a lot of soap opera type dialogue about strong women, living life to the fullest, sharing 'joy' and seeking revenge. The main characters are never brought fully to life and a promising beginning soon becomes muddled. Although I'm a fan of this author's previous books, I will definitely not buy any new offerings....and I'm very glad that this one only cost me the 25 cent library reserve fee!
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Summary: Final Target Hits the Spot
Review: It was a bit confusing reading the reviews on this book. It seems either you really like it or you were disappointed in it. I fall into the first category. Cassie Andreas, the young daughter of the president of the United States watches with unspeakable horror as the secret service agents and her beloved nanny are gunned down in front of her. Knowing she is about to be taken by the terrorists, she pleads with the magical statue, the Wind Dancer, to take her away. Before she can be kidnapped, Michael Travis, a man known only for his underworld connections burst upon the scene and saves Cassie. While Cassie may be alive physically, she has retreat from the horrors of what she witnessed into a silent world. Melissa Riley goes home to Virginia to see her sister, Dr. Jessica Riley. It seems Melissa is having horrifying dreams and needs the security of her sister's love. You see, Melissa laid in a coma for six years after witnessing the horrendous death of her parents. Melissa truly believes it was her sister's love that pulled her through. Jessica is now taking care of a new patient in a coma. That patient is Cassie Andreas. For unexplainable reasons, Melissa is able to make contact with Cassie during the child's horrific nightmares. Both Jessica and Melissa know they most pull Cassie back before she is forever lost. The key seems to be the mysterious Michael Travis. He is the only one who can calm Cassie during one of her many nightmares. I though Final Target by Iris Johansen was a wonderful romantic suspense novel. Yes, I agree with the other reviewers that this book lacks the level of suspense that has been present in Ms. Johansen's previous books and there isn't as much romance. But for some reason, this book pulled me in and wouldn't let go. I loved the characters and the storyline. My only regret is about Galen. Those of you who have read Ms. Johansen's previous book will recognize him from The Search. He is such an engaging character. Please give him his own storyline!
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Summary: So Formulaic
Review: I actually liked the first few books by this author that I read. But when each succeeding book is basically the same, with basically the same dialogue, it gets a little silly. There is always the brooding, dangerous, slightly illegal hero, with the strong, decent but also slightly illegal sidekick and the heroic, plucky, basically perfect female lead, who always reluctantly falls in love with the brooding hero, all the while saying "bull" and "damn" and "hell" (these sure seem to be her favorite dialogue words) alot. If you like repeating that formula like groundhog day, you'll love this book; otherwise a time-waster.
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Summary: 3 1/2 stars
Review: Jessica Riley is a psychiatrist treating the presidents daughter, Cassie Andreas, for post-traumatic stress syndrome. This subsequent to her witnessing a brutal murder. When Melissa Riley comes to visit her sister Jessica, some weird connections occur between her and Cassie. Is it Melissa's past treatment for the same ailment that brings her to Cassie's side? Then enters Michael Travis, international bad guy. Whats his connection? This somewhat romantic thriller moves at a fair pace overall with a sometime slow moving plot. Higher in emotion than action, creating a better depth to the characters, this was a fast read with some good subplots. A lite recommendation.
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Summary: SNORE....this is an Iris Johansen book???
Review: I love everything Iris Johansen writes or I guess I should say loved.....everything she wrote before this one. It was all I could do to finish it. I agree with a previous reviewer that it is not up to her usual par and also very convoluted. I would recommend any other book by her but if you just have to read this buy it used or get it from the library. Hopefully her next one will be as good as her previous books.
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