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Summary: uneven
Review: This was a twisty murder mystery that was tainted by a ridiculous love story that Tami force feeds down our throat. She put way to much energy into building this love story and not enough time giving us insight into the evil character. Also, I think the violence that everyone talks about is overblown. James Patterson was much more graphic in Kiss the Girls. Anyway, I give this book a luke warm reccomendation.
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Summary: Ashes to Ashes
Review: This was an excellent book....acutally this is the first book that I have ever given a full five stars to. I have read 3 of Tami Hoag's books, and I have loved them all...she is such an entertaining author...she makes you care about the characters. I have to say that if I did not have to work so much while I was reading this book, I would have definatley been up all night reading this book. I am looking forward to the next installment from Ms. Hoag...."Dust to Dust", which is due out the 1st of August. Good job Ms. Hoag...keep up the great work!
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Summary: Ashes to Ashes by Tami Hoag
Review: I am writing this review to thank Tami Hoag for getting my reading juices going again. I have always been an avid reader but lately nothing has grabbed my attention as did "Ashes to Ashes". A book about a serial killer, an FBI profiler possibly facing burnout, and a love from the past, Kate, who is now a victims advocate that is now working with him on this case, because there is a witness (a young troubled girl) who actually saw a murder taking place and is the only witness they have.This horrific killer is called the "Creamator" and when you read you will find out why. The interplay between the FBI profiler and Kate brings a nice bit of romance, and the way Kate deals with this vulnerable witness who is not the easiest girl to get close too is touching. The serial killer is someone who everyone on the case feels is someone they may know, someone familiar, or at least one gets that feeling. I don't want to give away to much about the book, but just to say if you are looking for a great book that is one of those that is hard to put down, this is your book. I have fallen asleep many nights, book in hand as I just can't seem to put it down. Ms. Hoag has an easy reading style, she has just enough characters to make it interesting, but not so many that you have to keep going back and forth to figure out who they are. If you are a true mystery buff and enjoy seeing things from the FBI and the laws point of view along with the killers thought throughout the this book is one of the best I have read in years. I have read most of Tami Hoags book and I think this is my favorite so far. I was so excited to see "Dust to Dust" coming out August 1st will have some of the same characters, as I am not ready to let them go yet. Thank you Tami for making reading such a great treat again. I have always loved to read, but your books are the best!
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Summary: A Good Read
Review: Nicely written, and she's continuing to move away from her romance novel days. Good degree of suspense, and nice twisty ending.
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Summary: Edge of the seat stuff!
Review: This is my first novel by Tami Hoag. I like to read thrillers now and again and with Ashes to Ashes I wasn't disappointed. A good thriller, for me, needs to have some basic ingredients; believable characters, well developed plots, moments that have me turning the pages with a sense of anxiety and suspense, finally on that last page I want to be left feeling just a touch uneasy. Ashes to Ashes succeeded on every point! You can read about the plot of the novel elsewhere but be ready for twists and turns that will keep you involved in the story all the way through. Tami Hoag writes with skill and conviction and although at times I found small parts of Ashes to Ashes to be a little predictable this did not detract at all from my enjoyment of it. I don't often delve into the land of the thriller, with Ashes to Ashes I'm glad I did.
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Summary: Totally Awesome !
Review: It is so rare I find a book I enjoy so much. I was completly invested in the characters. It was easy to remember who was who and found myself reading every word! I'm finding it difficult to "settle" on my next read. A MUST read.
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Summary: Not for Night Time Reading
Review: Tami Hoag's Ashes to Ashes certainly deserves the widespread readership it has been enjoying. Hoag, no stranger to the mystery story with seven earlier works in publication, absolutely deserves the attention she has received for her latest work. Set in Minneapolis, the story revolves around the investigation of an apparent serial killer that has mutilated and burned at least three victims as the story opens. While the first two deaths were investigated without the alarm surrounding a serial murderer, the third woman is thought to be the daughter of local multi-millionaire, Peter Bondurant. At his daughter's disappearance, Bondurant sounds the alarm for action by calling his many connections, including the Director of the FBI. A worthy cast of Minneapolis Police officers steps up to the plate to investigate the murders, along with two central players, Kate Conlan, a victim's advocate and John Quinn, FBI Special Agent. Much of the story revolves around many exciting twists and turns the investigation takes. We are treated to the mind of the killer with periodic asides into his thinking about the case. While the story keeps the reader on the edge of one's seat, there is also some worthwhile unrelated goings-on in the rekindling of love by Conlan and Quinn who know each other from an earlier life. Hoag doesn't just provide us the pat simple conclusion to Ashes. Instead, the hunt for the killer winds down in a series of surprising and completely unexpected ways. Highly recommended. A true thriller from start to finish!
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Summary: The Best of the Genre
Review: Turn off the phone and lock the door. You're in for a roller coaster ride of twists and turns to the end of this frightening, compelling thriller. Ashes to Ashes has it all. It's fast paced, terrifying, suspenseful and will keep you guessing to the very last page. There's a serial killer loose in Minneapolis dubbed, the Cremator, by the papers, who's been murdering young women in public parks and then setting them on fire...Ashes to Ashes. The police don't have a clue until a runaway, Angie DiMarco, witnesses the crime. She's seen the killer's face as he cremates his last victim, but she isn't talking. Enter Kate Conlan, ex-FBI agent turned victim advocate who's supposed to protect Angie and get her talking and John Quinn, the FBI's best profiler, brought in from Washington to help catch the killer. They've shared a painful past, but must move forward to catch the Cremator before he strikes again. What happens next will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire book. This is a stunning story with great characters, riveting scenes and writing that is as good as it gets. The whole story pulls you in and never lets go. Tami Hoag never disappoints, and she's not starting now.
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Summary: AN EXCELLENT SUSPENSER
Review: He lurks in the dark, he selects his victims, and after killing them he sets them on fire, he is the "cremator", and he has an unquenchable thirst for murder. The killer has already killed three people, but to his surprise there is a witness. When a rich man's daughter is missing, and may be the latest victim of the "cremator", special agent John Quinn is assigned to the case. Also on the case is Kate Conlan, a former FBI agent, assigned to protect the witness, a difficult, street girl, who is not willing to cooperate with Kate. To make matters worse, Kate has a history with Quinn, and does not want to work with him. Putting their differences aside, Kate and John must work quickly to put an end to anymore killings, and to save the witness and Kate's lives, for they have become next on the killer's list. "Ashes To Ashes" is fast paced, suspensful, gruesome, and as always, contains a shocking ending. Tami Hoag has VERY successfully crossed over into the suspense genre, becoming one of the best at creating UP ALL NIGHT reads. A MUST read. Nick Gonnella
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Summary: THRILLER
Review: Tami Hoag has a way of drawing out all of her character until you believe they actually exist. This is a story of a victin/witness advocate and FBI profiler. Who were past lovers and haven't seen each other in several years. They come together to find a serial killer. A killer that does horrible things to the victim then he torches their bodies. There is a witness. A tough street smart kid who says she doesn't know anything but does she? The ending ties up all the questions you asked and more.
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