Judas Child

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Summary: Captivating, this author really knows how to tell a story.
Review: It's not often that I feel compelled to write a review about a book but Judas Child was such a refreshing novel of mystery. The author was able to suprise me at the end of the novel and leave me with the desire to read other novels by her. This novel deals with solving a crime committed against children and a psychiatrist with a strict code of ethics will not divulge the criminal. Needless to say there is a great deal more to this novel which I highly recommend you read.

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Summary: Truly excellent Book!!!
Review: I have to tell you I was very disappointed when I found out Carol O'Connell was not writing another Mallory book. I really fell in love with her, and I almost did not buy this book. What a mistake that would have been. I listened to this book on tape, and I was riveted. Pedophiles, and other perverts are not usually my choice of topics, but this was very well done. I did not guess the identity of the molester murderer until the end. The other little surprises at the end of the book also floored me. I highly reccommend this book to anyone who liked Carol O'Connells previous books, and anyone who likes very intense mysteries. Bravo!!!

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Summary: A fabulous book!
Review: I was hoping for another Mallory novel, but I'm not at all disappointed with JUDAS CHILD. A masterful work from an masterful author! And I especially loved the unexpected twist of the ending. O'Connell's characters are painfully real and emotionally involving. I will continue to read anything and everything by this author!

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Summary: Vicious yet delicious!!
Review: Initially disappointed this did not feature Mallory, I was quickly appreciative of a new creation from the Author. This delicious work of fiction kept me engrossed, reading when I was supposed to be camping. By the time it was over, it was like an exhilirating rollercoaster ride. And I felt like I personally knew all the characters. Now I'm "Jones"ing for more.

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Summary: Better than the Mallory series.
Review: While I feel the Mallory character has shown little personal development in four novels, I find tremendous growth among the key characters of this novel. I also had figured out 'who done it' before the end of the book but this was of minor consideration compared to my need to find out what would happen to these people the author had made me come to care about. I would like to read another book with Rogue, Ali and Arnie (perhaps later in their lives) but my favorite character was Sadie's mom. What an amazing woman. And there is a simple paragraph that describes each fathers' solitary search for their child that I will never forget. I just wish.... Oh well, I don't want to give anything away. Carol O'Connell is a masterful storyteller and I hope she continues write beyond the Mallory series.

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Summary: Just Great
Review: This is one of the best I have listen to. I have listen to all of her books. I love the Mallory books but she has topped them. This is her best one yet. I couldn't stop listening. She paints a picture of the people that all you have to do is close your eyes and see them perfectly. The reader was very good to. The plot has so many turns, I never guessed the ending.

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Summary: haunting
Review: My first O'Connell book...Sadie Green is by far the most vibrant literary character I've come across this year. I am not often affected by books days after completing them (I usually have my nose in another one) but this one stays with me.

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Summary: Thanks, Ms. O'Connell
Review: Although disappointed to find "Judas Child" was not an installment in the Mallory series, my spirits improved after reading the first page. Carol O'Connell has the ability to make us feel like we know all her characters. From the leads to the extraneous clerk at the police station, I felt I knew them all. Midway through the book I worried that the ending would become too pat, contrived and sweet. How stupid of me to second guess this author. The ending was glorious and heartwrenching. I am so glad to have "found" Carol O'Connell and look forward to more of her books. Perhaps in the next one Rouge Kendall could meet Kathy Mallory. Who could keep up with those minds?

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Summary: Great Read/Great Beach Book
Review: A real page turner. All of the author's previous books have been gripping, page turning, too good to put down, and Judas Child is as good or better than her previous works. I'm glad I read it on vacation because I missed much sleep finishing it!

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Summary: This book was exciting through and through!
Review: This is the first book I have ever read of Carol O'Connells, and I really like her style! I don't remember a boaring part in it. Augusta Trebec was my favorite in the book though! This lady had real spunk!