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Summary: The Best of Mallory Books
Review: As the title of my review states, this is in my opinion, the best of all the Mallory books. But please, PLEASE, this is just my opinion. If you do not agree with it, don't let it stop you from reading all the other books in the Mallory series.Anyway, the review. The book is about a number of art critics that seem to be getting murdured at an increasing rate, and the murder weapon is a most curious thing indeed. The main character, Mallory, is an enigma of human nature...and for some reason, you find yourself falling in love with this cold unfeeling character, as you'll find other characters in the book doing too...including her partner in an illegal consulting firm. While I am not big on relaying the plot of the story for fear of saying too much, I am one for lavishing a great number of praise where it is due. This book is marvellously crafted and take my word for it you will never put it down without being sorely tempted to pick it up and read the next page. It's one of those "I'll put it away after the next chapter" And ten chapters later you're still saying the same thing to yourself! I highly recommend this and all the other Carol O'Connell novels. I advise you, if you want to begin reading O'Connell's books, it is best start at the beginning of the series at "Mallory's Oracle". You can get the full scope of the books that way. I think that "Judas Child" is one of her best books even though I love her Mallory Books.
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Summary: I'm hooked on Mallory!
Review: Each Carol O'Connell book is better than the previous, which simply amazes me. Mallory is a character unparalled in the genre, and Killing Critics also further developed Charles. Flawed as they are, all the characters in the Kathleen Mallory series fascinate the reader. What a great read!
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Summary: I'm hooked on Mallory!
Review: Each Carol O'Connell book is better than the previous, which simply amazes me. Mallory is a character unparalled in the genre, and Killing Critics also further developed Charles. Flawed as they are, all the characters in the Kathleen Mallory series fascinate the reader. What a great read!
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Summary: Always interesting to have strong women to read about
Review: First let me say that I do recomend this book as a good read, I liked the main people in the book but I was left needing to have more personality from everyone. Perhaps an on going series.
I did not have much compassion for any of the victims i felt the characters very undeserving of much compassion.
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Summary: Where is the story?
Review: I could not get into this book! I read the synopsis in the back cover and thought " this should be interesting". There was supposed to be a tough but flawed heroine in the story, but what I got was a supermodel who bored the life out of me. What is all this rambling about at the beginning of this book? Where is the action? If I could rate it a zero, or a negative number, I would.
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Summary: Mallory Is Back As Tough New York Cop
Review: I really liked Ms. O'Connell's first book, MALLORY'S ORACLE, and was looking forward to reading this book. I was a little disappointed. The characters are well developed and interesting. I especially liked finding out more about Mallory's past. But I found the in's and out's of the New York art world a bit dull. It's just not a subject that interests me, but some people might enjoy it. As in her first book, it's Mallory herself that brings life to the story. Now I'm looking forward to the next Mallory story, STONE ANGEL
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Summary: gripping, breathless,and thoroughly satisfying
Review: In Killing Critics, Carol O'Connell's lead character Kathy Mallory continues to evolve into one of the most fascinating heroines in the genre. In each of her three appearances, (Mallory's Oracle, The Man Who Cast Two Shadows, and Killing Critics), Mallory reveals slivers of her past, intriguing insights into her missing childhood, even as she regains the memories that torment her. The mystery of Mallory is as compelling as any of the murders found in these tales, and will be the reason I will keep reading O'Connell's new works. Kathy Mallory isn't finished yet, and I look forward to seeing her deal with her demons.
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Summary: Mallory Grabs You and Won't Let Go
Review: In Killing Critics, Carol O'Connell's lead character Kathy Mallory continues to evolve into one of the most fascinating heroines in the genre. In each of her three appearances, (Mallory's Oracle, The Man Who Cast Two Shadows, and Killing Critics), Mallory reveals slivers of her past, intriguing insights into her missing childhood, even as she regains the memories that torment her. The mystery of Mallory is as compelling as any of the murders found in these tales, and will be the reason I will keep reading O'Connell's new works. Kathy Mallory isn't finished yet, and I look forward to seeing her deal with her demons.
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Summary: Visual Characters, Gruesome Murders, Art is Business
Review: O'Connell has a sick mind. The murders are detailed and punch the senses. Feel the pain and insanity of a victim's surviving family. Try to catch a breath during a killer's detailed confession. And along the way be presented with an amusing, realities check on the business of art. Mallory, her fellow detectives and friends remain colorful and intriguing, while uniquely progressing from the first two novels in this series. I did not rate 5 stars only because the whereabouts of a few characters were left open-ended, and I personally prefer earlier clues and foreshadowing in detective novels.
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Summary: Visual Characters, Gruesome Murders, Art is Business
Review: O'Connell has a sick mind. The murders are detailed and punch the senses. Feel the pain and insanity of a victim's surviving family. Try to catch a breath during a killer's detailed confession. And along the way be presented with an amusing, realities check on the business of art. Mallory, her fellow detectives and friends remain colorful and intriguing, while uniquely progressing from the first two novels in this series. I did not rate 5 stars only because the whereabouts of a few characters were left open-ended, and I personally prefer earlier clues and foreshadowing in detective novels.
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