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Summary: What a great book - what a great series!
Review: I admit it--I do not usually like female mystery writers. I also do not usually like books written by committee (in this case a team of two sisters).I picked up 'Thicker Than Water' on the basis of a recommendation I read on one of Amazon's lists. I am glad I did. Parrish's books, with the exception of the first, are published as paper back originals. If ever an author deserved hard cover treatment, this one does. I am also wondering about the lack of professional reviews of the Parrish books on the Amazon site. I wonder why this author is not getting the attention she (they) truly deserve. The series has a mixed race protagonist, Louis Kincaid, who, like the best of the fictional detectives, is conflicted about almost everything in his life. The books are set in the 1980s before DNA and widespread use of computer technology. Smart move. 'Thicker Than Water' is rich in character development and sense of time and place. It is as well plotted as anything currently on the mystery best seller lists. In this book, the horrific 20 year old rape and murder of a beautiful young girl may be the key to solving a present day homicide. The man convicted of that murder, and recently released after serving his time, is the prime suspect in the current slaying. Kincaid believes that the thoroughly unlikeable Jack Cade, the man convicted of the rape and murder, may in fact, be innocent. He forms a shaky alliance with Susan Outlaw, Cade's court appointed attorney. This book is filled with fully developed characters. Even the bit players have been created with great care. The childhood friend of the murdered girl is one of the most touching characters in the book. I think the Kincaid series has great potential. Buy these books. Read them. Recommend them to your friends. Talk them up to your local booksellers. Kincaid deserves hardcovers and a publicity team working on his behalf.
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Summary: A Great New Series!
Review: I admit it--I do not usually like female mystery writers. I also do not usually like books written by committee (in this case a team of two sisters). I picked up 'Thicker Than Water' on the basis of a recommendation I read on one of Amazon's lists. I am glad I did. Parrish's books, with the exception of the first, are published as paper back originals. If ever an author deserved hard cover treatment, this one does. I am also wondering about the lack of professional reviews of the Parrish books on the Amazon site. I wonder why this author is not getting the attention she (they) truly deserve. The series has a mixed race protagonist, Louis Kincaid, who, like the best of the fictional detectives, is conflicted about almost everything in his life. The books are set in the 1980s before DNA and widespread use of computer technology. Smart move. 'Thicker Than Water' is rich in character development and sense of time and place. It is as well plotted as anything currently on the mystery best seller lists. In this book, the horrific 20 year old rape and murder of a beautiful young girl may be the key to solving a present day homicide. The man convicted of that murder, and recently released after serving his time, is the prime suspect in the current slaying. Kincaid believes that the thoroughly unlikeable Jack Cade, the man convicted of the rape and murder, may in fact, be innocent. He forms a shaky alliance with Susan Outlaw, Cade's court appointed attorney. This book is filled with fully developed characters. Even the bit players have been created with great care. The childhood friend of the murdered girl is one of the most touching characters in the book. I think the Kincaid series has great potential. Buy these books. Read them. Recommend them to your friends. Talk them up to your local booksellers. Kincaid deserves hardcovers and a publicity team working on his behalf.
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Summary: What a great book - what a great series!
Review: I loved this book -- Louis is my hero and I like the fact that the books take place before DNA fingerprinting - it makes it so much more of a mystery than just sending in a sample of DNA to the lab. These authors know how to mix atmoshpere and mystery - I can't wait to read their next book!!
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: Louis Kincaid is at it again. I enjoyed reading this book as well as the other three previous books in this series. What I like best is how you get inside of his mind and feel like you are with him all the way through the book. The plot kept me interested all the way through right up to the end. If you like reading James Patterson's books with Alex Cross then you will equally enjoy Louis Kincaid.
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Summary: Loved It!
Review: P.J. Parrish has written another novel that glues you to every page. Once again, we get Louis Kincaid at his best. The story was intriguing and moved at an excellent pace. I don't recall reading a novel that had so many twist, which is one of the main reasons it holds your attention. Louis does an excellent job again and I think PI suits him well. I just love how his mind works and he puts all the puzzle pieces together. He may have come to the wrong conclusions at times, but he never stops seeking answers. I love that about him. Very sad when you learn Kitty's story, such an innocent. I really admired Louis' dogged determination to see justice done and allow her to rest in peace. Looking forward to reading what comes next, especially if it involves Louis, a true hero.
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Summary: Loved It!
Review: P.J. Parrish has written another novel that glues you to every page. Once again, we get Louis Kincaid at his best. The story was intriguing and moved at an excellent pace. I don't recall reading a novel that had so many twist, which is one of the main reasons it holds your attention. Louis does an excellent job again and I think PI suits him well. I just love how his mind works and he puts all the puzzle pieces together. He may have come to the wrong conclusions at times, but he never stops seeking answers. I love that about him. Very sad when you learn Kitty's story, such an innocent. I really admired Louis' dogged determination to see justice done and allow her to rest in peace. Looking forward to reading what comes next, especially if it involves Louis, a true hero.
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Summary: Spellbinding
Review: P.J. Parrish's 'Thicker Than Water' is the fourth Louis Kincaid and second set on Florida's West Coast. It is terrific. Louis Kincaid is a refreshing protagonist with a deep sense of honor, principal and integrity who looks for those traits in others. Since the legal system may not always get it right, sometimes Louis Kincaid nudges justice a bit just to make certain. Upon release after serving a twenty-year rape sentence, Jack Cade is accused of a murder that occurs shortly after his return. Cade is a vile man, but Louis Kincaid picks him up as a client. It appears the two crimes are related---but Cade may have been set up for both of them. Suspects abound---with twists that seem to absolve everyone you suspect As the odds against Louis Kincaid's quest mount he shows more determination in seeking the truth. Wonderful pacing holds you to the final chapter before you realize whodunit. Louis Kincaid continues to grow as a character, the supporting cast is robust and the Florida setting is appropriately steamy.
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Summary: Spellbinding
Review: P.J. Parrish�s �Thicker Than Water� is the fourth Louis Kincaid and second set on Florida�s West Coast. It is terrific. Louis Kincaid is a refreshing protagonist with a deep sense of honor, principal and integrity who looks for those traits in others. Since the legal system may not always get it right, sometimes Louis Kincaid nudges justice a bit just to make certain. Upon release after serving a twenty-year rape sentence, Jack Cade is accused of a murder that occurs shortly after his return. Cade is a vile man, but Louis Kincaid picks him up as a client. It appears the two crimes are related---but Cade may have been set up for both of them. Suspects abound---with twists that seem to absolve everyone you suspect As the odds against Louis Kincaid�s quest mount he shows more determination in seeking the truth. Wonderful pacing holds you to the final chapter before you realize whodunit. Louis Kincaid continues to grow as a character, the supporting cast is robust and the Florida setting is appropriately steamy.
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Summary: THICKER THAN WATER
Review: THICKER THAN WATER is a good private eye yarn with an interesting plot. Louis Kincaid, a former policeman turned private eye having finished a case is looking around for work when a young man comes to him for help in proving his father, Jack Cade, is innocent of a recent murder. The murder victim was the lawyer who his father feels sold him out twenty years ago. The only ones in town, including the sheriff and police, who don't think Jack Cade is guilty are his son and the public defender on his case. Kincaid investigates everything that comes his way on the case as well as the twenty year old murder and clashes with the lawyer as he digs at uncovering the truth about both murders. The characters are well drawn and seem real enough to sweat in the humid Florida setting. No one ever said you have to like the hero's client in a private eye case and in this one, you certainly don't. Kincaid's determination and the things he uncovers on both crimes keep you turning the pages right up to the emotional final scene in the cemetery. THICKER THAN WATER is the fourth in the Louis Kincaid series and if you haven't read them, will send you looking for those other three books.
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Summary: Real Good Stuff Here
Review: This is absolutely Parrish's best work yet. My book club has read all of them, and this author just keeps getting better. This book takes you along for a slow ride into a tale of twists and turns and side-roads and a bizzarre set of charcters you don't know whether to love or hate. Except of course, Louis...Ya gotta love his style...as one character says. This is a great mystery, with a hint of nostalgia, and not alot of violence or blood-lust. Great read.
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