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Summary: Remarkably well written!!
Review: "The Deepest Water" is the first book by Kate Wilhelm that I have read, but I will certainly read her others.This is a fantastic mystery about the murder of a fiction writer, Jud Connors. The protagonist is his daughter Abby; points of view are also provided by Jud's lady friend Willa and by Felicia, an old family friend. The suspense is beautifully meshed, with even the smallest holes patched by the end of the book. Amidst the search for the killer is woven a wonderful storyline: Jud's friends, his daughter's marriage, Jud's clues to his murderer in his new novel, and Jud's surprising legacy. Abby's love for her father went back far enough to solve the mystery: She had proofread for him back in the days when he wrote computer manuals, and the key was in the computer. I thought that this was brilliant. I'm used to particular twists in mysteries, and was so afraid that this book would follow the patterns of other authors. Happily, it didn't, and I finished the book satisfied with the ending. I couldn't put down the book, and I strongly recommend it!
Rating:
Summary: Remarkably well written!!
Review: "The Deepest Water" is the first book by Kate Wilhelm that I have read, but I will certainly read her others. This is a fantastic mystery about the murder of a fiction writer, Jud Connors. The protagonist is his daughter Abby; points of view are also provided by Jud's lady friend Willa and by Felicia, an old family friend. The suspense is beautifully meshed, with even the smallest holes patched by the end of the book. Amidst the search for the killer is woven a wonderful storyline: Jud's friends, his daughter's marriage, Jud's clues to his murderer in his new novel, and Jud's surprising legacy. Abby's love for her father went back far enough to solve the mystery: She had proofread for him back in the days when he wrote computer manuals, and the key was in the computer. I thought that this was brilliant. I'm used to particular twists in mysteries, and was so afraid that this book would follow the patterns of other authors. Happily, it didn't, and I finished the book satisfied with the ending. I couldn't put down the book, and I strongly recommend it!
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Summary: A satisfying psychological thriller
Review: If you are like me, you like nothing better than to lose yourself in an engrossing novel where time seems to be standing still for a few moments. I have to recommend this book. It is one of those novels where you take it to your favorite reading corner and with a cup of hot tea or coffee, you make yourself comfortable and lose yourself in this book. Jud Connors is a successful writer who is found murdered in his cabin. His daughter, Abby, finds her world falling apart ~~ who would want her dad dead? After she recovers from the shock, she goes on a hunt for her dad's murderer ... only to realize that she is the murderer's next target as she stands to gain her father's inheritance. This is Wilhem's newest novel but it's nothing like her other novels. It is suspenseful enough to keep you hooked to find out who the murderer is. And she leaves enough hints throughout the novel to point to the murderer. However, it is not a nail-biting suspense novel ~~ it's just enough to keep you immersed into the book until you get to the last page. If you're looking for a book to get lost in for a few hours, I highly recommend this book. Wilhem doesn't disappoint you here as she writes with her usual flair for words and descriptions of scenery ~~ and draws you closer to the murderer's lair of deceits and lies.
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Summary: Read in one gulp but had some reservations...
Review: If you like mysteries with a strong psychological twist, this one may be right up your alley. On the other hand, if you like your mysteries full of action, intrigue and danger, better to pass this one up. After her father, Jud Connors, is found brutally murdered, his daughter, Abby, is determined to find out who killed him. While far from perfect and prone to womanizing, Abby's father, a famous writer, is not the sort of man who made enemies easily and there doesn't seem to be a single person who held a grudge against him. As Abby delves into his writings, however, she begins to uncover layers about her father's life -and past.
I read this one in a quick gulp, staying up to finish it in a single evening. I saw the killer early on but still found the "whys" and "hows" of the mystery intriguing enough to want to keep reading. This isn't Wilhelm's best work but won't disappoint both her loyal fans and readers new to the author's work.
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Summary: Very good!
Review: Kate Wilhelm always surprises me.This books starts out so predictably,a dead body at a secluded cabin and the mystery of who the killer might be,however as the story unfolds she makes each character so unique especially all the women.She also describes flawlessly the geographic locations.The ending is stunning.
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Summary: A good, intriguing read!
Review: The Deepest Water is the first book by Kate Wilhelm I've read. Mysteries with psychological twists and turns are not my usual read, but I have to say that Wilhelm's distinct style hooked me quickly and kept me turning the pages.
When Jud Vickers, a noted novelist and Abby Conners' father, is murdered in his isolated cabin in the Oregon woods, Abby pieces together the clues to identity of his killer using the semi-autobiographical clues in his latest unpublished manuscript. Reading through all his manuscripts, she uncovers layers about her father's life -and past. Unraveling those layers, She discoveries that reveal deep secrets about her personal family history and Jud's friends, her marriage, and Jud's surprising legacy. With delightful writing skill, Wilhelm paints wonderful and evocative word pictures of the Oregon landscape and the personalities of her characters: Jud's lady friend Willa, Felicia, an old family friend, detective Caldwell, and Abby's husband Brice. The engaging plot moves quietly but smoothly. The believable characters and their interaction draw you quickly into the scenes with their hints of plot twists and turns that lay ahead. The conclusion draws the loose ends together with a sound, satisfying resolution. A good, intriguing read that you will enjoy!
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Summary: Wow, Wilhelm
Review: This is my first Kate Wilehelm book, and I have to say it is hard to put down. The characters are well thought out and come to life. The setting is great with a cabin in the woods surrounded by a lake that only has one way in...by boat. Who killed her father? How did the killer get to the cabin? This is a great book and I will look for other Wilhelm books next trip to the store!!
Rating:
Summary: Very well written!
Review: This is the first book I have read by Kate Wilhelm, and it won't be the last! "The Deepest Water" is about a man named Jud Connors who was found murdered in his cabin. His daughter, Abby, wants to find out why someone killed her father and if there was a secret someone had hidden. Abby goes on her own adventure to figure out the mystery of the murderer. She soon finds an alarming solution that will take her right to the killer or the killer right to her... Bravo, Mrs. Wilhelm!
Rating:
Summary: Very well written!
Review: This is the first book I have read by Kate Wilhelm, and it won't be the last! "The Deepest Water" is about a man named Jud Connors who was found murdered in his cabin. His daughter, Abby, wants to find out why someone killed her father and if there was a secret someone had hidden. Abby goes on her own adventure to figure out the mystery of the murderer. She soon finds an alarming solution that will take her right to the killer or the killer right to her... Bravo, Mrs. Wilhelm!
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Summary: A thoroughly satisfying read!
Review: This was my first by Kate Wilhelm, but definitely won't be my last. Wilhelm's style of writing is subtle and works its way under your skin when you're not looking. It's not a hardcore mystery or psychological thriller, but Wilhelm draws you in so slowly and subtly that you don't even realize you're hooked. When Abby's father, Jud, a bestselling novelist, is murdered in his lakeside cabin, Abby sets out to find out who the murderer is. Others around Abby believe they know who it is, but the dawning realization takes Abby a little longer to accept. Even better is Abby's father's ability to take actual events and people and change them just enough to use in his books. And, of course, the identity of Jud's murderer is hidden in his final novel. Definitely a wonderfully woven story with believable characters and events.
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