Duplicity

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Summary: I felt duped by "Duplicity"
Review: "Duplicity" is the second Viki Hinze book I've read and what a disappointment compared to the sustained suspense and interpersonal tension portrayed in "Shades of Gray." This one really strains the reader's credibility. What really killed it for me was the inconsistency in the details: the main character, lawyer Tracey Keener, does nothing to investigate the case she's been given except to meet with presumed guilty Burke a few times. None of the aspects of dealing with the chemical warfare agent were convincingly portrayed. The sub-plot element with Tracey's daughter and dead-husband's brother was ludicrous. I liked the hero Burke a lot better before he decided (on no discernible evidence to the contrary) that Tracey wasn't just a "fluff" lawyer. As for how they get back on to the base after everyone's been tracking them down, oh, please. (There was one of these unbelievable and surprising interventions in "Shades of Gray," too, but in isolation, it wasn't quite as jarring. In "Duplicity," there's incredible and unexplained things happening every chapter.) And I may be naive, but I bet this isn't any where close to how real chemical companies go about conducting efficacy trials for deadly chemicals.

All I can say is, yuck. Had to go read a good Merline Lovelace to get rid of the bad taste this one left.

Rating:
Summary: I felt duped by "Duplicity"
Review: "Duplicity" is the second Viki Hinze book I've read and what a disappointment compared to the sustained suspense and interpersonal tension portrayed in "Shades of Gray." This one really strains the reader's credibility. What really killed it for me was the inconsistency in the details: the main character, lawyer Tracey Keener, does nothing to investigate the case she's been given except to meet with presumed guilty Burke a few times. None of the aspects of dealing with the chemical warfare agent were convincingly portrayed. The sub-plot element with Tracey's daughter and dead-husband's brother was ludicrous. I liked the hero Burke a lot better before he decided (on no discernible evidence to the contrary) that Tracey wasn't just a "fluff" lawyer. As for how they get back on to the base after everyone's been tracking them down, oh, please. (There was one of these unbelievable and surprising interventions in "Shades of Gray," too, but in isolation, it wasn't quite as jarring. In "Duplicity," there's incredible and unexplained things happening every chapter.) And I may be naive, but I bet this isn't any where close to how real chemical companies go about conducting efficacy trials for deadly chemicals.

All I can say is, yuck. Had to go read a good Merline Lovelace to get rid of the bad taste this one left.

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Summary: Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!!
Review: As fast-paced as Grisham and much better at relationships. Kept me reading on and on. Can't wait for the next one.

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Summary: Duplicity is daring, dazzling, and a definite keeper!
Review: Hinze has REALLY done it this time! DUPLICITY is the best romantic suspense I've ever read. Fast-paced, well-researched, with a plot so real you'll think you're reading tomorrow's headlines, DUPLICITY has characters with such honor and depth you'll find yourself glowing with renewed respect and awe for the women and men who put their lives on the line every day to protect us all. Kudos, Ms. Hinze, for reminding us of all we should be as Americans. I can't wait to read ACTS OF HONOR due out in January 2000. With the Y2K scare infiltrating the media, it's nice to know I can start the next millenium with a fabulous new book!

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Summary: Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!!
Review: Thank God for Amazon! I loved Hinze's first, Shades of Gray, but I missed it in the stores when it was out. I went hunting for this book and other Hinze thrillers and was so glad to find them here. Amazon and Hinze both have a big fan in me. Can't wait for Acts of Honor. I'm pre-ordering now because I want to be first, first, first to read it.