Blind Spot

Rating:
Summary: Somewhat entertaining, but slow and predictable
Review: For a thriller, this book moved very slowly. I got very tired of hearing about the protagonist's trips back and forth from LA to the Bay, and all the mundane details of her life. Also, the ending was extremely predictable. I guessed the 'killer' from the moment she met him/her. Anyway, it's somewhat entertaining, and definitely kind of creepy, but not the best plot or writing.

Rating:
Summary: Slow moving and poorly constructed (i.e. don't bother!).
Review: I found this to be just about the worst book I've ever read. Much of the book (and effort) is spent on a plot line with no resolution, while a second plot line is brought up that is totally disconnected from the first. The only thing that kept me going on with this slow paced book was the hope that some really intersting twist or subtle connection between the characters and plot lines would appear. In the end it was so totally unsatisfying and dissapointing that I couldn't bear to put it back on our guest-room's bookshelf where it had been left by a previous guest; I threw it out.

Rating:
Summary: When reading a series, it helps to read ALL of the series
Review: I was looking for information about a new Ariel Gold book when I found and was completely surprised at the negativity of these reviews posted on Amazon.com of this fourth book (Blindspot) in the series. Even though I started reading the series with this book, the writing was so intriguing that I was compelled to get the others and read them. I found the writing to be excellent as have my friends who are also eagerly awaiting the next book. Until then, we will re-read and wait. I suggest to all who found the fourth book confusing to re-read it and get the entire series. I hope that Ms. Mercer writes another one soon.