Point Deception

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Summary: A Tense, Edgy Thriller.....
Review: Soledad County Deputy Sheriff, Rhoda Swift, had only been on the job three weeks when she was called to the scene of the mass murders in Cascada Canyon. A terrifying, grisly scene with eight dead, two of them children, all shot. Mistakes were made, evidence was lost and the case was still unsolved. The town and townspeople of Signal Port had never been the same, circling in a downward spiral ever since that fateful night. Now, thirteen years later, on the anniversary of the murders, New York City true-crime writer, Guy Newberry, has shown up to research the massacre for a book he's planning to write about a "town in trouble". No one wants Guy bringing attention to what is left of their small town and the infamous event most feel is best forgotten and Signal Port closes ranks. But when the body of a young woman is found, washed up off Point Deception, and within days two other women go missing, the town hunkers down, full of fear and suspicion, afraid that their lurid history may be repeating itself..... Marcia Muller has written an intriguing mystery/thriller that's about to take you on a fast paced, roller coaster of a ride. The tight, compelling and intricate plot and vivid, riveting scenes are full of atmosphere and you can almost feel the damp, chilly fog and smell the ocean as you read. Her well drawn, interesting characters come alive on the page and Ms Muller's indepth knowledge of Northern California and her painstaking attention to detail add real credibility to the story. Add to that a stunning climax and very satisfying ending and you have the makings of a well written, superb thriller that should be at the top of every mystery fan's "must read" list. Marcia Muller never disappoints and she's not starting now!

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Summary: New Character
Review: Stand aside Sharon McCone. You have not been replaced but M. Muller has developed a new female detective. This time our heroine is a member of the Sheriff's Department.

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Summary: I enjoyed this book!
Review: Thank you once again, Marcia, for a wonderful read! I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend it

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Summary: Marcia Muller's new heroine
Review: Thinking that I had one of the latest Sharon McCone mysteries, I happily took it home from the library, only to discover that this book is about an entirely new character, Rhoda Swift, a sheriff's deputy. In spite of my negative vibes I proceeded with the book and enjoyed it thoroughly. As always, Marcia Muller catches the essence of the California coast and she weaves a wonderful story into a beautiful background. Deputy Rhoda Swift has never gotten over the multiple murders which occurred in her territory 13 years previously, and old memories are dredged up when another murder occurs near the anniversary of the deaths. A writer named Guy Newberry comes to town with a plan to write about the murders,and he and Rhoda form a bond based on past hurts in their lives. Muller creates a nice blend of mystery and romance and leaves plenty of room for future installments in this series.

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Summary: Dan Browns Best Work must read
Review: This book was hard to put down until I'd read the final page. Plenty of suspense & well-written prose. This is an author who is worthy of the praise she receives. Highly recommended!

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Summary: Loved it!
Review: This book was hard to put down until I'd read the final page. Plenty of suspense & well-written prose. This is an author who is worthy of the praise she receives. Highly recommended!

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Summary: Loved it!
Review: This book was hard to put down until I'd read the final page. Plenty of suspense & well-written prose. This is an author who is worthy of the praise she receives. Highly recommended!

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Summary: Interesting idea, but confusing characters
Review: This mystery begins with an interesting premise. An unsolved mass murder five years before has profoundly affected the people living in the nearest small town, some of whom act peculiarly on the anniversaries of that event. Drivers see a woman next to a disabled car, but all of them are too preoccupied to stop and help. She disappears, and her body later is found in the ocean. Good start! But the author confuses the story by introducing too many characters, including potential suspects, who do not emerge clearly as individuals. Because there is no trail of evidence for the reader to follow, the ending drops out of the sky.

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Summary: Willing to try another...
Review: This was my first book that I have read by Marcia Muller. I was pleasantly surprised to discover an intersting mystery. Rhoda Swift is a pretty strong female heroine and Guy Newberry is your classic guy to the rescue. While it was a little cliche at times, it was basically an intersting story with what was for me a surprise ending. It definitely has some twists to it. I am willing to try another one by Muller and see where it goes...

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Summary: Willing to try another...
Review: This was my first book that I have read by Marcia Muller. I was pleasantly surprised to discover an intersting mystery. Rhoda Swift is a pretty strong female heroine and Guy Newberry is your classic guy to the rescue. While it was a little cliche at times, it was basically an intersting story with what was for me a surprise ending. It definitely has some twists to it. I am willing to try another one by Muller and see where it goes...