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Liked It “When an eight-year old boy goes missing from a small Minnesota town in the dead of winter, Special Agent Megan Malloy works to assist Mitch Holt, the town's chief of police, in locating him. She's newly promoted to the position as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) regional...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Meh. Better than Nicholas Sparks, but not much.”
Elicia C wrote this review Wednesday, May 15, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“When an eight-year old boy goes missing from a small Minnesota town in the dead of winter, Special Agent Megan Malloy works to assist Mitch Holt, the town's chief of police, in locating him. She's newly promoted to the position as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) regional agent and as the first woman in that role, she's also got a lot to prove. Be forewarned that this is a two-book commitment as all is not resolved by the end of the story, which is a bit unfair. However, I had planned to read the second book, "Guilty as Sin" anyway but now, curiosity demands that I do so. Still, this book is worth it if you're interested in mystery, suspense, romance and a somewhat literary approach to the very many characters in this story.”
Carol wrote this review Friday, April 5, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Edge of your seat! Likeable main characters with more romance than I had expected. More of a police procedural than I expected. The plot is more common than one would like--stolen child.”
Jan wrote this review Friday, July 20, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Couldn't put it down!”
BJ Kurtz wrote this review Tuesday, June 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“was good right until the end, left you wanting to know more”
Sherri A wrote this review Friday, April 27, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Deer Lake is a small Minnesota town where people know their neighbors and crime is something that happens on the evening news. But the illusion of safety is shattered when eight-year-old Josh Kirkwood disappears from a hockey rink as he waits for his other to pick him up after practice. The only thing the police find is his duffel bag with a note stuffed inside:
LuvJMB wrote this review Saturday, January 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"ignorance is not innocence but SIN"
With each passing hour the search for Josh takes on a more ominous intensity. For Megan O'Malley, the new regional officer of the state criminal investigative unit, it is the first test of whether she can cut it in the all-male world of local cops. For police chief Mitch Holt, it is a frightening reminder of the big city crime that devastated his life before he fled to Deer Lake.
All the while someone watches, preparing the next move in a deadly game to which only he knows the rules, a game of terrifying clues leading to one final twist of the trail-and a snare set by a warped mind as black as death, and guilty as sin...
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“Liked the book - ending left too many open questions and seemed out of place.”
Bruce G wrote this review Friday, January 27, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“When an eight-year old boy goes missing from a small Minnesota town in the dead of winter, Special Agent Megan Malloy works to assist Mitch Holt, the town's chief of police, in locating him. She's newly promoted to the position as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) regional agent and as the first woman in that role, she's also got a lot to prove.
Jonetta (Ejaygirl) wrote this review Saturday, December 31, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
There was a lot going on in this story in addition to solving the abduction. Megan has a fast and firm rule against dating cops and with sexism running rampant, she can ill afford a relationship with Mitch but they can't deny their attraction. He comes with quite a bit of baggage as well so this makes for a relationship already weighed down at the onset. Megan also has a huge boulder on her shoulder, borne from her own isolated childhood and career ambition. The parents of the abducted child are also at each other's throats as their precarious relationship starts tearing at the frayed seams. The local media has a separate agenda that interferes with the case and jeopardizes Megan's job. The town goes viral after one suspect after another is scrutinized.
The notion that Deer Lake is a sleepy, safe little town is also turned on its end. Secrets abound and the town has to face its vulnerabilities while the abductor remains at large. This story isn't just about the case but the human condition and its inherent frailties. Many relationships are examined and there are no perfect people in this story and there are many surprises. It's intriguing and I had a tough time putting it down.
Be forewarned that this is a two-book commitment as all is not resolved by the end of the story, which is a bit unfair. However, I had planned to read the second book, Guilty as Sin but not necessarily right away. Now, curiosity demands that I do so. Still, this book is worth it if you're interested in mystery, suspense, romance and a somewhat literary approach to the very many characters in this story.”
“Hardcover, no dust jacket. This was actually a book club selection and not bad for a quick read. (not the greatest for a book club though) ”
istop4books wrote this review Tuesday, August 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was my first book that I have read by Tami Hoag and it was captivating from the beginning! ”
Amanda Henehan wrote this review Sunday, July 17, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
