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Liked It “Wonderful story of murder and time travel. So well done that they seem to mix together seamlessly. Nikita Stover appears mysteriously and claims she is an FBI agent looking into strange murders in a small town. She is an FBI agent but not in that time. Great story” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I have heard such good things about this author but this book was at best mediocere to me. It almost seemed like it was from a beginning writer honestly. |
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“Interesting enough light read. ”
Beth H wrote this review Saturday, July 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I have heard such good things about this author but this book was at best mediocere to me. It almost seemed like it was from a beginning writer honestly.
Sherry wrote this review Monday, March 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Basically its about a time traveler from 200 years into the future (an FBI agent) who comes back to small town USA to stop the someone from taking the time caspsule which was buried in 1985 which evidentally has the skematics for time travel in it. She gets involved with the chief investigator when the murder occurs. A total of 3 murders occur but it is never said why those particular murders tied in. It left me a bit confused. It also didn't give an explanation as to why the time capsule was found where it was found. Too many questions left unanswered for me. ”
“Imagine burying a time capsule. What would the contents mean to people who may uncover them a hundred or so years from now? In this book, Linda Howard explores the havoc that something so seemingly innocuous wreaks into the future.
Michelle wrote this review Saturday, February 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It was New Year's Day in 1985 when the small town of Peke County buried a time capsule to be reopened after a century. Twenty years later, it was dug up and the contents were stolen. At first, chief county investigator Knox Davis thought it was simply a prank by the local school kids. However, with several murders involving those who helped bury the time capsule, Knox knows that the murders all relate to the missing time capsule. Then comes the sudden appearance of Agent Stover. Knox's instinct is what made him very good at his job; and his instinct tells him that Agent Stover is hiding a lot of secrets.
Nikita Stover is an FBI agent from the future, sent to capture the killer. Eager to prove herself to the Agency, she never expected that her mission would be sabotaged. Shortly after her arrival, she finds herself marooned in a time that wasn't hers, betrayed by one of her own, with no knowledge of how to go back to her own time. Worst of all, she doesn't know if another assassin would be sent to kill her. Stranded in this strange land, Nikita knows that she must work with Knox if she were to catch the killer and have any hope of returning home. But Nikita must also battle her growing attraction for Knox, knowing that there can never be a future for them.
I loved just about every book of Howard that I have read, and SON OF THE MORNING is one of my favorites. I was impressed with the depth of research that she has done in writing that book and enjoyed the characters and time travel concept. Don't assume the same in KILLING TIME, which is actually more of a sci-fi than time travel. Although entertaining enough, it unfortunately lacks the suspense and adventure of SOTM. And while it seemed that Howard was aiming for a fast-paced thriller, the first half of the book is confusing at times, which left me wondering what happened to the sinister atmosphere that I have come to expect from Howard in her thrillers? I missed that feeling of anticipation that I had while reading SOTM and also DREAM MAN. I had pretty much guessed who the villains are early in the book. The book does get better towards the end and I did like the ending and admit that it did make me smile.
KILLING TIME was mediocre at best and really needed more twists and turns. I am glad I borrowed this from the library and recommend you do the same. ”“Wonderful story of murder and time travel. So well done that they seem to mix together seamlessly. Nikita Stover appears mysteriously and claims she is an FBI agent looking into strange murders in a small town. She is an FBI agent but not in that time. Great story”
Marty H wrote this review Saturday, March 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Um... not sure what to say about this one. It's not the first futuristic novel I've read, and it didn't start that way, either. The synopsis made the novel sound much more exciting than it was, ie: more suspense, mystery... There wasn't really much of that. You pretty much find the reason for it all without getting that far into it, it dragged in places, and the ending... so not impressed. One of those endings that are over way too fast and too simple. I thought the main characters were good. I certainly felt a spark of some sort between Nikita and Knox, but sparks... not exactly as intense as it should have been. The synopsis didn't mention the futuristic angle, so it was a surprise. Reading up on Howard, she writes different genres, so I won't let this book put me off. I'll try some of her other stuff. Oh, and btw... on the cover, the guy has a tattoo on his shoulder - who you would assume to be Knox. Well, in the book, not one mention of a tattoo... on anyone. Not that I read, anyway.”
GinRobi wrote this review Saturday, February 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I liked this one. ”
2Prairiedogs wrote this review Friday, August 24 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Time Travel”
ElizabethHoyt wrote this review Sunday, August 12 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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