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Kristin (149 KP) rated Stage Business in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
SB
Stage Business
Gerry Fostaty | 2014
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was unlike anything I've read before in that the characters are stage actors playing detectives in order to solve a case on their own without involving police (due to specific reasons that are laid out over the course of the story). It makes total sense now, but I never would've thought that undercover police work is basically just acting, so who better than actual actors to do the work? It's such an interesting story, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little mystery and detective stories with a bit of a twist on the usual.

4.5 stars
  
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Connie (244 KP) rated Elementary in TV

Jan 2, 2019  
Elementary
Elementary
2012 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
9
7.5 (45 Ratings)
TV Show Rating Watch
If House were a detective we might get this much snark.
I personally love Elementary. I get that it is improbable, that there is no way someone can finish mysteries like these with this much interesting discovery. I feel confident that the police forces and detectives are not as slow as Sherlock makes them seem.

And yet, I love the snark. I love the inprobablity of this show, of tiny disparate elements coming together as Sherlock’s eccentric mind flips them about. I love watching Joan find ways to communicate with him. I can’t wait to see what comes next!
  
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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated The Cutting in Books

Mar 26, 2020  
The Cutting
The Cutting
James Hayman | 2010 | Crime, Thriller
8
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Suspense
Detectives McCabe and Savage, in the first of this series, are on the hunt for a sick individual, murdering young healthy women and removing their hearts. After they find the body of a young missing girl, they are informed another woman has gone missing already, and the clock starts ticking... they have a week to find her and taking the killer down.

Interesting read, like the characters but would like to see more character development and the partnership between McCabe and Savage... is it sexual, friendly... it’s hard to ascertain.

Well written and gripping, finished in 24 hours.
  
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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red, #3) in Books

May 10, 2018  
NR
NYPD Red 3 (NYPD Red, #3)
James Patterson | 2015
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
NYPD Red is an elite squad of the New York City Police Department that deals with the wealthiest of the city. In this book, MacDonald and Jordan are investigating the murder of the chauffeur of one of the richest men in the city, Hunter Alden Jr. During the initial investigation, they also discover that Mr. Alden's son, Tripp is missing. The Alden's don't seem concerned and offer no assistance in finding their son or their driver's killer.

I have been reading James Patterson book for most of my life. Most of his books are a quick thrilling read and this was no exception. NYPD Red is a fairly new series for James Patterson, focusing on the Elite of New York City. With two detectives heading up this division, those needing the service are sure to get personal attention. Book three in this series focuses on the Alden family with the death of the family driver and the strange "disappearance" of their son. For detectives MacDonald and Jordan, this doesn't seem seem like a coincidence and in their investigation, they discover a lot of interesting facts and theories about this case. Determined to find the truth, they will stop at nothing until they do, even if that means upsetting the Elite Class they are assigned to protect. Another intriguing quick read from James Patterson.
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Pretty Dead (Elise Sandburg #3) in Books

Aug 2, 2021  
Pretty Dead (Elise Sandburg #3)
Pretty Dead (Elise Sandburg #3)
Anne Frasier | 2015 | Crime, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
118 of 250
Kindle
Pretty Dead ( Elise Sandburg book 3)
By Anne Frasier

Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments

 
A serial killer stalks the streets of Savannah...

Homicide detective Elise Sandburg and her partner, profiler David Gould, are all too familiar with the terrible costs of chasing evil. Despite their wounded psyches, the detectives delve into the deranged killer’s twisted mind, determined to unravel the clues in the taunts he leaves behind.

A city gripped by fear...

When his daughter becomes the killer’s next victim, a grief-stricken mayor comes down hard on the police, demanding that they catch the psychopath—now. Feeling the pressure, department officials enlist the aid of both Elise’s estranged father and an FBI profiler who has unresolved business with David.

A cunning and elusive madman...

In a heart-pounding race to stop the next homicide, the detectives uncover their own role in the madman’s deadly game. Will they outsmart the killer before another horrific murder takes place in their beautiful city? Or have Elise and David finally met their match?


I thought it was fab! I love this duo and Anne’s writing style. I did have the murderer pegged from the beginning but even so it was such an entertaining read. Can’t believe there are only 4 books in this series so only 1 more to go.