Really suspenseful with the steady character formation and build to ...
931050
Really suspenseful with the steady character formation and build to the action that he does so well, I couldn't stop reading even thou8gh I was petrified!
738636
Great continuity with book 1. Another page turner with minimal back references to catch up readers unfamiliar with book 1.  Characters are well developed and story line flows well.  I am really enjoying the suspense and unexpected turns.
4801807
A pretty unique protagonist is involved. I liked the character developments. This has multiple suspense scenes that develop. Glad I gave it a shot.
3012337
Author Hovey does a great job of creating believable characters and giving the protagonist just enough believable errors to make her seem real, not a cardboard character.  The suspense and terror build to an excellent climax.  Not the kind of book you want to read late at night, unless you plan to be up the rest of the night to calm down when you finish it.
1003841
This builds slowly at first and the reader thinks he knows more than the central character at first.  As it progresses, you become sure you know what is going to happen--then it doesn't!  It becomes a real page turner right up to the climax.  I can't wait for the next book.
4701333
The novel had well developed characters that were plausible in their roles.  I was turning pages in anticipation of the next episode in this well thought out thriller particularly since the final outcome is well known.  The author did a wonderful job of character building giving them personalities corresponding to their roles in an espionage caper.  I give it four stars.
4022324
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it was hard to put down. The story builds slowly with detailed character development and is told through the eyes of four unique individuals. This technique develops understanding and empathy, even for the villain. With interesting characters and colorful location descriptions, the author builds suspense and kept my interest right up to the surprising and complex ending with just the right amount of fear and anticipation. I look forward to future good reads from Mindy S. Halleck.
2263379
Suspenseful with a hint of melancholy,  just enough to make you really feel the emotions of the characters come alive.
965356
I received this book free from the author, to read and review.
I won't rehash the story, instead going straight to my opinion of it.
The story started a bit slow with the author trying to fit in way too many figures of speech into a sentence for my liking. I found I had to read some sentences a few times to get the full meaning. However, that aside, the novel was suspenseful and unpredictable (in a good way) with a few "wow I didn't see that coming" moments.
As the story evolved the characters personalities evolved and they all came across as quite believable and likable people. Even the murderers had you feeling a little sorry for them as they were both nice people who were just pushed that little too far. After a few comical twists and turns all the characters come together for the dramatic finale.
This was one of those books that you just can't put down. Would I recommend this book to others? Yes, definitely!
3923479
The author did a really nice job of mixing an interview with each of the main characters after they had been rescued with flashbacks to the actions, thoughts, and interactions of those same characters, and others, at the time of the crash.  As the interviewer was asking questions, the main characters basically flashed back to the events being asked about.  Without giving anything away, I'll say that there was tension both with each of the interviews themselves and with the flashback events.  And with each new memory there was a hint at something untold yet to come.  So the suspense kept building until the end.  The characters were well-developed and the descriptions were vivid. I personally thought the book was just a little too long, as I was ready for the end sooner than it came.  But overall a very good story.
797477
A great plot. A follow on from book 1 but had its own story line and plot. Great characters who developed from the last book and grew in this one. The book was steady in its plots but I read if quickly as I could not put it down. The story help my suspense from beginning to end. The ending of the book completed the story but leaves one hanging for the next book in the series. An overall great read.
242622
A quiet yet suspenseful page turner that I did not want to put down.  Kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was coming around the next corner or who was coming around the next corner.  It is also obvious that the author Redhawk did her homework regarding all the aspects of the Ididarod both human and animal commitment while always moving the story along in an interesting and suspenseful manner. Her protrayal of the importance of the relationships developed between the leaders and their dogs was gratifying.  It was also gratifying to see women portrayed as strong and capable within an atmosphere that requires both physical and mental endurance.
3538716
I loved this book because of the structure, patience in character development.
62751
There is plenty of suspense with the individuals, not knowing who to trust, the cast of players helped drive this along at a fast pace.  Well written and left you wanting more, and with an ending that leaves you wondering where it will go from here.
2515188
Whilt the story line between the lead characters will captivate the attention easily enough, if left with only that , it would be one-dimensional.  But as the story progresses and the other characters are developed, the true direction of the story-line is revealed, making it a fascinating story.
The story becomes more and more suspenseful and convoluted -- AND CAPTIVATING -- ith passing
1014420
As I was reading this  I was reminded of the writings of Mary Higgins Clarke.  Rayven Hill has a talent for writing suspense that kept me reading.
The characters are well conceived and developed.
The villain is creepy and twisted and the author has skillfully built a past to attribute to his mental state.
The Lincolns are believable investigators to a point. The police detective is very accommodating in a way that may be a stretch but I got the feeling it was a smallish town with a police force not used to such a villain so maybe a cooperative agreement is plausible.
It didn't detract from the story.
I would recommend this book to fans of suspense and would read more of the series
4151434
This is the third book in Mr. Thompson's series and it certainly picked up the pace.  Thomas Bladen is the main character and we follow him into suspenseful situations gathering up layers of change within him as he moves through his experiences.  The first book "Standpoint" introduces Thomas Bladen to us readers and the pace builds slowly peeling away Thomas' naivete bringing forth an edge to his perceptions.  In "Line of Sight" again the pace increases and so does Thomas' perceptions.  In "Cause and Effect" it has moved into the place of a high speed train ride.  I found myself caught up with the characters who have been developed well, words flow smoothly and seamlessly giving greater depth to Thomas and the other main characters in these stories.  The action moves swiftly along and builds in its own intensity.  I found myself turning pages faster than I could read them to get to the next paragraph.  I don't want to give spoiler alerts, so I will just say this, this one hits it's stride and keeps you glued to the action.  I have also learned a few new Brit terms that I didn't know before, and I know a lot of them.  Mr. Thompson again has provided a nice listing of those quirky words that make the English language - British style - take on their own personality.  A really good energetic action series.  I can't wait for the next one!  I feel an explosion coming on.  Carry on Mr. Thompson - carry on!