Very good story about a detective and her struggle to find ...
932730
Very good story about a detective and her struggle to find missing children. I really liked it but would not classify it as a romance. Very good story though
314355
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of a Sicilian female detective on a case in Paris. Ms Anderson paints a very vivid picture of Paris in the 1870s, the street scenes, restaurants, parks, etc. The pictures were so vivid I felt I was there with her. Her methods to investigate and solve the murder were fun to follow. As with many ebooks, I noted some editing errors, but not enough to detract from the story, at least not for me. I look forward to reading more mysteries from Ms Anderson.
4311465
Stepping a little out of my normal genre of military science fiction, I was asked to read and review a slightly different type of book. This is a detective story filled with crime and mysteries as you would normally expect.  But, this story is also very, very interesting and really held my attention.  Surprisingly, I like the book very well.

Detective Gerald Bryce is, of course, a cop.  Thats his job and he does it well.  But, hes also special.  Hes an empath.  Now what does that mean?  Well, he can sense the feelings of others around him just like you or I can see, hear, or smell people around us.  That just about makes him perfect for his job.  He can tell when a person is lying or is feeling guilty.  He can tell when someone is have martial problems, had a argument with their significant other or is just in a bad mood.  His special ability isn't always welcomed by those around him.  Some people think he can read their minds, which he cannot, but his empathic ability makes it very easy to tell what is on someones mind.

Hes just been assigned to a new case, one where a billionaire has just been killed.  The wife is in a room awaiting questioning by the police.  Shes very distraught as expected, but she is also something else.  It doesnt take long for Bryce to speak with her and then he tells his Chief to arrest her for murder.  Now his problems have just begun.  I don't typically like to read murder mysteries or who done its because the plot usually follow predictable patterns.  In this book, theres no doubt about who did it, its just how are you going to stop them from doing it again and again?  And then you throw in the idea that this has been going on all during human history.

The writer describes his main character, Det. Gerald Bryce, pretty well.  We get to know who he is, what hes like and understand some of his problems that come with his special ability.  We know that hes not superman and that his ability is only passive, but we wonder how in the world an empath like him could ever wind up divorced?  And then, it seems like he doesnt want to realize that he is truly divorced.  That part was pretty strange.

So, should you, like I did, step away from your military science fiction books and read this one.  Yeah, do it.  Youll find yourself just as intrigued with this story all the way to the end.  And thats good for any book.  Good job, Mr. Reed.
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Alex Gray is an experienced police detective, living and working in a small Georgia town. When the strangled and raped bodies of attractive women begin to show up, he knows just how to investigate such crimes. Unsure whether these deaths are related, until Megan Crawford survives with no memory of what happened to her, he quickly realizes they are. This one survivor has a questionable past, but he finds himself drawn to her anyway. With his partner becoming more and more unreliable, he embarks on a mission to help Megan remember, because he knows she is the key to solving the crimes.

I found the main character, Alex Gray likable and interesting. I did however find myself wishing to know more of the his back story. I would've loved to have gotten more perspective into the killers mind as well. I like to get into their heads when reading this type of story. I find it interesting to try to understand the brutalities they have experienced, or lack in their younger years, that would drive someone to commit a heinous series of crimes.

At just over 200 pages, I found this book to be a fast and easy read. The pacing of the story is good and the story line is good, it had me guessing up until the very end. Overall, this is a good story and I did like it.

I did receive a copy of this ebook from the author, for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
3304191
This was a very well written story. The pace was steady and their were twists throughout the book. It read a little differently for me from the other detective novels I've read. Doesn't mean this was bad, only different and that could be because it was set in England rather than the States. The characters were well thought out and complex. The story kept my attention until the end. I recommend this book to others.
65898
This is very good, in depth story. I liked that it features an autistic detective. He really seems more aspergers in some aspects to me than autistic,  however his character totally works for this book. Social skills with people are less important than solving a major crime anyway. The realism of this detective was well written. Later I found out why, and it's quite moving. This is a strong read and I hope it becomes a thriving series. I would encourage the author to keep publishing, I for one, want to read more.

My copy came from Story Cartel. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review was left of my own free volition.
1237104
I found this to be a compelling book.  It explores the human situation through many different eyes, gives insight into the challenges faced by the Native American while telling a very good detective story.  Excellent read!

Randi Jones
Olympia, WA
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I really enjoyed this book. A good detective story, good plot and a detective with a heart. What could be better
2795331
I had a hard time getting into this one, but so glad I did! Looking forward to reading more of this detective series!
78919
A very good story about a family and finding treasure and a mystery about missing g treasure and a couple in love
4378951
Very good detective story.  I was positively impressed with several of the writer's characters but mostly with the convoluted plot and clues revealed for the reader's interest.  I didn't like the aberrant sexual references but it was not too in your face.  Once again homosexuality plays a lead role.
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I love Sherlock Holmes stories, and this is in that genre, but the gentleman detective and his assistant in this case are women. Other than that, the same detail to observation and desire to help others in their time of need are true to the Great Detective model.

Jane Woodson is a young gentle lady who has fallen on hard times. She is taken in by Charlotte House, (and her friend and childhood nanny, Mrs. Margaret Fitzhugh) and given a place to live and becomes her "particular friend". I think in today's vocabulary she would be a BFF. In order to feel like she is paying her way she helps Charlotte with collecting clues and solving mysteries among the upper crust visitors at Bath, England, who have come for the "season".

Most of their help is requested from friends and family of people who have become involved in troubling problems of the heart. There are six chapters in the book; the first one introduces the main characters and how they came to know each other, and the next five each involves a different group of people who are in difficulty and reveals how Charlotte uses her skill to observe and plan interventions to get them out of their difficult situation.

I enjoyed this book very much and hope the author will continue the stories with Charlotte, Jane, and Margaret returning to London. And I, like Jane, definitely want to see more of Mr. Wallace.
2957511
I enjoy police stories, particularly with female detectives and this story kept me wanting to continue reading.  I look forward to future  stories involving these characters.
4134179
The story here was a bit hard for me to get into, but I really like the main policewoman character and I enjoyed the way she thought things through.  It is a sad story, I had no idea people there struggled just to live and in that way, it opened my eyes.  I do recommend this book, I was happy with the ending, though it led me in different directions.  But that is one thing I enjoy about reading.  I recommend this book.
3290751
Very good suspense story. Great detective work.would recommend to family and friends. Will look for more work by Erik hanberg
1991218
This book was good,even though it had some problems. I didn't like how some of the clues just landed in nancy's lap and the culprit being painfully obivous. Also,the reader doesn't really get a explanation about how nancy solved the mystery. But somehow and someway, i really liked this one! It was very suspenseful,and the mystery was very intriguing. I also liked how good of a detective Nancy was in this book and i loved the setting. So overall this is is a very good book and it deserves four stars.
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"Leaving Hollywood the Hard Way" by Elliot Leach is a great detective story.  The language made me think of Columbo, but I think detective Chris Nichols is taller and better looking than Columbo.  Anyway, the story is intriguing, the characters rich and life like.  All the threads of the plot, including a romantic interest, finally come together in a very satisfying way, but you're kept guessing about "who done it" until the very end.  A great read!