:DON'T BOTHER READING
357741
Not a speck of realism. Contrived plot. Poorly written. Same for Private London. Will avoid James Patterson in the future.
3911935
Full discolusure, I didn't finish it. I gave up after 129 pages. Having now read some of the reviews with spoilers, I know I made the right decision.

My best guess is that I am not the target demo for this book. I never would have thought of picking it up if it weren't for a book group I just joined.

I HATE THIS BOOK for being a waste of my time. There just isn't much between the sex scenes to care about. It isn't thought-provoking. Or fun. Or enlightening. Or endearing. It is thoroughly unbelievable and yet predictable. Not one character rings true to me. The writing is bland and unimaginative, except for the sex. She has, ahem, a firm grasp on the naughty bits.

If you're like me and generally love to read the classics or a good mystery, skip this one and just watch some free internet porn.
2934379
It was a waste of time if you read the trilogy. It was the same thing all over again. Don't bother.
1897301
Forget it. All you one-star ratings hit the nail on the head. This is a terrible novel. Man, I skipped whole chapters sometimes. I didn't want any re-education on global warming issues. I wanted an entertaining story to relax with. In the end, I couldn't finish it, and have it up for resale at EBAY! Maybe Ill get some of my poorly spent cash back? Dont waste your money on this book.
461405
I was at a conference and wanted a quick read for the weekend. This book had great reviews, and I love mysteries, so I thought I can't go wrong?
No, seriously.... I ended up begging the book to be over. It was that bad. Anything would have been better than reading this book. Anything.
I didn't give up because I had a glimmer of hope that the author will soon redeem herself....to no avail.

The main character is ok. His "love girl" is annoying, stupid and obnoxious. I was hoping someone would bludgeon her to death so that I don't have to read about her anymore (but I came to find out there are more "Will Trent" books, and she is in all of them, to readers' great dismay). What's up with the prostitutes (or "pross" as Karin Slaughter puts it- which also pisses me off)? The whole plot is predictable. I figured out the plot on page 20. The rest was just a painful, boring dialogue, written in the language of the "pross" who can't spell or read for shit... Did I mention that Angie is annoying? Oh she is. Very much so. I hope she dies in one of the books. Soon. Very soon.
I am so pissed off I wasted time on this stupid piece of "literature".
So, for those of you who venture to read this garbage, save yourselves time....pick up something else. Count the wrinkles on your dog's balls- whatever you do, it will be time better spent than reading this.
4399587
I am so glad I checked the reviews before I picked this book back up to trudge through the remainder. I am not at all interested in Mary Gooch, the only thing that kept me reading was to finally see her marriage issues resolved. That clearly won't happen so back to the library this book goes.
2727488
I chose this book out of my many Kindle books on my iPad, and within the first three pages, the foul language stopped me in my tracks. I did a search on the F bomb within the book and came up with more than twenty-something entries, so not only did I quit reading this foul-laced book, but I deleted it from my account as well along with another of Lamb's that I had downloaded. And when authors wonder why readers give reviews, this is the reason: I do not wish to waste my time on books that are worthless, and by that I include those books whose words within are so laced with bad language that that is all one is reading.
2226054
I read the whole book, only because I hate being a quitter.  Here's a tip: Don't bother.  None of the characters (and there are A LOT) are very likeable and the story dragged on and on.  Thanks for recommending a waste of time, Oprah.
1530705
I should have known better.  I don't care for books that get too detailed and work on FEELING.  I will delete book two also.
4598278
Please do not bother me on my computer.  I like all  books and am not interested in reviewing them.
665838
A previous reviewer (also named Sarah, but a different person, I swear) nailed it: not a likable - or even tolerable - character to be found ANYWHERE.

I can count on one hand (with fingers to spare) the number of times I've stopped reading a novel without finishing it. About 30 pages from the end of this one, I realized that every single character was so unpleasant that I was actually getting more and more angry and stressed the longer I read. Whereupon I not only stopped reading but actually threw the book into the garbage (near-sacrilege in my household).

I suppose maybe it says something for the author's talent that she was able to inspire such a strong reaction. Then again, so can any number of pornographers and media hacks. So maybe it doesn't.

Upshot:  if you're looking for actual leisure reading - something to relax with, or enjoy reflecting on, or learn from - my advice is to keep looking.
2695891
My wife quit reading way before I did, and I wish I had listened to her. It's not that the characters are dreary, or that I couldn't care about any of them. Her use of analogies was what finally caused me to quit. I'm amazed there are so many 5 star reviews and can only assume that either I'm wrong or they are, and I know it's not me... I wanted to enjoy it but there was nothing to latch on to. I've certainly read worse books, and finished them, but I just had to give up about half way on this one. I realized it was a little like reading an EastEnders script and my wife also commented on how she thought it read like a screenplay. There were so many characters that it took a couple of seconds of reading to remember who was who. Sorry, a miss in my ever to be humble opinion.
2127358
A bad choice for anyone who would appreciate a decent story.
Do not read, or you will be really sorry!
1460159
I received this product free or at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

I've read fantasy novels since I was a child, so over thirty years.  This book...I couldn't finish it, and I usually push myself to finish every book I start.  I could only get 38% into it before my brain started repeating "I don't care, I don't care, I don't care," over and over.  The characters were unlikeable, I found myself putting my Kindle down and wandering off to do ANYTHING instead of reading.  This is not like me.  I haven't had this negative of a reaction to a book since Ender's Game, which I wanted to throw violently and then burn every copy I could find so no one else would be subjected to such a dull, annoying, unlikable story.

Specific things I disliked: the abundance of descriptions that did nothing to the story.  The author's predilection for telling rather showing.  The overuse of passive voice that just served to make sentences longer and more convoluted.

I would not recommend this story to anyone, and I'm deleting it from my Kindle.
4752035
I picked this up at the grocery store.  You know how that is?  I knew I wanted to read this afternoon and after scanning a few of the books I chose this one.  What a mistake.  I love to read and will read almost everything.  With this book I skipped at least 30% of it.  I just kept flipping pages and scanning wondering when something of interest would take place.
It was a total waste of my afternoon; I got nothing out of this book and don't even think I will pass it along to my daughter.
4590751
This book was not as wonderful as or as funny as I thought it would be.  I read the books before I read the reviews and I should have done just the opposite.  I truly didn't find any humor in self centered parents, a 'willing to be a doormat nanny', or the spoiled but ultimatly ignored child Grayer.  I must admit that I did finish the book only because I spent the money and didn't want to waste it, the authors took the time to write it, and someone in publishing felt it was worth publishing.  Take my advice, borrow it from a friend, or the library if you're set on reading it.  Otherwise I would just avoid it all together.  There was really nothing redeeming about the read at all.  Not one likeable character, and a serious lack of wit or humor.
2812208
Did I really just spend my time reading this drivel? To anyone who likes a good mystery- STAY AWAY! finished the book because I have a rule with myself that I have to finish a book once I've started. I almost broke the rule for the first time EVER. This book has no depth, no character development, nothing redeeming at all. The only good thing is that it ended. I'm so happy I paid NOTHING for this book. Despite that, I still feel ripped off. I could have been reading a good book in the time it took me to read this. As soon as I finished the book I had to check out the reviews. I have to say, of the 1 star reviews, I agree with all of them. Of the 5 star reviews, Huh? Did you read the same book I did? Or are you in middle school? TERRIBLE! Move on to another book or take a nap.