No surprise, great read
598595
This was an easy, but great read from an author one can't resist loving. I'm not too sure about the whole giants thing but it made for a great story. Can she please write some more books???
4679663
loved it,couldn't put down. awaiting the next eagerly
2207800
I didn't read the intro for this book, just ordered it cause Patterson is a great author. I love reading his books. I didn't know the characters. Th  beginning of the book threw me just a bit. I wondered if i was going to enjoy reading this one. It didn't take long. I couldn't put it down. Nothing whatsoever I expected. Highly recommend you read this one.
3060398
Ran into this book and didn't know what to expect. As I started reading I got on and on and could not let go until finished reading it. The characters, the mystery, the not knowing what to expect and whenever I thought I know what will come next, another surprise. What a great and refreshing book, will definitely read it again I am sure more things will reveal between the layers of complexity and mystery. Was hoping to find more Novels by this author, learned that this is the first, looking forward to the next one.
3070648
This book was unexpected.  I wasn't sure what to expect, but Jay Crownover doesn't dissappoint.  Honestly, this was just a great read.
3190473
Well written and with a plot, does not lag anywhere.  I got this as a free book expecting the worse as usual, but surprise, it was great.
1721107
Loved it.  The ending was very surprising...never saw it coming.  Well written.
4719136
great read, very easy to follow...just when I thought it was predictable, something changed.  I was caught up in the characters lives like I knew them.
3306146
Fantastic book, keeps you going from page one!  Surprise ending I did not see coming.  I recommend this book to anyone...when can I expect the next book???
4816400
Great read.  Very surprising ending.
Definitely want to read more of his work.
1002507
Could not put it down, read in a sitting. Loved the plot, history and twists.  There were a few grammar errors but easily overlooked them.  Ready for the next one....
2943818
I really loved this book, with the exception of one plot twist I did not see coming. I won't say what it is, because it would spoil the book. What I can  say is that I liked the characters, they were developed nicely and the book was fast paced and a thoroughly enjoyable read. I will be looking for more from this author.
1401886
When I started reading this story, About halfway through I was surprised at the new direction it was going. It was not a disappointing twist, so I'll not turn away from this author if I came across any of her other book. The writing and editing were on point, there also wasn't a cliffhanger which I detest.
38313
surprisingly suspenseful, good read, couldn't put down
4601180
Being new to the true crime genre, mostly a reader of fiction, mystery, and non-fiction adventure and science (a.k.a. Crichton, Connelley, Krakauer, or E.O. Wilson), I was pleasantly surprised by this book and this author.  This story surprised and shocked me to say the least.  Ms. Dirmann's account was well researched and very well written.  Her  conversational style kept me turning the pages as though she were telling me the story herself, in person.  It made for an easy, enjoyable read.  In fact, I am looking forward to reading it again, as soon as I finish her first book, Such Good Boys, which I am halfway through after one day and cannot put down.

Also, I do not subscribe to the "written-too-soon" train of thought.  The story ends with a sense of finality, with all of the accused (if they even deserve that bit of politically correct leniency) charged, behind bars, and at least one trial complete.  As I understand it, others are still awaiting trial (it was recently postponed AGAIN until August 2008), and it's been 4 years since the murder.  To wait for all trials to conclude before writing a book like this would deprive readers of an engaging tale for possibly years, and the story is far faded from the headlines.  If opinions or accounts do change, I look forward to the 2nd edition for clarification, the decision of the jury, and the sentencing, if necessary.

Great work Ms. Dirmann, Ill be in line for your next one.  Please keep them coming.
715977
Great read.  Not what I was expecting, so that made it so much better.  Page turner with a great HEA, enjoy!
1219659
Great interesting read. I tried to anticipate the next scene but never correct in my assumptions, lol. That's why I don't write, I would be too predictable. I didn't see the epilogue coming either. Bella is full of surprises.