Not your normal whodunnit
583299
The time, setting and vocation of the main character make this collection of mysteries intriguing. His constant dilemma with seeing and categorizing people through a detective's lens versus one of accepted CofE, Christian norms raise this out of the masses of everyday whodunnits. A good read with much food for thought about what really is 'good'.
1524462
Plenty of twists and turns in this murder mystery which involves more then your usual cast of good guys, bad guys and government agencies here and from abroad! In this one the bad guys are actually the good guys--sometimes--but not always. This one really kept me intrigued and reading wanting to know who really killed those 4 young woman and how would it end. I guess none of these characters really trusted each other and the ending will have you wanting to know what happens next-------------NOT FAIR--now I have to go find the next in this series!
2518133
Not your typical mystery, detective, or crime solution.  The Zen way of solving a crime with very complex characters.
3732121
It took me a few chapters to get into this book but it was well worth it.  This is a whodunit with a different perspective.  In fact, whodunit seems almost incidental to the plot.  The gradual unveiling of Maureen's(the main character) past and her inner crazy are more important.  Alcohol, mental illness, cigarettes, drugs and sexual abuse; there is not a modern societal ill missing from this novel and Denise Mina ties them all together rather nicely.  My biggest problem was with the language, the author is liberal in her use of Scottish slang and it wasn't always easy to decipher what she meant, a Scottish-English glossary would have been helpful.
511171
I found this book to be quite good, I liked the various twists and turns of the story although it was a bit confusing to start.  I can usually surmise who the murderer or the murderer's mastermind is but this time I was quite surprised which is fun for a change.  I will read more by this author for sure whether on Kindle or by copy of the actual book.
1707626
This is an interesting book that is written with much more focus on the characters than many other mystery novels.

There are three characters with different interests, attitudes, and emotions.  The book explores their mindsets very effectively.  The tone is dark, as is one of the main characters in particular, whose exploration I found the most interesting.  The book makes good use of switches in setting and time to explore the story and keep the reader in suspense.

This isn't a typical mystery novel in moralizing the plot, which I found refreshing.  As the book switches gears from discussing the characters to resolving the mystery, the book becomes more of a thriller, but this book does not follow the typical flow of such stories with a pleasing resolution.  The reader is left asking themselves about the choices the characters took, not from a morality standpoint so much as a causation one.

The book is not a roller coaster ride, but rather simply an interesting puzzle that comes together in the end, and not unrealistically.

Good book.
1029242
Good characters, never quite what you expect, but never a disappointment.  An interesting mystery solved in an unconventional way - read this!
4695773
Not my usual choice, but this book hooked you from the get go. I liked the fast past, intrigue and scariness of the tense situations that the heroine placed herself.

Even if mysteries aren't what you usually like, this is a good one!
4858666
Quite a surprise whodunit.  Throughout the entire book I thought I had figured out who did it, but alas, was surprised at the end. There are many characters introduced, which at first I felt I would need to write down.  However, as the story progresses, they intricately develop as more is revealed, wherein it becomes easier for me to remember.

Max is not a nice man, who gets his just punishment.  His perceived inadequacy drives him to use women to bolster his carnal need to feel powerful and invincible.  His family suffers immeasurable heartache...at times wanted to shake some sense into his wife Trish while at the same time wanted to envelope her into a big hug.  A good, entertaining read!
2035848
I love this author's style.  I feel connected to the characters, and intrigued by the story.  I love that her books are not the normal predictable fare, where you pretty much know what's going to happen when you start the book.  This one kept me guessing (and not in a Agatha Christie way, where misdirects happen on purpose) - this was not a book of misdirects, but originality.
2325919
I really enjoyed this mystery, Burying Ben.
The sleuth is a surprisingly  unlikely character,
a police shrink.  The story unfolds with
many twists and turns and I found this book hard
to put down.  I highly recommend it.
3405263
Genuinely original characters (not that you're necessarily going to like them) in a mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Very well written insights into how the media, police and communities respond to what they think they know.
2799030
Unlike any mystery I've ever read. The two main characters seem an unlikely pair. Munroe is a grouchy but very dedicated detective while West is more concerned about where her next meal is coming from and not having to work late. Meanwhile you are learning tidbits about the murderer from a besotted lovers perspective.
3321571
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It kept me guessing on "who dunnit" and had a completely different plot than I've read before.
4609051
This is a very different murder mystery, loved trying to figure out who did it and then was surprised by the actual character.  By the descriptions of people, I could see neighbors, coworkers and family members depicted in this book.
1011310
A very unique murder mystery with some unexpected twists and a protagonist that anyone would love. Im looking forward to reading more by this author.
1773315
Loved it, a little different from the usual mystery.