A famous forensic psychologist returns to his home town, ends up investigating a murder case, and must face his own demons.
We know right away who the murderer is and suspect a good deal more. I'm not sure about Sheridan's qualifications as a psychologist, maybe the old saw, "Physician, heal thyself" applies.
Most reviews of this one have been very positive, and once more, I am not in agreement. It all comes down to the kind of book you enjoy, I guess. I found the characters thin and the plot predictable.
Oh, and the description of characters usually included their expensive name brands. I found that jarring and off-putting.
I'm going to categorize this one as OK. You may love it, but it didn't work for me.
read in May; sched. blog post for Aug. 1.
NetGalley/Gallery/Threshold Pocket Books.
Mystery. Aug. 19, 2014. Print version: 304 pages.
This is a great premise; it's a shame the plot and characters were not more fully developed.
ReplyDeleteThe plot sounds it has potential, and I felt pity that it didn't work out well. Hope the next book will be better!
ReplyDeleteIrene - It was a great premise, and I wish I had something better to say about it.
ReplyDeleteMelody - :) The next one was better.
Ouch. Yes, description by name brands is a big turn off for me too.
ReplyDeleteFrom the way you describe Sheridan, I am not sure I would enjoy this one. I suppose you never know though. :-)
Wendy - One of those books that sounded much better in the blurb.
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