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Tom Lackey Mystery #1
Killer in Sight
When a young woman is found murdered in a public park, it is up to RPD detective Lt. Tom Lackey to locate her killer. With the help of his longtime girlfriend and professional photographer, Kathy Spencer, Lackey unravels a mystery laden with psychosis and unexpected revelations. While Tom is busy following the multiple clues pouring in from different directions, Kathy gets to work to prove her own The last image viewed by the dying person can be lifted from the eyes of the victim to identify the murderer. Using her background in photography and her passion for iridology, Kathy enlists the help of Dr. Greer, a snow-haired medical examiner who allows her to take shots of Tracey Newman’s eyes. Her findings are puzzling, but they are supported by Alexis Howard, the dead girl’s ten-year-old half sister who volunteers information she claims was delivered to her by her imaginary friend Lily. With multiple suspects floating up to the surface and skeletons yanked out of unlikely closets, Tom must rely on his methodical expertise and on Kathy’s insight to find the killer before tragedy strikes again.
494 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2012
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About the author
Sandra Carrington-Smith
8 books34 followersSandra Carrington-Smith is an Italian-born author who relocated to the United States in the late 80’s after marrying a US soldier who was serving overseas. Although writing was Sandra’s deepest passion since childhood, her dream of becoming a published author had to be placed on hold for several years. Moving to a new country provided several challenges, the biggest one being the language barrier she encountered when she first arrived. In order to become fully integrated, Sandra tapped into her love for reading, and over time her vocabulary grew extensively. She gave birth to three children and devoted most of her time to raising a family. By the time she was in her late 30’s, Sandra decided to revisit her old passion for writing, and penned a novel of paranormal suspense, The Book of Obeah, followed by a self-improvement book, Housekeeping for the Soul: A Practical Guide to Restoring Your Inner Sanctuary. Both titles were sold to the same publisher and released in 2010, and The Book of Obeah went on to win an international book award. Currently, Sandra is working on two new novels: The Rosaries (the sequel of The Book of Obeah) and Shadows of a Tuscan Moon. She recently released Killer in Sight (A Tom Lackey Mystery), a psychological thriller set in North Carolina. Sandra Carrington-Smith lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband, children and three cats.
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July 18, 2012
Killer in Sight (A Tom Lackey Mystery) is a psychological thriller which allows the reader to glimpse into the twisted mind of a killer, and explores the inner struggles the victim's survivors must endure after the loss of a loved one. A southern murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.
June 4, 2012
Carrington-Smith does a great job weaving the supernatural into the mysterious southern mundane. She pulls readers into the story quickly and expertly. Her ability to sustain intrigue and tension are credits to her skills as a mystery writer. Apart from giving paranormal elements a wonderfully grounded stage in the world of forensics and crime investigation, she also tackles cultural perspectives on sexual orientation, domestic violence, and holistic health approaches. In that light Carrington-Smith is unafraid to take on a range of topics and life views, and does so with finesse and respect. A few times I wasn't clear on the point of view in the narrative, and for that reason would have liked some section and chapter transitions to be a bit smoother. In all, I'm fascinated with the world Carrington-Smith has created and I look forward to reading more of her work.
July 23, 2012
I have been reading mysteries since I was quite young, starting with Conan Doyle, to Dick Francis, to Kathy Reichs and beyond. I tend to stick with some authors with an excellent and proven track record for fine writing and structure. Occasionally I will branch out and read novels and short stories by up-and-coming authors. Having never read anything by SCS, I decided to read the copy I was given.
Sandra Carrington-Smith traps you in the web of murder and mystery, right from the start and spins a web so intricate that you cannot possibly guess who the killer is, in this seductive "who done it". It is a right wonderful read and very well written. I like the fact that it takes place in my own hometown of Raleigh, NC, so all the stomping grounds that Det Tom Lackey traverse are places I have been before, and will most like take care to avoid now!
The reading scrolls like a movie in my mind and at times I would see the scene in my head and swear I have solved it. Nope! Wrong! Foiled again!
Alas. It has a lot of twists and turns.
You will enjoy.
Sandra Carrington-Smith traps you in the web of murder and mystery, right from the start and spins a web so intricate that you cannot possibly guess who the killer is, in this seductive "who done it". It is a right wonderful read and very well written. I like the fact that it takes place in my own hometown of Raleigh, NC, so all the stomping grounds that Det Tom Lackey traverse are places I have been before, and will most like take care to avoid now!
The reading scrolls like a movie in my mind and at times I would see the scene in my head and swear I have solved it. Nope! Wrong! Foiled again!
Alas. It has a lot of twists and turns.
You will enjoy.
July 7, 2012
My absolute favorite reads are series. I read many different types of books and anything that is a series already has my interest. That it's a murder mystery and set in my home state of north Carolina is an added bonus. This book started off gripping the reader, pulled the reader right in by starting off with the perspective of the victim, allowing the reader a personal investment in finding out whodunit. I couldn't put the book down and was kept guessing as to who the bad guy was. The characters were easy to get to know and I'm looking forward to the next installment
July 21, 2012
Rivetting book- a woman is found in a near by park after she has been brutally murdered. the list of suspects is long and Detective Tom lackey has his work cut out for him. With the help of his photographer girlfriend and the murdered womans younger sister he gets to the bottom of it. The little girl claims that her invisible friend is sending clues to help solve the crime.
this is another page turner with paranormal qualities that just seem to add to the suspense in the story and you as the reader want the good guys to prevail and see justice done.5 stars for a great read.
this is another page turner with paranormal qualities that just seem to add to the suspense in the story and you as the reader want the good guys to prevail and see justice done.5 stars for a great read.
April 30, 2014
With lots of possible suspects, twists and turns and a touch of the otherworldly this story is a great read. There were a couple of formatting issues but they really didn't detract from the story being told. I was intrigued by the iriology and the idea of capturing the last image seen by dead eyes. While I am sure that it is something this author invented I think it would be a great tool for those trying to solve crimes. I would say get this tale and sit back for a fun ride.
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July 11, 2012Just won a copy on first reads can't wait to start it.
June 18, 2012
Killer In Sight
Author: Sandra Carrington-Smith
What if the last person you saw before you life ended was your killer? What if your last jog in the North Carolina woods sent you right into the den or lair of a dangerous killer? Your heart is bounding, your body is bruised and you hoped to get away before the gun would take away your last breath. What if you could record the faces of your killers on the irises of your eyes just before your eyes closed for the last time? Iridology goes beyond the claim that the eyes can provide signs of disease. Those studying iridology or iridologists, as we will learn in this novel maintain that each organ has a counterpart in your eye and you can determine the state of that particular organ’s health by looking at that particular section of the eye. The patterns and markings in the iris are compared to an iris chart mapping zones of the iris and linking them to different parts of the body. These conclusions are not linked to any scientific investigation but to the work of intuition. As Tracey Newman’s brutal murder is brought to the attention of RPD Detective Tom Lackey the reader will learn more about this technique, the fact that the killer’s face was photographed by the victim’s eyes and how his long time girlfriend Kathy Spencer will use this and other methods to help find her killer. As Tracey takes her last breaths you can feel the impending doom, hear her final words and thoughts and pray for her soul. Killed in a public park and constantly warned as you hear her voice, Tracey states that she was warned never to jog alone. How can the last image of the killer be lifted from the eyes of the victim to find her killer? Killer in Sight: Sandra Carrington-Smith you don’t want to miss a minute of this novel.
A camera contains within its walls the images the photographer snaps. Images that when taken and seen tell a story not only to the photographer but also to the viewer or person in the photograph. Your eyes witness scenes, record events and capture them remembering each nuance, each part of an experience creating a slide show within your mind or the viewfinder of the camera. What if you could transport these images the same way as they do in a camera? What if a device could be made to download the images recorded by your eyes, transferred to a computer but first recorded and preserved to a memory slot in a machine? What if this could help solve crimes? What if the last image that Tracey saw was captured and photographed with her own eyes, could be vied and help Tom solve the case and find her killer?
Kathy Spencer is his girlfriend and she has experienced strange occurrences hears voices and has visions that most would not relate to or believe. Tracey haunts her in more ways than one. As the story continues and moves ahead Kathy is asked to meet with Tom and Tracey’s family. Meeting her sister Alexis would change her perspective on things as she relates some information about her sister’s death, other events and claims she learned them from an imaginary friend named Lily. While her parents identify her sister’s body, Alexis relates information about Lily and what happens next will surprise the reader and Kathy. Images taken in her own home the night before when processed appear fuzzy, blurry and unclear. An image seems to be superimposed over the haze and what Alexis reveals is frightening and when Kathy tries to share it later on with Tom he is in total disbelief. Could Alexis really have an imaginary friend or is she communicating with a spirit? What is Tom’s reaction to the image in the pictures and will it believe that it might be Tracey and what is she trying to tell Kathy?
As the story unfolds, we learn that each has intersected with Tracey in unexpected ways. The author delves into universal themes ranging from the complexities of infidelity, abandonment, sexual orientation, victimization, redemption - and perfectly weaves each character's back story into the context of this murder/mystery. Magically, each character's demons are exorcized through their relationships with Tracey.
When a young woman is found murdered in a public park, it is up to RPD detective Lt. Tom Lackey to locate her killer. With the help of his longtime girlfriend and professional photographer, Kathy Spencer, Lackey unravels a mystery laden with psychosis and unexpected revelations.
Using her background in photography and her passion for iridology, Kathy enlists the help of Dr. Greer, a snow-haired medical examiner who allows her to take shots of Tracey Newman’s eyes. Her findings are puzzling, but Alexis Howard, the dead girl’s ten-year-old half sister who her imaginary friend Lily delivered volunteer’s information she claims to her, supports them. As the police begin to step up their investigation we learn more about Tracey, her close friends and boyfriends. Hearing Brad’s voice we learn of a secret that he and Tracey shared that he would not like brought out in public. But, things do not always turn out the way you want and when Tom revisits Shannon, Tracey’s roommate what he sees while there is horrifying, what she related even more. Abuse whether spouse, friends, physical or mental is wrong and the author brings to light what happens when one young girl seems afraid to stand up to her abuser. Added into the mix is Tracey’s involvement with her boss at work, the fact that she was pregnant when she was killed and the link between her photos, Alexis’s imaginary friend named Lily who seems to have a wealth of information stored within her spirit and Kathy who seems haunted by her face within her photos. Author Sandra-Carrington Smith weaves an intricate plot filled with so many layers, photos that need to be retouched to make them clear and a killer who is taunting Tom with her phone calls. This is one book that you won’t be able to put down until the final veil of deceit is lived and the killer revealed.
Alexis has a frightening nightmare that she shares with Kathy, Kathy has some strange things happen in her studio and Tom and his team are trying to uncover the truth behind some of the statements made by some of the suspects as the pieces are still not quite fitting together and the photos are still hazy. But, the suspects keep rising and the evidence points in so many directions and one little girl named Alexis just wants her voice to be heard. Why won’t Tom listen to Kathy and why won’t anyone hear what Alexis is saying? What happens next to Shannon might change your perspective about her and the revelations made about Tracey might prove why she was killed?
While Kathy goes to the office of the coroner and explains her rationale behind wanting use her new Iriscope to take pictures of Tracey’s eyes, Tom and his team are pursuing a whole other line. Imagine learning that the images in your eyes are transferred to the optic nerve in the brain and remain on the retina and iris. Of course there is no scientific prove that this is true but iridologists are working hard to prove this everyday and Kathy hopes her photos might help catch a killer. But, what happens next is frightening as Alexis disappears, someone tries to kill Shannon in the hospital, someone takes his own life, and Tom is the next victim of the killer.
Just how this ends you will have to photograph with you own camera for yourself because I will not reveal the final click of the shutter to you. Who killed Tracey, why and how all of the players fit together into one nice photograph clearly framed for all to see you just won’t believe. The reason behind the murders is in between the pages of this outstanding paranormal, fast paced, high-energy novel filled with so many twists, turns and surprises that you won’t see them coming. Forgiveness comes in many ways, truths are revealed and one mother comes to grips with her past and another learns the consequences of the present. Read Killer In Sight: You never know what you might see in the lens of your own eyes or camera. Let’s hope the author brings Tom and Kathy back for more.
Fran Lewis: reviewer
THIS BOOK GETS: FIVE IRISCOPES
Author: Sandra Carrington-Smith
What if the last person you saw before you life ended was your killer? What if your last jog in the North Carolina woods sent you right into the den or lair of a dangerous killer? Your heart is bounding, your body is bruised and you hoped to get away before the gun would take away your last breath. What if you could record the faces of your killers on the irises of your eyes just before your eyes closed for the last time? Iridology goes beyond the claim that the eyes can provide signs of disease. Those studying iridology or iridologists, as we will learn in this novel maintain that each organ has a counterpart in your eye and you can determine the state of that particular organ’s health by looking at that particular section of the eye. The patterns and markings in the iris are compared to an iris chart mapping zones of the iris and linking them to different parts of the body. These conclusions are not linked to any scientific investigation but to the work of intuition. As Tracey Newman’s brutal murder is brought to the attention of RPD Detective Tom Lackey the reader will learn more about this technique, the fact that the killer’s face was photographed by the victim’s eyes and how his long time girlfriend Kathy Spencer will use this and other methods to help find her killer. As Tracey takes her last breaths you can feel the impending doom, hear her final words and thoughts and pray for her soul. Killed in a public park and constantly warned as you hear her voice, Tracey states that she was warned never to jog alone. How can the last image of the killer be lifted from the eyes of the victim to find her killer? Killer in Sight: Sandra Carrington-Smith you don’t want to miss a minute of this novel.
A camera contains within its walls the images the photographer snaps. Images that when taken and seen tell a story not only to the photographer but also to the viewer or person in the photograph. Your eyes witness scenes, record events and capture them remembering each nuance, each part of an experience creating a slide show within your mind or the viewfinder of the camera. What if you could transport these images the same way as they do in a camera? What if a device could be made to download the images recorded by your eyes, transferred to a computer but first recorded and preserved to a memory slot in a machine? What if this could help solve crimes? What if the last image that Tracey saw was captured and photographed with her own eyes, could be vied and help Tom solve the case and find her killer?
Kathy Spencer is his girlfriend and she has experienced strange occurrences hears voices and has visions that most would not relate to or believe. Tracey haunts her in more ways than one. As the story continues and moves ahead Kathy is asked to meet with Tom and Tracey’s family. Meeting her sister Alexis would change her perspective on things as she relates some information about her sister’s death, other events and claims she learned them from an imaginary friend named Lily. While her parents identify her sister’s body, Alexis relates information about Lily and what happens next will surprise the reader and Kathy. Images taken in her own home the night before when processed appear fuzzy, blurry and unclear. An image seems to be superimposed over the haze and what Alexis reveals is frightening and when Kathy tries to share it later on with Tom he is in total disbelief. Could Alexis really have an imaginary friend or is she communicating with a spirit? What is Tom’s reaction to the image in the pictures and will it believe that it might be Tracey and what is she trying to tell Kathy?
As the story unfolds, we learn that each has intersected with Tracey in unexpected ways. The author delves into universal themes ranging from the complexities of infidelity, abandonment, sexual orientation, victimization, redemption - and perfectly weaves each character's back story into the context of this murder/mystery. Magically, each character's demons are exorcized through their relationships with Tracey.
When a young woman is found murdered in a public park, it is up to RPD detective Lt. Tom Lackey to locate her killer. With the help of his longtime girlfriend and professional photographer, Kathy Spencer, Lackey unravels a mystery laden with psychosis and unexpected revelations.
Using her background in photography and her passion for iridology, Kathy enlists the help of Dr. Greer, a snow-haired medical examiner who allows her to take shots of Tracey Newman’s eyes. Her findings are puzzling, but Alexis Howard, the dead girl’s ten-year-old half sister who her imaginary friend Lily delivered volunteer’s information she claims to her, supports them. As the police begin to step up their investigation we learn more about Tracey, her close friends and boyfriends. Hearing Brad’s voice we learn of a secret that he and Tracey shared that he would not like brought out in public. But, things do not always turn out the way you want and when Tom revisits Shannon, Tracey’s roommate what he sees while there is horrifying, what she related even more. Abuse whether spouse, friends, physical or mental is wrong and the author brings to light what happens when one young girl seems afraid to stand up to her abuser. Added into the mix is Tracey’s involvement with her boss at work, the fact that she was pregnant when she was killed and the link between her photos, Alexis’s imaginary friend named Lily who seems to have a wealth of information stored within her spirit and Kathy who seems haunted by her face within her photos. Author Sandra-Carrington Smith weaves an intricate plot filled with so many layers, photos that need to be retouched to make them clear and a killer who is taunting Tom with her phone calls. This is one book that you won’t be able to put down until the final veil of deceit is lived and the killer revealed.
Alexis has a frightening nightmare that she shares with Kathy, Kathy has some strange things happen in her studio and Tom and his team are trying to uncover the truth behind some of the statements made by some of the suspects as the pieces are still not quite fitting together and the photos are still hazy. But, the suspects keep rising and the evidence points in so many directions and one little girl named Alexis just wants her voice to be heard. Why won’t Tom listen to Kathy and why won’t anyone hear what Alexis is saying? What happens next to Shannon might change your perspective about her and the revelations made about Tracey might prove why she was killed?
While Kathy goes to the office of the coroner and explains her rationale behind wanting use her new Iriscope to take pictures of Tracey’s eyes, Tom and his team are pursuing a whole other line. Imagine learning that the images in your eyes are transferred to the optic nerve in the brain and remain on the retina and iris. Of course there is no scientific prove that this is true but iridologists are working hard to prove this everyday and Kathy hopes her photos might help catch a killer. But, what happens next is frightening as Alexis disappears, someone tries to kill Shannon in the hospital, someone takes his own life, and Tom is the next victim of the killer.
Just how this ends you will have to photograph with you own camera for yourself because I will not reveal the final click of the shutter to you. Who killed Tracey, why and how all of the players fit together into one nice photograph clearly framed for all to see you just won’t believe. The reason behind the murders is in between the pages of this outstanding paranormal, fast paced, high-energy novel filled with so many twists, turns and surprises that you won’t see them coming. Forgiveness comes in many ways, truths are revealed and one mother comes to grips with her past and another learns the consequences of the present. Read Killer In Sight: You never know what you might see in the lens of your own eyes or camera. Let’s hope the author brings Tom and Kathy back for more.
Fran Lewis: reviewer
THIS BOOK GETS: FIVE IRISCOPES
September 21, 2017
Great mystery!
If you like a good mystery, read this book. You will never guess who did it. Loved every word. Can't wait to read another.
If you like a good mystery, read this book. You will never guess who did it. Loved every word. Can't wait to read another.
December 25, 2019
I found the story interesting, but the editing for Kindle was terrible.
August 16, 2012
Sandra Carrington-Smith leads off with a glimpse of the victim's thoughts and feelings before her murder. She sets the scene so vividly that as the story progresses the reader mentally returns often to the scene of the crime as Detective Lackey and his photographer girlfriend piece together clues. There are several well developed suspects and each time I thought I could guess the end there was a twist and another connection between a possible suspect and victim. Through each character we learn more about the victim, Tracey and the relationships of her family, friends, room mates, and lovers. To add unique flavor to the mystery is a bit of paranormal suspense as Tracey's sister imaginary friend,Lily, moves the story forward. The flavor of the paranormal is just enough that every reader can picture the sequences without it "being over the top." I love that the story held my interest to the very last page and every question I had about a character was answered. I very much look forward to reading Sandra's other books
January 14, 2013
I have been reading lots of indie books lately, after all they are free. I read them on my Kindle and highlight the errors, then offer to send those errors to the author, sort of a way to pay for a free book.
I really hate to review 2 star books. This one is in that category. Not formatted properly, not consistent, spaces where spaces should not be and no spaces where they should be. Improper chapter breaks. Improper dialogue formatting. Misspellings. Grammar.
This book is obviously not ready for publishing. It has not seen a formatter and the author is not qualified. It has not seen an editor, same problem. No doubt she can write, but not in finished form.
Pull it back and read it again. Once on your computer, again on a reader, aloud to or by someone else, by a proof reader and if you have a Kindle, have it read to you. If you don't have a reader (and you should if you are trying to publish digitally) then waste the paper to print it out. Errors pop out on the reader or on paper that you will miss on the computer. Read the Smashwords Style Guide, it is free.
I really hate to review 2 star books. This one is in that category. Not formatted properly, not consistent, spaces where spaces should not be and no spaces where they should be. Improper chapter breaks. Improper dialogue formatting. Misspellings. Grammar.
This book is obviously not ready for publishing. It has not seen a formatter and the author is not qualified. It has not seen an editor, same problem. No doubt she can write, but not in finished form.
Pull it back and read it again. Once on your computer, again on a reader, aloud to or by someone else, by a proof reader and if you have a Kindle, have it read to you. If you don't have a reader (and you should if you are trying to publish digitally) then waste the paper to print it out. Errors pop out on the reader or on paper that you will miss on the computer. Read the Smashwords Style Guide, it is free.
July 7, 2012
Tom Lackey provides experience and LOts of skill into the solving of a murder of a Physician's Assistant who was found mudered in Raleigh. Paragraph after paragraph intrigue and excitement filled my cup and kept it full. As each character plays into the book only to move quickly through and complete parts of the story. Vividly tying words together time after time Sandra Carrington-Smith made me want to jump in and help. A well-developed blot carries you along until the very last page and you just cannot stop reading.
When I finished reading there was a great feeling that there is more to come. I was left wanting more and expect to hear more of Tom Lackey and Kathy as there might be a move coming for them as Tom Retires and Kathy finds herself loving life with that man she loves so deeply. Every one of Sandra C-Smith releases require more than one reading. I own all of her published works so far and she excites me with her magical talent .
When I finished reading there was a great feeling that there is more to come. I was left wanting more and expect to hear more of Tom Lackey and Kathy as there might be a move coming for them as Tom Retires and Kathy finds herself loving life with that man she loves so deeply. Every one of Sandra C-Smith releases require more than one reading. I own all of her published works so far and she excites me with her magical talent .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2012
Sandra Carrington-Smith didn’t just write your run of the mill who dunnit when she wrote Killer In Sight. She put on paper a true page turner set to give you the chills at every unexpected and undead twist along the way.
Every aspect of this story was carefully thought out and there is no denying this writer’s skill for bending words to her will and leading the reader’s heart down a journey filled with emotions that range from sheer horror to great love and unbearable pain, all while moving the mind to spin in circles as we try to figure out just who is responsible for this seemingly senseless crime. In fact, I dare you to call out the killer before you reach the end! I can almost guarantee that you’ll be wrong. I was!
Every aspect of this story was carefully thought out and there is no denying this writer’s skill for bending words to her will and leading the reader’s heart down a journey filled with emotions that range from sheer horror to great love and unbearable pain, all while moving the mind to spin in circles as we try to figure out just who is responsible for this seemingly senseless crime. In fact, I dare you to call out the killer before you reach the end! I can almost guarantee that you’ll be wrong. I was!
August 18, 2012
I am already a Carrinton-Smith fan after having read "The Book of Obeah," and "Housekeeping For The Soul." This newest release does not disappoint! As a professional photographer, I found Kathy to be a most believable character,as was Detective Lackey. This story takes twists and turns that leave the reader wondering, quite literally, "who done it?!" as a lover of crime mysteries AND things that cannot be explained, this novel truly quenched my thirst for a good "by the pool" read!
If you haven't already done so, do yourself a favor and pick up "Killerin Sight"!!!
If you haven't already done so, do yourself a favor and pick up "Killerin Sight"!!!
January 25, 2013
I mostly enjoyed this thriller, but the plot is all over the place. It's a pretty good police procedural, but then she throws in ghosts, gay roommates, drug dealing, a hint of Christian fiction, child abuse, and various other subplots. There was enough going on for three or four books. I thought the writing was often awkward, and then I found out that English is the author's second language. That might also explain the continuity errors, but a decent editor should have caught those. A suspenseful story if you can overlook the problems.
September 18, 2012
Excelent book
There were several threads of storries going on in this plot. The author did an excelent job of interweaving them all so they all came together in the end.
There was a lot of little clues with each story, I kept changing my mind as to who did it. In fact there were times I had to slow down and re-read parts to catch the clues. No reflection on the author, I tend to speed read,lololol, and had to slow me down.
I loved the characters and how they were pretrade, the stories were very beleivable.
Definatly worth the read!
There were several threads of storries going on in this plot. The author did an excelent job of interweaving them all so they all came together in the end.
There was a lot of little clues with each story, I kept changing my mind as to who did it. In fact there were times I had to slow down and re-read parts to catch the clues. No reflection on the author, I tend to speed read,lololol, and had to slow me down.
I loved the characters and how they were pretrade, the stories were very beleivable.
Definatly worth the read!
September 21, 2012
I really enjoyed this story, the first half of the book more so than the latter. It almost felt like the book was written by two different people. The first half caught you up in the story very quickly. It was written smoothly, transitioning you from one scene to the next. The second half read like it was still under construction.
March 24, 2015
Enjoyed the twists and turns of the first 400 pages, but not the ending. Seemed like story suddenly stopped and the author spent the last 50 pages tying up the loose ends for a happy ending. Really disappointing because the story and characters were much better than the 'okay' rating, but the ending let everything else down. Left a very dissatisfying taste overall. Real shame!
November 10, 2012
My first venture into Mystery--not my last! Carrington-Smith's writing kept me on edge and anxious to turn the page to see what was going to happen next. She does an excellent job of making the story come all together and does not leave confusing loose ends. I look forward to reading more of her Tom Lackey Mysteries, actually more of anything that this author writes!
April 15, 2014
I like a mystery that I can't figure out the ending half way through the book. this book has lots of suspects, twists and turns. It gets a little too sappy and unrealistic at the end, but it was an enjoyable read.
November 12, 2012
loved it so much as the story go on i was always eager to find out what is going to happen next & with the unexpected end i think this was a great story & i am glad i had the chance to read it .
Want to read
September 15, 2012Kindle freebie, 09-15-12
December 11, 2012
Good story line, but the broken English made it a little hard to follow.
January 22, 2013
This was good except for the whole "iridology" thread didn't really go anywhere... Enjoyed the book a lot though.
September 14, 2015
I thought this story might go off the deep end but somehow it turned into a pretty good murder mystery.
December 22, 2016
very good
December 27, 2016
Hmmm
Not happy with this book at all. Not my cup of tea. Too modernistic for me. Just dowright disgusting to me
Not happy with this book at all. Not my cup of tea. Too modernistic for me. Just dowright disgusting to me
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September 15, 2012$0.0
May 8, 2013
Great book. Enjoyed it immensely. It had suspense, drama and intrigue. Highly recommend.
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