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Farrell and Kearns #2
The Fourth Motive
"Sean Lynch has delivered another solidly entertaining novel. Farrell and Kearns are back. If you enjoyed book one then you’ll definitely get a kick out of book two." –The Eloquent Page
Deputy District Attorney Paige Callen is being stalked. The man stalking her is motivated, methodical, and relentless.
The police aren’t merely one step behind Paige’s stalker; they’re stumped. They haven’t a clue on the identity of her assailant or why he’s targeted her.
Paige’s father, retired Judge ‘Iron Gene’ Callen, isn’t about to sit on the sidelines while a homicidal lunatic stalks his only child. Callen hires retired San Francisco P.D. Inspector turned private investigator Bob Farrell, to the dismay of the local police.
The cops are well-aware of Farrell’s reputation as a reckless wild card. Judge Callen, however, knows him as a man who doesn’t let the rules get in the way of getting the job done.
Farrell enlists the aid of former Iowa Deputy Kevin Kearns to help him protect Paige, and to stop a madman before she becomes a statistic. But to find her stalker, Farrell and Kearns must first learn why he’s launched his lethal crusade; a journey none of them may survive.
"Can’t wait for the next one in the series." – Books Galore
About the Author
Sean Lynch grew up in Iowa, holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology, and served in the U.S. Army as an enlisted infantryman. He spent nearly three decades as a municipal police officer in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his career he's been a Motorcycle Officer, S.W.A.T. Officer, Sex Crimes Investigator, Firearms Instructor, and Homicide Detective.
Learn more about Sean at seanlynchbooks.com
Deputy District Attorney Paige Callen is being stalked. The man stalking her is motivated, methodical, and relentless.
The police aren’t merely one step behind Paige’s stalker; they’re stumped. They haven’t a clue on the identity of her assailant or why he’s targeted her.
Paige’s father, retired Judge ‘Iron Gene’ Callen, isn’t about to sit on the sidelines while a homicidal lunatic stalks his only child. Callen hires retired San Francisco P.D. Inspector turned private investigator Bob Farrell, to the dismay of the local police.
The cops are well-aware of Farrell’s reputation as a reckless wild card. Judge Callen, however, knows him as a man who doesn’t let the rules get in the way of getting the job done.
Farrell enlists the aid of former Iowa Deputy Kevin Kearns to help him protect Paige, and to stop a madman before she becomes a statistic. But to find her stalker, Farrell and Kearns must first learn why he’s launched his lethal crusade; a journey none of them may survive.
"Can’t wait for the next one in the series." – Books Galore
About the Author
Sean Lynch grew up in Iowa, holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology, and served in the U.S. Army as an enlisted infantryman. He spent nearly three decades as a municipal police officer in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his career he's been a Motorcycle Officer, S.W.A.T. Officer, Sex Crimes Investigator, Firearms Instructor, and Homicide Detective.
Learn more about Sean at seanlynchbooks.com
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March 10, 2014
Someone is stalking DA Paige Callen, someone who can guess her every move. Her father hires Bob Farrell to catch her stalker since the cops have proven ineffective. Can Farrell persuade Kearns to help him catch the lunatic and stay one step ahead of the PD? And will Paige let them?
I got this from Exhibit A via Netgalley.
There's not a whole lot scarier than a killer that's constantly one step ahead of the police and makes the victim powerless to stop him. That's the running theme of The Fourth Motive, the second Farrell and Kearns thriller from Sean Lynch.
Much like Vernon Slocum in the first book, the villain of The Fourth Motive is frighteningly capable. Bob Farrell is in fine form, drinking whiskey, talking smack, and backing it all up against corrupt cops and anyone else who gets in the way. Kearns, who I originally thought would have more of a starring role in the series, provides the Bad Ass Friend firepower for a lot of the book.
Since this book is one long cat and mouse game, there's not a lot more I want to reveal about the plot. I like the way Kearns was used since Farrell is a far more interesting character. The killer's connection to Paige was well done and not an overused cliche. However, I didn't like this book as much as Dangerous Prey.
My problem with this book was Paige Callen. For the first 80% of the book, she was so stubborn I wouldn't have minded her stalker getting her. A man saves you from getting raped and/or murdered and you try to prosecute him for carrying an unlicensed firearm? Really? Really? She was also so resistant to protection that I hoped Farrell would give Judge Callen his money back and leave her to her own devices.
Anyway, the book was pretty good despite Paige being pretty unlikeable for most of the book. Three stars. I'll be picking up the next Farrell and Kearns book.
I got this from Exhibit A via Netgalley.
There's not a whole lot scarier than a killer that's constantly one step ahead of the police and makes the victim powerless to stop him. That's the running theme of The Fourth Motive, the second Farrell and Kearns thriller from Sean Lynch.
Much like Vernon Slocum in the first book, the villain of The Fourth Motive is frighteningly capable. Bob Farrell is in fine form, drinking whiskey, talking smack, and backing it all up against corrupt cops and anyone else who gets in the way. Kearns, who I originally thought would have more of a starring role in the series, provides the Bad Ass Friend firepower for a lot of the book.
Since this book is one long cat and mouse game, there's not a lot more I want to reveal about the plot. I like the way Kearns was used since Farrell is a far more interesting character. The killer's connection to Paige was well done and not an overused cliche. However, I didn't like this book as much as Dangerous Prey.
My problem with this book was Paige Callen. For the first 80% of the book, she was so stubborn I wouldn't have minded her stalker getting her. A man saves you from getting raped and/or murdered and you try to prosecute him for carrying an unlicensed firearm? Really? Really? She was also so resistant to protection that I hoped Farrell would give Judge Callen his money back and leave her to her own devices.
Anyway, the book was pretty good despite Paige being pretty unlikeable for most of the book. Three stars. I'll be picking up the next Farrell and Kearns book.
November 20, 2020
Second of the Farrell/Kearns series. Again, Lynch writes the antagonist as one bad ass dude. Also, as in the first of the series, there is a lot of animosity between the two protagonists and the local police. To understand, the reader really needs to read the first of the series.
May 8, 2015
Don't you just hate it when you have a "to read" list as long as the rest of your life timewise and you waste six or seven hours on a book which is not just bad, you wonder how it got published? I had already read the first Farrell and Kearns and found it darn good, so I was naturally drawn to the second. Unfortunately, the character outlines of many of the other players (especially the damsel in distress) are so ludicrous and over the top that I threw the book away at about the 75% read point. Consider (not really a spoiler)...you, a damsel in distress (assistant DA, late 20's, highly educated) are attacked with intent to kidnap, rape, torture and murder you. Kearns (our young hero) foils the attempt and nearly gets himself killed. Do you thank him? Hell, No! You try to have him charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Yeah, that's realistic. Anyhow, I kept reading but said DiD continues to act like some caricature of the world's #1 queen bitch, so I gave up knowing that the author would somehow get her to have an epiphany by the last page but I...just...didn't...care.
January 11, 2016
The book was okay, the story kept me wanting to read more as it progressed. Although I offered four stars, it was probably closer to three and a half for me. I was consistently left with the impression that Sean Lynch was more interested in writing about his knowledge about the inner shenanigans of police work and his knowledge of firearms, than of writing a riveting story. Without many twists or turns, plus a few unanswered questions, it was definitely more of a cops-and-robbers story. If that is your thing, then it is a good read.
January 5, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. The story kept me interested and it wasn't as predictable as I was expecting. My biggest complaint was that few of the characters were almost unbearable to read. They were so annoying I almost didn't finish the book because of them. But if you can look past them, the story is definitely worth it.
September 26, 2017
Great!
I really enjoy this author. Very entertaining story. The relationship between Kearns and Farrell is quite fun and engaging. I liked this one just as much as the first one!!
I really enjoy this author. Very entertaining story. The relationship between Kearns and Farrell is quite fun and engaging. I liked this one just as much as the first one!!
July 5, 2019
A good mystery.
April 8, 2020
Enjoyed this story. Likable characters. I would read more by this author.
March 23, 2021
This book was interesting because it was set in 1989.
September 16, 2021
another
Thoroughly enjoyed this Farrell and Kearns book. The addition of Judge Callen made for a great story line. I really like the Napa Valley locations.
Thoroughly enjoyed this Farrell and Kearns book. The addition of Judge Callen made for a great story line. I really like the Napa Valley locations.
April 19, 2014
I’m always pleased when I discover that there is going to be a sequel to a novel that I’ve enjoyed. It feels like a real treat. Last year I read Wounded Prey by Sean Lynch, and was impressed with the debut. I’ve been looking forward to reading more and that chance has finally arrived.
Bob Farrell continues to be as irascible as ever. He’s the poster boy for not suffering the interference of fools, and his attitude in dealing with them is always refreshingly direct. Farrell is all business but underneath that gruff chain smoking exterior there is a keen analytical mind that relishes solving problems. I’d love to learn a bit more about his past. So far, there hasn’t been a great deal of insight into his career in the police force. Hopefully, this is something that will be explored in the future. In his thirty years as a San Francisco detective he is bound to have seen and heard some crazy things.
If Farrell is the brains of the outfit, then the younger Kevin Kearns is the heart. He doesn’t have the same jaded world-view as his partner, and he is driven by more honourable goals. Duty, justice and a sense of what is right feature more highly in his motives. I think Kearns is a little less defined as a character than his partner but that feels right. He is at the beginning of his career, rather than the end, and he has yet to gather that wealth of experience that Farrell has.
For anyone who can remember that far back, the late nineteen eighties setting remains tantalisingly evocative. As before, the methods used to investigate the crime can’t rely on the modern technology we have today. Many tools used today were still in their infancy at that time. Instead, Farrell relies on a lifetime of instinct and his gut reactions. There are a handful of other nods to the decade which were always fun when spotted. I’ll admit the throwaway reference to Appetite for Destruction in particular raised a smile.
When I read any book that is part of a series, I can’t help but try to picture what the characters would look like. In this case I’ve been trying to decide who would best play each of the leads if these books were ever adapted for television or film. After much pondering I’ve decided that for Bob Farrell, the veteran actor Michael Ironside would be perfect. He just does grizzled so very well. Kevin Kearns is pretty clean cut, so I’m thinking someone like Stephen Amell would be ideal. Not-quite-buddy cops in an eighties setting, it would be brilliant.
As with its predecessor, there are chapters in this novel that are told directly from the villain’s perspective. I like the use of this approach. As the plot unfolds, it begins to feel like a proper game of cat and mouse is starting to develop between the detectives and their adversary. Lynch also employs the same technique he used in book one to help explain the motivations of the criminal. Flashbacks are used to reveal what drives the stalker and why he has chosen the specific victims for his reign of terror. This additional insight certainly helps to add an air of realism to the plot. A series of clues are slowly drip fed until the final revelations in the book’s closing chapters.
Sean Lynch has delivered another solidly entertaining novel. Farrell and Kearns are back. If you enjoyed book one then you’ll definitely get a kick out of book two.
Bob Farrell continues to be as irascible as ever. He’s the poster boy for not suffering the interference of fools, and his attitude in dealing with them is always refreshingly direct. Farrell is all business but underneath that gruff chain smoking exterior there is a keen analytical mind that relishes solving problems. I’d love to learn a bit more about his past. So far, there hasn’t been a great deal of insight into his career in the police force. Hopefully, this is something that will be explored in the future. In his thirty years as a San Francisco detective he is bound to have seen and heard some crazy things.
If Farrell is the brains of the outfit, then the younger Kevin Kearns is the heart. He doesn’t have the same jaded world-view as his partner, and he is driven by more honourable goals. Duty, justice and a sense of what is right feature more highly in his motives. I think Kearns is a little less defined as a character than his partner but that feels right. He is at the beginning of his career, rather than the end, and he has yet to gather that wealth of experience that Farrell has.
For anyone who can remember that far back, the late nineteen eighties setting remains tantalisingly evocative. As before, the methods used to investigate the crime can’t rely on the modern technology we have today. Many tools used today were still in their infancy at that time. Instead, Farrell relies on a lifetime of instinct and his gut reactions. There are a handful of other nods to the decade which were always fun when spotted. I’ll admit the throwaway reference to Appetite for Destruction in particular raised a smile.
When I read any book that is part of a series, I can’t help but try to picture what the characters would look like. In this case I’ve been trying to decide who would best play each of the leads if these books were ever adapted for television or film. After much pondering I’ve decided that for Bob Farrell, the veteran actor Michael Ironside would be perfect. He just does grizzled so very well. Kevin Kearns is pretty clean cut, so I’m thinking someone like Stephen Amell would be ideal. Not-quite-buddy cops in an eighties setting, it would be brilliant.
As with its predecessor, there are chapters in this novel that are told directly from the villain’s perspective. I like the use of this approach. As the plot unfolds, it begins to feel like a proper game of cat and mouse is starting to develop between the detectives and their adversary. Lynch also employs the same technique he used in book one to help explain the motivations of the criminal. Flashbacks are used to reveal what drives the stalker and why he has chosen the specific victims for his reign of terror. This additional insight certainly helps to add an air of realism to the plot. A series of clues are slowly drip fed until the final revelations in the book’s closing chapters.
Sean Lynch has delivered another solidly entertaining novel. Farrell and Kearns are back. If you enjoyed book one then you’ll definitely get a kick out of book two.
April 14, 2014
What I think of it
This book is a classic game of cat and mouse between the harasser and the harassed, between the harassed and the handsome guy, between Farrell and the harasser, between Farrell... and the police. There's so many people running one after the other and creating lots of trouble, it sometimes becomes confusing! This book is the second in a series and it seems it's better to have read the first (which I did not ) before reading this one, because Farrell's setbacks with police are directly associated with what happened before. There's also much hints about Farrell and Kearns' ordeal in the first book.
The stalker is ultra motivated in this story. He couldn't be more prepared, both physically, materially or in the sequences of actions. His hatred for Paige is somewhat irrational but very real. Another example of the pathetic loser who prefers to blame others for his failures. But in the same time, Paige is so detestable that one comes almost to wish him good luck! The story is relentless with - always - the threat of the stalker who can kill his prey at any time, it is maddening! I sometimes found that the stalker came back too soon when he should have tend to his wounds, as in those movies where the bad guy never stops coming back.
Talking characters. Paige Cullen has managed an exemplary career with the help of her father, which she refuses to see, and shows a very annoying arrogance insurance. Even when she's almost killed/rape/kidnap (your choice), she continues to refuse to be help because she believes she can fend for herself. Farrell is the typical private detective, always a smoke in his mouth and a glass of whiskey in his hand. He demonstrated a realism bordering on cynicism regarding the rules, which justifies - in his eyes - his unorthodox methods. Kearns is the good guy, always ready to defend the widow and the orphan (or spoiled rotten DDA in this case). He's always there at the right time and doesn't try to get ahead.
The weak point of the novel concerns the love story that ends up happening (and it is not difficult to guess between whom). I sometimes had the impression of being in a Harlequin novel where the virile guy finally coax the temperamental young woman to the point of making her as gentle as a lamb. It's a bit too caricatural and unnecessary in a story that should be fast paced.
However, what I liked about the book is it's highlighting of the police shortcomings in cases of harassment. The protection of a person calls for swift action that does not allow the justice due to very lengthy and costly procedures - thus used sparingly. The author is a former cop and this is reflected in the narrative, especially in Farrell's quips when attacking the limits of justice. We feel the frustration of a cop who knows and hates to see his system helpless against evil and heavy and unnecessary procedures.
In a nutshell
A book that reads quickly, characters that won't leave you indifferent, an interesting critisism of the judiciary system in cases of stalking, but a useless love story. This is a 3.5 / 5 for me.
(Originally posted at vanessa-s-bookshelves.blogspot.ca)
This book is a classic game of cat and mouse between the harasser and the harassed, between the harassed and the handsome guy, between Farrell and the harasser, between Farrell... and the police. There's so many people running one after the other and creating lots of trouble, it sometimes becomes confusing! This book is the second in a series and it seems it's better to have read the first (which I did not ) before reading this one, because Farrell's setbacks with police are directly associated with what happened before. There's also much hints about Farrell and Kearns' ordeal in the first book.
The stalker is ultra motivated in this story. He couldn't be more prepared, both physically, materially or in the sequences of actions. His hatred for Paige is somewhat irrational but very real. Another example of the pathetic loser who prefers to blame others for his failures. But in the same time, Paige is so detestable that one comes almost to wish him good luck! The story is relentless with - always - the threat of the stalker who can kill his prey at any time, it is maddening! I sometimes found that the stalker came back too soon when he should have tend to his wounds, as in those movies where the bad guy never stops coming back.
Talking characters. Paige Cullen has managed an exemplary career with the help of her father, which she refuses to see, and shows a very annoying arrogance insurance. Even when she's almost killed/rape/kidnap (your choice), she continues to refuse to be help because she believes she can fend for herself. Farrell is the typical private detective, always a smoke in his mouth and a glass of whiskey in his hand. He demonstrated a realism bordering on cynicism regarding the rules, which justifies - in his eyes - his unorthodox methods. Kearns is the good guy, always ready to defend the widow and the orphan (or spoiled rotten DDA in this case). He's always there at the right time and doesn't try to get ahead.
The weak point of the novel concerns the love story that ends up happening (and it is not difficult to guess between whom). I sometimes had the impression of being in a Harlequin novel where the virile guy finally coax the temperamental young woman to the point of making her as gentle as a lamb. It's a bit too caricatural and unnecessary in a story that should be fast paced.
However, what I liked about the book is it's highlighting of the police shortcomings in cases of harassment. The protection of a person calls for swift action that does not allow the justice due to very lengthy and costly procedures - thus used sparingly. The author is a former cop and this is reflected in the narrative, especially in Farrell's quips when attacking the limits of justice. We feel the frustration of a cop who knows and hates to see his system helpless against evil and heavy and unnecessary procedures.
In a nutshell
A book that reads quickly, characters that won't leave you indifferent, an interesting critisism of the judiciary system in cases of stalking, but a useless love story. This is a 3.5 / 5 for me.
(Originally posted at vanessa-s-bookshelves.blogspot.ca)
April 12, 2015
Thanks to Netgalley for introducing me to this author. Although the second book in the series and there were mentions to the first, this reader did not feel as though they had missed anything by not reading the previous novel. But I will admit that this reader will be reading that book in the not too distant future.
This book is a well written, well-paced, page turner of a book. The development of the characters is good and there is a touch of humour especially between Kearns and Farrell. However, there is the regrettable repeated mention of the police being under funded (apparently the author is a former cop) and constrained by the Law whereas these two investigators face no such restriction. There is even a bit of a useless love story which, I am sure, will receive more attention in subsequent novels.
There are twists a turns a plenty and the link between the killer and the female protagonist is interesting and not in the least contrived. For those of us who love murder mysteries this one had a dark edge to it. It shows that the police are not always innocent in their actions and although some guy be questionable their motives are good.
The motives of the killer are irrational yet all too real. But he is not quite prepared a) for the female protagonist or b) for the private investigators. The story is relentless; a real thrilling thrill ride. Cleverly the reason behind the attacks is well hidden and this reader did not manage to identify them before they were revealed.
This is a thrill of a read and a real page turner. This book is solid and entertaining. I stayed up until 4am just to find what happened next. The characters, as I have said, are well developed and intruding enough for this reader to read about them some more. This reader in particular will be seeking out more of this author.
Full Disclosure: I received a free copy from Netgalley for an honest review.
This book is a well written, well-paced, page turner of a book. The development of the characters is good and there is a touch of humour especially between Kearns and Farrell. However, there is the regrettable repeated mention of the police being under funded (apparently the author is a former cop) and constrained by the Law whereas these two investigators face no such restriction. There is even a bit of a useless love story which, I am sure, will receive more attention in subsequent novels.
There are twists a turns a plenty and the link between the killer and the female protagonist is interesting and not in the least contrived. For those of us who love murder mysteries this one had a dark edge to it. It shows that the police are not always innocent in their actions and although some guy be questionable their motives are good.
The motives of the killer are irrational yet all too real. But he is not quite prepared a) for the female protagonist or b) for the private investigators. The story is relentless; a real thrilling thrill ride. Cleverly the reason behind the attacks is well hidden and this reader did not manage to identify them before they were revealed.
This is a thrill of a read and a real page turner. This book is solid and entertaining. I stayed up until 4am just to find what happened next. The characters, as I have said, are well developed and intruding enough for this reader to read about them some more. This reader in particular will be seeking out more of this author.
Full Disclosure: I received a free copy from Netgalley for an honest review.
March 19, 2014
Deputy District Attorney Paige Callen has a difficult relationship with her father, a retired judge who often played fast and loose with the law when it suited him. He is however, a devoted father to Paige.
So when an attempt is made on Paige's life and the police have no leads, the judge calls on Bob Farrell a former cop who (like his new employer) will do what's necessary to get the job done.
Although Paige is initially reticent to trust these men whose methods she despises, she soon realises that not only her life, but those around her, are in danger. And... the challenge for both the police and her protectors, is finding out why.
While I enjoyed the plot I struggled a little to get through it. The writing in some places was overly formal and a bit awkward. I also found the regular references to the period of the novel (late 1980s) a bit tiresome and clunky. (One or two would have been fine, but in the early part of the novel they were very repetitive.)
This apparently is the second in the series by Sean Lynch. Despite some of the writing, I liked the storyline and characters enough to be interested to read the first.
So when an attempt is made on Paige's life and the police have no leads, the judge calls on Bob Farrell a former cop who (like his new employer) will do what's necessary to get the job done.
Although Paige is initially reticent to trust these men whose methods she despises, she soon realises that not only her life, but those around her, are in danger. And... the challenge for both the police and her protectors, is finding out why.
While I enjoyed the plot I struggled a little to get through it. The writing in some places was overly formal and a bit awkward. I also found the regular references to the period of the novel (late 1980s) a bit tiresome and clunky. (One or two would have been fine, but in the early part of the novel they were very repetitive.)
This apparently is the second in the series by Sean Lynch. Despite some of the writing, I liked the storyline and characters enough to be interested to read the first.
June 10, 2014
This is personal, it is a matter of life and death, but why and more important who?
Paige, a deputy DA in Oakland, has been attacked, received prank calls, had her house burned... All in just 48 hours.
So the big question is; Who wants to kill her?
If you know that the police have his hands tied around bureaucratic laws and your daughter is in danger, what would you do?
Bob Farrell, a PI with a not very good relationship with the police because of his previous actions, has been contracted by the Judge Callen to find Paige's stalker.
If you are searching for a book with an unknown criminal, maybe this is not your book. But wait, don't discard Bob and Kearn; they will enchant you and you will start worrying for them after the first shooting.
This is a frenetic thriller, but most of all, you emphasise with all the characters and want to know more about their life.
Ready?
(I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review.)
Paige, a deputy DA in Oakland, has been attacked, received prank calls, had her house burned... All in just 48 hours.
So the big question is; Who wants to kill her?
If you know that the police have his hands tied around bureaucratic laws and your daughter is in danger, what would you do?
Bob Farrell, a PI with a not very good relationship with the police because of his previous actions, has been contracted by the Judge Callen to find Paige's stalker.
If you are searching for a book with an unknown criminal, maybe this is not your book. But wait, don't discard Bob and Kearn; they will enchant you and you will start worrying for them after the first shooting.
This is a frenetic thriller, but most of all, you emphasise with all the characters and want to know more about their life.
Ready?
(I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review.)
December 23, 2014
The second in the Farrell and Kearns detective/private eye series. I love this book and the series and can't wait for the next book. If you have had a stalker or a crime committed against you, Farrell and Kearns are the guys I want. While they fight for justice, their hands are not as tied as the local police and federal FBI agents. That is not to say I condone violence, but let's just say they get the job done. I didn't want the book to end and yes, it's as good as the first one. Jeff Harding, the narrator, is excellent. He has so many different voices and tones that he makes you feel like you personally know the characters. Or maybe that is the author's style, but nevertheless, the book reads like a movie. Any questions raised are fully answered and I found myself pausing and rewinding just so it wouldn't end.
January 18, 2016
Ha ha I love these guys. Paige Callen is being stalked by a very scary dude. Her father, Judge Callen (retired) doesn't trust the police to find the guy so calls in Farrell. As it turns out the judge was very wise because the police are pretty hopeless for most of the book. Farrell calls in Kearns and the fun begins. The threats escalate alarmingly and it starts to look as if no-one can stop this guy etc. etc.
Good story but did the the author have to make Paige such an ungrateful bitch (it didn't ring true)? Still a good read but I really wanted to slap that Paige around for her self righteous attitude.
Good story but did the the author have to make Paige such an ungrateful bitch (it didn't ring true)? Still a good read but I really wanted to slap that Paige around for her self righteous attitude.
February 6, 2016
Fast paced action
Pretty good thriller. Kevin Kearns is likeable, but how Bob Farrell doesn't have cirrhosis of the liver and lung cancer is a medical mystery. The attacker's back story made it interesting, however unless things were vastly different back in the 60s I very much doubt anyone of the general public would see a presiding judge being brought his lunch. That's what judge's have chambers for.
Pretty good thriller. Kevin Kearns is likeable, but how Bob Farrell doesn't have cirrhosis of the liver and lung cancer is a medical mystery. The attacker's back story made it interesting, however unless things were vastly different back in the 60s I very much doubt anyone of the general public would see a presiding judge being brought his lunch. That's what judge's have chambers for.
August 18, 2016
Great read from "back in the day"
All the elements of a great thriller. Vicious bad guys, moral, talented good guys and inept police posers. Just a little romance and even less sexual innuendo. The strange part of reading this in 2016 are the constant reminders that in 1987 there were no cell phones or cell phone cameras, no DNA, and computers and email and the internet were not widely in use.
All the elements of a great thriller. Vicious bad guys, moral, talented good guys and inept police posers. Just a little romance and even less sexual innuendo. The strange part of reading this in 2016 are the constant reminders that in 1987 there were no cell phones or cell phone cameras, no DNA, and computers and email and the internet were not widely in use.
April 20, 2014
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review. The cast includes a stalker, a stubborn female, her father a judge, a couple of private eyes, and the police. The plot is busy with a lot of twists and turns. It also has a bit of romance thrown into the mix. It is a fast-paced read, and I would recommend it. Can't wait for the next one in the series.
January 14, 2016
All been done before nothing new here
Finished book by reading the last paragraph of each page.very disappointing..I will skip this authors future books..if you read one you've read them all.
Finished book by reading the last paragraph of each page.very disappointing..I will skip this authors future books..if you read one you've read them all.
November 26, 2016
In this whodunit, we don't know right away who did it. After a while, the culprit is revealed. In the meanwhile, we get to know the characters--the Judge, his daughter Paige, her aunt Elsa, and the man hired to protect Paige--Kevin Kearns.
September 24, 2014
Good, straight ahead crime thriller. A very quick page turner.
July 22, 2014
Loved this book as well as his other Farrel & Kearns, great action, well plotted and a really evil bad guy!
June 17, 2014
Enjoyed!
September 5, 2014
I haven't read this author before. His style flows well. Good linear story telling. Content of the story is a little predictable but we'll researched weapon references.
March 29, 2015
Good book, worth reading.
September 8, 2015
Predictable, but still pretty good. Sean Lynch's characters are coming along, and I'll probably read his 3rd book with these same characters.
January 15, 2016
Typical whodunnnit. Plot goes at a good clip with thrills and spills.
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