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Cimarron/Melbourne Thriller #1
When the Tiger Kills
When she was a young girl, Dawn Cimarron lost her entire family in one afternoon of brutal violence. As a result, she has dedicated her life to law enforcement. Now a homicide detective in her hometown of Mountpelier, Colorado, she and her partner, Sergeant Rafe Melbourne, find themselves in a race against time to save a missing girl from a serial killer who seems to be equally obsessed with visions of an ancient goddess and young girls with long, pale blonde hair.
Meanwhile, the two detectives must juggle the kidnapping investigation with another case, this one involving a young man who was stabbed to death, his body left under a tree. At first it looks like a simple drug deal gone wrong. However, after encounters with the victim's angry, bitter stepsister and his self-absorbed, histrionic mother, Dawn and Rafe begin to suspect that there is more to this case than meets the eye.
With the help of Dawn's husband Ty, a former Air Force major now in charge of the local unit of the Civil Air Patrol, Cimarron and Melbourne work to bring a murderer to justice, even as they pull out all the stops to find the missing girl - before her time runs out..
Meanwhile, the two detectives must juggle the kidnapping investigation with another case, this one involving a young man who was stabbed to death, his body left under a tree. At first it looks like a simple drug deal gone wrong. However, after encounters with the victim's angry, bitter stepsister and his self-absorbed, histrionic mother, Dawn and Rafe begin to suspect that there is more to this case than meets the eye.
With the help of Dawn's husband Ty, a former Air Force major now in charge of the local unit of the Civil Air Patrol, Cimarron and Melbourne work to bring a murderer to justice, even as they pull out all the stops to find the missing girl - before her time runs out..
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 23, 2015
About the author
Vanessa Prelatte
3 books8 followersVanessa Prelatte is the author of the Cimarron/Melbourne mystery series. She has worked in a variety of fields, including hospitality, marketing, and education, before settling into her current career as a writer of fiction. She has a BA in English, which has proved to be an invaluable asset to her as she makes her way through the various stages of the writing process. Vanessa lives in the beautiful Ohio Valley, where she is working on the third novel in the Cimarron/Melbourne series. She has many interests and hobbies, including hiking, swimming, water and snow tubing, crafting, cross stitch, reading about history and archaeology, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
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July 1, 2016
When the Tiger Kills is the debut novel by American author Vanessa Prelatte. Ms. Prelatte had approached me about reviewing an advanced copy, but I declined as I was so overcommitted at the time. The blurb pulled me in however, and I later went ahead and obtained a copy from Amazon and moved it up my to-read list. I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it!
This is a police procedural set in Colorado. Detective Dawn Cimarron and her partner Sergeant Rafe Melbourne are investigating 2 cases—the murder of a young man and the situation involving another man found nearly dead at the bottom of a cliff and his missing girlfriend. Both incidents mushroom into much wider reaching situations for the police to sort out. Though we quickly know who the culprit is in the latter case, this fact did not deter my interest one bit in how things were going to play out. A nifty twist out of the blue was also a nice contribution to the story.
What I hadn’t expected and turned out to be a pleasant surprise was the large arc of the book dedicated to the dynamics and issues surrounding Dawn’s family. This enhanced the story nicely, in my opinion.
One thing I would have liked was to be more in the mind of Detective Cimarron. We do find out some horrific things about her past, but I would have loved some better insight into her perspective of things. Most of what we learn about Dawn is from the viewpoint of her husband Tyrell. More character development of Sergeant Melbourne would have been good, but this was Cimarron’s story, and I expect Melbourne will get his turn in later installments of the series.
Another bit of criticism involves the dialogue in the book. A lot of it is designed to bring the viewer up to date on past occurrences. This often makes the conversation clunky and unrealistic and stilts the flow. I would have preferred this info be either shown to me or presented in 3rd person narrative.
Overall, I really liked When the Tiger Kills. I found myself always anxious to get back to it, and the novel actually pulled me out of a bit of a reading slump. I have already downloaded the second book in the series and given it a coveted spot on my “on deck” shelf. When the Tiger Kills will appeal to fans of crime fiction, especially those like me who like a hefty dose of family dynamics on the side.
This is a police procedural set in Colorado. Detective Dawn Cimarron and her partner Sergeant Rafe Melbourne are investigating 2 cases—the murder of a young man and the situation involving another man found nearly dead at the bottom of a cliff and his missing girlfriend. Both incidents mushroom into much wider reaching situations for the police to sort out. Though we quickly know who the culprit is in the latter case, this fact did not deter my interest one bit in how things were going to play out. A nifty twist out of the blue was also a nice contribution to the story.
What I hadn’t expected and turned out to be a pleasant surprise was the large arc of the book dedicated to the dynamics and issues surrounding Dawn’s family. This enhanced the story nicely, in my opinion.
One thing I would have liked was to be more in the mind of Detective Cimarron. We do find out some horrific things about her past, but I would have loved some better insight into her perspective of things. Most of what we learn about Dawn is from the viewpoint of her husband Tyrell. More character development of Sergeant Melbourne would have been good, but this was Cimarron’s story, and I expect Melbourne will get his turn in later installments of the series.
Another bit of criticism involves the dialogue in the book. A lot of it is designed to bring the viewer up to date on past occurrences. This often makes the conversation clunky and unrealistic and stilts the flow. I would have preferred this info be either shown to me or presented in 3rd person narrative.
Overall, I really liked When the Tiger Kills. I found myself always anxious to get back to it, and the novel actually pulled me out of a bit of a reading slump. I have already downloaded the second book in the series and given it a coveted spot on my “on deck” shelf. When the Tiger Kills will appeal to fans of crime fiction, especially those like me who like a hefty dose of family dynamics on the side.
August 20, 2018
Detectives Dawn Cimarron and Rafe Melbourne find themselves in the middle of two investigations, one a race against time as they try to identify and locate a young woman who was abducted from a park. The other involves the murder of a troubled young man where, on the surface, looks to be as a result of his lifestyle. But, things aren't always the way it first seems.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly what attracted me to this story from the first chapter but I was intrigued from the beginning. Dawn Cimarron is an enigma herself and, combined with the two cases, I got hooked. She also has a very unconventional marriage that captured my interest. We learn early on that her entire family was murdered when she was twelve-years old but the details unfold sparingly over the course of the story. It wasn't clear if that had any connection to the cases so it was always in the background.
This was one of the more interesting procedurals, especially since there were two investigations in play. There was a surprising twist I never saw coming with one of them and it came when I was least prepared to absorb it. The secondary relationships added to the story and there are a few I'm hoping will be featured in stories to come.
I really enjoyed this debut novel, unexpectedly so. The story and procedurals are well written and I had a tough time walking away from the book. I'm very much looking forward to the next in the series.
(I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for an unbiased review)
It's hard to pinpoint exactly what attracted me to this story from the first chapter but I was intrigued from the beginning. Dawn Cimarron is an enigma herself and, combined with the two cases, I got hooked. She also has a very unconventional marriage that captured my interest. We learn early on that her entire family was murdered when she was twelve-years old but the details unfold sparingly over the course of the story. It wasn't clear if that had any connection to the cases so it was always in the background.
This was one of the more interesting procedurals, especially since there were two investigations in play. There was a surprising twist I never saw coming with one of them and it came when I was least prepared to absorb it. The secondary relationships added to the story and there are a few I'm hoping will be featured in stories to come.
I really enjoyed this debut novel, unexpectedly so. The story and procedurals are well written and I had a tough time walking away from the book. I'm very much looking forward to the next in the series.
(I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for an unbiased review)
September 7, 2015
Great book. I like mysteries and this one delivers. Dawn is a career detective with a super rich husband. They are crazy about each other. She gets involved in a murder and she and her detective partner must find out who did it. At same time, they are handed a case involving two campers who disappear. A search finds the man at bottom of a cliff, injured but alive. He mentions that he was with his girlfriend. This is the main mystery and it keeps you guessing right to the end. It is a good story with a strong female lead. The family drama adds to the character development. I hope that the theme continues into the next book. This author has a clear, concise way of writing. Her eBook is available on Amazon. Give it a try.
March 22, 2018
Plus:
1/ It shows the main characters – Dawn and Rafe – handling more than one case – a more realistic portrayal of police work as many city cops often have five or six open cases on their desk all the time.
2/ It was free.
Minus:
1/ It’s a serial killer novel, which means the difference between this one and every other serial killer novel ever written is . . . Wait for it . . . Nothing! They all have so many things in common, they are virtually interchangeable. But I’ll give Prelatte kudos for having a slightly different motive driving the bad guy.
2/ Prelatte uses an omniscient POV and head-hops for character to character freely, which can throw the reader out of the flow of the story. The only author I ever read who could do this so smoothly it went unnoticed was Tom Clancy.
3/ The writing is stiff in many places, as if Prelatte was writing this book in 1938 instead of 2018, making for awkward reading. In many places, too, it is over-simplified, as if geared toward a young teen reader.
4/ Some things that don’t need long explanations get them while things needing deeper explanations are glossed over.
5/ Dawn’s husband is wealthy, which makes it too easy for her and her partner to accomplish things they need to do. That he and the rest of his family are always there with whatever resources she needs to move things along is unrealistic. The ability of other characters (like his mother) to get anything they want (a full catered custom meal delivered a few hours later) with just a phone call is unrealistic as well.
6/ There are side stories and sub-plots (the one about Dawn’s husband and his friend for one) that I think are meant to flesh out the characters but only detract from the main story.
7/ I really don’t care about the décor of a room, what colors were picked, and what the overall effect was.
8/ There was no correlation between the title and the book.
I won’t be back for the next book in the series.
1/ It shows the main characters – Dawn and Rafe – handling more than one case – a more realistic portrayal of police work as many city cops often have five or six open cases on their desk all the time.
2/ It was free.
Minus:
1/ It’s a serial killer novel, which means the difference between this one and every other serial killer novel ever written is . . . Wait for it . . . Nothing! They all have so many things in common, they are virtually interchangeable. But I’ll give Prelatte kudos for having a slightly different motive driving the bad guy.
2/ Prelatte uses an omniscient POV and head-hops for character to character freely, which can throw the reader out of the flow of the story. The only author I ever read who could do this so smoothly it went unnoticed was Tom Clancy.
3/ The writing is stiff in many places, as if Prelatte was writing this book in 1938 instead of 2018, making for awkward reading. In many places, too, it is over-simplified, as if geared toward a young teen reader.
4/ Some things that don’t need long explanations get them while things needing deeper explanations are glossed over.
5/ Dawn’s husband is wealthy, which makes it too easy for her and her partner to accomplish things they need to do. That he and the rest of his family are always there with whatever resources she needs to move things along is unrealistic. The ability of other characters (like his mother) to get anything they want (a full catered custom meal delivered a few hours later) with just a phone call is unrealistic as well.
6/ There are side stories and sub-plots (the one about Dawn’s husband and his friend for one) that I think are meant to flesh out the characters but only detract from the main story.
7/ I really don’t care about the décor of a room, what colors were picked, and what the overall effect was.
8/ There was no correlation between the title and the book.
I won’t be back for the next book in the series.
November 28, 2015
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The Writer's Inkwell
The great thing about mystery books is the fact that you never know where the story is going to take you. A fantastic mystery writer can take you on a roller coaster ride full of deception, misdirection and red herrings. Not all writers can achieve this kind of suspense, but it’s clear that Vanessa Prelatte has a masterful mind that can take two seemingly unconnected events and turn them into a terrific story of crime and passion.
Normally I would find myself enjoying one of the cases more than the other. However with this book, I felt both held enough weight and presence that any difference in my interest between the two, would be minuet at best. The first case about the young man who was stabbed and left for dead in a local park was interesting because of the unfolding story of who did it. Like a Shakespearean play, the truth unfolds that even those closest to us, our family, cannot be trusted when it comes to matters of money and power. Those characters involved in the investigation really enhance the case to a new level with their outbursts, wild tall tales and overall outrageous behavior.
As for the second case, I’ll admit I was a little disinterested in the case initially. Guy and girl go out into the woods and meet some strange man, whom the girl begins to flirt with and the guy acts all pissy about. It’s not until you realize the first scene in the book is related to this case that things begin to become interesting. Obsessed with the idea that a Norse goddess is watching over him, the perpetrator is dedicated to releases the lost pieces of her being, in hopes of bringing her back to reality. Fueled with a delusional obsession, he’s been traveling around the country and finding young women of a very specific type in order to help assist him in his quest.
As for the lead character, Dawn, I thought I wouldn’t like her character, especially upon hearing she’s got a “perfect” rich husband. But as the details of their relationship unfold, it was really easy to enjoy the couple and see that there was nothing perfect about the life they’re leading. After all, nothing can be too perfect when a couple has to share a duplex disguised as a single house. I’ll admit her husband’s involvement in randomly flying her around for the case was a little off putting. I’m fairly sure this kind of involvement could jeopardize the case when it goes to court. But other things make up for this one little thing, such as Dawn removing herself from a case when she discovers there may possibly be a personal connection to it.
Overall this was a great book and for fans of detective stories, I think most will enjoy it as much as I did. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
The Writer's Inkwell
The great thing about mystery books is the fact that you never know where the story is going to take you. A fantastic mystery writer can take you on a roller coaster ride full of deception, misdirection and red herrings. Not all writers can achieve this kind of suspense, but it’s clear that Vanessa Prelatte has a masterful mind that can take two seemingly unconnected events and turn them into a terrific story of crime and passion.
Normally I would find myself enjoying one of the cases more than the other. However with this book, I felt both held enough weight and presence that any difference in my interest between the two, would be minuet at best. The first case about the young man who was stabbed and left for dead in a local park was interesting because of the unfolding story of who did it. Like a Shakespearean play, the truth unfolds that even those closest to us, our family, cannot be trusted when it comes to matters of money and power. Those characters involved in the investigation really enhance the case to a new level with their outbursts, wild tall tales and overall outrageous behavior.
As for the second case, I’ll admit I was a little disinterested in the case initially. Guy and girl go out into the woods and meet some strange man, whom the girl begins to flirt with and the guy acts all pissy about. It’s not until you realize the first scene in the book is related to this case that things begin to become interesting. Obsessed with the idea that a Norse goddess is watching over him, the perpetrator is dedicated to releases the lost pieces of her being, in hopes of bringing her back to reality. Fueled with a delusional obsession, he’s been traveling around the country and finding young women of a very specific type in order to help assist him in his quest.
As for the lead character, Dawn, I thought I wouldn’t like her character, especially upon hearing she’s got a “perfect” rich husband. But as the details of their relationship unfold, it was really easy to enjoy the couple and see that there was nothing perfect about the life they’re leading. After all, nothing can be too perfect when a couple has to share a duplex disguised as a single house. I’ll admit her husband’s involvement in randomly flying her around for the case was a little off putting. I’m fairly sure this kind of involvement could jeopardize the case when it goes to court. But other things make up for this one little thing, such as Dawn removing herself from a case when she discovers there may possibly be a personal connection to it.
Overall this was a great book and for fans of detective stories, I think most will enjoy it as much as I did. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
November 8, 2015
**Four (3.5) Stars**
I was asked to read and review When the Tiger Kill by the Author. It is currently on Kindle Unlimited.
This story was very interesting and had a great flow. There are a lot of characters and we get many point of views. I know some people don’t like that. I think if it’s done well its fine. When the Tiger Kills is an example of multiple POV being done extremely well.
I was surprised to find that this was more than a cop drama. This story is based around a family and a wide array characters. It will be interesting to see how the author proceeds with more stories in the series.
There were a few elements that I’m not a huge fan of. Parts of the story were given in past tense. This is fine when were are book 3 in a series and are being given recap. However, there is a very important story line regarding how Dawn and Ty met and we are just given pieces in recap. I’ll be honest, I hate when I don’t have the full story and feel like I am missing vital detail on characters. I’m hoping we get more of this in future books or even a prequel.
Another thing I don’t understand is the title, I’m not sure how that fits into the story. Maybe I missed a small detail. When the Tiger Kills Part of the title.
Overall, the story was solid and very exciting towards the end. It did get a bit bogged down with all the characters. However, it all made sense in the end so that’s all that matters. Vanessa has set it up with enough introductions to her characters for a great solid base for a new promising series. I look forward to reading the next installment.
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I was asked to read and review When the Tiger Kill by the Author. It is currently on Kindle Unlimited.
This story was very interesting and had a great flow. There are a lot of characters and we get many point of views. I know some people don’t like that. I think if it’s done well its fine. When the Tiger Kills is an example of multiple POV being done extremely well.
I was surprised to find that this was more than a cop drama. This story is based around a family and a wide array characters. It will be interesting to see how the author proceeds with more stories in the series.
There were a few elements that I’m not a huge fan of. Parts of the story were given in past tense. This is fine when were are book 3 in a series and are being given recap. However, there is a very important story line regarding how Dawn and Ty met and we are just given pieces in recap. I’ll be honest, I hate when I don’t have the full story and feel like I am missing vital detail on characters. I’m hoping we get more of this in future books or even a prequel.
Another thing I don’t understand is the title, I’m not sure how that fits into the story. Maybe I missed a small detail. When the Tiger Kills Part of the title.
Overall, the story was solid and very exciting towards the end. It did get a bit bogged down with all the characters. However, it all made sense in the end so that’s all that matters. Vanessa has set it up with enough introductions to her characters for a great solid base for a new promising series. I look forward to reading the next installment.
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December 21, 2017
It's not actually terrible. But it reads like a Harlequin romance rather than a thriller. Coincedences abound. Wish-fulfilment runs rampant. Characterisation is mostly just a paper thin collection of attributes.
September 7, 2018
Ok
The storyline was good, but the characters were mundane and really predictable. The fact that the characters were far from perfect and in way irritating. There parts that were good though
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The storyline was good, but the characters were mundane and really predictable. The fact that the characters were far from perfect and in way irritating. There parts that were good though
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November 11, 2017
Wonderful
Lobed it from the beginning to the end. Action filled. Would love to see Brody and Lotti together! They were great!
Lobed it from the beginning to the end. Action filled. Would love to see Brody and Lotti together! They were great!
November 13, 2017
Great twists and turns. I recommend
November 20, 2017
Good read
A little different from the usual serial killer plots. I’ll read the next one. Liked the family dynamics in the story.
A little different from the usual serial killer plots. I’ll read the next one. Liked the family dynamics in the story.
January 26, 2018
Good Read
The plot was good but could have used a little more action. The characters were interesting and believable. It is a must read!
The plot was good but could have used a little more action. The characters were interesting and believable. It is a must read!
April 23, 2019
Really enjoyed this book
Very interesting characters
Good Story line
Brilliant twist that I didn't see coming
Definitely worth a Read
Very interesting characters
Good Story line
Brilliant twist that I didn't see coming
Definitely worth a Read
December 4, 2016
Too many characters, too drawn out, and agonizing to finish.
August 21, 2016
Sadly, I am one of the readers who downloaded the edition that has Chapter 9 out of sequence so that it appears too early. I thought I was going nuts but kept ploughing ahead regardless, as I never leave a review unless I have read the entire novel. (In time, I will probably be banned for this practice by GR).
Chapter 9 is perhaps the single most important chapter in the book, and it's a real shame for the author that this mistake occurred. I feel for her, and have not based the review on that mishap.
I am surprised that the novel has received so many 4 and 5 star reviews. There is a serial killer at large and Dawn, the cop hero is on his tail, occasionally helped by her super-rich ex-airforce hubby who also owns and flies helicopters as a hobby/living. They seem to be madly in love but live in separate houses. Next door to each other. This drove me nuts.
Don't get me wrong, folks, there's very little pleasure to be had shacking up with any man, husband or not. The problem for me was that I already found Dawn hard to like. I couldn't understand why everybody seemed to be crazy about her when she comes across as so cold and detached, and not especially interesting.
I think part of the problem is the way the back story is told. I stopped 3 times, and went looking for the earlier novels in the series, convinced that I had picked up book 3 by mistake. I didn't find them. The back story - which is HUGE - is mainly told by way of dialogue, yet's it's enough to fill 2 other books. I felt cheated, and I think this is why I didn't take to Dawn. The fact that I am well aware of why the author chose this route brought me zero comfort.
In brief, publishers are only interested in standalone stories in any given series. If your storyline has the gall to cross over various books, you may as well not bother trying to catch the eye of an agent, never mind a publisher. It's what the readers want, they say. Standalone. Well the standalone concept spoils what could have been a good book.
To finish, I found the bad guy very interesting. Much more interesting than all the good guys. This is not a good sign in a novel. 3.5 stars. Give it a go folks, you might take to Dawn better than I and you might enjoy the living together apart chapters. At least she let him have the entire basement to use as his man cave.
Chapter 9 is perhaps the single most important chapter in the book, and it's a real shame for the author that this mistake occurred. I feel for her, and have not based the review on that mishap.
I am surprised that the novel has received so many 4 and 5 star reviews. There is a serial killer at large and Dawn, the cop hero is on his tail, occasionally helped by her super-rich ex-airforce hubby who also owns and flies helicopters as a hobby/living. They seem to be madly in love but live in separate houses. Next door to each other. This drove me nuts.
Don't get me wrong, folks, there's very little pleasure to be had shacking up with any man, husband or not. The problem for me was that I already found Dawn hard to like. I couldn't understand why everybody seemed to be crazy about her when she comes across as so cold and detached, and not especially interesting.
I think part of the problem is the way the back story is told. I stopped 3 times, and went looking for the earlier novels in the series, convinced that I had picked up book 3 by mistake. I didn't find them. The back story - which is HUGE - is mainly told by way of dialogue, yet's it's enough to fill 2 other books. I felt cheated, and I think this is why I didn't take to Dawn. The fact that I am well aware of why the author chose this route brought me zero comfort.
In brief, publishers are only interested in standalone stories in any given series. If your storyline has the gall to cross over various books, you may as well not bother trying to catch the eye of an agent, never mind a publisher. It's what the readers want, they say. Standalone. Well the standalone concept spoils what could have been a good book.
To finish, I found the bad guy very interesting. Much more interesting than all the good guys. This is not a good sign in a novel. 3.5 stars. Give it a go folks, you might take to Dawn better than I and you might enjoy the living together apart chapters. At least she let him have the entire basement to use as his man cave.
February 24, 2017
Tiger?
I enjoyed this book very much. Parts of it were a little too pat that is why 4 stars. It is real page-turner and I stayed up late reading it.
I enjoyed this book very much. Parts of it were a little too pat that is why 4 stars. It is real page-turner and I stayed up late reading it.
February 24, 2016
one of the key factors in a mystery is to not only have a solid plot that pulls in readers but compelling characters that really bring it all home. If I cannot connect with the characters, it doesn't matter how original or interesting the plot is, I'll lose interest.
The Author has done a solid job of giving the reader compelling characters that are engaging, believable and complex. They are developed and far from flat. Everybody is more than just what they appear to be in the surface and that is skillfully shown in how the author writes, showing us rather than just telling us. It's a good way for readers to learn the complexities of the characters, especially Dawn, the detective, without having it all spelled out in black and white.
The dual plots keep the pace moving, and the varied characters and plot developments are integrated smoothly.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable book.
I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Author has done a solid job of giving the reader compelling characters that are engaging, believable and complex. They are developed and far from flat. Everybody is more than just what they appear to be in the surface and that is skillfully shown in how the author writes, showing us rather than just telling us. It's a good way for readers to learn the complexities of the characters, especially Dawn, the detective, without having it all spelled out in black and white.
The dual plots keep the pace moving, and the varied characters and plot developments are integrated smoothly.
Overall, this was a very enjoyable book.
I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 7, 2016
I enjoyed the characters although I thought some of their interactions and relationships were a bit far-fetched. The plots and subplots were complex and interesting. I was annoyed, however, with some of the plot structure. I am used to novels going back in time to supply background information for the story but I was thrown off twice when the story jumps forward, gives you part of the plot, then jumps back into the original story. It was as if the editor dropped a written manuscript before printing and put two of the latter chapters out of order. It was awkward and confusing.
July 31, 2016
This book kept me engaged and interested and I was compelled to keep turning the page to find out what happens next. I read the kindle version and while I think this is a great story, I am wondering if in the kindle version the chapters were out of sequence as the story did not seem to flow as well as it could have.
Not sure where the title of the book came from as I could not decipher the connection.
I got this as a free e book on Amazon.com
Not sure where the title of the book came from as I could not decipher the connection.
I got this as a free e book on Amazon.com
January 10, 2016
Perhaps one of the most important characteristics for me in a crime thriller is that it must thrill as well as having a good strong plot where the characters’ are in severe danger. Prelatte certainly delivers on both counts in, “When the Tiger Kills” Catherine Rose Putsche
My Ranking: 4 Stars
My Ranking: 4 Stars
July 2, 2016
Good book!
This is a good thriller. I read it in one day. A page turner, you really want to know how it all turns out. I liked the characters too.
It an easy read, not deep. I recommend it.
This is a good thriller. I read it in one day. A page turner, you really want to know how it all turns out. I liked the characters too.
It an easy read, not deep. I recommend it.
October 15, 2016
Wow!
Fantastic read! I truly enjoyed this book...the police partners Cimarron and Melbourne are great characters and the storyline was riveting. Definitely looking forward to reading the next in the series!
Fantastic read! I truly enjoyed this book...the police partners Cimarron and Melbourne are great characters and the storyline was riveting. Definitely looking forward to reading the next in the series!
January 23, 2017
When the Tiger Kills
Loved this book. Great mystery with a lot of thrills. I recommend this book. Had a great story line. There is one more book in this series. Can't wait to read it.
Loved this book. Great mystery with a lot of thrills. I recommend this book. Had a great story line. There is one more book in this series. Can't wait to read it.
September 12, 2015
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December 6, 2015
Good mystery and I liked it very much.
A new detective team that I really want to see more of. Looking forward to more Cimarron/Melbourne books in the future.
A new detective team that I really want to see more of. Looking forward to more Cimarron/Melbourne books in the future.
February 20, 2016
very good
August 5, 2016
Good
this book is one that has a woman detective that is very devoted to her job but has had a terrible tragedy in her life
this book is one that has a woman detective that is very devoted to her job but has had a terrible tragedy in her life
August 18, 2016
WOW! AROUND 23% WHAT A CURVE BALL WITH A TWIST, I DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING. THIS WAS A LITTLE DRAWN OUT BUT ENJOYABLE. ;}
September 3, 2016
Excellent thriller, fasting moving page turn. Once I started it I couldn't put it down.
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