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Sight Lines
While investigating a serial killer in her small town, Detective Lacey Mills meets Alison Rhodes, a potential witness to one of the crimes. But as the murders get more intense, so do Detective Mills’ feelings for Alison—and her suspicions that Ali may be more than just a witness.
138 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2015
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Michelle DiCeglio
4 books29 followersMichelle volunteers as a director, photographer and (sometimes) stage manager for a local theatre troupe. In her spare time, she writes and directs short films. Her photography has been published in newspapers and online magazines/blogs.
Michelle is married, and has two dogs and three cats. She hopes to see her novels turn into a movie or television show one day (Netflix, are you listening?).
Michelle is married, and has two dogs and three cats. She hopes to see her novels turn into a movie or television show one day (Netflix, are you listening?).
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June 14, 2019
Nice read!
I did not expect a lot from this series but with some good writing,lots of action -- and what you thought was gonna happen will not because of the plot twists. Enjoyable blend of all characters involve, good build up to how both leading ladies met and their automatic chemistry -- not too much overplay of the sex scenes which was okay. Also the storytelling was base more on crime, drugs, detective work, drama and finding out who was doing all this killing in this small town. A highly recommended book!
I did not expect a lot from this series but with some good writing,lots of action -- and what you thought was gonna happen will not because of the plot twists. Enjoyable blend of all characters involve, good build up to how both leading ladies met and their automatic chemistry -- not too much overplay of the sex scenes which was okay. Also the storytelling was base more on crime, drugs, detective work, drama and finding out who was doing all this killing in this small town. A highly recommended book!
October 23, 2018
Ms.DiCeglio worked in law enforcement for 2O years but the cases in this story lacked of the murder investigation procedures/investigation and the thriller feelings + the thriller scenes were kinda fast-forwarded.
However, the other scenes were written in details - the first time Lacey spent the night at Ali's, the morning after was written 12 pages long. Nothing to do with sex, there was about toothbrush, what to do with it after, the contents of Ali's medicine cabinet, coffee, etc
The first trigger warning I had that this book was going to be difficult was when Detective Mills arrived at the crime scene and her first inner dialogue was "judging from the smell of the area, the victim must had been dead for at least 36 hours." Woa, move over Sherlock! There's a new detective in town.
The two 🌟 ratings were for the cover and for the availability on Scribd.
However, the other scenes were written in details - the first time Lacey spent the night at Ali's, the morning after was written 12 pages long. Nothing to do with sex, there was about toothbrush, what to do with it after, the contents of Ali's medicine cabinet, coffee, etc
The first trigger warning I had that this book was going to be difficult was when Detective Mills arrived at the crime scene and her first inner dialogue was "judging from the smell of the area, the victim must had been dead for at least 36 hours." Woa, move over Sherlock! There's a new detective in town.
The two 🌟 ratings were for the cover and for the availability on Scribd.
November 21, 2015
I wouldn't really call this a Romance, it's much more a mystery crime thriller. There's usually a love interest in "straight" crime thrillers, but no one calls them "Romance" books.
In this book it did not matter that Lacey was gay, she was the main character who happened to be a lesbian, and I like that. The only strange thing to me was that it was mentioned over and over that they lived in such a small town, yet lesbians seemed to be found around every corner. Someone please give me directions to this town please.
But as far as a crime novel, it was pretty good. There was action, detective work, several suspects, and no huge holes in the plot. Well, it was hard to accept when the killer escapes at one point - if there had been an actual scene where that happened it would have been easier to swallow and even added to the suspense, knowing that Lacy was in danger.
I flew through the book as fast as I could and really enjoyed it. I only take a star off because I wish the mystery could have been slightly more fleshed out, and Lacey's love and attraction to her girl didn't always feel right to me. We were told it was there, but never really see why.
It's a quick read, and I'd read it again as an easy beach read/crime novel - and I rarely read books a second time. Rated as "quick & easy entertainment" it's a solid four stars. I would definitely look for future books by DiCeglio.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the chance to review this book.
In this book it did not matter that Lacey was gay, she was the main character who happened to be a lesbian, and I like that. The only strange thing to me was that it was mentioned over and over that they lived in such a small town, yet lesbians seemed to be found around every corner. Someone please give me directions to this town please.
But as far as a crime novel, it was pretty good. There was action, detective work, several suspects, and no huge holes in the plot. Well, it was hard to accept when the killer escapes at one point - if there had been an actual scene where that happened it would have been easier to swallow and even added to the suspense, knowing that Lacy was in danger.
I flew through the book as fast as I could and really enjoyed it. I only take a star off because I wish the mystery could have been slightly more fleshed out, and Lacey's love and attraction to her girl didn't always feel right to me. We were told it was there, but never really see why.
It's a quick read, and I'd read it again as an easy beach read/crime novel - and I rarely read books a second time. Rated as "quick & easy entertainment" it's a solid four stars. I would definitely look for future books by DiCeglio.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the chance to review this book.
April 3, 2017
This was a good read. I enjoyed it. I had no idea who the killer was until they revealed themselves, I like to think I'm good a figuring these things out. The mystery was good. The romance was nice. The chemistry between the two women didn't jump off the page for me but that was ok as it was more about Lacey and finding the killer.
December 7, 2015
Crime. Murder. Mayhem. Sight Lines by Michelle DiCeglio has it all of these elements and more. A murderer is hunting woman in Lyons, Ohio. Yes, I said hunting, eek! The cops are stumped as to what’s the motive and how they can catch the bastard who is responsible. This action, packed adventure will leave you looking for clues, and questioning all of the characters.
Detective Lacey Mills lead on the case of a rash of murders in Vantage Woods. The killer has a thing for shooting woman in the head and leaving them at the entrance of the park. Gruesome, thanks goodness this is a book, right! Lacey is a smart, dedicated cop who has had her share of heartache. She is 100% the job, she has no love life, she has no friends outside of the force, and she has dedicated herself to protecting and serving the community of Lyons.
This is 100% a crime thriller. I literally kept trying to peg who is the killer was. It had all the twists and turns of a good who-done-it with just a pinch of romance. I thought Detective Mills was a great leading lady who you could not help but root for. She has that tortured but noble thing going on that is super sexy. It doesn’t help she totally took down the sadistic murder!
This is quick read that will keep your attention for the duration of your time with it. I though Michelle DiCeglio did a fantastic job with this book, and she left it open just enough to have me rooting for a second book, featuring the stoic Detective Lacey Mills.
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November 18, 2015
First this was given to me from NetGalley for a honest review.
From the very beginning this has be hooked I would be either smiling or pissed because of what was happening. The lead and supporting cast was either a love/hate and you felt vest with the main character on what she was truly feeling. I would not reading more but oh well I look forward to reading more from this author.
From the very beginning this has be hooked I would be either smiling or pissed because of what was happening. The lead and supporting cast was either a love/hate and you felt vest with the main character on what she was truly feeling. I would not reading more but oh well I look forward to reading more from this author.
March 10, 2016
I received an ARC of this book from Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
I liked this book. However, as with most mysteries, I felt clueless and lost. And apparently, I wasn't the only one. The main character seems to be going around in circles just like me. I actually liked that a little, as it made me feel like I wasn't the only slow person on the case. The case did give me a couple of head-scratching moments though. First, if it's been two years and 6 murders, would the police department not consider asking for help from the FBI? The only outside help they asked for was a profile of a serial killer that came back extremely vague.
Second, I'm not sure how one person, working alone, put together all the evidence that police never picked up on. I can understand some people not wanting to talk to the police, but I'm not sure I believe those people would talk to someone else who's asking the same questions. Third, I thought Lacey's reaction to finding out about Ali was extreme. I suppose it's understandable after how much stress Lacey was under, but she wouldn't even listen to Ali when she tried to explain. It's difficult to understand shutting her out completely.
All in all, the book was interesting, and flowed really well, making it easy to read. And it kept my interest. I'd have no hesitation recommending this book to others.
I liked this book. However, as with most mysteries, I felt clueless and lost. And apparently, I wasn't the only one. The main character seems to be going around in circles just like me. I actually liked that a little, as it made me feel like I wasn't the only slow person on the case. The case did give me a couple of head-scratching moments though. First, if it's been two years and 6 murders, would the police department not consider asking for help from the FBI? The only outside help they asked for was a profile of a serial killer that came back extremely vague.
Second, I'm not sure how one person, working alone, put together all the evidence that police never picked up on. I can understand some people not wanting to talk to the police, but I'm not sure I believe those people would talk to someone else who's asking the same questions. Third, I thought Lacey's reaction to finding out about Ali was extreme. I suppose it's understandable after how much stress Lacey was under, but she wouldn't even listen to Ali when she tried to explain. It's difficult to understand shutting her out completely.
All in all, the book was interesting, and flowed really well, making it easy to read. And it kept my interest. I'd have no hesitation recommending this book to others.
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June 19, 2020I’m going to start out by discussing the good things about this book. “Uh oh,” you are probably thinking, “that means that there must be bad parts.” Well, think what you want. I was impressed by the professional writing (i.e.; good but not special) and editing of this novel, which was better than I find in some higher-end lesbian publishers like Bold Strokes. I was impressed by the main character and the history she has with her boss—the captain of her division. I was impressed with the relationship she enters into and with the woman she brings into her life. There is a private investigator in this book, but DiCeglio resisted the temptation of using her as the narrator, instead using the police detective working on the same case.
Lacey Mills is that police detective and she serves the small town of Lyons, Ohio. She is recovering from the loss of her girlfriend two years before—murdered by persons unknown. Now it seems that there is another murderer on the loose, preying on young women. In the early part of her investigation, she meets Ali Rhodes, a web designer and the two hit it off. Of course Lacey is still hung up on the late Tara, but maybe things will work out. Their interactions keep the story moving well.
But then there is the ending, which unlike the rest of the book, is clichéd and predictable. In fact, when the author telegraphed the ending about three quarters of the way through the book, I couldn’t believe that she actually meant to follow up on it. And the closer I got to the final chapters the more I kept convincing myself that no, she wasn’t really going there. And then she did. What an intense disappointment. But hey, other books have had the same problem. Just check out Anne Laughlin's Veritas or Antoinette Azolakov’s The Contactees Die Young, etc. It’s almost like there is a formula for how to make a bad and unbelievable ending. But guess what—their endings cost them all a rating point. A novel is, after all is said and done, a story, and the story needs to ring true.
But in Sight Lines, something even worse results. It made me look back at the rest of the book—something I might not have thought of doing with a satisfactory ending—and see if anything else was amiss. Like why Lacey didn’t pay any attention to Detective Braxton’s idea that the killer may have been active in another state. Like there being no backstory on the killer at all and no real motive for the killings. There were also a few other inconsistencies I communicated privately to the author and which would have little effect on a rating. These are all problems that just can’t go unmentioned. So what was—for three-quarters of the novel—coasting toward an easy 4-star rating ends up with something close to a 3. Too bad.
The good news is the author is only in her mid-thirties and has a lot of time to improve—and to familiarize herself with the lesbian mystery canon so as to avoid some of the mistakes of the past and contribute something even more original to the future.
Note: I read the Advanced Review Copy of this novel, which was kindly provided by the publisher through Netgalley in e-book form.
Another Note: This review is included in my book The Art of the Lesbian Mystery Novel, along with information on over 930 other lesbian mysteries by over 310 authors.
Lacey Mills is that police detective and she serves the small town of Lyons, Ohio. She is recovering from the loss of her girlfriend two years before—murdered by persons unknown. Now it seems that there is another murderer on the loose, preying on young women. In the early part of her investigation, she meets Ali Rhodes, a web designer and the two hit it off. Of course Lacey is still hung up on the late Tara, but maybe things will work out. Their interactions keep the story moving well.
But then there is the ending, which unlike the rest of the book, is clichéd and predictable. In fact, when the author telegraphed the ending about three quarters of the way through the book, I couldn’t believe that she actually meant to follow up on it. And the closer I got to the final chapters the more I kept convincing myself that no, she wasn’t really going there. And then she did. What an intense disappointment. But hey, other books have had the same problem. Just check out Anne Laughlin's Veritas or Antoinette Azolakov’s The Contactees Die Young, etc. It’s almost like there is a formula for how to make a bad and unbelievable ending. But guess what—their endings cost them all a rating point. A novel is, after all is said and done, a story, and the story needs to ring true.
But in Sight Lines, something even worse results. It made me look back at the rest of the book—something I might not have thought of doing with a satisfactory ending—and see if anything else was amiss. Like why Lacey didn’t pay any attention to Detective Braxton’s idea that the killer may have been active in another state. Like there being no backstory on the killer at all and no real motive for the killings. There were also a few other inconsistencies I communicated privately to the author and which would have little effect on a rating. These are all problems that just can’t go unmentioned. So what was—for three-quarters of the novel—coasting toward an easy 4-star rating ends up with something close to a 3. Too bad.
The good news is the author is only in her mid-thirties and has a lot of time to improve—and to familiarize herself with the lesbian mystery canon so as to avoid some of the mistakes of the past and contribute something even more original to the future.
Note: I read the Advanced Review Copy of this novel, which was kindly provided by the publisher through Netgalley in e-book form.
Another Note: This review is included in my book The Art of the Lesbian Mystery Novel, along with information on over 930 other lesbian mysteries by over 310 authors.
December 2, 2015
First things first, I don’t think that the author wrote this book for me. I’m a 66 year-old, retired, male, construction worker. I was a little bit uncomfortable reading a novel where the main character, Lacey Mills. is a lesbian police detective. Her girlfriend was killed two years ago. She is thinking about getting her feet wet, but not sure that she is really ready to get involved with anyone quite yet. She does end up meeting a beautiful young web designer, Alison Rhodes. Ali and Lacey hit it off and before too long, they end up in bed. Now I know guys are supposed to get turned on by some hot girl-on-girl action, but it wasn’t really my thing. BTW, it wasn’t overly explicit either. I wouldn’t call it erotic.
For the most part, Ms. DiCeglio does a good job of bringing Lacey to life. She seems pretty lifelike, just, in my opinion, a bit too emotional to be a cop. It seems like her feelings would interfere with her job. They seem to cloud her judgement at a few crucial moments in this book. She has a hard shell act, but crumbles rather easily. I still liked her and wanted her to get though everything.
Sight Lines is a fast-paced, rather twisty, mystery. The story moves pretty quickly, but does slow down once in a while, mainly when Lacey’s emotions are getting the better of her. I did like some of the tender scenes that took place between Lacey and Ali, and also between Lacey and Bishop, her boss. Overall I enjoyed the story, even though it was a new experience for me.
I give Sight Lines 4 Stars out of 5, and a Thumbs Up! I think that the target audience for this book is the young, hip, female reader, who is looking for a mystery with a romantic twist. They should connect with this story much more than I did.
I received a Digital Review Copy from the publisher.
For the most part, Ms. DiCeglio does a good job of bringing Lacey to life. She seems pretty lifelike, just, in my opinion, a bit too emotional to be a cop. It seems like her feelings would interfere with her job. They seem to cloud her judgement at a few crucial moments in this book. She has a hard shell act, but crumbles rather easily. I still liked her and wanted her to get though everything.
Sight Lines is a fast-paced, rather twisty, mystery. The story moves pretty quickly, but does slow down once in a while, mainly when Lacey’s emotions are getting the better of her. I did like some of the tender scenes that took place between Lacey and Ali, and also between Lacey and Bishop, her boss. Overall I enjoyed the story, even though it was a new experience for me.
I give Sight Lines 4 Stars out of 5, and a Thumbs Up! I think that the target audience for this book is the young, hip, female reader, who is looking for a mystery with a romantic twist. They should connect with this story much more than I did.
I received a Digital Review Copy from the publisher.
February 17, 2017
very good book, nice ending, and even better character. Mills was the tough detective with a broken past and a very even less fortunate future, until Ali comes and takes a hold on her heart.
April 20, 2016
this is the first time I've ever picked up a book who's main character was a LGTB Lesbian , while I mainly pick up LGTB Gay , I had some prombles with the main character Lacey , while I loved reading about her , there was times when she just seemed to be living in the past a little to much, and there was times that I didn't like the way she acted towards the man who was like a father to her. But the more I read and begin to understand why she acted the way she did, she kind of grew on me.
book cover:
i liked it, loved how it kind of pulled you in to it
what did I think of the book:
Like I said before , this is the first book that I picked up that the main character was LGTB Lesbian, while I mainly pick up LGTB Gay, I was surpised that I actually like the story, loved the mystery , and secrets that where hiden and finally came out,loved how there was a lot of twist and turns and how Lacey was able to give love a other chance, and how she even began to under stand how she had also made mistakes not just Ail.only promble I had was it did say how the killer got way from the police ,maybe I missed that part but still a good story to read.
book cover:
i liked it, loved how it kind of pulled you in to it
what did I think of the book:
Like I said before , this is the first book that I picked up that the main character was LGTB Lesbian, while I mainly pick up LGTB Gay, I was surpised that I actually like the story, loved the mystery , and secrets that where hiden and finally came out,loved how there was a lot of twist and turns and how Lacey was able to give love a other chance, and how she even began to under stand how she had also made mistakes not just Ail.only promble I had was it did say how the killer got way from the police ,maybe I missed that part but still a good story to read.
December 30, 2015
This book is a bit outside my usual reading genre but I decided to give it a chance anyway. I must say I wasn’t disappointed! The characters were well developed, the plot felt thought through and solid and the twists I was run through while reading were amazing! Great dialog, beautiful description and plenty of shocking moments made this a page turner and kept me on the edge of my seat.
I definitely applaud the author for the suspense brought on awaiting the reveal of Ali’s secret, as well as the terror I felt thinking Lacey might be right in her own assumption! Murder, intrigue, lies, secrets, romance and a serial killer… What more can you ask for? Well written and formatted as well as being beautifully plotted with an amazing feel a flow I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads
I definitely applaud the author for the suspense brought on awaiting the reveal of Ali’s secret, as well as the terror I felt thinking Lacey might be right in her own assumption! Murder, intrigue, lies, secrets, romance and a serial killer… What more can you ask for? Well written and formatted as well as being beautifully plotted with an amazing feel a flow I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads
November 20, 2015
I would like to thank NetGalley and Ellora's Cave Publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest and open review.
This is the first book I've read with a gay main character and I was unsure how I would feel about it. However, Ms DiCeglio's words grabbed me on page one and I read it in just over a day.
The characters, particularly Lacey, were well-developed, full of depth and very easy to care about and become attached to.
I loved this book for other reasons. For me, a good book must have a killer plot, great characters and a good writing style. This book has the lot.
I would love to read more about Lacey's life.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys suspense and mystery thrillers.
This is the first book I've read with a gay main character and I was unsure how I would feel about it. However, Ms DiCeglio's words grabbed me on page one and I read it in just over a day.
The characters, particularly Lacey, were well-developed, full of depth and very easy to care about and become attached to.
I loved this book for other reasons. For me, a good book must have a killer plot, great characters and a good writing style. This book has the lot.
I would love to read more about Lacey's life.
I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys suspense and mystery thrillers.
November 6, 2015
(actual rating 3.5)
At first I didn't know what to think about Sight Lines. I didn't get into the story and then there was a part where Lacey's 'gaydar' works on a dead body.
But she somehow grew on me and the story itself got interesting. Maybe because there was no sexual motive? And I had no idea who the murderer was.
This book's mostly your usual crime novel, but I wasn't bored reading it and the detective is far more interesting then most - Gary/Mary sue seems to be the prototype for police workers? Sadly the ending was a little bit too easy.
Disclaimer: I was provided through NetGalley with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
At first I didn't know what to think about Sight Lines. I didn't get into the story and then there was a part where Lacey's 'gaydar' works on a dead body.
But she somehow grew on me and the story itself got interesting. Maybe because there was no sexual motive? And I had no idea who the murderer was.
This book's mostly your usual crime novel, but I wasn't bored reading it and the detective is far more interesting then most - Gary/Mary sue seems to be the prototype for police workers? Sadly the ending was a little bit too easy.
Disclaimer: I was provided through NetGalley with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
January 7, 2016
I read this book for an honest review thanks to NetGalley. I did really like this book but throughout the entire book I felt as if I had read it before. This bares a striking resemblance to another lesbian crime novel that I have read. Not thinking about that though this was a very quick read, with a great thriller turn to it. There wasn't much in the romance department, but it played a big role in the main character getting over her previous girlfriend and the state she had been in emotionally for the past two years. This is a good book to read when you're in the mood for a thriller with a fabulous main character.
November 27, 2015
First, I would like to thank NetGalley and Ellora's Cave Publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest and open review. When I read the first few pages, I was already interested in reading how the story would play out. It was very easy to follow Lacey and the supporting characters through the crime, drama, and detective work. At certain times, I would find myself smiling and others shocked with what had happened. Overall, readers that enjoy suspense and mystery thrillers should definitely give this a try.
March 24, 2016
I enjoyed this. Mysteries are not usually my favorite but I'm always looking for good f/f romances and I was really glad I read it. the mystery is solid and I though the author did a nice job of bringing the story lines together in the end. I swear these characters are people I know and I found myself very attached to them and hurting for them. This is a good mystery with believable characters and a lovely romance.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 14, 2015
This is a beautiful love story woven into the investigation of a series of deaths in a small Ohio town. The many personalities involved in the case are well drawn, and the interactions are a source of continuing entertainment. The book is easy reading, and the many subplots add to the value. Definitely a fine example of crime noir. I hesitate to say more at the risk of becoming a spoiler, but you should read the book for suspense, excitement and satisfaction.
November 5, 2015
The story wasn't what I was expecting but it was a great book. Well written with characters that come to life. Having found myself drawn to the FF genre of romance and suspense, this one captured both. The best overall thing about the story, which has annoyed me in this genre, is that not all the supporting characters are lesbians! Thank you for that Michelle DiCeglio.
November 9, 2015
Good mystery. Great main character, a realistic relationship between her and a new girlfriend. The only complaint I had about it, and it's not even a big deal, but occasionally the timeline was a little confusing.
I would read something by this author again.
I would read something by this author again.
March 5, 2017
Pleasantly surprised
Good story line. Interesting characters who I wished had been fleshed out more including background characters. Will definitely follow this author in hope she will define these characters and entertain making this a prolufic series.
Good story line. Interesting characters who I wished had been fleshed out more including background characters. Will definitely follow this author in hope she will define these characters and entertain making this a prolufic series.
December 7, 2015
3.5 stars
November 9, 2015
This was a really good book. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I would highly recommend.
November 12, 2020
Serial killer thriller set in small-town Ohio. Acceptable storyline, but overly dramatic... leaning more toward lesbian romantic suspense than thriller.
December 24, 2018
Serial murders + an emotionally damaged detective + an intriguing witness = an enjoyable mystery novel. The writing was pretty good. The main characters decently fleshed. It just all felt as if it needed a bit more polish to make everything shine.
June 9, 2017
Could have concentrated more or explained more of the killer point of view..the novel started good, but the ending was rushed
February 26, 2019
Had great plot with some twist and turns.
March 30, 2016
This review originally appeared on my blog, Leeanna.me.
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SIGHT LINES is a short but complete murder mystery with a side of romance. I was interested in reading it because Lacey, the main character and detective on the murder case, is gay. Her sexuality isn’t an issue -- this isn’t a coming out book. I’m always on the lookout for more books with diverse characters that are characters outside of their diversity. For example, Lacey’s a detective who just happens to be gay.
Lacey’s latest case is a difficult one to crack. Several women have been killed, all by a gunshot to the head. The killer is very careful to not leave behind any forensic evidence. Lacey doesn’t want the cases to go cold, but with almost no evidence, there’s not much to go on. Her personal life isn’t going much better either; after the death of her girlfriend two years ago, Lacey’s been alone. But when web designer Ali comes along, Lacey takes a chance on starting something new.
I liked SIGHT LINES. It’s always nice to get a complete story in one go, without needing to wait years for the whole series. I also liked how Lacey wasn’t always right, and was able to admit when she made mistakes.
At the same time, SIGHT LINES was just too short, leaving me wanting more character development and development for the relationship between Lacey and Ali. I also had a few unanswered questions from the murder mystery. The author’s writing style was a bit too detailed for me in odd places -- I would rather have had meaty info rather than knowing what a bit character wore or how they looked.
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SIGHT LINES is a short but complete murder mystery with a side of romance. I was interested in reading it because Lacey, the main character and detective on the murder case, is gay. Her sexuality isn’t an issue -- this isn’t a coming out book. I’m always on the lookout for more books with diverse characters that are characters outside of their diversity. For example, Lacey’s a detective who just happens to be gay.
Lacey’s latest case is a difficult one to crack. Several women have been killed, all by a gunshot to the head. The killer is very careful to not leave behind any forensic evidence. Lacey doesn’t want the cases to go cold, but with almost no evidence, there’s not much to go on. Her personal life isn’t going much better either; after the death of her girlfriend two years ago, Lacey’s been alone. But when web designer Ali comes along, Lacey takes a chance on starting something new.
I liked SIGHT LINES. It’s always nice to get a complete story in one go, without needing to wait years for the whole series. I also liked how Lacey wasn’t always right, and was able to admit when she made mistakes.
At the same time, SIGHT LINES was just too short, leaving me wanting more character development and development for the relationship between Lacey and Ali. I also had a few unanswered questions from the murder mystery. The author’s writing style was a bit too detailed for me in odd places -- I would rather have had meaty info rather than knowing what a bit character wore or how they looked.
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May 29, 2019
The storyline is great, the thriller and mystery elements are really gripping, the only reason it is 3 stars is the author’s habit of describing everything, literally everything in tiny amounts of detail. I had to force myself to keep reading through the first few chapters as the over detailing made for slow and boring reading, I even skim read a large number of paragraphs once I had established the details they contained didn’t add to the story overall.
This isn’t so much the author’s fault as the editor’s, the editor should have cut it down to what was required and removed extraneous details.
This isn’t so much the author’s fault as the editor’s, the editor should have cut it down to what was required and removed extraneous details.
April 2, 2016
Once again, I have to begin by thanking Goodreads for allowing me to win this Book.
Sight Lines was a pretty good crime story. The main character, Lacy Mills, was a gay detective. I don't know why the emphasis or mention of her being a lesbian was a necessary part of this story at all. She was a person doing her job.
Dealing with several murders, there was lots of action and plot twists in this short story. It was a pretty good and quick read and I would recommend it. The ending was left open and I imagine there will be a forth-coming continuation story.
Sight Lines was a pretty good crime story. The main character, Lacy Mills, was a gay detective. I don't know why the emphasis or mention of her being a lesbian was a necessary part of this story at all. She was a person doing her job.
Dealing with several murders, there was lots of action and plot twists in this short story. It was a pretty good and quick read and I would recommend it. The ending was left open and I imagine there will be a forth-coming continuation story.
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