Fatale Erinnerung

by Linda Castillo

Detective Philip Betancourt wird an einen Tatort in New Orleans gerufen. Ein hoch angesehener Anwalt wurde erschossen, und es gibt eine Zeugin. Doch die schöne Michelle Pelletier behauptet, sich nicht daran erinnern zu können, was in der vergangenen Nacht passiert ist. Obwohl Philips Kollegen glauben, dass Michelle die Mörderin ist, hält er sie für unschuldig und setzt für sie seine Karriere aufs Spiel. Geht er einer gefährlich sinnlichen Verführerin ins Netz?

Die romantische Seite von Linda Castillo, der Autorin der beliebten Kate-Burkholder-Serie.

Genres: Romance, German Literature, Fiction, Ebooks, Mystery

299 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 24, 2000

About the author

Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for the Mystery Writers of America’s Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and a nomination for an “Audie Award” for best mystery audiobook. Her work has appeared on numerous bestseller lists and earned a spot on the Boston Globe’s shortlist for best crime novel.

In addition to writing, Castillo’s other passion is horses. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, three Appaloosas, and two feisty, but loveable Blue Heelers.

She loves hearing from readers. Contact her at books@lindacastillo.com.

Reviews

[Saly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not her best book. The hero is a cop, who lives for the job and has two ex-wives as we learn later. He goes to a crime scene where he meets the heroine who says she doesn't remember what happened, he doesn't believe her and is kind of hard on her, even questions her relationship with the old man when she is clear that they were friends and he helped her.

The heroine has had a tough going in life, now she's in law school, working at a good firm, then her best friend dies, she is out of a job and a suspect. She can't remember what happened and she knows it is going to happen again, her poor background will make her a victim.

I didn't like the hero much at first, he pushed her too much but he did come to believe in her innocence even though she did have a lot of secrets.
And her secrets are painful, her brother went to jail because of her, he was innocent but a cop took advantage of her, humiliated her and violated her and her rights.

There is a frame up going on as far as she is concerned and he is caught in the web and suspended for sexual mis-conduct but he still helps her.

All in all I found the book okay, not great actually.

[Anne OK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set against the backdrop of New Orleans, the mood for a gritty and crime-infested novel took form. Linda Castillo has long been a top favorite suspense author for me. She never fails to bring out the big guns and create fascinating and realistic characters while balancing a perfect blend of romance and suspense. This story was no disappointment. A tough detective with a hard past finds his prime suspect is far more than meets the eye. There's really no big revelation or newness to the plotline but somehow/someway Linda Castillo makes it feel like new. I can't seem to help myself - I just enjoy anything and everything she writes.

Although this is an older Silhouette Intimate Moments release (I think this is actually her debut as a romantic suspense author), Ms. Castillo's trademark is still very apparent. She has continued through the years to hone her skills and her current releases highlight her talents and expertise as a writer. I love the way her words flow and ebb at just the precise times and places.

[Monica Willyard Moen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A romantic, suspenseful mystery is perfect for a cold, rainy afternoon like today. This kind of mystery is fun to read, even if you are able to guess some of the surprises along the way. You still want to cheer for the two main characters and swing between suspense, joy, nailbiting terror, and anger on their behalf.

[Deb Diem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remember The Night by Linda Castillo is a romantic suspense. Ms. Castillo has given us a book that is well-written and loaded with amazing characters. Michelle and Philip's story is packed with action, drama, suspense, humor and spice. I enjoyed reading Remember The Night and look forward to reading more from Linda Castillo in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

I read a print copy of this book.

[HediBähren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spannender Krimi, aber ein wenig sehr melodramatisch. Polizist liebt Angeklagte, die die Erinnerung an einen Mord verloren hat. Er rettet sie! Wie gesagt - ein Melodram. Kein Vergleich zu den Amisch-Krimis!

[Linda Hilly · Rating 1 out of 5]

So far so good

[Sarai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book a lot, because I liked the most recent suspense novel by the same author, but sadly it was just mediocre. I am going to look for more by her, though, because I think this was her first one, so they must get better somewhere along the way. :)