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Abby Kane FBI Thriller #7
Suitcase Girl
In the first book of the Suitcase Girl Trilogy, Agent Abby Kane discovers an unlikely connection with a little girl found outside the offices of the FBI.
In an effort to learn where the child came from, Abby brings the girl home with her, thinking a family environment might jog the girl’s memory. Abby’s efforts pay off as the investigation points toward human trafficking. Only it doesn’t end there.
As Abby continues to dig, indicators suggest there’s something more, something unthinkable… and quite frankly, unexplainable.
In an effort to learn where the child came from, Abby brings the girl home with her, thinking a family environment might jog the girl’s memory. Abby’s efforts pay off as the investigation points toward human trafficking. Only it doesn’t end there.
As Abby continues to dig, indicators suggest there’s something more, something unthinkable… and quite frankly, unexplainable.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2017
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Ty Hutchinson
73 books661 followersTy Hutchinson is a USA Today bestselling author who writes dark, high-concept thrillers that punch hard and don't let up.
A full-time nomad since 2013, he blends real-world detail with twisted imagination to deliver binge-worthy stories—where the rules are bent, the stakes are high, and the exits are never marked.
Living everywhere and nowhere, he's drawn to strange things and peculiar people—almost always leading to one question: what if?
A full-time nomad since 2013, he blends real-world detail with twisted imagination to deliver binge-worthy stories—where the rules are bent, the stakes are high, and the exits are never marked.
Living everywhere and nowhere, he's drawn to strange things and peculiar people—almost always leading to one question: what if?
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November 3, 2022
3.5 rounded up.
THE SUITCASE GIRL is the first in its series. Author Ty Hutchinson has crafted a smart, fast moving thriller to begin this trilogy.
The location of the story is San Francisco and there are international elements. Law enforcement is front and center as they try to unravel why a young girl is left outside FBI headquarters INSIDE a suitcase.
The initial case is definitely a puzzle and Hutchinson delivers great twists and turns while utilizing a strong female lead…FBI Special Agent Abby Kane.
This is definitely an entertaining read and recommended.
THE SUITCASE GIRL is the first in its series. Author Ty Hutchinson has crafted a smart, fast moving thriller to begin this trilogy.
The location of the story is San Francisco and there are international elements. Law enforcement is front and center as they try to unravel why a young girl is left outside FBI headquarters INSIDE a suitcase.
The initial case is definitely a puzzle and Hutchinson delivers great twists and turns while utilizing a strong female lead…FBI Special Agent Abby Kane.
This is definitely an entertaining read and recommended.
May 22, 2018
Shame on you author Ty. This book is permanently free, but lacks an ending. The 'tactic' is sleazy and no, I will not buy the next book under these circumstances.
August 6, 2017
No ending
The writing was average. I kept reading in hopes of understand ing what was going on. I dislike reading a story when nothing's resoled nor explained. Seems no effort was made to complete the book
The writing was average. I kept reading in hopes of understand ing what was going on. I dislike reading a story when nothing's resoled nor explained. Seems no effort was made to complete the book
November 14, 2021
This is a 3.5 star read.
August 9, 2017
Hard to follow
This story read more like science fiction than anything else, and I found it hard to follow. The link between Kane and the little girl. The mysterious guy who "helped" the young girl. The reason/organization behind why she was made. I guess made is the correct word. I know there is another book coming that will hopefully answer questions left by this book, but it was so strange I would forget the plot and be even more confused by the time the other book is available.
This story read more like science fiction than anything else, and I found it hard to follow. The link between Kane and the little girl. The mysterious guy who "helped" the young girl. The reason/organization behind why she was made. I guess made is the correct word. I know there is another book coming that will hopefully answer questions left by this book, but it was so strange I would forget the plot and be even more confused by the time the other book is available.
May 21, 2019
What a fantastic thriller! I couldn't put it down. The character driven plot kept me riveted. Highly recommend!
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
April 12, 2020
This title caught my attention and since it was on kindle unlimited, I clicked and started reading. It was an easy read, fast moving and kept my attention throughout. BUT, it ended on a cliffhanger! And the next 2 books of a trilogy are not on kindle unlimited. I feel like I've been tricked because I've spent hours reading what it turns out is only one third of a complete story.
Series books are fine. I love to follow characters lives as they move from adventure to adventure. But each book in a series should have a resolution of some kind. Suitcase girl gives us no answers, not one. It leaves us with a question: do I love this story enough to buy two more books to finish the story? I think not.
Series books are fine. I love to follow characters lives as they move from adventure to adventure. But each book in a series should have a resolution of some kind. Suitcase girl gives us no answers, not one. It leaves us with a question: do I love this story enough to buy two more books to finish the story? I think not.
February 5, 2019
This is the first of the Abby Kane books I’ve read, and after the shite-show that this novel was, I won’t be reading any more.
The plot had the potential to be epic; however, the author has decided to throw out some below standard writing (for perma-free) in the hopes of getting you to buy in to the trilogy.
The problem is Ty has clearly fallen foul of his own idea, that the reality is so unthinkable and unexplainable that even he can’t put it in to words – and therefore doesn’t bother. So much is set up here, and there is no a single resolution, hint at a resolution or any real cliff hanger to keep you reading.
I have zero faith that the second book will go anyway to answering the myriad of questions I have, and therefore I fear I’ll be conned in to buying that, just so the third book maybe makes sense. Yet, will that actually prove any better? Doubtful.
Such a very, VERY disappointing read and a shameless trick by someone who, as a best seller, should know infinitely better. It’s an insult, and you have completely lost my attention.
The plot had the potential to be epic; however, the author has decided to throw out some below standard writing (for perma-free) in the hopes of getting you to buy in to the trilogy.
The problem is Ty has clearly fallen foul of his own idea, that the reality is so unthinkable and unexplainable that even he can’t put it in to words – and therefore doesn’t bother. So much is set up here, and there is no a single resolution, hint at a resolution or any real cliff hanger to keep you reading.
I have zero faith that the second book will go anyway to answering the myriad of questions I have, and therefore I fear I’ll be conned in to buying that, just so the third book maybe makes sense. Yet, will that actually prove any better? Doubtful.
Such a very, VERY disappointing read and a shameless trick by someone who, as a best seller, should know infinitely better. It’s an insult, and you have completely lost my attention.
August 18, 2024
A fun read. Kept me glued to the pages.
Abby Kane is a likeable character. She's got heart and she comes across as a kind & generous, down to earth person. This is the first book I've read in this series. I like her.
This story is unfinished. That said, one wants to pick up the second book of the trilogy right away. It's a wonderful, rivetting story.
I started The Curator (book 2) right away. I want to continue this story.
Abby Kane is a likeable character. She's got heart and she comes across as a kind & generous, down to earth person. This is the first book I've read in this series. I like her.
This story is unfinished. That said, one wants to pick up the second book of the trilogy right away. It's a wonderful, rivetting story.
I started The Curator (book 2) right away. I want to continue this story.
December 2, 2022
Cliffhanger Alert
This book has a cliffhanger. Just FYI but it was a good read. At first I was confused about the characters and I couldn't figure them out. But I learned this is part of a series and I just didn't see that. I eventually figured it out and really got into the story. A little girl is Found alive in a suitcase and the FBI gets involved. Great mystery and stunning revelations ensue. A little farfetched but now I have to keep reading to find out why the little girl says the chosen one! Lots of deaths and violence. But the ma.in characters are solid and I actually want to meet POPO because the food she cooks sounds amazing. I swear I wrote down every item so I can go find and eat it. Bao, Peking Noodles and a slew of other stuff. Lol It made me so hungry!
This book has a cliffhanger. Just FYI but it was a good read. At first I was confused about the characters and I couldn't figure them out. But I learned this is part of a series and I just didn't see that. I eventually figured it out and really got into the story. A little girl is Found alive in a suitcase and the FBI gets involved. Great mystery and stunning revelations ensue. A little farfetched but now I have to keep reading to find out why the little girl says the chosen one! Lots of deaths and violence. But the ma.in characters are solid and I actually want to meet POPO because the food she cooks sounds amazing. I swear I wrote down every item so I can go find and eat it. Bao, Peking Noodles and a slew of other stuff. Lol It made me so hungry!
June 12, 2018
This is one of those annoying books that doesn't actually end, it just... stops. It doesn't explain anything. It might as well be a prequel to the main event... just a three hundred page one. It also doesn't seem to know where to place itself - in some ways it's a crime thriller, in other ways it is venturing into science fiction. Now, I have nothing against science fiction, but it just didn't seem to fit here. It rang false and seemed out of place.
Whilst there's an interesting premise here, I don't think I will bother reading the rest of the trilogy for several reasons. First, I don't like feeling short-changed, and that's what this book did to me. It finishes and you turn the page expecting and... there's nothing there. If your narrative takes you more than one book, you need a good editor. If you are writing a trilogy, you need three individual narratives that tie together. This novel definitely doesn't manage that. Certainly the end of this one is virtually the in-breath to the beginning of the second and I'm not willing to play.
Secondly, the science fiction elements and full on shoot out aspects didn't work for me individually, let alone together. The author seemed to have missed a key sensor on realism here, and there were just too many moments where I was sat wondering what the hell this guy was smoking. Think James Bond, crank it up a few steps and add in some random DNA stuff that isn't quite cloning but probably isn't far off... in fact, it's probably even more advanced than cloning and we haven't even got that right yet with humans. Finally, this seemed to be trying to do too many things at the same time. It's trying to be action-adventure, psychological thriller and science fiction and the author just hasn't managed to combine the three properly. Instead it feels clumsy and I couldn't hold my suspension of disbelief... and my suspension of disbelief factor is pretty damn high. This just killed it.
Whilst there's an interesting premise here, I don't think I will bother reading the rest of the trilogy for several reasons. First, I don't like feeling short-changed, and that's what this book did to me. It finishes and you turn the page expecting and... there's nothing there. If your narrative takes you more than one book, you need a good editor. If you are writing a trilogy, you need three individual narratives that tie together. This novel definitely doesn't manage that. Certainly the end of this one is virtually the in-breath to the beginning of the second and I'm not willing to play.
Secondly, the science fiction elements and full on shoot out aspects didn't work for me individually, let alone together. The author seemed to have missed a key sensor on realism here, and there were just too many moments where I was sat wondering what the hell this guy was smoking. Think James Bond, crank it up a few steps and add in some random DNA stuff that isn't quite cloning but probably isn't far off... in fact, it's probably even more advanced than cloning and we haven't even got that right yet with humans. Finally, this seemed to be trying to do too many things at the same time. It's trying to be action-adventure, psychological thriller and science fiction and the author just hasn't managed to combine the three properly. Instead it feels clumsy and I couldn't hold my suspension of disbelief... and my suspension of disbelief factor is pretty damn high. This just killed it.
June 16, 2018
When a young girl is left in a suitcase outside the FBI building in San Francisco, FBI agent Abby Kane is intrigued—not just at the unusual way the girl was delivered, but because she is a carbon copy of Abby at that age, almost a clone. Even though there’s no clear FBI interest in the case, Abby arranges to get custody of the girl in order to find out what’s going on, and what she finds has chilling implications, for national security, and for Abby’s own survival.
Suitcase Girl by Ty Hutchinson is a continuation of the Abby Kane mystery series, and also book one of a trilogy that promises even more exciting adventures. Follow Abby as she turns over rock after rock, finding slimy, frightening things under each one.
This one will cause you sleepless nights, and not just from the fact that it’s hard to put down once you start reading. The cliffhanger ending is a bit of a turn-off, but as disappointing as it is, I’m still curious to find out what happens next.
Suitcase Girl by Ty Hutchinson is a continuation of the Abby Kane mystery series, and also book one of a trilogy that promises even more exciting adventures. Follow Abby as she turns over rock after rock, finding slimy, frightening things under each one.
This one will cause you sleepless nights, and not just from the fact that it’s hard to put down once you start reading. The cliffhanger ending is a bit of a turn-off, but as disappointing as it is, I’m still curious to find out what happens next.
May 28, 2019
It's not a trilogy, it is one book in three parts
I don't believe that people behave like people from this book. I don't believe on hitmen who kill 20 people without any trouble. The book is not horrible. It is just unbelievable.
I don't believe that people behave like people from this book. I don't believe on hitmen who kill 20 people without any trouble. The book is not horrible. It is just unbelievable.
May 16, 2022
Fun FBI thriller! Abby is good at what she does, but when a suspected child trafficking ring lands a young girl in suitcase at their doorstep she realizes there is more to this story than meets the eye. And then when the girl looks remarkably like her, Abby isn't sure what to think. And so begins a harrowing cat and mouse story of good guy/bad guy situations that had my head spinning in all directions. Think I need to read more of Abby's adventures!
April 14, 2022
This book is not as good as you may anticipate based on the hype about it.
The worst thing about this book is it doesn't end. Literally. It stops without a resolution, so to find out what happened to the characters in the end, not only do you have to read one more book, but two, and I'm just not going to do that. If it were a better story, I would.
I wasn't "feeling" this book to begin with, and I could tell they were headed down the "cloning" road, but when the story became too science fictionish, I was mentally finished. It was extremely unbelievable in addition to having no resolution.
There were many times I noticed awkward grammar. Every time they described a murder, the words "shot dead" were used. Couldn't they say shot and killed, or even just killed or murdered, or a euphemism for it like "blown away." The words " shot dead" should not appear in any book in excess of 20 times. There is other awkward language such as, "I and my fellow police officers..." Shouldn't it be, "My fellow police officers and I..." Just awkward.
Then there is the extremely far-fetched plot. It starts with a container ship that had air conditioning, snacks and meals, entertainment-of-sorts, along with 12 other Chinese women who were brought here as part of a sex-trafficking ring that would eventually be returned to China. There is also a girl, approximately age 11, in this shipment. The gate guard at the ship yard turns the other cheek by letting the vans in to collect the girls, and a dock worker moves the container to a safe and out-of-the-way area for them.
The little girl is stuffed in a suitcase and left in front of the FBI offices. Agent Abby Kane and her partner get involved and when the investigation grows, the task force also consists of local law-enforcement detectives. Abby takes the little girl home with her to see if she can get her to talk, and everyone notices how much the little girl looks like Abby. They also notice she speaks two distinct Chinese dialects.
In the meantime, another pair of criminals, twins of Asian descent, have orders to kill all of the women who were on the ship, the group in charge of the sex ring, and any other person who gets in their way, even if it means shooting an FBI agent. Orders from whom? Book one certainly doesn't tell the reader.
I find it hard to believe that a group of college dropouts could come up with an International sex trafficking plan all on their own, and not even realize they were putting themselves in danger. There is no way a group of misfits is able to coordinate this elaborate plan with Chinese criminals who are selling girls.
I also find it hard to believe that two men could kill the college dropout group, the girls, a doctor, and an FBI agent, and attempt to kill another agent and Suitcase Girl, all in a span of a few hours at four different places in broad daylight. Next, I find it hard to believe that a young boy would be the one to shoot the second bad guy when there were several agents and police officers already present at the scene. And last, I find it heard to believe that a lab had been able to clone Abby's DNA without her knowledge, much less consent, which is how they explain that Suitcase girl looks just like Abby. Because she is Abby!
What a convoluted tale.
The worst thing about this book is it doesn't end. Literally. It stops without a resolution, so to find out what happened to the characters in the end, not only do you have to read one more book, but two, and I'm just not going to do that. If it were a better story, I would.
I wasn't "feeling" this book to begin with, and I could tell they were headed down the "cloning" road, but when the story became too science fictionish, I was mentally finished. It was extremely unbelievable in addition to having no resolution.
There were many times I noticed awkward grammar. Every time they described a murder, the words "shot dead" were used. Couldn't they say shot and killed, or even just killed or murdered, or a euphemism for it like "blown away." The words " shot dead" should not appear in any book in excess of 20 times. There is other awkward language such as, "I and my fellow police officers..." Shouldn't it be, "My fellow police officers and I..." Just awkward.
Then there is the extremely far-fetched plot. It starts with a container ship that had air conditioning, snacks and meals, entertainment-of-sorts, along with 12 other Chinese women who were brought here as part of a sex-trafficking ring that would eventually be returned to China. There is also a girl, approximately age 11, in this shipment. The gate guard at the ship yard turns the other cheek by letting the vans in to collect the girls, and a dock worker moves the container to a safe and out-of-the-way area for them.
The little girl is stuffed in a suitcase and left in front of the FBI offices. Agent Abby Kane and her partner get involved and when the investigation grows, the task force also consists of local law-enforcement detectives. Abby takes the little girl home with her to see if she can get her to talk, and everyone notices how much the little girl looks like Abby. They also notice she speaks two distinct Chinese dialects.
In the meantime, another pair of criminals, twins of Asian descent, have orders to kill all of the women who were on the ship, the group in charge of the sex ring, and any other person who gets in their way, even if it means shooting an FBI agent. Orders from whom? Book one certainly doesn't tell the reader.
I find it hard to believe that a group of college dropouts could come up with an International sex trafficking plan all on their own, and not even realize they were putting themselves in danger. There is no way a group of misfits is able to coordinate this elaborate plan with Chinese criminals who are selling girls.
I also find it hard to believe that two men could kill the college dropout group, the girls, a doctor, and an FBI agent, and attempt to kill another agent and Suitcase Girl, all in a span of a few hours at four different places in broad daylight. Next, I find it hard to believe that a young boy would be the one to shoot the second bad guy when there were several agents and police officers already present at the scene. And last, I find it heard to believe that a lab had been able to clone Abby's DNA without her knowledge, much less consent, which is how they explain that Suitcase girl looks just like Abby. Because she is Abby!
What a convoluted tale.
May 30, 2019
"Another cliffhanger"
I've lost count of the number of reviews I've posted (and read) about this tactic. It's such a shame when the story line is terrific and merits a complete book of its own. What you end up with is an opener to a series which is stretched to the limit to satisfy the word count for a novel. Then you get tempted with the hook to buy the next book in the series. What guarantee do I have that #2 will bring this story to a satisfactory conclusion? Or will I need to buy a third, or even fourth part?
As for this slice of the story I enjoyed the characters, the writing style and the premise of the plot. It offered something different. The fast-moving action and rapid change of scene kept my interest. I even ignored the all too frequent description of the characters eating habits. We're encouraged to eat our 'five a day' but this book suggested American cops have taken that to mean five meals. Perhaps that was one gimmick the author used to stretch the material he had for this part of the story? Who knows? Not for the first time I'm left thinking what a shame it was that the author didn't have the courage of his convictions and write a stand alone novel on this engaging subject.
I've lost count of the number of reviews I've posted (and read) about this tactic. It's such a shame when the story line is terrific and merits a complete book of its own. What you end up with is an opener to a series which is stretched to the limit to satisfy the word count for a novel. Then you get tempted with the hook to buy the next book in the series. What guarantee do I have that #2 will bring this story to a satisfactory conclusion? Or will I need to buy a third, or even fourth part?
As for this slice of the story I enjoyed the characters, the writing style and the premise of the plot. It offered something different. The fast-moving action and rapid change of scene kept my interest. I even ignored the all too frequent description of the characters eating habits. We're encouraged to eat our 'five a day' but this book suggested American cops have taken that to mean five meals. Perhaps that was one gimmick the author used to stretch the material he had for this part of the story? Who knows? Not for the first time I'm left thinking what a shame it was that the author didn't have the courage of his convictions and write a stand alone novel on this engaging subject.
May 22, 2018
The Abby Kane series of books is very enjoyable. We get insights into Abby's family life, her role in the FBI organisation, connection with the SFPD homicide detectives ... and the investigation at the heart of the book. It's not a murder and so there's very little forensic in the story. It's about trying to extract information from the Suitcase Girl who has lost her memory and expanding the team knowledge based on those minor pieces of information. Who is the Suitcase Girl? Why was she dumped outside the FBI building? Intriguing story.
August 12, 2018
Brand new to me author and hits it out of the park with this story. An awesome DNA, missing girl, thriller. And it's not finished. Loved these characters and I can't wait to see where the author goes with it.
March 13, 2019
It was a good book although I had to get used to the writing style. It keeps you engaged to read the second book but its not my kind of subject to read so I will not be reading the next book in this series.
July 12, 2021
This is a thoroughly enjoyable mystery/thriller.
When a young girl is left inside a suitcase on the steps of a federal building, her situation intrigues both local police in San Francisco and Abby Kane, an FBI Special Agent in the local Field Office. What I loved about this book is the realism: officers don't go trampling all over the crime scenes, but wait for the CSIs to do their job; jurisdictional pushes and pulls have the inevitable effect of causing the case to bounce through the respective agencies, and all of it adds to the twists and turns of trying to determine just what's going on with the mysterious 12-year-old who arrived in the suitcase. The ending contains a real surprise.
The book is well-written with just a few spots that need a new look by the editor but which won't detract from the story. Characters are realistic, and the interactions believable. I would certainly not hesitate to read more of Hutchinson's work. Well done!
When a young girl is left inside a suitcase on the steps of a federal building, her situation intrigues both local police in San Francisco and Abby Kane, an FBI Special Agent in the local Field Office. What I loved about this book is the realism: officers don't go trampling all over the crime scenes, but wait for the CSIs to do their job; jurisdictional pushes and pulls have the inevitable effect of causing the case to bounce through the respective agencies, and all of it adds to the twists and turns of trying to determine just what's going on with the mysterious 12-year-old who arrived in the suitcase. The ending contains a real surprise.
The book is well-written with just a few spots that need a new look by the editor but which won't detract from the story. Characters are realistic, and the interactions believable. I would certainly not hesitate to read more of Hutchinson's work. Well done!
February 6, 2020
I enjoyed Suitcase Girl. It read well, and I could easily envision being there for most of the book. Abby and Kang made great partners and I found their simple dialog charming. The idea of how the girls were transported from China to America was inventive and scary to think how easily money that is passed to ignore what's going on is a reminder of the world we live in today. It's a good storyline to be continued in Book 2. I recommend reading this book.
April 19, 2017
Surrealistic 'Frisco
In this first book in the new Abby Kane trilogy, Ty Hutchinson ends with a stunner worthy of Michael Crichton. I desperately need Books 2 & 3 -- NOW!! (Mr. Hutchinson, are you reading this?)
FRI agent Abby Kane and her partner of one year, former SFPD detective Kyle Kang are assigned to investigate the appearance of a 12-year-old girl found inside a suitcase outside of FBI headquarters in San Francisco. The girl -- who looks exactly like Abby -- may have ties to a Chinese human-trafficking and prostitution ring. But WHO is she and WHY was she left at the FBI's door IN A SUITCASE? .
As Abby and Kyle investigate, every lead seems to end in murder and more questions, especially "how does Abby's doppelgänger fit into the case?" That question leads to a revelation that will blow your mind and have you screaming at the author -- you'll be saying either "WTF?!?" or "When can I get the next book?" It doesn't get any better than this.
In this first book in the new Abby Kane trilogy, Ty Hutchinson ends with a stunner worthy of Michael Crichton. I desperately need Books 2 & 3 -- NOW!! (Mr. Hutchinson, are you reading this?)
FRI agent Abby Kane and her partner of one year, former SFPD detective Kyle Kang are assigned to investigate the appearance of a 12-year-old girl found inside a suitcase outside of FBI headquarters in San Francisco. The girl -- who looks exactly like Abby -- may have ties to a Chinese human-trafficking and prostitution ring. But WHO is she and WHY was she left at the FBI's door IN A SUITCASE? .
As Abby and Kyle investigate, every lead seems to end in murder and more questions, especially "how does Abby's doppelgänger fit into the case?" That question leads to a revelation that will blow your mind and have you screaming at the author -- you'll be saying either "WTF?!?" or "When can I get the next book?" It doesn't get any better than this.
May 31, 2018
I have read several books in this series and have enjoyed them very much. This one I didn't care for that much. It has action and suspense, but I had problems with it holding my attention. This deals with human trafficking from China and three-parents. Not exactly cloning but along that line.
April 22, 2020
I feel cheated. Most trilogies can stand alone but leave you wanting more.. this one just doesn’t have an ending. There is no page to turn to get an answer or two. Your only option is to buy book two, and I assume book three to find out how book one ends. Even though I enjoyed the story, I felt I was suckered. The old gothcha, now you have to buy the next one. I don’t think I will.
January 15, 2019
This was an exciting read with unexpected twists and turns. Looking forward to more by the same author.
March 8, 2019
The premise is excellent, but v v easy to read, and whilst very curious it didn’t really hold me. No conclusion as it is first book of a trilogy. Not tempted to read the second book because I guess it will leave you totally hanging again. It would have been better to be all in one book, as you do need some answers to all the questions buzzing around your head!
July 19, 2017
Abby is back, again, knee-deep in a multi-faceted mystery. What appears to be a case of human trafficking turns into more than Abby and her partner bargain for when a girl is left inside a suitcase out side FBI headquarters. Abby brings the girl into her home and sets off a series of
events that could change Abby’s life forever.
I am an admitted fan of Mr. Hutchinson’s work, and this may very well be his fastest-paced Abby Kane novel yet. The mystery and suspense were palpable in Suitcase Girl, and as is usually the case, a quirky secret is found that keeps you guessing all the way through, and into, the next book of the series. There is little to be said that doesn’t include a spoiler, except READ IT! The ending is explosive and I was greatly disturbed to be left hanging - great move Ty! I will be anxiously awaiting Book 2: The Curator.
events that could change Abby’s life forever.
I am an admitted fan of Mr. Hutchinson’s work, and this may very well be his fastest-paced Abby Kane novel yet. The mystery and suspense were palpable in Suitcase Girl, and as is usually the case, a quirky secret is found that keeps you guessing all the way through, and into, the next book of the series. There is little to be said that doesn’t include a spoiler, except READ IT! The ending is explosive and I was greatly disturbed to be left hanging - great move Ty! I will be anxiously awaiting Book 2: The Curator.
August 29, 2018
Losing Interest
I have read every book in this series. The author style is easy to read. Love Abby and her family. Since the last book I have felt out of sync with Abby's thinking. Not sure I would be so forgiving of Po Po as Abby is. Also am having a hard time believing Abby is this great detective. In the last book we learn that she basically stayed away from the Triads but that was to be her job. Now a girl is left in front of the FBI office without her memory and is Abby 's doppelganger but she is left unprotected. Again the ending makes little sense. Tho I enjoy Lucy she seems to get a free pass everytime. Would love to see consequences for their actions. Can't see myself continuing on with the series unless the price drops of becomes part of Kindle Unlimited.
I have read every book in this series. The author style is easy to read. Love Abby and her family. Since the last book I have felt out of sync with Abby's thinking. Not sure I would be so forgiving of Po Po as Abby is. Also am having a hard time believing Abby is this great detective. In the last book we learn that she basically stayed away from the Triads but that was to be her job. Now a girl is left in front of the FBI office without her memory and is Abby 's doppelganger but she is left unprotected. Again the ending makes little sense. Tho I enjoy Lucy she seems to get a free pass everytime. Would love to see consequences for their actions. Can't see myself continuing on with the series unless the price drops of becomes part of Kindle Unlimited.
October 2, 2017
I liked this book very much. It moved quickly, and I never wanted to put it down. It was a pleasure to pick it back up again each day. I liked the characters, and the events flowed at a rapid pace, which I like.
My only criticism is the ending. Clearly, the author wanted to get a couple books out of a single story. It ended abruptly, and left me feeling unbalanced. Books within a series typically have an beginning and an ending, and may stand alone. This one didn't have an ending, and I was left feeling unsatisfied. Rather than making me want to dive right into the next one, this tactic makes me suspicious that the author will leave me hanging at the end of subsequent books as well.
My only criticism is the ending. Clearly, the author wanted to get a couple books out of a single story. It ended abruptly, and left me feeling unbalanced. Books within a series typically have an beginning and an ending, and may stand alone. This one didn't have an ending, and I was left feeling unsatisfied. Rather than making me want to dive right into the next one, this tactic makes me suspicious that the author will leave me hanging at the end of subsequent books as well.
June 29, 2018
There are quite a few characters in this book and sometimes I found it a bit confusing sometimes trying to sort them out. Probably just my own problem, though.
The book follows several different incidents involving local police enforcement plus the FBI. The reader spends the entire book trying to figure out just how a little girl (Abby's doppelganger) and Abby are connected, but the answer is not to be completely explained in this book. So-o-o, one must buy the subsequent two books to really understand what is going on. That is a bit of an annoyance.
I enjoyed this book a lot but found some of it a bit hard to accept especially when DNA information was discussed.
The book follows several different incidents involving local police enforcement plus the FBI. The reader spends the entire book trying to figure out just how a little girl (Abby's doppelganger) and Abby are connected, but the answer is not to be completely explained in this book. So-o-o, one must buy the subsequent two books to really understand what is going on. That is a bit of an annoyance.
I enjoyed this book a lot but found some of it a bit hard to accept especially when DNA information was discussed.
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