Sullivan's Evidence

Carolyn Sullivan #3

by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg

When murderer and serial rapist Carl Holden is set free after the evidence against him is discredited, probation officer Carolyn Sullivan is assigned to his case and finds her beliefs challenged when the killings start again. Reprint.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Audiobook, Suspense

443 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

With a BA in English and 5 years as a photographic model behind her, Nancy Taylor Rosenberg studied criminology. She served in the Dallas Police Department, New Mexico State Police, Ventura Police Department and as an Investigative Probation Officer in Court Services for the Country of Ventura where she handled major crimes. She lived in California.

Reviews

[Marshamariella · Rating 3 out of 5]

The overall plot was okish... I was just so irritated by the main character not to give anything away who tells confidential information to a complete stranger after all she is the main character I guess I hold my leads to somewhat high standards :)

[Dale Safford · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember the story, but forget the ending; however, do recall that it was a surprise. So not a memorable book. Seems to me that she went barging in at one point to an office where she shouldn't have been. And did she really divulge confidential information to a man she just met? Rather stupid. Quite a long story.

Carolyn Sullivan is a probation officer who had gotten murderer & rapist Carl Holden convicted to a 44-year sentence. But then the forensic evidence is deemed illegal, and Holden is a free man. Determined not to let him rape or kill again, Sullivan stays on his trail, while in the meantime a chance traffic accident gives her a new romantic interest, wealthy Marcus Wright. An old case of a missing woman leads her in a different direction, and then a body turns up in a location where Holden had buried his first victim. Can Sullivan nail Holden and get him returned to prison, and what happened to that woman?

[Sarah Shacklette · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was very difficult to read and almost impossible to get in to. I felt no attachment the the lead character and found myself stopping constantly because it jumped all over the place and made no sense.
The ending was decent but I wouldn't seek out this author again.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who is Carolyn's (an investigative probation officer) new friend? Was he a murderer? a psychiatrist? a computer analysis? a pro golfer? Why did she feel so safe explaining cases with him?
A good read with insights to various relationships between co-workers, family, friends, etc.

[Jane J. Janas, Ph.D. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rosenberg's plot line contained far too many Dei Ex Machinae. The protagonist was not believable as a rartional human being.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

What mix of characters and of course it had you guessing? Who is the the Criminal???
Great Read, Nancy Taylor does it AGAIN!!!!
Except she need a new spell checker :-)

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 to be honest. Writing hard to follow and unbelievable twist. Too convenient

[Lynne Block · Rating 1 out of 5]

Like reading a soap opera. Thumbs down for me.

[Gpkarr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, lots of twists and turns. Sometimes I wonder whether Carolyn is related to Stephanie Plum.

[Cassi Horne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the ending. The middle section was kinda drug out.

[Marca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of a Harlequin/mystery. Carolyn Sullivan is a single mother of two teens and her job has something to do with probation, but she is not a probation officer. It’s explained at length in the book, but I pretty much didn’t care. Carolyn starts out okay, but quickly launches into tstl land. Plot is pretty incredible and soap opera. I enjoyed it at times, but was mostly amused at how big an idiot Carolyn became. During the Harlequin moments, I could actually hear the romantic music swell in my head. The more interesting character was actually Kathleen – the scorned wife every man should fear. Would like to see more of Kathleen. It didn’t help that I listened to this on audio and the reader (female) read the women’s parts (except Kathleen) in a little girl voice that sounded like baby-talk. The voice made Carolyn seem dumber than if I read the words (possibly). Carolyn was often told that she was amazing at interrogating people, but there was no evidence in this in the way she handled herself with co-workers, family, etc. Would probably read another Rosenberg, but perhaps not one of the Sullivan books.

[Myrna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nancy Taylor Rosenberg's Sullivan's Evidence is the third in a series whose main character is Carolyn Sullivan. Carolyn is a probation officer who is intent on serving justice. In this story, a criminal who was sentenced to spend 44 years in prison is released when evidence is discredited. A good part of this book involves this criminal and Carolyn's role in his sentencing, but there are several other plots too. The story is quite intricate, which is usually a good thing, but at times it was hard to follow. The one thing I really disliked was the story line that showed Carolyn as a woman who gets waylaid as one who can't see through flattery. In my opinion, Carolyn should be a strong heroine as she was in the earlier books.

[Lillie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The mystery was complex and convoluted—not easily solved. For being such a brilliant investigator and interrogator, Carolyn Sullivan wasn't very observant or wise in many of her actions. There were some loose ends not resolved. Perhaps it is because this is a series, and maybe some of the untied ends continue in future books. If that is the case, I would like to have some indication of it—a character regretting not figuring that out or a statement along the lines of "all this is great, but I wish ..." so the reader knows the hanging thread was intentional.

[VLynch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate to say this is, but this was not my favorite Carolyn Sullivan book. The storyline was great... But it was kinda all over the place for me. As I read Sullivan's Justice right before reading this one, I was disappointed this book did not take place right after the last one ended and follow up on some relationships. I actually felt at times like I missed a book a inbetween. This was worth reading, just not the best in the series.

[J. Ewbank · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book by Rosenberg shows why she is a well read author. The characters are well defined and you get to know them pretty well. The plot has a lot of twists and turns that are unexpected and by the end you find it has been an enjoyable read.

J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" "Wesley's Wars" "To Whom It May Concern" and "Tell me about the United Methodist Church"

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A graduation novel for Garwood as she moved from the "Purple Passion" genre (hysterical romance) to "Thriller." While there is a bit too much sex in it for my taste, it was well written and had a good ending.I liked her book "Kill Joy" much better...I would say she had the hang of the thriller genre by then and had moved past the graphic sex scenes of the romance genre.

[D. Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good plot. However, the book seemed lengthly non cohesive and the story's characters sometimes felt not exactly tied together. This book is just another churned out murder mystery. Needed more time spent on editing and then would have enjoyed it more.

[Michelle Macedo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the first Nancy Taylor Rosenberg book I have read. It started out a little slow then pick up about one quarter through. Some of the characters and plots got a little confusing but came together in the end. Intertaining.

[Joe O'Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent; Continuing character: Carolyn Sullivan; probation officer is dealing with the release of a murderer she helped get sentenced and worries may kill again; at the same time, she falls in love with a man who seems to have many secrets of his own

[Liz · Rating 2 out of 5]

This had to be one of the worst written books I've read in a long time and yet, I was still sucked into the story! I read the whole rotten thing just to find out the outcome. Would not recommend to anyone else, however.

[Hayseed · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok read, very predictable, far fetched in some instances, decent ending.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good thriller, but there are so many twists and turns, I couldn't keep somethings straight.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Caroline Sullivan #3

[P.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing

[Sonia]

I have just recently started reading the crime novel genre and I really enjoyed this read!! It kept me engaged and guessing until the very end.

[Larry Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great read from a great author.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was good but the ending was kind of disappointing.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I almost didn't read this because of the bad reviews. While not a great book it did keep me interested.

[Joanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable read. Much of her writing is immature tho, so sometimes I skim thru it. Not her best book, but ok.

[Susan]

A rambling convoluted book.