I'm glad that Rosenfelt moved away from Andy stopping terror attacks and back to good old fashioned murder. I figured out reasonably early who was invoI'm glad that Rosenfelt moved away from Andy stopping terror attacks and back to good old fashioned murder. I figured out reasonably early who was involved and some of the motivation but I didn't figure it all out until "Andy" explained it. I enjoyed listening to this one so much that I even finished the book at the gym, a thing I rarely do (too many distractions there)....more
I’m doing Kindle’s summer reading challenge and one goal was to read a book from Prime Reading. I picked this one and found myself reading later than I’m doing Kindle’s summer reading challenge and one goal was to read a book from Prime Reading. I picked this one and found myself reading later than I should be at night. I will probably read book 2, even. This was a popcorn book at its finest even if I saw many things ahead of time....more
I enjoyed the "mystery" and the solution to it. I actually had an inkling of who the murderer was, and I was glad that I was on the right track. I alsI enjoyed the "mystery" and the solution to it. I actually had an inkling of who the murderer was, and I was glad that I was on the right track. I also enjoyed that the formula for this one wasn't quite identical to previous ones. And that it didn't have to do with stopping a major act of terrorism which was just...a little silly. I listened to the book in its entirety on release day, so I guess I enjoyed it :)...more
I enjoyed this latest entry in the K Team series. I still get thrown every time with the narrator, since it's not the same narrator as the Andy CarpenI enjoyed this latest entry in the K Team series. I still get thrown every time with the narrator, since it's not the same narrator as the Andy Carpenter series. Not enough of Simon Garfunkel in this one (his dog) and maybe some sappy "m" talk but I figured it out right before the reveal, which I guess is how it's supposed to be....more
Another Andy Carpenter book, another binge for me! This time was a bit of a surprising motivation for the inevitable murders, but I liked the surpriseAnother Andy Carpenter book, another binge for me! This time was a bit of a surprising motivation for the inevitable murders, but I liked the surprise. If Rosenfelt keeps writing these, I'll keep reading, especially if Grover Gardner keeps narrating. Can't wait for the next one....more
Another solid entry into the Andy Carpenter series. I flew through this book, which tells the story of Andy trying to mount a defense when a woman is Another solid entry into the Andy Carpenter series. I flew through this book, which tells the story of Andy trying to mount a defense when a woman is murdered and her stepson is accused. Honestly, I wasn't sure how this one would end since it felt like the plot was leading in a semi-unexpected direction. I enjoyed it and already look forward to the next one....more
I blitzed through this book in one day. I started on my way home from the gym and I finished shortly after a Pokemon community day, having listened alI blitzed through this book in one day. I started on my way home from the gym and I finished shortly after a Pokemon community day, having listened all through the event. I enjoy this series and I was pleased I had kind of figured it out just before the main character did, which is the right timing. It starts with a high school reunion (I've never gone to any of mine....quite frankly, I don't understand why anybody has nostalgia for high school. Also is that a uniquely American thing or is that a thing that happens in other countries, too?). A guy goes to his reunion, leaves with a girl with the obvious intent to do her harm, and both end up missing and the case cold. In comes the K Team, two of who went to the same school, one in the same year (who was at the reunion).
Unlike a cozy mystery, this takes place in Patterson, NJ, where it is not remotely shocking that there are murders (sorry not sorry New Jersey). I basically couldn't put it down and while I don't like the narrator for this series as much as I do for the Andy Carpenter series proper, I enjoy these characters and seeing Andy and the dogs pretty often....more
Calling this science fiction book since a lot of it is in space with space things. Definitely a trippy book to read as Putin seems to be trying to revCalling this science fiction book since a lot of it is in space with space things. Definitely a trippy book to read as Putin seems to be trying to revive the USSR (as opposed to reading it when it was first released, when he wasn't trying to annex parts of Ukraine). It struck me that most of the issues arose in this book because of people assuming the worst about others. Probably a valid feeling at the time. I enjoyed this book. You might too!...more
It was cute but I figured out the logical killer REALLY early on (which I rarely do). I still enjoyed it but figuring it out that quickly did ruin it It was cute but I figured out the logical killer REALLY early on (which I rarely do). I still enjoyed it but figuring it out that quickly did ruin it a litt.e...more
Another Andy Carpenter book. You'd think I'd be sick of them by now but you'd be wrong. This was another where Rosenfelt was less crazy with what the Another Andy Carpenter book. You'd think I'd be sick of them by now but you'd be wrong. This was another where Rosenfelt was less crazy with what the heroes do and as usual, there are plenty of dogs. Rosenfelt made a cheeky reference to himself which I'll let readers discover on their own but it amused me. I also liked that the bulk of the story took place in Maine, a place I know better than NY or NJ. The story felt more realistic, too, than others in the series....more
Cory finds himself in trouble and needs the help of his team to get him through. All because he felt bad about not helping a woman possibly in troubleCory finds himself in trouble and needs the help of his team to get him through. All because he felt bad about not helping a woman possibly in trouble while he was still a cop....more
I actually appreciated this book because for once it wasn't about Hannah's confusion on her love life and she wasn't doing stupid things. Bonus pointsI actually appreciated this book because for once it wasn't about Hannah's confusion on her love life and she wasn't doing stupid things. Bonus points for getting rid of a character that I didn't like and for having an ending that was "good". ...more
Honestly this might have been a 3.5* book but I rounded up. The book felt a lot like Stargate SG-1 (for all the obvious reasons) crossed with one or tHonestly this might have been a 3.5* book but I rounded up. The book felt a lot like Stargate SG-1 (for all the obvious reasons) crossed with one or two Star Trek episodes crossed with some creature feature from the 60's ish?
I was interested as the book started and got through, but then "the" thing happened (view spoiler)[Bob came through the gate severely messed up (hide spoiler)] and from there, I couldn't put the book down, even though I was kind of grossed out by the horror aspects....more
A nice little mystery featuring some of my favorite magical cats. I wish, however, that there was more of the cats, including Marcus' Mica. I figured A nice little mystery featuring some of my favorite magical cats. I wish, however, that there was more of the cats, including Marcus' Mica. I figured out whodunnit at the same time as Kathleen (maybe earlier, I figured it out when she saw the event the first time; she had to think about it a little). This was one where it was easy to feel bad for the murderer. Next time, I hope there is more Owen & Hercules....more
Not a bad entry in the series and mostly not as stressful as the last two books. (view spoiler)[I kept expecting Van Cleave, the FBI Special Agent runNot a bad entry in the series and mostly not as stressful as the last two books. (view spoiler)[I kept expecting Van Cleave, the FBI Special Agent running the case to be in on it and was glad he wasn't (hide spoiler)]. I still think the idea of a SAR dog and his handler being pulled into the case the way they were seems far-fetched to me, but I admit I don't know much about how the FBI works. It kind of annoyed me that the narrator kept saying the letters "S" "A" "R" instead of saying it as a word "SAR" but that's a personal thing/possibly related to the groups I've worked with. I'm glad this one wasn't as stressful as previous books, I'm cautiously optimistic going into the next one at some point. But really, just give me scenes with Meg and Hawk. And Cara and her dogs. More SAR, less "let's pretend I'm an investigator" please....more
This one was tough. It was like listening to a horror story and knowing the protagonist is making some big errors that could cost her job and life.
DonThis one was tough. It was like listening to a horror story and knowing the protagonist is making some big errors that could cost her job and life.
Don't get me wrong, I love Hawk and Webb and McCorde. And I guess Meg and Cara. ;) But I just don't see that the FBI would be quite so forgiving about taking anybody from the outside and bringing them in on a case on the down low. I also don't see someone sending an email from an fbi.gov account to a non-FBI account going well.
Women that look like Meg are kidnapped and put into situations where they will die slowly and painfully. And it was obvious that Meg was the final intended target. And as much fun as the SAR and SAR dog stuff was the rest was excruciating and kind of unbelievable....more
Not the best ever Andy Carpenter book but far from the worst. I had a hunch who the real killer was from a very early point but I definitely didn't prNot the best ever Andy Carpenter book but far from the worst. I had a hunch who the real killer was from a very early point but I definitely didn't predict the twist of why. Regardless I enjoyed this quick read (I listened to it, as I do with all of the unabridged Andy Carpenter books). ...more
I think this was an Amazon daily deal that I ended up picking up the Audible narration to go with. It...wasn't very good, even by my relatively low stI think this was an Amazon daily deal that I ended up picking up the Audible narration to go with. It...wasn't very good, even by my relatively low standards for this kind of thing. The premise was interesting enough I guess (a food columnist apparently murdered by a rival columnist from across town) but man it was a snooze. Literally. I kept falling asleep while listening. Maybe this is because I listened while recovering from surgery, but I don't think that was the entirety of the reason....more
This was ok. Of all the mysteries I read with dogs, this one arguably had the most dogs. But also had the most harm done to dogs. It also had more vioThis was ok. Of all the mysteries I read with dogs, this one arguably had the most dogs. But also had the most harm done to dogs. It also had more violence against the main character and others than other books of this type that I read. I think I could handle that if I liked the main character. But I was pretty ambivalent on him. I don't think I'll continue with this series....more
Some people here know that in my younger/less broken years, I used to be a part of multiple search and rescue groups, most often supporting wildernessSome people here know that in my younger/less broken years, I used to be a part of multiple search and rescue groups, most often supporting wilderness SAR with the Appalachian Search & Rescue Conference. In that time, I worked with dog teams a fair few times. So this book felt like something I was very used to, albeit from an FBI/law enforcement perspective. It was a little jarring to hear the subjects called "vick" and the the bad guys "perps". That feels very Hollywood, but for all I know law enforcement really does use those terms. But in my training, we were always told to use "subject" (and never refer to an abductor or criminal, especially on the radio).
That said, the beginning of the book was tough, because it brought back memories of 9/11 and SAR for the Pentagon. Most of the other books I've read that have had "terror" attacks have happened not in Washington, DC. It turns out when I read about things closer to home, it gets much more nerve-inducing for me. Who knew?
I enjoyed the book though and the characters. Once things moved farther from home, even when they're places that I am very familiar with and spent a lot of time in, I was able to handle it. I believe the author (who is really 2 authors) does dog SAR work, possibly with law enforcement. I was surprised about their knowledge of SAR in the MD/DC/WV/VA area. I wonder if they ever worked out this way, or if they've worked with some of the handlers in this area.
I think I definitely want to continue this series. Thanks, Steve, for introducing me to it!...more
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