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anadegreiff's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
It is entertaining, easy to read. I think the ending is a little rushed, I would have liked more details on the cases and what happened after
stinamoore1971's review against another edition
3.0
Meh, too many different storylines that unsatisfactorily tried to converge at the end. Not one of the best in this series.
kingfan30's review against another edition
2.0
I normally quite like a James Patterson book, although they are not blow me away amazing, they are enough to keep me interested without having to use the grey matter too much. This one however was a bit of a let down. The storyline showed promise and actually made me feel a little queasy. The bits that let this down were the real father (and his layer) of one Mikes adopted daughters just turning up at the house, I’m sure there must be a better procedure than this for contact such as letters and meetings between the adults first. The other was the ending, it felt very rushed with not very much in the way of thriller in the lead up to it. On the pluse side it was a quick read to pass some time over the Easter break.
emilykatereads's review against another edition
2.0
Too much stuff was going on and it really distracted from what the actual plot was. In the end it all quickly came together and almost redeemed the book, but the ending was way too brief.
bookworm84's review against another edition
4.0
Another solid Bennett mystery. I did really enjoy the multiple story lines through the story and there all were woven together nicely. Definitely recommend this one.
imzadirose's review against another edition
3.0
Another good Bennett story. Didn't like one of the side stories and was glad when it ended fairly quickly. Could have done without that. :( 3.5 stars
b00kr3vi3ws's review against another edition
3.0
http://www.b00kr3vi3ws.in/2014/11/Burn.html
Michael Bennett has brought down Perrine for good and his family is finally safe.
Now back, Bennett is reassigned to “Outreach Squad” in Harlem. When a police report is made about a party of people in an unusual spot, but without any evidence of crime, Bennett is forced to pass it by, that is until a body is found in the exact same spot. With a group of misfits as his new team, Michael dives into the case. At the same time, Michael also gets a chance to catch a team of robbers who hit only the very high-end jewelry stores. Instead of giving up on the first case, Michael decides to work on both cases. To top it all, Michael has to fight his growing emotions for the nanny of his children and a threat from the biological father of one of his children. With so much going on around in and around his life, Michael has to step up his game is he wants to keep things under control.
The concept of Outreach Squad and its assorted team members really got me interested in the story and quite frankly I would have been happy reading about Michael getting the squad in form. The added mystery just crowded the story and to top it off was Michael’s personal life issues. Somehow everything got into a bit of a tangle. However, as usual, Patterson has done an excellent job of dealing out action and drama through the pages. With so much happening, the storyline kept flowing smoothly and the narration was good too. The anti-heroes of the story were probably the only letdown in the book, especially when compared to the other villains that Bennett has encountered previously. Hopefully Bennett and Mary Catherine will get together soon.
Overall, this is a typical James Patterson novel that will keep you glued to the pages until the very end.
Michael Bennett has brought down Perrine for good and his family is finally safe.
Now back, Bennett is reassigned to “Outreach Squad” in Harlem. When a police report is made about a party of people in an unusual spot, but without any evidence of crime, Bennett is forced to pass it by, that is until a body is found in the exact same spot. With a group of misfits as his new team, Michael dives into the case. At the same time, Michael also gets a chance to catch a team of robbers who hit only the very high-end jewelry stores. Instead of giving up on the first case, Michael decides to work on both cases. To top it all, Michael has to fight his growing emotions for the nanny of his children and a threat from the biological father of one of his children. With so much going on around in and around his life, Michael has to step up his game is he wants to keep things under control.
The concept of Outreach Squad and its assorted team members really got me interested in the story and quite frankly I would have been happy reading about Michael getting the squad in form. The added mystery just crowded the story and to top it off was Michael’s personal life issues. Somehow everything got into a bit of a tangle. However, as usual, Patterson has done an excellent job of dealing out action and drama through the pages. With so much happening, the storyline kept flowing smoothly and the narration was good too. The anti-heroes of the story were probably the only letdown in the book, especially when compared to the other villains that Bennett has encountered previously. Hopefully Bennett and Mary Catherine will get together soon.
Overall, this is a typical James Patterson novel that will keep you glued to the pages until the very end.
wondernikel's review against another edition
4.0
3.5! Not as good as the last two novels...though this case...cannibalism...gross much?? I hope the on and off again relationship crap is finally over...it gets old quick! Also the bit over MB's youngest child...so predictable!!!
khoerner7's review against another edition
4.0
NYPD officer Michael Bennett and his big family are able to return to New York after being in the witness protection program. He comes home to a new posting in a new unit and a group of wealthy men who are killing and eating women.