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posies23's review
4.0
The third BLOODWATER MYSTERIES book mixes up the format of the previous two by making the mystery more personal. Whereas the first two mysteries found the protagonists accidentally stumbling into mysterious circumstances, this one finds them looking into Brian's past, and finding it's not as simple as he originally thought.
Once again, there's nothing too scary or too suspenseful, but the authors (this was co-written with Mary Logue, Hautman's wife) do a nice job of juggling plot and characterization, while simultaneously dealing with complicated issues like adoption, parental love, abusive relationships, and trust.
Overall, I found all the BLOODWATER MYSTERIES to be very readable, and would recommend them for "middle level" readers who enjoy mysteries, or upper-level readers who are looking for a quick escape. They are notable for having supportive parents for their characters, and dealing with complicated issues in a straightforward and not preachy manner.
Recommended.
Once again, there's nothing too scary or too suspenseful, but the authors (this was co-written with Mary Logue, Hautman's wife) do a nice job of juggling plot and characterization, while simultaneously dealing with complicated issues like adoption, parental love, abusive relationships, and trust.
Overall, I found all the BLOODWATER MYSTERIES to be very readable, and would recommend them for "middle level" readers who enjoy mysteries, or upper-level readers who are looking for a quick escape. They are notable for having supportive parents for their characters, and dealing with complicated issues in a straightforward and not preachy manner.
Recommended.
dairyqueen84's review
3.0
Do you believe in doppelgangers, that everyone has a double somewhere in the world? Well, Brian Bain seems to have one; at least that is the only explanation for the kid on the missing children web site who looks just like him; either that or else his parents are kidnappers. Roni Delicata, Brian’s crime-solving partner, found an age-progression picture of a Korean child who had been abducted when he was three years old and she is convinced he is Brian. Even Brian thinks it looks like him and his name, Bryce Doblemun, is suspiciously similar to Brian’s name. Brian’s parents adopted him when he was three and when he begins asking questions they are strangely evasive about the circumstances of his adoption. He also remembers living with another family and having a dog named Sniffer. This launches Brian and Roni on another sleuthing expedition which features scary strangers following Brian and Roni, wild chases, close calls, and interesting plot twists. Both funny and scary, this book is a real page turner though the ending is a bit too perfect. Fans of the two earlier mysteries will enjoy this installment just as much.
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