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judithdcollins's review
3.0
Lisa Jackson’s DESERVE TO DIE, is one of mystery and suspense in Grizzly Falls, Montana (#6 To Die Series).
Detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescolli, are assigned to the case while their old captain, Dan has been shot and hanging by a thread. Pescolli is pregnant, and engaged, her children are teens and wondering if she wants to start over again, or if her man will want this unplanned surprise.
In the midst of all drama you have a murderer, a serial killer, killing women and cutting off their ring finger. In addition, Jessica (rich to desperate)/Anne Marie is on the run and in disguise, and someone is after her. Are they connected? With two storylines, they collide for a powerful suspense drama.
Even though I have read a few of Lisa Jackson’s books and loved them; this was my first in the To Die Series, so may have enjoyed it more if reading the previous books. I also listened to the audiobook, performed by Natalie Ross, and did not truly connect with narrator, so this could possibly have had a negative impact on the overall book. However, I will definitely read Lisa Jackson again
Detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescolli, are assigned to the case while their old captain, Dan has been shot and hanging by a thread. Pescolli is pregnant, and engaged, her children are teens and wondering if she wants to start over again, or if her man will want this unplanned surprise.
In the midst of all drama you have a murderer, a serial killer, killing women and cutting off their ring finger. In addition, Jessica (rich to desperate)/Anne Marie is on the run and in disguise, and someone is after her. Are they connected? With two storylines, they collide for a powerful suspense drama.
Even though I have read a few of Lisa Jackson’s books and loved them; this was my first in the To Die Series, so may have enjoyed it more if reading the previous books. I also listened to the audiobook, performed by Natalie Ross, and did not truly connect with narrator, so this could possibly have had a negative impact on the overall book. However, I will definitely read Lisa Jackson again
akcowl01's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
An interesting mystery from Lisa Jackson! I’ve enjoyed the Pescoli/Alvarez series overall but this one felt more like a filler book than any of the others. I feel like this is because it had to lay the foundation to introduce Louisiana based Detective Montoya who is featured in another one of Jackson’s book series.
k8lynn's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
one of the better books of the series!!
kristindowner's review
4.0
This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
REVIEW POSTED ON www.nerdprobs.com
Lisa Jackson is known for her suspense and downright terrifying storytelling. ‘Deserves to Die’ is exactly the type of work to expect from Jackson, spectacular!
The story follows Detective Alvarez and Pescoli, two police officers in the small town of Grizzly Falls, Montana. Each fielding problems and obstacles in their personal lives, they are both drawn into a new case where a woman is found in stream… dead… and missing her left ring finger. As the duo tries to solve this crime, another body pops up. This one of an out-of-towner, whom nobody knows and is also missing her left ring finger.
During the book, you also get to see glimpses of Troy Rider. Ryder is in search of a young woman name Anne-Marie Calderone. Her father has sent Ryder to find her and bring her back to Louisiana, but are his intentions good? And as we watch Anne-Marie fake her appearance and be Jessica at a local Grizzly Falls diner, are we rooting for her or those after her?
While reading this book I found myself frustrated, but not in a bad way. Jackson definitely keeps you guessing. I always have a character from the beginning that I am rooting for to come out on top. Aside from Alvarez and Pescoli, who are incredible women in law enforcement that you are constantly cheering for as they make their way through the loss of their Sheriff and a new one taking his place, I wasn’t sure who I wanted to win. Anne-Marie is made out to be a vicious liar from many in pursuit of her, yet you can tell there is an underlying story. A reason she is the way she is.
The plot thickens and explodes as the book comes to an intense stand-off between Anne-Marie and two men from her past. Jackson found a way to tell a story with a lot of details in a way that did not bore me in any way. The characters were intriguing and making you want more and the I had a hard time pausing for normal life duties because I simply wanted an answer. The need to know the outcome of this book is enough to make it an easy page-turner and one you can’t simply put down.
If thriller/suspense is your type of book, Lisa Jackson is an absolute must read. ‘Deserves to Die’ proves Jackson is still at the peak of her career and a front runner in this genre. Everyone should read this book and her other work. Definitely a great one. I personally cannot wait until her next release.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
REVIEW POSTED ON www.nerdprobs.com
Lisa Jackson is known for her suspense and downright terrifying storytelling. ‘Deserves to Die’ is exactly the type of work to expect from Jackson, spectacular!
The story follows Detective Alvarez and Pescoli, two police officers in the small town of Grizzly Falls, Montana. Each fielding problems and obstacles in their personal lives, they are both drawn into a new case where a woman is found in stream… dead… and missing her left ring finger. As the duo tries to solve this crime, another body pops up. This one of an out-of-towner, whom nobody knows and is also missing her left ring finger.
During the book, you also get to see glimpses of Troy Rider. Ryder is in search of a young woman name Anne-Marie Calderone. Her father has sent Ryder to find her and bring her back to Louisiana, but are his intentions good? And as we watch Anne-Marie fake her appearance and be Jessica at a local Grizzly Falls diner, are we rooting for her or those after her?
While reading this book I found myself frustrated, but not in a bad way. Jackson definitely keeps you guessing. I always have a character from the beginning that I am rooting for to come out on top. Aside from Alvarez and Pescoli, who are incredible women in law enforcement that you are constantly cheering for as they make their way through the loss of their Sheriff and a new one taking his place, I wasn’t sure who I wanted to win. Anne-Marie is made out to be a vicious liar from many in pursuit of her, yet you can tell there is an underlying story. A reason she is the way she is.
The plot thickens and explodes as the book comes to an intense stand-off between Anne-Marie and two men from her past. Jackson found a way to tell a story with a lot of details in a way that did not bore me in any way. The characters were intriguing and making you want more and the I had a hard time pausing for normal life duties because I simply wanted an answer. The need to know the outcome of this book is enough to make it an easy page-turner and one you can’t simply put down.
If thriller/suspense is your type of book, Lisa Jackson is an absolute must read. ‘Deserves to Die’ proves Jackson is still at the peak of her career and a front runner in this genre. Everyone should read this book and her other work. Definitely a great one. I personally cannot wait until her next release.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
fxtrtr's review
4.0
All I can say is, don't move to Grizzly Falls - all the wackos go there!
In the sixth book of the Grizzly Falls series, a new serial killer is in town, silently strangling his victims and then dumping their bodies in the freezing water but only after he takes a trophy - the third finger on their left hand. Just what is the killer trying to say?
In the sixth book of the Grizzly Falls series, a new serial killer is in town, silently strangling his victims and then dumping their bodies in the freezing water but only after he takes a trophy - the third finger on their left hand. Just what is the killer trying to say?
cath518's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is book #6 in the Alvarez/Pescoli detective series. Again, it's wintertime in Montana and a serial killer is loose. This time, 2 women have been found dead, each with their ring fingers cut off and no wedding/engagement rings found. At the same time, Jessica arrives in Grizzly Falls desperate to speak to the sheriff because she thinks he can help her. She is running from her husband who tried to kill her but she got away and she thinks he's following her.
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