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retiredlibrarylady's review against another edition
2.0
I found this entirely too far fetched and won't be reading others in the series.
archergal's review
3.0
Easy to skim through, with a mildly engaging protagonist. Otherwise, not compelling or interesting in any way.
rpmiller's review against another edition
3.0
I like the writing style. While this is not one of the legal thrillers that I liked from this author, the focus on forensic pathology is presented in a similar fashion, including the police procedure angle. I'll probably read the next book in the series before deciding whether to read the entire series.
happy_hiker's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book in a series featuring retired forensic pathologist Bodhi King. Bodhi is called to island/retirement home in the Florida Keys to help look into a cluster of unexplained deaths. Bodhi King was a well-developed character and the story/mystery was solid. As a biologist, I found the details of Bodhi’s investigation interesting. As a person who grew up Catholic, I found the integration of Buddhism, Catholicsm, Santeria, and prosperity theology (practiced by the pastor of the church that ran the retirement community) interesting.
I thought this book was good. I will plan to read or listen to the next in the series, as I think that (assuming the mystery is good!) in which I will enjoy the development of the main character.
I listened to the audio version of the book. The narration was excellent.
Thank you to NetGalley and OrangeSky Audio for the advance copy of this audiobook.
I thought this book was good. I will plan to read or listen to the next in the series, as I think that (assuming the mystery is good!) in which I will enjoy the development of the main character.
I listened to the audio version of the book. The narration was excellent.
Thank you to NetGalley and OrangeSky Audio for the advance copy of this audiobook.
cathepsut's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Set in Florida in a facility for assisted living. The guests are dyeing under mysterious circumstances. The place is owned by a slightly creepy evangelist. A retired forensic pathologist is called in to assist on the case.
Very light on crime and mystery solving, with a buddhist main character and buddhist sayings at the start of every chapter. Minimal character development, simplistic plot. Well written though, an easy and entertaining read. Brain candy, if you need a light palate cleanser in between. If you want a decent crime novel or thriller, this is too much of a fluff piece.
Would I read something else by the author? Maybe, if it came cheap and I was looking for something extremely light. It is not very likely though.
Very light on crime and mystery solving, with a buddhist main character and buddhist sayings at the start of every chapter. Minimal character development, simplistic plot. Well written though, an easy and entertaining read. Brain candy, if you need a light palate cleanser in between. If you want a decent crime novel or thriller, this is too much of a fluff piece.
Would I read something else by the author? Maybe, if it came cheap and I was looking for something extremely light. It is not very likely though.
archergal's review against another edition
3.0
Easy to skim through, with a mildly engaging protagonist. Otherwise, not compelling or interesting in any way.
vesper1931's review against another edition
2.0
Retired Forensic Pathologist and a practicing Buddhist, Bodhi King is calledin to investigae a case of a SUD cluster - Sudden Unexplained Deaths on a private island in the Florida Keys. An island owned by the Golden Island Church.
For me too much religious narrative and not enough mystery
For me too much religious narrative and not enough mystery
jillmlong's review against another edition
2.0
Melissa F. Miller is a skillful writer. She created an atmosphere that was all encompassing. However, halfway through the book I realized that I just wasn't interested in where this story was going. I continued reading and found the conclusion to be satisfying.
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