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scott_a_miller's review
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
5 Stars. Certainly one of Kava’s best O’dell books. Enjoyed every minute of this fast paced thriller.
This case was interesting and different. Unfortunately, when thinking about it, the book described something that in today’s world wouldn’t really surprise me. Greed and Evil on full display.
I took too long in between Kava books. I won’t make that mistake again.
boshek's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the pace of the book. The chapters are short to keep the story moving and to make feel more like a race against time. This works out well with the deadline of a hurricane fast approaching Pensacola, Fla. Though you might figure out who done it midway through the book the quick pace, short chapters and quality story keep you reading until the final page.
Damaged was provided at no cost through a giveaway on Goodreads.com.
Damaged was provided at no cost through a giveaway on Goodreads.com.
laurenjodi's review
3.0
Damaged
3 Stars
Gives the impression that Kava was asked to churn out a book in a rush and this was the rather hurried result.
The identity of the killer is revealed pretty early and his initial motivation is obvious. For some reason, his undergoes a personality change toward the end that has no real foundation and detracts from the overall storyline.
That said, the plot revolving around the discovery of body parts in a fishing cooler is compelling and the idea of someone carving up people for their body parts is exceedingly creepy. The story ends a little abruptly and a more detailed explanation would have wrapped things up more coherently.
As for being another installment in the Maggie O'Dell series, Damaged offers absolutely nothing in the way of character development or additions to Maggie's ongoing conflict with her new superior or her relationship with her half-brother, Patrick.
Unfortunately, this series seems to be dying a miserable death.
3 Stars
Gives the impression that Kava was asked to churn out a book in a rush and this was the rather hurried result.
The identity of the killer is revealed pretty early and his initial motivation is obvious. For some reason, his undergoes a personality change toward the end that has no real foundation
Spoiler
instead of killing and carving up bodies for profit, he is suddenly bent on revenge against the Navy and turns into a raving psychopathThat said, the plot revolving around the discovery of body parts in a fishing cooler is compelling and the idea of someone carving up people for their body parts is exceedingly creepy. The story ends a little abruptly and a more detailed explanation would have wrapped things up more coherently.
As for being another installment in the Maggie O'Dell series, Damaged offers absolutely nothing in the way of character development or additions to Maggie's ongoing conflict with her new superior or her relationship with her half-brother, Patrick.
Unfortunately, this series seems to be dying a miserable death.
agkrob's review against another edition
3.0
This was an okay book until I got about twenty pages from the end and realized that nothing had been wrapped u yet. They completely smooshed a fairly boring ending into the last twenty/thirty pages of the book and left me feeling very unsatisfied. A whole book of lead up to pretty much nothing.
el_36's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beccajbooks's review
5.0
I like Liz. She is a real character. Doesn't take any nonsense from people, but is also diplomatic enough to know when to just ride with it, especially if it is her male colleagues making decisions about her new job as a rescue swimmer, as though she isn't even in the same helicopter as them!
Maggie is once again called upon to help with a gruesome crime. This time some body parts have been found in a cooler, floating in the ocean off the coast of Pensacola. She heads on down there, at the request of her pal Charlie Wurth, even though there is a Cat 5 hurricane on it's way there too.
I enjoyed this fast paced thriller: it doesn't slow down, lot's of action and plenty of gross bloody references. We get to see a bit of Benjamin Platt too, which is always nice. 😊 I can't even try to say half of the names of the bacteria and infections he goes on about, but it works well with the character and his story, so I will let him have that one.
Joe Black as the bad guy is quite a chilling character. I wouldn't like to meet him down a dark alley, or anywhere for that matter. I found the setting of Pensacola, Florida really interesting and well described. It felt as though I was right there, waiting for that hurricane to hit! And Liz's bro-in-law Scott, well, he is just pathetic- enough said.
Just as good as the other Maggie books, I would recommend. 😊
Maggie is once again called upon to help with a gruesome crime. This time some body parts have been found in a cooler, floating in the ocean off the coast of Pensacola. She heads on down there, at the request of her pal Charlie Wurth, even though there is a Cat 5 hurricane on it's way there too.
I enjoyed this fast paced thriller: it doesn't slow down, lot's of action and plenty of gross bloody references. We get to see a bit of Benjamin Platt too, which is always nice. 😊 I can't even try to say half of the names of the bacteria and infections he goes on about, but it works well with the character and his story, so I will let him have that one.
Joe Black as the bad guy is quite a chilling character. I wouldn't like to meet him down a dark alley, or anywhere for that matter. I found the setting of Pensacola, Florida really interesting and well described. It felt as though I was right there, waiting for that hurricane to hit! And Liz's bro-in-law Scott, well, he is just pathetic- enough said.
Just as good as the other Maggie books, I would recommend. 😊
artemishi's review
4.0
This gripping, well-paced mystery novel had me staying up late to read "just one more chapter". The action kept it a smooth ride of a story, never bogged down in description or floundering for purchase. I appreciate the two main characters being strong females, and that the romance takes a backseat to the action, adventure, and mystery. It's also nice to see a villain that is believable!
I recommend it for anyone who enjoys action and adventure novels, mysteries, or just needs a good summer read.
I received this ARC through the Goodreads First Read giveaway.
I recommend it for anyone who enjoys action and adventure novels, mysteries, or just needs a good summer read.
I received this ARC through the Goodreads First Read giveaway.
kellyhager's review
3.0
This is the latest entry in the Maggie O'Dell series, but you don't need to have read any of the othersto follow this one. (And I know that's true, because I haven't read any others.)
In this one, the main plot is about a serial killer in Florida who is dismembering people. This came to light after a cooler filled with hands (three), feet and a torso was found. Maggie's dispatched to investigate--except there's a hurricane coming.
This was an incredibly fun, but more than a little gruesome, book. If you're a fan of Alex Cross, you should consider giving Maggie O'Dell a try. :)
In this one, the main plot is about a serial killer in Florida who is dismembering people. This came to light after a cooler filled with hands (three), feet and a torso was found. Maggie's dispatched to investigate--except there's a hurricane coming.
This was an incredibly fun, but more than a little gruesome, book. If you're a fan of Alex Cross, you should consider giving Maggie O'Dell a try. :)