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graff_fuller's review against another edition
4.0
This was the best book within this series, so far. Nick Heller is growing on me as a character. He is not perfect. The reader will sometimes tell him NOT to do something, thinking it isn't the best thing to do...and it turns out correct, but if the reader was to have full power over the protagonist...it would truly be a boring book.
I like that he doesn't always make the best choices. At times, he is too close to the problem and he gets caught up in the drama that is going on around him.
I am looking forward to the next book that will hopefully be coming out in this series.
I like that he doesn't always make the best choices. At times, he is too close to the problem and he gets caught up in the drama that is going on around him.
I am looking forward to the next book that will hopefully be coming out in this series.
netsfrompdx's review against another edition
4.0
Big fan of the Nick Heller series and House on Fire is another winner by Joseph Finder. Thoroughly enjoyed the intrigue, deception, treachery and rich family dynamics. Fun story that kept me guessing until the very end. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
nickieandremus's review against another edition
5.0
Nick Heller's best friend overdoses on Oxydone and when he is at the funeral he meets Sukie Kimball, one of the daughters of biliionaire Conrad Kimball. Kimball owns the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the opioid that killed his friend Sean. Sukie wants to do a documentary about her father's company and expose the fact that they did in fact know that the drug was addictive and covered it up so she hires NIck to find the reports.
I was hooked from the very first chapter. It was a non-stop roller coaster ride from start to finish. I am a huge fan of Joseph Finder's books, and this may be my new favorite. This is definitely a must-read!
I was hooked from the very first chapter. It was a non-stop roller coaster ride from start to finish. I am a huge fan of Joseph Finder's books, and this may be my new favorite. This is definitely a must-read!
maesreadingworld's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first #josephfinder book and I really enjoyed it! I like Nicks character, his realness and relatability. Action packed and felt like there was never a dull moment! They way it all came together at the end was great! I had never really quite pulled together all the details of all who was connected and why!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you @duttonbooks for my free copy
Thank you @duttonbooks for my free copy
stricker's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
3no7's review against another edition
5.0
“House on Fire” by Joseph Finder is filled with secrets, deception, and even trickery. Nick Heller is a former Army Special Forces, owner of a firm specializing in industrial security, and general all-around good guy, He is devastated when a friend from his military past dies of an overdose of prescription drugs leaving a distraught family behind. Heller is surprised to see a mysterious woman at the funeral. He is even more surprised when she shows up in his office.
Finder takes readers deep into the power and the deception of a large pharmaceutical company, Kimball Pharma, the maker of the drug that caused Heller’s friend’s overdose death. Susan Kimball, daughter and part heir to the Kimball family fortune, hires Heller to attend a family event as her “boyfriend,” and break into her father’s personal office. He is to retrieve a long buried clinical drug trial that will expose the greed and duplicity of Kimball Pharma. This is the first of many deceptions that follow.
The family gathering creates more questions than answers, and Heller finds himself in a classic Agatha Christie weekend-in-the-country-house murder mystery. Heller tries to extricate himself from the pit of viperous liars only to find another waiting for him once he gets out. He does not know who is truthful and who is not; perhaps they are all liars, and he must trust only himself.
Finder developed a multilevel plot with abundant suspense, fraud, dishonesty, and uncertainty. He adds corporate greed, personal selfishness, international intrigue, and self-serving family dynamics, and the result is a nail-biting thriller that readers cannot put down with an ending that no one will see coming.
I listened to “House on Fire” by Joseph Finder as an audio book read by Holter Graham. The narration was excellent, and each character had a unique, distinguishable, and believable voice. The text flowed smoothly from scene to scene and from character to character. Graham specifically did an admirable job with the female characters whose voices are sometimes difficult for male narrators.
Finder takes readers deep into the power and the deception of a large pharmaceutical company, Kimball Pharma, the maker of the drug that caused Heller’s friend’s overdose death. Susan Kimball, daughter and part heir to the Kimball family fortune, hires Heller to attend a family event as her “boyfriend,” and break into her father’s personal office. He is to retrieve a long buried clinical drug trial that will expose the greed and duplicity of Kimball Pharma. This is the first of many deceptions that follow.
The family gathering creates more questions than answers, and Heller finds himself in a classic Agatha Christie weekend-in-the-country-house murder mystery. Heller tries to extricate himself from the pit of viperous liars only to find another waiting for him once he gets out. He does not know who is truthful and who is not; perhaps they are all liars, and he must trust only himself.
Finder developed a multilevel plot with abundant suspense, fraud, dishonesty, and uncertainty. He adds corporate greed, personal selfishness, international intrigue, and self-serving family dynamics, and the result is a nail-biting thriller that readers cannot put down with an ending that no one will see coming.
I listened to “House on Fire” by Joseph Finder as an audio book read by Holter Graham. The narration was excellent, and each character had a unique, distinguishable, and believable voice. The text flowed smoothly from scene to scene and from character to character. Graham specifically did an admirable job with the female characters whose voices are sometimes difficult for male narrators.
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Joseph Finder and Penguin Group Dutton for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
As Joseph Finder returns with a fourth Nick Heller novel, the reader is pulled into the centre of a wonderful story with action that does not dissipate. When Nick Heller learns that an Army buddy of his has died from an overdose, he is stunned and rushes to help however he can. Learning that Oxydone, a nasal inhaler, is likely to blame, Heller heads to the funeral slightly upset that it was a VA prescription that ended his friend’s life so early. After the service, Heller is flagged down by a mysterious woman, Susan ‘Sukie’ Kimball, daughter of billionaire Conrad Kimball. It would seem that Kimball’s pharmaceutical company, which manufactures Oxydone, might have buried studies that showed the addictive nature of the drug, releasing it to an unsuspecting public. When Susan brings Heller to her father’s birthday party, he hopes to find a hard copy of the report and blow Kimball Pharma out of the water. It would seem others are looking for dirt on Kimball, but everything remains smoke and mirrors. Another birthday guest turns up dead and Heller can only wonder if there is a killer trying to silence any information leaks. Determined to find the report, Heller embarks on a mission behind high-security, unsure what else he will uncover. Inching ever close, Heller will have to put himself in harm’s way to get to the truth, but can never be sure it will yield the ultimate prize. Prepared to bring down the House of Kimball, Heller must ensure he is not a casualty in the larger scheme. A nail-biting thriller that will keep the reader enthralled until the final reveal. Recommended to those who love a good thriller, as well as the reader who enjoys plots pulled from the headlines.
I have long enjoyed the work of Joseph Finder, as it pushes the boundaries of the genre in new and exciting ways. Finder has been able to keep his readers intrigued as he touches on social issues in a relatable way with an exciting narrative. Nick Heller remains a great protagonist with this piece, his substantial backstory finding new ways to make it into the narrative. Heller is passionate about protecting the reputation of those close to him, even if he finds himself helpless to their foibles. A trained PI, Heller has numerous ways to get to the bottom of a situation, sometimes sacrificing his own well-being to get the needed information. Gritty and never afraid to rock the boat, Heller finds himself in many situations that push him to the brink. There are others who find themselves influencing the narrative in a variety of ways, helping to push the story along which enriching the overall reading experience. In a piece whose primary focus is drug addiction and overdose, Finder turns to Big Pharma and points the finger there, as many have found themselves hopelessly addicted. Another poignant social issue receives its due here as the reader is pulled to the centre and forced to decide for themselves. Finder has a knack of delivering just what is needed at the perfect moment.
Kudos, Mr. Finder, for another winner. I hope others find this one to be just as exciting.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
As Joseph Finder returns with a fourth Nick Heller novel, the reader is pulled into the centre of a wonderful story with action that does not dissipate. When Nick Heller learns that an Army buddy of his has died from an overdose, he is stunned and rushes to help however he can. Learning that Oxydone, a nasal inhaler, is likely to blame, Heller heads to the funeral slightly upset that it was a VA prescription that ended his friend’s life so early. After the service, Heller is flagged down by a mysterious woman, Susan ‘Sukie’ Kimball, daughter of billionaire Conrad Kimball. It would seem that Kimball’s pharmaceutical company, which manufactures Oxydone, might have buried studies that showed the addictive nature of the drug, releasing it to an unsuspecting public. When Susan brings Heller to her father’s birthday party, he hopes to find a hard copy of the report and blow Kimball Pharma out of the water. It would seem others are looking for dirt on Kimball, but everything remains smoke and mirrors. Another birthday guest turns up dead and Heller can only wonder if there is a killer trying to silence any information leaks. Determined to find the report, Heller embarks on a mission behind high-security, unsure what else he will uncover. Inching ever close, Heller will have to put himself in harm’s way to get to the truth, but can never be sure it will yield the ultimate prize. Prepared to bring down the House of Kimball, Heller must ensure he is not a casualty in the larger scheme. A nail-biting thriller that will keep the reader enthralled until the final reveal. Recommended to those who love a good thriller, as well as the reader who enjoys plots pulled from the headlines.
I have long enjoyed the work of Joseph Finder, as it pushes the boundaries of the genre in new and exciting ways. Finder has been able to keep his readers intrigued as he touches on social issues in a relatable way with an exciting narrative. Nick Heller remains a great protagonist with this piece, his substantial backstory finding new ways to make it into the narrative. Heller is passionate about protecting the reputation of those close to him, even if he finds himself helpless to their foibles. A trained PI, Heller has numerous ways to get to the bottom of a situation, sometimes sacrificing his own well-being to get the needed information. Gritty and never afraid to rock the boat, Heller finds himself in many situations that push him to the brink. There are others who find themselves influencing the narrative in a variety of ways, helping to push the story along which enriching the overall reading experience. In a piece whose primary focus is drug addiction and overdose, Finder turns to Big Pharma and points the finger there, as many have found themselves hopelessly addicted. Another poignant social issue receives its due here as the reader is pulled to the centre and forced to decide for themselves. Finder has a knack of delivering just what is needed at the perfect moment.
Kudos, Mr. Finder, for another winner. I hope others find this one to be just as exciting.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
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