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tduchscher's review
5.0
I love this author. There are no complaints from me with this one. I like the pace, characters are very memorable and really good twists through out. Only this is our main character does slightly remind me of Lincon Perry from his P.I. Series but only similarities and it's not a bad thing! Highly recommend!
katemoxie's review against another edition
5.0
Hard to put down. Very satisfying conclusion. Looking forward to reading more by Koryta!
constantreader471's review
4.0
This was another great book by the author. It was well written, with a tense, taut plot, and a surprise ending. The characters were believable and the dialogue was crisp.
Frank Temple III is now 24. He was told when he was 17 that his father, a professional killer and US Marshall, was betrayed by Devin Mattesson. Matteson lured Frank's dad into the killing business, and then turned on Frank's dad to save himself from prison, according to the FBI. Frank has been warned that Matteson is on his way back to Wisconsin and decides to kill him.
But there are other people involved and soon innocent people are tortured/ killed. All this takes place in a remote part of backwoods Wisconsin.
One quote: "... and stepped out into a cool breeze that came at him like a kiss."
I am counting this for Wisconsin in my US state challenge.
Frank Temple III is now 24. He was told when he was 17 that his father, a professional killer and US Marshall, was betrayed by Devin Mattesson. Matteson lured Frank's dad into the killing business, and then turned on Frank's dad to save himself from prison, according to the FBI. Frank has been warned that Matteson is on his way back to Wisconsin and decides to kill him.
But there are other people involved and soon innocent people are tortured/ killed. All this takes place in a remote part of backwoods Wisconsin.
One quote: "... and stepped out into a cool breeze that came at him like a kiss."
I am counting this for Wisconsin in my US state challenge.
bunnieslikediamonds's review
3.0
A suspenseful thriller in a rural Wisconsin setting, about a hotheaded young man with issues. Frank is looking to avenge his father's death. The twist is that his father was hitman who committed suicide to escape the law, making the plot a bit hard to swallow. Good pacing, solid writing and a nice sense of place make it readable, but too many genre conventions spoil the overall effect. It's predictable in the way you know that every unpleasant person will meet an untimely death, all good guys will pull through, and romance will blossom between the main characters. Also, nobody talks to the police because hey, why not head into the woods on one's own to rendez-vous with criminals instead.
menfrommarrs's review against another edition
5.0
I suspect that Koryta has finally hit his stride. For some reason I stuck with him, having a sense that he had great potential. This book confirmed that impression.
The descriptions of the lake and the terrain are those of a person who must love this particular view from his own backyard.
The thoughts and actions of each of the players stayed true to their nature throughout the book. Because of the unpredictability of human nature, plot nuances switch with lightning fast pace. As an observer, I found that each choice, once made, was in character, but since I am not the person, I would never have thought of it myself. I was constantly surprised by some of their decisions. Michael Koryta knows his subjects all too well. Has he multiple personalities of his own?
The descriptions of the lake and the terrain are those of a person who must love this particular view from his own backyard.
The thoughts and actions of each of the players stayed true to their nature throughout the book. Because of the unpredictability of human nature, plot nuances switch with lightning fast pace. As an observer, I found that each choice, once made, was in character, but since I am not the person, I would never have thought of it myself. I was constantly surprised by some of their decisions. Michael Koryta knows his subjects all too well. Has he multiple personalities of his own?
appalonia's review
5.0
This is a nearly perfect mystery novel. Well developed, sympathetic and interesting characters, a fascinating backstory, a budding romance, a thrilling plot. It doesn't get much better than this. Some parts dragged just a bit for me, so if I could I'd give it 4.5 stars, but I thought I'd be generous. All Koryta's books have been really good, but I think this may be his best.
lisaarnsdorf's review
3.0
Not bad. Lots of action. The body count was pretty ridiculous in this book. Kept me entertained for hours of unpacking.
Interesting back story. Lots of potential with the characters. Unfortunately, Koryta didn't quite create a connection between the reader, Nora and Frank. I was interested in what happened to them, but I wasn't invested. Even the big reveal didn't quite pack the punch that it had the potential to do. It could have been a showstopper, but it just didn't quite make it.
Interesting back story. Lots of potential with the characters. Unfortunately, Koryta didn't quite create a connection between the reader, Nora and Frank. I was interested in what happened to them, but I wasn't invested. Even the big reveal didn't quite pack the punch that it had the potential to do. It could have been a showstopper, but it just didn't quite make it.