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seasonforreading's review
4.0
The Reach is a fantastic Australian thriller/mystery book, which follows a Parks and Wildlife officer as he lends his expertise to a murder case. The story is located in a town called Devlins Reach, which is only accessible by ferry.
Taylor Bridges is a very likeable character, with his past trauma and his family being his driving force. Taylor's daughter Erin communicates with her dead sister Claire, which adds an extra layer to the mystery and complexity of this story. This new book is a great addition to B. Michael Radburn's Taylor Bridges series.
I enjoyed the plot and the mystery elements of the story, although the pace in the beginning after the initial discovery was a bit slow. Once it picked up, I thought the book was excellent. I did find the lack of police personnel on the island frustrating, considering the town's miserable history, but I enjoyed the detective's POV and I would have loved to hear more about him and his history.
I enjoyed the plot twist at the end, and didn't see it coming. The way the book ended left me very eager for more, and I can't wait to see where the story goes next.
Thank you to NetGalley and Pantera Press for allowing me to read and review a copy of this book.
Taylor Bridges is a very likeable character, with his past trauma and his family being his driving force. Taylor's daughter Erin communicates with her dead sister Claire, which adds an extra layer to the mystery and complexity of this story. This new book is a great addition to B. Michael Radburn's Taylor Bridges series.
I enjoyed the plot and the mystery elements of the story, although the pace in the beginning after the initial discovery was a bit slow. Once it picked up, I thought the book was excellent. I did find the lack of police personnel on the island frustrating, considering the town's miserable history, but I enjoyed the detective's POV and I would have loved to hear more about him and his history.
I enjoyed the plot twist at the end, and didn't see it coming. The way the book ended left me very eager for more, and I can't wait to see where the story goes next.
Thank you to NetGalley and Pantera Press for allowing me to read and review a copy of this book.
the_sassy_bookworm's review
5.0
4.5 Stars
I don't read too many books set in Australia. Not really sure why, but after finishing this one, it's definitely on my list to do more often!
This was a fantastic read. Well written. Action packed. Gripping. Dark and atmospheric. It had me riveted and turning the pages. That said, I will admit I figured out part of the "who is doing it" very early on. The cast of characters is quite small, and I think that made it easier to pick out the most likely suspect. Having said that, the author had a few twists up his sleeve that took me by surprise!
This is also the third book in what I assume is an ongoing series. However, if you haven't read the first two, don't let that stop you from reading this one. I haven't read the other books and had no issues. It works very well as a standalone story.
I don't really have much more to say about it. I enjoyed it tremendously, and it gets two very solid thumbs up from yours truly.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
I don't read too many books set in Australia. Not really sure why, but after finishing this one, it's definitely on my list to do more often!
This was a fantastic read. Well written. Action packed. Gripping. Dark and atmospheric. It had me riveted and turning the pages. That said, I will admit I figured out part of the "who is doing it" very early on. The cast of characters is quite small, and I think that made it easier to pick out the most likely suspect. Having said that, the author had a few twists up his sleeve that took me by surprise!
This is also the third book in what I assume is an ongoing series. However, if you haven't read the first two, don't let that stop you from reading this one. I haven't read the other books and had no issues. It works very well as a standalone story.
I don't really have much more to say about it. I enjoyed it tremendously, and it gets two very solid thumbs up from yours truly.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
mschley's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Pantera Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review
This series is for fans of C.J. Box and Paul Doiron. The natural setting and Mother Nature are characters just as much as Park Ranger Taylor Bridges in this intricately woven mystery. When three bodies turn up at an archaeological dig, the case seems to be a cold one. And yet, it quickly heats up as Taylor works with a newly minted DS to try and figure out what a mysterious drawing means while racing against a severe weather pattern that cuts them off from precious resources.
Radburn truly brought the landscape alive and its ominous beauty was a significant part of this story. Not only was there the tension of multiple murders, but the added stress and drama of an impending storm cutting an already isolated town off even more from the modern world and all of its relatively safety. Secrets, storms, murder, and revenge all combine into a maelstrom of tensions and mystery that works very well and crafts a good read.
This series is for fans of C.J. Box and Paul Doiron. The natural setting and Mother Nature are characters just as much as Park Ranger Taylor Bridges in this intricately woven mystery. When three bodies turn up at an archaeological dig, the case seems to be a cold one. And yet, it quickly heats up as Taylor works with a newly minted DS to try and figure out what a mysterious drawing means while racing against a severe weather pattern that cuts them off from precious resources.
Radburn truly brought the landscape alive and its ominous beauty was a significant part of this story. Not only was there the tension of multiple murders, but the added stress and drama of an impending storm cutting an already isolated town off even more from the modern world and all of its relatively safety. Secrets, storms, murder, and revenge all combine into a maelstrom of tensions and mystery that works very well and crafts a good read.
thesassybookworm's review
5.0
4.5 Stars
I don't read too many books set in Australia. Not really sure why, but after finishing this one, it's definitely on my list to do more often!
This was a fantastic read. Well written. Action packed. Gripping. Dark and atmospheric. It had me riveted and turning the pages. That said, I will admit I figured out part of the "who is doing it" very early on. The cast of characters is quite small, and I think that made it easier to pick out the most likely suspect. Having said that, the author had a few twists up his sleeve that took me by surprise!
This is also the third book in what I assume is an ongoing series. However, if you haven't read the first two, don't let that stop you from reading this one. I haven't read the other books and had no issues. It works very well as a standalone story.
I don't really have much more to say about it. I enjoyed it tremendously, and it gets two very solid thumbs up from yours truly.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
I don't read too many books set in Australia. Not really sure why, but after finishing this one, it's definitely on my list to do more often!
This was a fantastic read. Well written. Action packed. Gripping. Dark and atmospheric. It had me riveted and turning the pages. That said, I will admit I figured out part of the "who is doing it" very early on. The cast of characters is quite small, and I think that made it easier to pick out the most likely suspect. Having said that, the author had a few twists up his sleeve that took me by surprise!
This is also the third book in what I assume is an ongoing series. However, if you haven't read the first two, don't let that stop you from reading this one. I haven't read the other books and had no issues. It works very well as a standalone story.
I don't really have much more to say about it. I enjoyed it tremendously, and it gets two very solid thumbs up from yours truly.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
caitlinsbookcase's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
bubblybookreviewer's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault
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