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beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Carter Ross reads a story about a woman involved in a hit and run. He decides to attend her funeral. Carter gets more than he bargained for when the victim’s sister tells Carter that she believes the accident was no accident. Carter agrees to investigate the case. Carter better watch his back or he could find himself in a hit and run accident of his own.
The Girl Next Door is book three of the Carter Ross novels. I like Carter. When you first think of a reporter, you instantly group them with attorneys. When it comes to Cater, I would have to say that he is the minority. He plays by his own rules but he is for the people. He will go to great lengths to uncover the truth, even if it means this could be his last story.
While, I did enjoy this book, I had some trouble jumping in with both feet. There was nothing too exciting about the characters that drew me into the story or made me really cheer for Carter to solve the murder. For a mystery fan, there were not a lot of twists and you will probably figure out who the responsible party if before the book is over. Although, there was nothing special about this book, I am still a fan of Mr. Parks and will check out the next Carter Ross book.
The Girl Next Door is book three of the Carter Ross novels. I like Carter. When you first think of a reporter, you instantly group them with attorneys. When it comes to Cater, I would have to say that he is the minority. He plays by his own rules but he is for the people. He will go to great lengths to uncover the truth, even if it means this could be his last story.
While, I did enjoy this book, I had some trouble jumping in with both feet. There was nothing too exciting about the characters that drew me into the story or made me really cheer for Carter to solve the murder. For a mystery fan, there were not a lot of twists and you will probably figure out who the responsible party if before the book is over. Although, there was nothing special about this book, I am still a fan of Mr. Parks and will check out the next Carter Ross book.
orygunn's review against another edition
3.0
I figured out the mystery in this one almost at the beginning of the book. Part of me wonders if Parks did this intentionally to allow the reader to follow the utter idiocy of Ross throughout the book. Of all of the Parks' mysteries I've read thus far, this was my least favorite.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
A 2013 staff fiction favorite recommended by Jane.
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nicklesticks's review against another edition
4.0
I'll give this one 4 stars, since I would rate this and the previous Carter Ross book 3.5, so this evens it out! These books are fun and easy reads, and now I'm invested in the recurring characters. They're a little goofy and cliche at times, but I enjoy reading them.
angelsmomreads's review against another edition
1.0
For a man who won the Shamus and Nero Awards for his debut mystery..it was as if he was being forced to write a follow up by his editor.. there was no spark .. no fire.. I forced myself to finish.. I wanted to like the main character Carter Ross.. but he seemed tired and contrived.
ashesmann's review against another edition
2.0
Kinda predictable, and apparently all the hot girls fall for the main character for no reason. Kinda depressing reading about the murder of a 42 year old woman who was the nicest person ever, but also totally alone.
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