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bergamotandbooks's review against another edition
2.0
2 STARS
Mason "Mace" Reid lives on the outskirts of Chicago and specializes in human remains detection. He trains dogs to hunt for the dead. Reid’s adopts a rescue dog with a mysterious past—a golden retriever named Vira. And when he begins training Vira as a cadaver dog, he comes to realize just how special the newest addition to his family truly is…
Suddenly, Reid and his prize pupil find themselves hurled into a taxing murder case, which will push them to their very limits. Paired with determined Chicago Police Officer Kippy Gimm, Mace must put all his trust in Vira's abilities to thwart a serial killer who has now set his sights on Mace himself.
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Okay, I wanted so badly to love this book. It has a little bit of everything in it: thrills, serial killers, dogs who sniff out dead bodies (!!)....but unfortunately something about it just didn't work for me. I think this was definitely a case of "it's me not the book" because I didn't have any major issues with the writing, plot or characters. However, this was fairly heavy on the police procedural aspect and I know that this is not something i usually enjoy (case and point, the 2 stars.) That being said, I did enjoy the small tidbits of cadaver science sprinkled in and I was rooting for Mace and Vira the whole time!
THE FINDERS is a well written, heart pounding police procedural that is guaranteed to hook many readers within the first few pages! Plus one of the main characters is a bad-ass corpse sniffing prodigy dog. What's not to love?!
Thank you to the author, Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC. THE FINDERS is out June 20th!
Mason "Mace" Reid lives on the outskirts of Chicago and specializes in human remains detection. He trains dogs to hunt for the dead. Reid’s adopts a rescue dog with a mysterious past—a golden retriever named Vira. And when he begins training Vira as a cadaver dog, he comes to realize just how special the newest addition to his family truly is…
Suddenly, Reid and his prize pupil find themselves hurled into a taxing murder case, which will push them to their very limits. Paired with determined Chicago Police Officer Kippy Gimm, Mace must put all his trust in Vira's abilities to thwart a serial killer who has now set his sights on Mace himself.
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Okay, I wanted so badly to love this book. It has a little bit of everything in it: thrills, serial killers, dogs who sniff out dead bodies (!!)....but unfortunately something about it just didn't work for me. I think this was definitely a case of "it's me not the book" because I didn't have any major issues with the writing, plot or characters. However, this was fairly heavy on the police procedural aspect and I know that this is not something i usually enjoy (case and point, the 2 stars.) That being said, I did enjoy the small tidbits of cadaver science sprinkled in and I was rooting for Mace and Vira the whole time!
THE FINDERS is a well written, heart pounding police procedural that is guaranteed to hook many readers within the first few pages! Plus one of the main characters is a bad-ass corpse sniffing prodigy dog. What's not to love?!
Thank you to the author, Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC. THE FINDERS is out June 20th!
simoneclark's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you, Netgalley and Minotaur, for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!
Let me start with my favorite quote from the book "There are two kinds of people: there are those who love dogs and then there are a**holes." As an animal lover, this made me laugh out loud!
I loved loved loved this pupper so much!!! The owner is my kind of morally grey character. This book had the right dose of mystery, action, and puppy love. I can't wait to get my hands on The Keepers, the sequel to this book. This was a great start to the series! I loved getting to know the MCs.
Let me start with my favorite quote from the book "There are two kinds of people: there are those who love dogs and then there are a**holes." As an animal lover, this made me laugh out loud!
I loved loved loved this pupper so much!!! The owner is my kind of morally grey character. This book had the right dose of mystery, action, and puppy love. I can't wait to get my hands on The Keepers, the sequel to this book. This was a great start to the series! I loved getting to know the MCs.
rachelannak's review against another edition
3.0
I am feeling mixed about this book for one reason only, the author used a word I don’t like (retarded) and I am now struggling to get past that.
While I can see this book being the first of many in a series, and in a series I could see myself enjoying. It is fast pace, short chapters, good dialogue, and an interesting enough story line.
My only critique is that I urge the author and editors to please find a different describing word.
Content Warnings: serial killer, abductions, violence against dogs, incest
While I can see this book being the first of many in a series, and in a series I could see myself enjoying. It is fast pace, short chapters, good dialogue, and an interesting enough story line.
My only critique is that I urge the author and editors to please find a different describing word.
Content Warnings: serial killer, abductions, violence against dogs, incest
readingwithmygoldens's review against another edition
4.0
4 strong stars
I was immensely impressed with The Finders and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I was hesitant all those months ago to read it when I originally saw it on Netgalley because I thought it might be a little corny, but when it was offered to me again, I thought, what the heck? Let's give it a try. I'm so glad I did as it was an excellent mystery/thriller and had a unique aspect to it that set it apart from other series I've read and enjoyed.
Most everyone knows that I am a proud dog mom of two Goldens. I LOVE my dogs. As in, maybe sometimes treat them better than my husband?? Just kidding...sort of, lol. I grew up with German Shepherds, but Goldens are now my breed of choice so the fact that both breeds were involved in this story made it click even more. I loved the aspects regarding dogs and how they help with police work in various forms. I wouldn't have minded even more info if I'm being honest. I also had no idea this book would involve chasing a serial killer so that was another huge reason why I enjoyed this book. It was very creepy, the plot was well paced and even though I could see the twist coming at the end - it didn't take away from my enjoying the book. I was really impressed that this was the first in a series. I can't wait to read the next one!
There is only one criticism I had that lowered my rating from a 4.5 to a 4.0. The author was a little heavy handed with the metaphors and humor (which was fine), but about 75% through the book a character used the word 'retarded', which I found offensive and just plan silly and unnecessary. It was also very out of left field since the character never spoke this crudely before. I'm not sure why this was left in the book, but it really annoyed me and left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I'm hoping that it was an error in judgment and the next book will remove any kind of language or 'sense of humor' that includes vocabulary like this. I loved this book so much I'm willing to give the author another chance.
Thanks so much to Sara Beth Haring, Minotaur Books for the finished copy and Jeffrey B Burton for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review.
Review Date: 06/28/20
Publication Date: 06/30/20
I was immensely impressed with The Finders and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I was hesitant all those months ago to read it when I originally saw it on Netgalley because I thought it might be a little corny, but when it was offered to me again, I thought, what the heck? Let's give it a try. I'm so glad I did as it was an excellent mystery/thriller and had a unique aspect to it that set it apart from other series I've read and enjoyed.
Most everyone knows that I am a proud dog mom of two Goldens. I LOVE my dogs. As in, maybe sometimes treat them better than my husband?? Just kidding...sort of, lol. I grew up with German Shepherds, but Goldens are now my breed of choice so the fact that both breeds were involved in this story made it click even more. I loved the aspects regarding dogs and how they help with police work in various forms. I wouldn't have minded even more info if I'm being honest. I also had no idea this book would involve chasing a serial killer so that was another huge reason why I enjoyed this book. It was very creepy, the plot was well paced and even though I could see the twist coming at the end - it didn't take away from my enjoying the book. I was really impressed that this was the first in a series. I can't wait to read the next one!
There is only one criticism I had that lowered my rating from a 4.5 to a 4.0. The author was a little heavy handed with the metaphors and humor (which was fine), but about 75% through the book a character used the word 'retarded', which I found offensive and just plan silly and unnecessary. It was also very out of left field since the character never spoke this crudely before. I'm not sure why this was left in the book, but it really annoyed me and left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I'm hoping that it was an error in judgment and the next book will remove any kind of language or 'sense of humor' that includes vocabulary like this. I loved this book so much I'm willing to give the author another chance.
Thanks so much to Sara Beth Haring, Minotaur Books for the finished copy and Jeffrey B Burton for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review.
Review Date: 06/28/20
Publication Date: 06/30/20
liberrydude's review
4.0
“Vira is the LeBron James of cadaver dogs.” Lots of action and a startling twist. You think where is this book going when 25% in it appears the mystery has been solved? But it goes to some dark places.
Set in Chicago Mace is a recently divorced dog trainer with two collies and one German Shepherd when he gets another dog, a golden retriever who has survived an inept attempt by his previous owner at “euthanasia” or canine-icide. This dog, Vira, has remarkable scent tracking ability. So it’s superdog versus some remarkably evil serial killers.
Set in Chicago Mace is a recently divorced dog trainer with two collies and one German Shepherd when he gets another dog, a golden retriever who has survived an inept attempt by his previous owner at “euthanasia” or canine-icide. This dog, Vira, has remarkable scent tracking ability. So it’s superdog versus some remarkably evil serial killers.
samalvarez823's review against another edition
5.0
When you combine dogs and mystery’s/thrillers, you’re giving me a twofer so I was super excited to read The Finders. Special thanks to the author, St Martins Press and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy!
This book was so good, the details were perfectly placed, the twists were perfect in number and the story was good.
Mason Reid is a dog trainer, he trains his dogs to discover and find the dead. He doesn’t intend on involving himself in the hunt for a killer but, somehow becomes involved. Then becoming the target of the killer, simply because of his dog, Vira.
I’ve always thought rest stops were creepy and the perfect setting to be abducted and that’s what happens in this story. It made for a really great and suspenseful story. A story I can’t wait to read more about in Jeffrey’s second installment, The Keepers. Special thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for approving me for the second. I’m so excited to continue the story between Mace and Officer Kippy!
I definitely recommend this read!! Grab it whenever you buy your books or Amazon.
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This book was so good, the details were perfectly placed, the twists were perfect in number and the story was good.
Mason Reid is a dog trainer, he trains his dogs to discover and find the dead. He doesn’t intend on involving himself in the hunt for a killer but, somehow becomes involved. Then becoming the target of the killer, simply because of his dog, Vira.
I’ve always thought rest stops were creepy and the perfect setting to be abducted and that’s what happens in this story. It made for a really great and suspenseful story. A story I can’t wait to read more about in Jeffrey’s second installment, The Keepers. Special thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for approving me for the second. I’m so excited to continue the story between Mace and Officer Kippy!
I definitely recommend this read!! Grab it whenever you buy your books or Amazon.
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thriller_chick's review against another edition
5.0
ADORABLE DOG on the cover, who is a primary character. Yep you had me at the dog!
I am a MAJOR dog lover and I really enjoy stories where they are working and are primary characters. It had me in my feelings in the beginning when the pup gets saved.
And the quote about animal abusers deserving the death penalty.... YES YES YES!
This book will keep you interested all the way through. It is my first book by this author but certainly will not be my last. Thank you netgalley and publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing book! I can't wait for more to come out in the series.
If you are a dog lover, you will especially love this series!
I am a MAJOR dog lover and I really enjoy stories where they are working and are primary characters. It had me in my feelings in the beginning when the pup gets saved.
And the quote about animal abusers deserving the death penalty.... YES YES YES!
This book will keep you interested all the way through. It is my first book by this author but certainly will not be my last. Thank you netgalley and publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this amazing book! I can't wait for more to come out in the series.
If you are a dog lover, you will especially love this series!
krystlekouture's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the characters, the mystery and of course the dogs.
4.5 stars rounded down. Only bad comment is it is hard to find a place to stop, always something happening! :)
4.5 stars rounded down. Only bad comment is it is hard to find a place to stop, always something happening! :)
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Exciting, intense, suspenseful! These are just some of the adjectives that can be used to describe this novel.
The Finders is the first novel in a planned series involving Mason (Mace) Reid, and his band of Human Remains Detection (HRD) dogs -- with the star being a golden retriever named Elvira or Vira for short. Eventually, Mace teams up with Kippy Gimm, a Chicago police officer to track down a serial killer by locating human remains and extracting any clues.
Suddenly, the tables get turned as the serial killer begins to stalk Mace and Vira. But why? Who is this serial killer? You'll find out in the surprising climax.
Five stars! Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
The Finders is the first novel in a planned series involving Mason (Mace) Reid, and his band of Human Remains Detection (HRD) dogs -- with the star being a golden retriever named Elvira or Vira for short. Eventually, Mace teams up with Kippy Gimm, a Chicago police officer to track down a serial killer by locating human remains and extracting any clues.
Suddenly, the tables get turned as the serial killer begins to stalk Mace and Vira. But why? Who is this serial killer? You'll find out in the surprising climax.
Five stars! Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books/St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
nixbix_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick & enjoyable read. The dogs are the stars of this story, and I think this will be an interesting series. I was surprised at who the villain was, which is always a plus.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.