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krissy_booking's review
5.0
It's incredibly hard to achieve five stars from avid readers, even more so with genres you're constantly reading. Events in the book can start to feel stale or familiar - and you're just kind of reading knowing the inevitable is going to happen.
Well -- even when my crime heart had solved in my mind the events that were about to unfold - another not so foreseeable twist.
Luke Gracias' ability to storytell from multiple points of view, oftentimes in the midst of a story the POV will shift.
Ooooh that was dastardly fantastic.
I'm unsure if it was the fact that there was an important point being made in the book throughout, that added fuel to this
Well -- even when my crime heart had solved in my mind the events that were about to unfold - another not so foreseeable twist.
Luke Gracias' ability to storytell from multiple points of view, oftentimes in the midst of a story the POV will shift.
Ooooh that was dastardly fantastic.
I'm unsure if it was the fact that there was an important point being made in the book throughout, that added fuel to this
robertjackson's review
4.0
I loved this book. The title gave nothing much away! In actual fact it proved to be most entertaining and I scrambled through the pages quickly to keep up with the exciting plot!
Luke Gracias has delivered a creative and exciting plot that I found surprisingly educational. I now know a little more about a variety of subjects like “terms of divorce”; “money-laundering”; “drug-dealing” and “designer goods fraud”.
I will definitely read more books by this author!
Luke Gracias has delivered a creative and exciting plot that I found surprisingly educational. I now know a little more about a variety of subjects like “terms of divorce”; “money-laundering”; “drug-dealing” and “designer goods fraud”.
I will definitely read more books by this author!
taylers_library's review
4.0
Thank you to Net Galley & the author, Luke Gracias for an ARC of this book!
Lindsay Kramer aka 'Dogboy' finds and marries the love of his life Katherine Fisher aka 'Catfish'.
Wealthy Lindsay and beauty queen Katherine make a dashing pair but things are not what they seem on the surface. Katherine has been waiting until the 18 month mark of their marriage to divorce and ensure she is set up financially. Suddenly, Lindsay disappears from his hotel without a trace.
When the police begin looking into the disappearance they get dragged into the dark and twisted underbelly of major crime - counterfeit designer goods, money laundering, the mob, and murder. While the police try to connect Katherine and her designer shop to the crimes she is trying to get a hold of her missing husbands assets before it's too late.
The premise of this book was very interesting and keeps you hooked trying to figure out who will win this tug of war between Dogboy and Catfish. There were so many fascinating aspects that would be revealed, such as the "movie" *wink wink* which made me laugh with the outrageousness of it. Lindsay Kramer is one smart man to say the least.
My only criticism would be that I found the writing to be choppy occasionally and I desperately wanted to know more about Dogboy and his abilities with canines, it was such an interesting aspect of this story but felt like it needed more! If you're looking to read something unique and outside the box, look no further!
Lindsay Kramer aka 'Dogboy' finds and marries the love of his life Katherine Fisher aka 'Catfish'.
Wealthy Lindsay and beauty queen Katherine make a dashing pair but things are not what they seem on the surface. Katherine has been waiting until the 18 month mark of their marriage to divorce and ensure she is set up financially. Suddenly, Lindsay disappears from his hotel without a trace.
When the police begin looking into the disappearance they get dragged into the dark and twisted underbelly of major crime - counterfeit designer goods, money laundering, the mob, and murder. While the police try to connect Katherine and her designer shop to the crimes she is trying to get a hold of her missing husbands assets before it's too late.
The premise of this book was very interesting and keeps you hooked trying to figure out who will win this tug of war between Dogboy and Catfish. There were so many fascinating aspects that would be revealed, such as the "movie" *wink wink* which made me laugh with the outrageousness of it. Lindsay Kramer is one smart man to say the least.
My only criticism would be that I found the writing to be choppy occasionally and I desperately wanted to know more about Dogboy and his abilities with canines, it was such an interesting aspect of this story but felt like it needed more! If you're looking to read something unique and outside the box, look no further!
taylersbookshelf's review
4.0
Thank you to Net Galley & the author, Luke Gracias for an ARC of this book!
Lindsay Kramer aka 'Dogboy' finds and marries the love of his life Katherine Fisher aka 'Catfish'.
Wealthy Lindsay and beauty queen Katherine make a dashing pair but things are not what they seem on the surface. Katherine has been waiting until the 18 month mark of their marriage to divorce and ensure she is set up financially. Suddenly, Lindsay disappears from his hotel without a trace.
When the police begin looking into the disappearance they get dragged into the dark and twisted underbelly of major crime - counterfeit designer goods, money laundering, the mob, and murder. While the police try to connect Katherine and her designer shop to the crimes she is trying to get a hold of her missing husbands assets before it's too late.
The premise of this book was very interesting and keeps you hooked trying to figure out who will win this tug of war between Dogboy and Catfish. There were so many fascinating aspects that would be revealed, such as the "movie" *wink wink* which made me laugh with the outrageousness of it. Lindsay Kramer is one smart man to say the least.
My only criticism would be that I found the writing to be choppy occasionally and I desperately wanted to know more about Dogboy and his abilities with canines, it was such an interesting aspect of this story but felt like it needed more! If you're looking to read something unique and outside the box, look no further!
Lindsay Kramer aka 'Dogboy' finds and marries the love of his life Katherine Fisher aka 'Catfish'.
Wealthy Lindsay and beauty queen Katherine make a dashing pair but things are not what they seem on the surface. Katherine has been waiting until the 18 month mark of their marriage to divorce and ensure she is set up financially. Suddenly, Lindsay disappears from his hotel without a trace.
When the police begin looking into the disappearance they get dragged into the dark and twisted underbelly of major crime - counterfeit designer goods, money laundering, the mob, and murder. While the police try to connect Katherine and her designer shop to the crimes she is trying to get a hold of her missing husbands assets before it's too late.
The premise of this book was very interesting and keeps you hooked trying to figure out who will win this tug of war between Dogboy and Catfish. There were so many fascinating aspects that would be revealed, such as the "movie" *wink wink* which made me laugh with the outrageousness of it. Lindsay Kramer is one smart man to say the least.
My only criticism would be that I found the writing to be choppy occasionally and I desperately wanted to know more about Dogboy and his abilities with canines, it was such an interesting aspect of this story but felt like it needed more! If you're looking to read something unique and outside the box, look no further!
nickmasters's review
2.0
Let me start off with saying I loved The Devil's Prayer.
Unfortunately this book didn't work at all for me. The style of writing didn't work at all for this type of novel. It almost read like we were ticking off a checklist, rather than getting us engaged in the plot and the characters. Sure, maybe the whole intricate details of the counterfeiting operation were interesting, but that was about it.
Thanks NetGalley and the Author for the Review Copy.
Unfortunately this book didn't work at all for me. The style of writing didn't work at all for this type of novel. It almost read like we were ticking off a checklist, rather than getting us engaged in the plot and the characters. Sure, maybe the whole intricate details of the counterfeiting operation were interesting, but that was about it.
Thanks NetGalley and the Author for the Review Copy.
constantreader471's review
4.0
4 bright stars for a complicated mystery that starts out with a flashback to demonstrate that Lindsay Kramer has an extraordinary ability to connect with dogs. The second chapter is 16 years later, when Katherine Kelly Fisher decides to hire a divorce attorney renowned for getting women excellent divorce settlements. Katherine Fisher was a Miss Australia finalist in 2001, 14 years before. She is now married to Lindsay Kramer, who was called Dogboy by college friends. Katherine Fisher had become famous for an advertising campaign for Catfish wines and now has an online following under the name Catfish.
In chapter 3 the reader learns that Lindsay Kramer has disappeared. Australian law is heavily weighted in favor of women. The blurb states that Catfish can get 50% of their assets after 18 months of marriage. But the text says that she would get 66% of everything. See quote, conversation between 2 lawyers:
"Think about it. From the settlement, Katherine would get about 66% of everything they both owned."
One more quote about Catfish and Dogboy: "A story about the most beautiful catfish, with the most cunning and calculating of minds, who sought out a hopeless romantic and bedazzled him with her charm."
What follows is is an unraveling of Katherine Fisher's carefully laid plans. I read this page turner in 2 days.
Thank You Luke Gracias for sending me this eBook through NetGalley.
In chapter 3 the reader learns that Lindsay Kramer has disappeared. Australian law is heavily weighted in favor of women. The blurb states that Catfish can get 50% of their assets after 18 months of marriage. But the text says that she would get 66% of everything. See quote, conversation between 2 lawyers:
"Think about it. From the settlement, Katherine would get about 66% of everything they both owned."
One more quote about Catfish and Dogboy: "A story about the most beautiful catfish, with the most cunning and calculating of minds, who sought out a hopeless romantic and bedazzled him with her charm."
What follows is is an unraveling of Katherine Fisher's carefully laid plans. I read this page turner in 2 days.
Thank You Luke Gracias for sending me this eBook through NetGalley.
suzydemric's review
4.0
This came to me via NetGalley, and the synopsis was unique. When it started I wasn't sure if I would continue as it wasn't grabbing me with the first bit.
I am very glad I continued on. It is an intriguing set-up, and the narrative flows nicely with an almost reporter like style.
I was rooting for a few characters, and really enjoyed getting to know them. I would love it if the detective duo is in another mystery, but I am also fine if this is singular tale as it was told quite nicely.
I also think the writer's afterword was compelling.
I am very glad I continued on. It is an intriguing set-up, and the narrative flows nicely with an almost reporter like style.
I was rooting for a few characters, and really enjoyed getting to know them. I would love it if the detective duo is in another mystery, but I am also fine if this is singular tale as it was told quite nicely.
I also think the writer's afterword was compelling.
joo13's review
4.0
I liked this story, it was interesting even though I couldn't quite work out the mechanics of the scam. I'd like to know more about Dogboy but Catfish was a right piece of work.
spidervan's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I basically read this in one sitting because it was fast-paced with short chapters so I kept going well maybe just another chapter to see what happens next. I liked that a lot was going on without giving away too much at once or dragging anything out like lots of thrillers do