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A review by posies23
Doppelganger by Pete Hautman, Mary Logue
4.0
The third BLOODWATER MYSTERIES book mixes up the format of the previous two by making the mystery more personal. Whereas the first two mysteries found the protagonists accidentally stumbling into mysterious circumstances, this one finds them looking into Brian's past, and finding it's not as simple as he originally thought.
Once again, there's nothing too scary or too suspenseful, but the authors (this was co-written with Mary Logue, Hautman's wife) do a nice job of juggling plot and characterization, while simultaneously dealing with complicated issues like adoption, parental love, abusive relationships, and trust.
Overall, I found all the BLOODWATER MYSTERIES to be very readable, and would recommend them for "middle level" readers who enjoy mysteries, or upper-level readers who are looking for a quick escape. They are notable for having supportive parents for their characters, and dealing with complicated issues in a straightforward and not preachy manner.
Recommended.
Once again, there's nothing too scary or too suspenseful, but the authors (this was co-written with Mary Logue, Hautman's wife) do a nice job of juggling plot and characterization, while simultaneously dealing with complicated issues like adoption, parental love, abusive relationships, and trust.
Overall, I found all the BLOODWATER MYSTERIES to be very readable, and would recommend them for "middle level" readers who enjoy mysteries, or upper-level readers who are looking for a quick escape. They are notable for having supportive parents for their characters, and dealing with complicated issues in a straightforward and not preachy manner.
Recommended.