I read Rose's Emma Frost series, which started out strong, but went downhill some. I think the premise here is better since Franck has a reason to be investigating crimes whereas Frost was a homemaker who stumbled over dead people, the "Murder She Wrote" syndrome.
The book is a good introduction to the Rebekka Franck character. We learn about her personal situation by seeing. Not telling. We come to understand how and why a big shot reporter is writing in a smaller town. The secondary characters at the newspaper are unexpected, but real to life. Franck's writing seems to be a bit sensationalistic, but my feeling is that is more common in many of the European papers. The other secondary characters are also believable, whether the down-to-earth family or the more over-the-top murder victims and suspects. While I have never been to Denmark, the descriptions of the town and the country feel accurate and true to life.
The mystery is compelling and interesting. In a twisted way, the murders seem just. There is a small continuity error when it is claimed all the murders are the same, since at the beginning of the book Franck notes that the second murder is different, a change in the M.O. However, the error, the only one I found, does not intrude on the storytelling. The murderer is reasonable. My only complaint is that the murderer comes as something of a surprise such that a reader could not really guess who did it. However, if you read for sheer entertainment rather than to out guess the author, then that point does not really matter. The murderer is not a character thrown in at the last minute in a cheap effort to confound the reader.
All in all, this is a solid, entertaining novel for Willow Rose, which I recommend. I hope the series continues to be this enjoyable.
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Customers find this book engaging and suspenseful, with a well-thought-out serial killer plot that keeps them turning pages until the very end. They appreciate the characters, particularly Rebekka Franck, and praise the writing style and mystery elements that include unexpected twists and turns. Customers describe it as an easy, quick read that's fun to read, with one customer noting it's a good summer read.
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310 customers mention content, 294 positive, 16 negative
...Will the past be put to rest? A great read. Rebekka is a fierce mom that will do anything to keep her family. She doesn't back down easily.Read more
This was, all in all, a good read. Even though a few things were kind of predictable, it had a good plot and I enjoyed the suspense....Read more
Great book - i just couldn't put it down! I look forward to reading much more from this author. Does anyone know when there will come a follow-up?Read more
...I will repeat. A good book, but poor editing has ruined the experience for this reader.Read more
159 customers mention story, 139 positive, 20 negative
I think this was a good story but the editing was pretty bad! I'm definitely interested in the series and I'm off to download book two....Read more
Great story. Keeps you guessing to the end. Onto the next book of the series. Can't wait to see where Rebekka goes nextRead more
The plot was good, but there is something about the writing style that just doesn’t appeal to me. Can’t put my finger on it.Read more
I enjoyed this book, tho a little gruesome in places, but a good plot, well written and I was able to follow the reasoning behind the actions of the...Read more
87 customers mention character, 77 positive, 10 negative
This is a good series. Very face paced and interesting. I liked the characters and the relationship between the charactersRead more
Interesting book and characters. Some parts were a bit long winded though. I finished the book in one afternoon and enjoyed it.Read more
It truly is amazing.. as always. Great book, interesting characters. Very real people who sometimes make mistakes....Read more
...The characters were interesting but certainly not unique. For anyone who enjoys a good mystery this is pretty fair, but not great.Read more
78 customers mention suspenseful, 58 positive, 20 negative
...A great thriller.Read more
I enjoyed listening to this book. It was suspenseful and kept me guessing. I would recommend this book of you like who done it stories.Read more
...I will not be reading any more of her books to find out. This was not horror, not scary, and not a good read.Read more
Creepy and well written. Kept me guessing until the end. Didn't suspect the killer. Didn't see the connection until explained in the end.Read more
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Creepy and well written. Kept me guessing until the end. Didn't suspect the killer. Didn't see the connection until explained in the end.Read more
this is a great writer,and I look forward to reading a whole lot more of her books. A great thriller.Read more
A well written book. Serial killers kill for reasons of their own. Revenge seems to be a favorite....Read more
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58 customers mention mystery, 53 positive, 5 negative
This is a great mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat! Rebecca Frank is one of the best female protagonists ever!...Read more
Mystery, terrible murders. Can Rebekka use her news finding skills to catch a predator? You'll have to read to find out. JuliRead more
Good mystery, I liked that it was set in Denmark, it was interesting and I learnt a few things. Read this author before and recommend her books.Read more
...This is a good murder mystery with the “who dunnit” a nice surprise at the end. Easy quick reading with interesting characters.Read more
50 customers mention readability, 39 positive, 11 negative
This is a quick, fun and easy read. It's a bit silly as I think it is meant to be, but kept me entertained. Looking forward to the next oneRead more
I liked this book. I didn't expect the ending. It was a good and quick read and I will look for more of her books....Read more
I find these books easy to read, with a good story base and interesting people, but they are somewhat two dimensional at times which I wonder may...Read more
...Also need a better proof reader, found lots of mistakes.Read more
48 customers mention engaging, 46 positive, 2 negative
Plot was good, held my interest, it wasn't scary and I wasn't captived by the story, maybe my 13 year old will enjoy it.Read more
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