I Know a Secret - Tess Gerritsen

I Know a Secret - Tess Gerritsen

She read

Publication date:  Aug. 15, 2017

This is the twelfth in Gerritsen’s Rizzoli and Isles series, all of which I have read.  A riveting read, I thought it was one of the better written of the series, although all are good.

There are many twists to the plot and Gerritsen manages to keep you guessing. There is continued character development of not only the main players, but also some of the supporting ones such as Jane’s mother, Angela.  Gerritsen infuses forensic science into the story without belaboring the action.

You don’t have to have read the prior novels in the series, but doing so would provide more of the back story of the characters.  And, if you are only familiar with the TV series, there are significant family history differences with the book characters.  

Persons Unknown - Susie Steiner

Persons Unknown - Susie Steiner

She and He read

As in her first novel featuring DS Manon Bradshaw,(Missing, Presumed) Steiner places more emphasis on character development than actual police procedures and the story unfolds told from the perspective of different characters. Don’t expect explosive action or shocking twists and turns, just an attention grabbing literate read. 

Steiner has an amusing sense of humor and the many ruminations of Manon make her a very real person and character I really liked.   Unlike many series featuring one central character, Manon’s life does not remain static….it is changing, as are the lives of some of those around her. 

While it is not necessary to have read the first book in this series, doing so will give readers more background on some of the recurring players.  

The Fix - David Baldacci

The Fix - David Baldacci

He and She read

This third in a series of Amos Decker novels is a good beach read.  Although quick reading, there did seem to be parts that went on and on unnecessarily rehashing information. There were layers of complexity to the plot and the action wasn’t too far from plausibility.  

If you want to have better background information on the main characters, read the other books in this series; but that isn’t necessary to appreciate this one.