The Burning - Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman
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Publication Date: Sept. 21, 2021
I’ve read all three of the Kellermans’ Clay Edison series. I enjoyed the first three and looked forward to The Burning. I was disappointed.
This one has the authors’ characteristic vivid detailed descriptions that paint a good sense of scene. However, I didn’t like this one as much as the prior books. In the beginning, there was a lot of time spent on Clay’s ruminations about all the possible scenarios concerning his brother. The plot was just meh. What I objected to the most, though, was Clay’s dangerous behavior. (Note: slight spoiler alerts ahead). I can understand his concern for and bond with his brother, but to risk his career (and the domino effect it would have on his family) with reckless behavior was bothersome.
I will stretch my rating to four stars, only because I am such a fan of Jonathan Kellerman and I did find this a fast read (even if I did some skimming). Clay’s daughter, Charlotte, did have some amusing lines!
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