Comments on: Review: The Gatekeeper by Michelle Gagnon

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:10:11 +0000

Oh — I meant to add that I know there’s that suspense and thriller challenge going on, and “They Never Die Quietly” fits the bill perfectly.

Now on to put the “Gatekeeper” on hold. Thanks for the suggestion.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:09:19 +0000

Well, I love thrillers, and this is going on my list! I’m collecting all kinds of great suggestions today, which is good, because I’ve really been struggling to find books that hold my attention this month. Don’t know why, either. It probably says more about my state of mind — distracted with too much stuff going on — than the books themselves. However, one book that DID keep my attention was They Never Die Quietly by DM Annechino. Serial killer of the twisted, charming type, task force (led by female detective who wants to look good in colleagues’ eyes, of course) and action aplenty. IT’s graphic and chilling, but there’s even a romance in there. (And by the way, if you can’t deal with graphic and sometimes violent events, this may not be the book for you.)

By: diane

diane — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:39:38 +0000

Sounds like a terrific suspense/thriller Trish –perfect for my challenge. Thanks for the great review.

By: sarah pekkanen

sarah pekkanen — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:15:10 +0000

I love mysteries, and this one sounds really good. Thanks!

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:04:39 +0000

I don’t read many books of this genre, but your review intrigued me and made me consider reading this book. I like that it didn’t overflow with exposition and that the character’s relationship felt real and not forced. I also think that the plot sounds very entertaining. I am going to do a little more research on this one and think about adding it to my collection. It sounds like a wild ride, and I’m always up for that!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:35:59 +0000

I’ll have to look for this later in the spring. Sounds like my kind of book — I like to read a mix of genres.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:25:14 +0000

I totally agree with what you said about alternating between serious literary fiction and a light read. I often do this myself as well. It keeps the reading process much more enjoyable. It sounds like this book you just reviewed is perfect as a stepping stone for the next serious book that you would take up on.

By: Amy @ My Friend Amy

Amy @ My Friend Amy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:33:41 +0000

I think quite a few thrillers are incredibly deep. maybe not THIS kind though. Still, sounds like a great read!

By: Lynn Spencer

Lynn Spencer — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:02:15 +0000

“Having a great author’s note is like finding one more M&M in a bag of M&Ms that you thought was empty. It’s like, “Oh! I’m not quite done yet!” Yes, I want to know who helped you. I want to know who answered your questions, who your awesome agent is; I want to know all of that. It’s not like I know those people, it’s just…satisfying.”

Oh, a thousand times yes on this. I read a lot of romance and some historicals used to have wonderful author’s notes in them packed with tidbits of historical fact and good info sources. I always love stumbling across one now, no matter what type of fiction I’m reading.

By: Robin of My Two Blessings

Robin of My Two Blessings — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:46:24 +0000

I loved her first two books and look forward to reading this one. It’s been calling my name from the TBR pile. LOL! I’ll have to read it this month.