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The Fifth Victim by D.D. Black

shannismcewen's review

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adventurous
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

It’s not the best writing but the story is engaging enough that I read this and the next one in two short sittings. It reads like Criminal Minds fan fic and that’s perfectly fine. 

drezdaminder's review

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mysterious medium-paced

3.5

Good start to the series and will be interested in the character development.  Plot was predictable but was an enjoying read.

shabambamz's review

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

while i over all enjoyed this book, the ending really pissed me off. i really don't like when
authors force their otherwise incredibly smart and rational characters to do stupid shit for the sake of moving the plot forward
. this is a quick, fun read but definitely felt the author lacked creativity when it came to the end.

agrinczel's review

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4.0

Liked this new series; cool characters, easy read

jecarson's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

kshipe91's review

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adventurous informative mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

readinggrrl's review

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

clak5686's review

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really enjoyed the first book in this new series.  The main character, Claire Anderson, was introduced in the most recent Thomas Austen book - The Silence at Mystery Bay.  Claire is retiring from her FBI career in two weeks.  She is tasked to lead an odd group to find the "color" killer.  The case was very interesting with a unique serial killer.  The five members of the team are captivating.  It was interesting to get to know them.  The Pacific Northwest setting is almost a character in the book.  I found the case wrapped up in a satisfying manner.  I would highly recommend this book to mystery lovers.