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A review by saareman
The Goodbye Man by Jeffery Deaver
4.0
I Don't Know Why You Say Hello, I Say Goodbye
Review of the G.P Putnam's Sons eBook edition (May 12, 2020) released simultaneously with the hardcover and audiobook.
I'm reading the Colter Shaw series after being introduced to the character in the recent Tracker TV series. This second novel continues straight on from [b:The Never Game|41960011|The Never Game (Colter Shaw, #1)|Jeffery Deaver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1540631104l/41960011._SY75_.jpg|65475846] (2019) with reward seeker Shaw headed to Tacoma in Washington State following the lead provided at the end of the 1st novel.
The case involves two young men on the run after a supposed racial assault and cross burning at a Baptist Church. As Shaw's investigation continues the accusation appears to have been a case of mistaken identity. Things go wrong in the apprehension though and one man dies as a result by apparent suicide. Shaw feels guilt about the event and is determined to uncover the reasons why. He ends up infiltrating a secretive cult called the Osiris* Foundation as a result.
The grift and scam behind the cult is gradually revealed, but Shaw is trapped in the cult's compound with limited resources. Perhaps some allies will be found among the converts to uncover the cult leader's plans and to help save the others. Although it is not actually discussed in the book, the reason for the book's title soon becomes apparent.
This novel also continues the multi-story arc of Shaw seeking to understand his father's death and the secrets behind it which will apparently carry on in [b:The Final Twist|57747167|The Final Twist (Colter Shaw #3)|Jeffery Deaver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1618501491l/57747167._SY75_.jpg|86627296] (Colter Shaw #3) (2021).
Footnote
* Osiris being the Egyptian god of fertility, death, afterlife and resurrection is the reason for the name of the cult.
Trivia and Links
Like Reacher's toothbrush, Colter Shaw's deluxe fountain pen seems to be mentioned in every story, so I just had to look up some further information about it. There is a review of the Delta Titanio Galassia pen posted at Gourmet Pens.
Watch the extended trailer for the Colter Shaw Tracker TV series on YouTube here. The series has been renewed for a Season 2 after the shortened 13-episode Season 1. It is actually filmed in British Columbia, Canada although it is an American TV series on the CBS network.
Review of the G.P Putnam's Sons eBook edition (May 12, 2020) released simultaneously with the hardcover and audiobook.
I define a cult as a group that presents a potential physical or mental danger to the members or those outside. “I borrow my test from a book by Margaret Singer and Janja Lalich, [b:Cults in Our Midst: The Continuing Fight Against Their Hidden Menace|27601|Cults in Our Midst The Continuing Fight Against Their Hidden Menace|Margaret Thaler Singer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435715676l/27601._SY75_.jpg|28214]. For them, a cult, one, controls the environment of the followers; two, has a system of rewards and punishments; three, creates a sense of powerlessness among the followers; four, uses fear for control; five, promotes dependency on the leader or cult; and, six, has a mission to reform followers’ behaviors.
I'm reading the Colter Shaw series after being introduced to the character in the recent Tracker TV series. This second novel continues straight on from [b:The Never Game|41960011|The Never Game (Colter Shaw, #1)|Jeffery Deaver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1540631104l/41960011._SY75_.jpg|65475846] (2019) with reward seeker Shaw headed to Tacoma in Washington State following the lead provided at the end of the 1st novel.
The case involves two young men on the run after a supposed racial assault and cross burning at a Baptist Church. As Shaw's investigation continues the accusation appears to have been a case of mistaken identity. Things go wrong in the apprehension though and one man dies as a result by apparent suicide. Shaw feels guilt about the event and is determined to uncover the reasons why. He ends up infiltrating a secretive cult called the Osiris* Foundation as a result.
The grift and scam behind the cult is gradually revealed, but Shaw is trapped in the cult's compound with limited resources. Perhaps some allies will be found among the converts to uncover the cult leader's plans and to help save the others. Although it is not actually discussed in the book, the reason for the book's title soon becomes apparent.
This novel also continues the multi-story arc of Shaw seeking to understand his father's death and the secrets behind it which will apparently carry on in [b:The Final Twist|57747167|The Final Twist (Colter Shaw #3)|Jeffery Deaver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1618501491l/57747167._SY75_.jpg|86627296] (Colter Shaw #3) (2021).
Footnote
* Osiris being the Egyptian god of fertility, death, afterlife and resurrection is the reason for the name of the cult.
Trivia and Links
He removed a notebook from his computer bag, as well as a Delta Titanio Galassia fountain pen, black with three orange rings toward the nib. Writing with the instrument was neither pretense nor luxury. Colter Shaw took voluminous notes during the course of his reward jobs; the pen meant less wear and tear on his writing hand. It also was simply a small pleasure to use.
Like Reacher's toothbrush, Colter Shaw's deluxe fountain pen seems to be mentioned in every story, so I just had to look up some further information about it. There is a review of the Delta Titanio Galassia pen posted at Gourmet Pens.
Watch the extended trailer for the Colter Shaw Tracker TV series on YouTube here. The series has been renewed for a Season 2 after the shortened 13-episode Season 1. It is actually filmed in British Columbia, Canada although it is an American TV series on the CBS network.