Exit Strategy (Nadia Stafford)
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Praise for Kelley Armstrong's first series: 'A taut, sensual thriller that grips from the first page ... sublime' Karin Slaughter ** 'Clever, quirky, hip and funny. More please!' Joanne Harris **
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* A brand new series from the author of the bestselling Women of the Otherworld series * 'Kelley Armstrong is one of my favourite writers' Karin Slaughter
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Nadia used to be a cop, but she got "retired" from the force when she took justice into her own hands and shot and killed a child-rapist. Now she makes her living as an occasional asassin, doing mob hits for a small-time "family". When a serial-killer starts using an MO that make's him look like a professional hitman, Nadia's sometime mentor Jack asks her to join a "squad" of hitmen to take down the guy who's giving them all a bad name.
Like the title of my review says, it's hard to warm to a hired killer. Yes she's got history which makes it somewhat understandble, but nevertheless our heroine is a pretty cold individual on the surface. It speaks volumes of Armstrong's skill that I actually DID warm to her in the end, and will look out for the next book in this series.
Fans of Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series be warned - this is NOT SFF. Definitely worth a look if you're into crime and a strong female protaganist though.
Like the title of my review says, it's hard to warm to a hired killer. Yes she's got history which makes it somewhat understandble, but nevertheless our heroine is a pretty cold individual on the surface. It speaks volumes of Armstrong's skill that I actually DID warm to her in the end, and will look out for the next book in this series.
Fans of Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series be warned - this is NOT SFF. Definitely worth a look if you're into crime and a strong female protaganist though.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like others I am sure, I rushed to buy a new Kelly Armstrong novel the week it came out. I wished I hadn't rushed now. I didn't find the characters fleshed out and I think it is taking the easy route to do that in later books - the book must stand alone.
There was something curiously insubstantial about all the characters, including the killer, whose motivation remained confusing. In fact Evelyn, who was pretty unlikeable was the most vibrant character.
Another reviewer said that they looked forward to the next one in this series. I would hesitate before buying it. The question is posed - can you warm to a hitwoman? And my answer is; not yet. Nadia isn't drawing me in - she just seems a bit flakey. I also found that the characters didn't stay in mind - I read the book over a week and found that I had to refer back several times - something I very rarely do. I think that perhaps it could have been edited a touch more.
I have given 3 stars as the book is well written and I am still Pollyanna-type hopeful - I still buy LKH and she is a disaster these days...
There was something curiously insubstantial about all the characters, including the killer, whose motivation remained confusing. In fact Evelyn, who was pretty unlikeable was the most vibrant character.
Another reviewer said that they looked forward to the next one in this series. I would hesitate before buying it. The question is posed - can you warm to a hitwoman? And my answer is; not yet. Nadia isn't drawing me in - she just seems a bit flakey. I also found that the characters didn't stay in mind - I read the book over a week and found that I had to refer back several times - something I very rarely do. I think that perhaps it could have been edited a touch more.
I have given 3 stars as the book is well written and I am still Pollyanna-type hopeful - I still buy LKH and she is a disaster these days...
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first in the new series by Kelley Armstrong (author of the bestselling 'Women of the Otherworld' novels - which starts with 'Bitten')and is a completly different genre to the other novels which she is known for. Nadia is an ex-cop turned hit women who finds herself searching for a hit-man turned serial killer. As another reviewer has said, it is hard to warm to a hitwomen but I found myself warming to Nadia straight away. Kelley has done a brilliant job with portraying Nadia and her voice and world seems real. The story is fast-paced and I couldn't stop reading it at all. I'd definitly recomend this to anyone else. The only reason it has only four-stars is because if I never give anything 100% :)
I actually warmed to this character faster than I did to the characters of her other novels which is surprising since I am a really big fan. Here's hoping the second book to this is brought out soon.
I actually warmed to this character faster than I did to the characters of her other novels which is surprising since I am a really big fan. Here's hoping the second book to this is brought out soon.
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Worth a read! Sets you up for the second book in the series, which is...
This is the first in a new series by Armstrong. It's nothing like her supernatural series, and I'm a big fan of those. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tess
an enjoyable read, different from her fantasy books
4 and a half stars
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book because of the mixed reviews. I love Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld series though, so I thought I'd give it a... Read more
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book because of the mixed reviews. I love Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld series though, so I thought I'd give it a... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Pam Dhinsa
Takes a little effort
I'm a big Kelley Armstrong fan, I love most of her Otherworld series and I'm enjoying her Darkest Powers trilogy too. This book is really different though. Read more
Published on 18 May 2009 by Claire Mill
Four and a Half Stars
After Nadia Stafford took justice into her own hands, she had to leave the police force. She finally ends up becoming a hitwoman for a small mafia family, whilst at the same time... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2008 by Lesley70
Nothing like her other series
I bought this book having no idea what it was about, only knowing that it wasn't from the world of Elena, Paige, Jaime etc. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2007 by Jonathan M. Bernard
Not what I expected, but pleasantly surprised
I confess I didnt even stop to read the back of this book before i bought it because i've been most impressed by Kelley Armstrong's previous work. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by Ravenspike
Entertaining new series
The latest tale by Kelley Armstrong that's not set in her Otherworld setting. Now whilst I do love her work I did feel a little disappointed by her latest offering to the readers... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2007 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Slow and pretty dull
A former female cop, who has turned assassin, teams up with other hit-men to eradicate someone thought to be giving them a bad-name! Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by johnverp
Don't expect the paranormal
If you're reading this book for a paranormal character or an urban fantasy stop now. You won't get that here. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2007 by Wyvernfriend
Hitmen, Hitwomen and a serial killer
This is a good book. The problem is that it's not as good as the supernatural books like Bitten. This book has a good story, ties it all up well at the end and also leaves it... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by Eleeeesse
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