Silent Mercy (Alexandra Cooper 13)
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Sex crimes, torture, hate - it's got Alex Cooper written all over it.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I've read almost all of Linda Fairstein's crime novels featuring prosecutor Alex Cooper and the NYPD detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace. This is number thirteen, and although it had many of the characteristics of Fairstein's earlier work, I did feel perhaps that something was missing this time round, and I wonder perhaps if the author is becoming a little weary of her characters. Fairstein's work is firmly rooted in New York city, and for each book, she draws on an aspect of the city's past as the backdrop for her plot. This time, it is the Big Apple's religious heritage under the spotlight, when the burned body of a young woman whose head has been severed is found on the steps of a baptist church. As coincidence would have it, Cooper's legal work also has connections with the church and the plot also allows Fairstein to examine the role of women in contemporary religious practice. I always find the historical research included in Fairstein's novels interesting - sometimes there is rather too much of it though that isn't the case here. What I would have liked more of is the banter between Alex, Mike and Mercer which for me, is what really makes these stories come alive. The elements are there - the Jeopardy quiz show and so on, but somehow it all felt a bit flat and formulaic. This was worth reading for me because I've followed Alex Cooper through thick and thin but probably is not the best in the series, nor the place to start if you haven't read any of these books before.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is the second time I've written a review for this book, the first mysteriously didn't make it...
Thought this book was a bit trite and did not match up to earlier books in the series. The whole religious plot was a bit unbelievable I thought, especially where the main characters seemed to have so much obscure knowledge. And the whole circus train thing...come on! The author seems to be going down the Patricia Cornwell route with the werewolf...
Hope to see a return to form in the next book.
Thought this book was a bit trite and did not match up to earlier books in the series. The whole religious plot was a bit unbelievable I thought, especially where the main characters seemed to have so much obscure knowledge. And the whole circus train thing...come on! The author seems to be going down the Patricia Cornwell route with the werewolf...
Hope to see a return to form in the next book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
this is a very good time read at bedtime if you cannot sleep. I have read nearly all her books and thisone doesnt disappoint keep up the good work
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I love this book
I have all of Linda Fairsteins books and they are all brilliant. The story lines are very credible, and the research of the subject matter is fascinating. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss Marple
Another excellent novel
The latest by Linda Fairstein exceeded her usual high standard. In this book she chose to write about a very current topic and I felt she left her readers in no doubt as to where... Read more
Published 4 months ago by RosaL
Enjoyable but come off autopilot Linda
I'm always impressed with the amount of research that goes into Linda Fairstein's books. Yes, we are on familiar territory and there are cliches: history and geography lessons,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Patricia M. Straughan
not great, but not bad
I have read all of Linda Fairsteins Alexandra Cooper novels so far and for the last few there has been a definate drop in quality, this book sees a semi-return to form for the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by LornaA
Certainly not the best, 13th time unlucky
This is not Fairsteins's best work by any stretch of the imagination - it fulfils a yearly requirement and that's it..keeps the kettle warm. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Book Worm
Excellent !
I've enjoyed every one of Fairstein's novels, including this one. She's one of those authors who uses facts very well. Read more
Published 11 months ago by BDI
fractured
i always enjoy L F books but i think the series has reached a natural end and is not as well written nor does it flow like previous books
Published 13 months ago by kerimystery
So borring
I have read everyone of the books in this series and have enjoyed them, the first few better than the later ones but i have kept going. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tanyaj
Another great read from Linda Fairstein
fast paced and well written with all the much loved characters that fans of her work will enjoy meeting up with again.
Published 13 months ago by Carol Lewis
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