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Ten years ago CSI Darby McCormick investigated a sinister child abduction case.
Today, the missing child is back from the dead and holding his family hostage.
He makes only one demand. Bring me Darby McCormick ...
Charlie Rizzo has his family at gunpoint and when Darby arrives to defuse the scene, she finds him horrifically mutilated, with a mask of human skin sewn in place over his own face. Within minutes, a group of men disguised as SWAT officers bursts in and releases deadly Sarin gas, killing the Rizzo family outright and leaving Darby herself barely alive.
Where has Charlie Rizzo been held all these years? Who are The Twelve who have been executing this gruesome torture? And why are the FBI running scared in the face of this particular, chilling episode? Darby is facing the toughest case of her career ... and, as the body count rises, one that will bring her into great personal danger and leave her in fear of losing her mind, if not her soul. For the Soul Collectors are the monsters from your worst nightmares.
About the Author
Chris Mooney is the author of six previous thrillers, of which Remembering Sarah was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel. The Missing, The Secret Friend and The Dead Room - all Darby McCormick thrillers - are available as Penguin paperbacks. Chris lives in Boston with his wife and son.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had never read Chris Mooney before but followed my Amazon recommendation and took a chance. I was not disappointed. This exciting thriller holds the reader from start to finish - I really must stop beginning to read at midnight.....it was so hard to put down but I managed to finish it the next day. This book is certainly thriling and complex - all the elements for a really good detective novel. I recommend this to anyone who likes a good Deaver thriller! The Soul Collectors
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was unaware of Chris Mooney until I took a chance on Soul Collectors based on the cover and blurb whilst browsing the book section of the local supermarket. Although not of the usual genre that I read (being mostly horror, something which Mooney may be a fan of too since he name-drops Stephen King at least twice in this book) it appeared gruesome enough for it to sit within my comfort zone - in this regard I was not disappointed. Sticking with the positives; I believe Mooney to be a capable author and the book hurtles along at a fast pace with plenty of action along the way. Although I understand this book to be Darby's fourth outing, to Mooney's credit, the story does stand alone; I never felt bemused by the numerous mentions to her past. Certainly, it was entertaining enough to keep me reading it from beginning to end.
On to the negatives and the reasons for only 3 stars. I appreciate a certain amount of poetic license in order to create a gripping and entertaining story but, just as other reviewers have mentioned, everything about this book is simply unbelievable. From the indestructible female lead who may as well have been a cyborg; to the evil, kidnapping and murderous cult that have operated undetected for decades. Also I fear for the safety of the USA if its Secret Service and FBI are anything like their depiction in the book, apparently not one member is a match to Darby either intellectually or in combat. As for Mooney likening characters to actual movie stars, at best its lazy writing otherwise it could be considered a blatant attempt to solicit a movie option and even going so far as to cast the characters.
Like me, Mooney appears to have had no idea how the story would end so we are left with the final 50-100 pages hurriedly written with no conclusion. Perhaps this is to lead into another book - I'm not sure I'll bother looking out for it.
In summary, The Soul Collectors would probably appeal more to the hardcore Mooney fans. Anyone else should probably borrow one of his earlier works before reading this.
On to the negatives and the reasons for only 3 stars. I appreciate a certain amount of poetic license in order to create a gripping and entertaining story but, just as other reviewers have mentioned, everything about this book is simply unbelievable. From the indestructible female lead who may as well have been a cyborg; to the evil, kidnapping and murderous cult that have operated undetected for decades. Also I fear for the safety of the USA if its Secret Service and FBI are anything like their depiction in the book, apparently not one member is a match to Darby either intellectually or in combat. As for Mooney likening characters to actual movie stars, at best its lazy writing otherwise it could be considered a blatant attempt to solicit a movie option and even going so far as to cast the characters.
Like me, Mooney appears to have had no idea how the story would end so we are left with the final 50-100 pages hurriedly written with no conclusion. Perhaps this is to lead into another book - I'm not sure I'll bother looking out for it.
In summary, The Soul Collectors would probably appeal more to the hardcore Mooney fans. Anyone else should probably borrow one of his earlier works before reading this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Very talented writer but this is so overblown that it just loses all credibility and I just flipped through the second half. I loved Mr Mooneys first books but I wish he had never seen CSI.
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And???????!!!!!!
I listen to my books on Audible and this was a very fast paced book to listen to. Granted the story was hugely far fetched in places but it made for good easy listening whilst... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Randall
Great thriller - had me squirming in places!
Ten years ago CSI Darby McCormick investigated a sinister child abduction case. Today, the missing child is back from the dead and holding his family hostage. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marie Judd
A Thrilling Read
This is the first book I have read by this author and for the most part I found it to be a thrilling read. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S.Duncan
Not Disappointed
Having already read Chris Mooneys The Missing, Secret Friend and the Dead Room I was looking forward to reading The Soul Collectors and he has not disappointed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kayleigh
soul collectors
this book is fourth in the series and i am now devasted that i have finished them all, i read them all in less than 3 days and was very impressed with at last having a strong... Read more
Published 10 months ago by jklikesrowing
A very different novel
This is a pacy thriller with a story that should be different from most you willread. It has a strong larger than life heroine who gets the job done. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Cooke
Gripping!
I've just finished this book after buying it from a supermarket. It was a gripping read. I love the character Darby. It's the first novel of Chris Mooney's that I've read. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms Loulou
Great read
I have never been a big reader but I bought this book on the off chance it might be ok. I could not put it down it gripped me throughout. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jojo
Thrilling thriller
Bought this for my Brother, who is since reading it, a huge Chris Mooney fan. He loves a good crime novel anything gory and heinous and thrilling. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Smiler
Another great offering from Chris Mooney!
When I first met Darby a few books ago, I thought she was a great character and she is back at her finest in this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Douglas
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