People are dying throughout Seattle - seemingly random victims of poisoned food bought at a local supermarket. The killer is insane but intelligent. Police detective, Lou Boldt heads the investigation, to find a truth more shocking than he could ever imagine.
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By Bookworm79
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I wasn't overly keen on the previous Lou Boldt book (The Angel Maker) mainly because, although it maintained great characterisation of the detectives, it had (in my opinion) a very over the top villain. This was heightened by the fact that the reader also saw the killer's POV as well as that of Lou Boldt and Daphne Matthews -while that may in some cases ratchet up the tension (they're so close to finding him...but they miss), to me it unsettled the narrative (I've never got the point of TV's Columbo series revealing the perpetrator at the outset either).
Anyway 'No Witnesses' returns to the format that Pearson's first Boldt book (Undercurrents) took of giving us the POV of the Homicide Detective Sergeant and sometimes that of Daphne Matthews (the unit's profiler) and is much better for it -in fact I would say that it is the best in the series so far with a tightly plotted and nail-biting story that grips hold of you from the start and doesn't let go. Recommended for any police procedural fans. I will definitely be checking out the next in the series.
Anyway 'No Witnesses' returns to the format that Pearson's first Boldt book (Undercurrents) took of giving us the POV of the Homicide Detective Sergeant and sometimes that of Daphne Matthews (the unit's profiler) and is much better for it -in fact I would say that it is the best in the series so far with a tightly plotted and nail-biting story that grips hold of you from the start and doesn't let go. Recommended for any police procedural fans. I will definitely be checking out the next in the series.
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Superb Tension and Realism
20 Mar 2000
By Mark Wylie
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
No Witnesses is Ridley Pearson's third novel, of 6 to date, featuring Seattle homicide detective Lou Boldt and police department phsychologist Daphne Matthews. It is a superb part of one of the must successful and enjoyable mystery/suspense series going today. I am amazed that Hollywood, ever-starved for good storylines, especially when it comes to action films, has yet to film any of the Boldt/Matthews novels.
Pearson's has two great strengths as a writer. First, he has the ability to weave a complex plot while sustaining tension. Second, he can present the details of police work, especially regarding forensic evidence, in a manner that is both realistic and attention-holding.
No Witnesses does not disappoint in either respect. Someone is blackmailing food conglomerate Adler Foods by threatening deadly contamination of their products. As Matthews (who is romantically linked to Adler's CEO) and Boldt begin a low-profile investigation, it becomes clear that the blackmailer has the means to carry out his deadly threats--he seems to be able to introduce poisoned products right onto grocery store shelves. While Boldt begins to build a chain of evidence that he hopes will lead him to the killer, deaths begin to mount, and some of those who are supposedly on Boldt's side reveal that they have their own agendas.
Pearson creates strong, three-dimensional characters, none more so than Lou Boldt himself. Boldt, along with Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, ranks among the most interesting fictional cops of the 1990's.
Anyone who enjoys a good mystery, especially one centered on realistic police work, would enjoy No Witnesses. The Boldt/Matthews novels, while a series, can be read out of sequence, so if this one sounds good, don't hesitate to dive right in.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW! One word that describes it all!
20 Jan 2001
By Karen Rhyne
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I was so pleased to read this book. This is his third book, but unlike the first 2 books, I found the storyline to be entirely believable and something that could happen today. I got this book on a Friday, and thank goodness, it was Friday, because the next thing I know, I hear the garbage truck that comes at 8 am on Sat! I couldn't put the book down. It has so many twists and turns, really surprising, but yet to the reader's approval. I was especially taken by the scenes at the ATM. I thought I was really watching this happen. Trust me. Get this book. You won't put it down once you read the first page. You'll keep reading and when the end comes, you'll be so satisfied. You can't go wrong with this book.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Couldn't put it down!
10 Nov 1999
By A Customer
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
What a great book! This was my first book by Ridley Pearson - I can't wait to read the rest of them.
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