Dangerous Mercy, Secrets of Roux River Bayou Series #2
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Intense Psychological Thriller
Dangerous Mercy was just as good as I hoped it would be after reading the first book in the series. Adele was such a wonderful character. The author really wrote her feelings and emotions in such a way that you felt like she could be someone you knew in real life. Her compassion and graciousness really endeared her to meâÂÂalthough they got her in a ton of trouble! It was also a welcome change to read about an older main character. Of course, it was wonderful to reconnect with the Broussards and other characters from the first book and see where they were three years after False Pretenses. Don't get me wrong, though. This isn't just a sweet little book about friends and relationships. This is an intense psychological thriller. The suspense was well-written and fast-paced, and I was truly shocked to discover who was behind the crimes. I can't wait to read the final book in this trilogy! [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from David C. Cook in exchange for my fair and honest review.
August 30, 2012
a great page turner i hated when i finished reading it
June 6, 2012
This is the second book in the Secrets of Roux River Bayou series. I have to honest, it took me half way through the book before I warmed up to Adele who the story revolved around. I thought that the two opinions about trust between Adele and Isabelle was well done and thought provoking. Both were Christians, but one was cautious where the other jumped in with both feet trusting God. I thought it was great that both sides were represented. This book would be a good summer read.
June 1, 2012
Read False Pretences First
Dangerous Mercy is the second book in the Roux River Bayou trilogy, and begins around three years after the end of the first book (although this could have been made clearer). I would recommend reading the books in order, as there is a large cast of characters that can become confusing. It may also be worth rereading False Pretences before reading Dangerous MercyâÂÂeven though I had read it, it still took me a while to remind myself of who was who.
The story opens with the discovery of a murder victim, a businessman who has been found dead in his own bathtub. More disturbingly, âÂÂ#1â has been written on the wall, -implying there will be more victimsâÂÂand there are. As in the first book, False Pretence, Zoe BâÂÂs restaurant becomes the central area where all the community characters meet and discuss what is happening in their town, especially when one of the victims is more closely related to them.
Anyway, by two-thirds of the way through, I thought I had worked out who-dun-it. But the one character who actually knew all the vital information didnâÂÂt join the dots and make the connection. Of course, with a good murder mystery, the reader is never sure what is a clue and what is merely a red herring.
Dangerous Mercy finishes with a clear gospel message without being saccharine or preachy. I would have liked to have seen the members of the police department being extended more as characters in their own right, rather than as unwanted but necessary side players in a murder mystery. Overall, it was a good read, but was weaker than the first book in the trilogy.
Thanks to David C Cook and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.
April 29, 2012
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