5 comments about Hemlock Bay (FBI Thriller).

1. Her book are excellent. Hemlock Bay is of the same group as Impulse. Again, I would prefer she'd stay with this story line along with her on-going FBI series.



2. Dillion Savich is busy with a kidnapping case when he learns his sister Lily has driven her car into a tree. Catherine Coulter pours it on in this addition to her successful FBI series. HEMLOCK BAY adds another dimension as Tammy Tuttle reenters the picture seeking revenge.
   The reading is fast paced with lots of thrills and chills as HEMLOCK BAY will keep the fans turning the pages long into the night. It isn't a question of "What happens next?" but "How soon!"
   Nash Black, author of SINS OF THE FATHERS and QUALIFYING LAPS.



3. Admittedly, I'm a Coulter Fan and this book in the FBI series adds still another layer to the continuing saga of Sherlock & Savich. The whole cast of characters comes alive in this story of Savich's sister. And, of course, justice prevails. This was the only one of the FBI series that I hadn't read - because I couldn't find it. And in retrospect, by missing it I missed part of the layering of stories. A good excuse to re-read the stories. There is just the right amount of tension, humor and romance to entertain anyone who likes to read.



4. It has been quite awhile since I ordered this book and my understanding is that Clearbook has had some problems with someone who stole their identity. They did email me back and I gave them my name & address but still have not received the book. I believe I said I would wait but over a month is too long. I may ask them for a refund or at least send me my book. I know it is not their fault but I had to email them to find out the status. Otherwise all of the other books I ordered came in a timely manner. Louise Heyza



5. There are a number implausible elements about this story. For one thing women seldom (if ever?) become the violent serial killers like Tammy/Timmy. Even worse is Tammy/Timmy's unexplained, unsolved impossible sci-fi phenomenon. The two little brothers who were almost killed were sent to the hospital "to be checked over" without mentioning they would probably be mentally disturbed for the rest of their lives. That's a whole story in itself but we never hear another word about them.
   
   The trip to Sweden and the results were bizarre. Setting the stage with FBI agents surrounding the house to capture the criminal while having house guests was insane. I had to reread that part several times to be sure I'd read it correctly. Savich and his wife are too too cuddley cuddley all the time, even "running upstairs holding hands".
   
   More implausibilities. Sister Lily seemed to be ready to put her precious daughter's death behind her a mere seven months later. She had major surgery because of an auto accident, but ran with action full time for days as though she was a healthy athlete. She saw a psychiatrist immediately after being released from the hospital, saw her once, was hypnotized and cured. A psychiatrist simply would not do that. The dialog in the story could have been written by a high school student. Coulter must have something against the FBI because she made them look like utter fools several times. The artist at the cabin was a clown; in fact the whole scene was clownish.
   
   I would like to say that I read the whole book because so many wrongs made for a good read, but in truth, I read the whole book because I didn't have anything else to read on a long Saturday evening. It was better than nothing, but then I could have cleaned the kitchen and the bathroom or given the cat a bath instead. I just started another Coulter book, Riptide, and it is also starting out implausibly, with goofy dialog, and what looks like a loose plot.
   
   I have been reading books by other authors who have actually worked in the field they are writing about, the D.A.'s office, NYPD, forensics, anthropology, etc. and those authors are excellent because they have lived what they are writing about. I wonder if Coulter even knows an FBI agent.
   
   I can't publish this review without a star, so I have to give it one star, and I can only justify that one star by saying that this is, afterall, a well bound, expensive published book with an attractive cover.

5 comments about Point Blank (FBI Thriller).

1. This is my first book by Catherine Coulter. After numerous attempts, finally I finished this book few days ago and all I can think of is a half day of my life wasted for this book. I read a lot and I've had my own share of good books and bad books, but none of them made me so compelled to write a warning to other possible victims. I live in Loudoun Country which is frequently mentioned in the book and I could give her a favorable review for that, but no way. If you want to enjoy a high quality thriller, stay away from this book.



2. I have read all of the FBI series through this book "Point Blank". They are all very good, move along quickly, and make you not want to put the book down.



3. In my humble opinion, too many characters convoluted this novel's storylines (2 running parallel). I also found myself dissatisfied with the ending. A sort of "That's it?" feeling. Hints of budding romance but no follow-through. Disappointed. This one will be going into the donation box.



4. I bought the unabridged audio version of Point Blank and gave it 3 stars because I thought it was a pretty good thriller and I liked the characters. I took 2 stars away because this book was in the romance catagory and there was no romance to speak of! This is my first Catherine Coulter novel so I will take the advise of another reviewer and try one of her earlier works.



5. First and last time reader of this author. Opening was somewhat effective but followed by unrealistic situations and unbelieveable dialogue. Very little suspense and an unresolved ending. Back to Daniel Silva for me!

5 comments about The Nightingale Legacy.

1. I thought that The Nightingale Legacy was really good. I preferred it much better then the first book in this series, The Wyndham Legacy. I really enjoyed the characters in this book. At the start of the book Caroline is an innocent girl who is about to be attacked by her uncle. While on the run from her uncle she meets North and quickly realizes that she wants him. Although North had decided that he didn't want to marry for several more years he couldn't resist the charms of Caroline for very long. There are many secrets & mysteries in this book that will keep you guessing until the very end. I was happy realize that my guess was right as to who the villain was but there's more to it then what you'd think. I was also pleased to see Marcus & The Duchess return in the last half of the book. It was quite enjoyable. The only thing that I really didn't care for was the bit of magic at the end of the book. I don't like any magic in my books but it was small enough that it didn't make that big of a difference. I would recommend this book.



2. The story is a typical Catherine Coulter Regency tale. However, it is very hard to follow as Monica Buckley's English Accent is atrocious. She not only can't speak with an English accent, she can't change her voice for the different characters, which makes it sometimes hard to follow as to who said what. Ms Coulter's humorous plots and scenes are lost in the reading. I'm greatly dissapointed. I listened to all the "Bride" novels read by Anne Flosnik, and expected the same level of quality in this production, which was not the case. It would have been better to not even attempt at the English accent, and concentrate more on changing the voices. The leading man's voice sometimes sounds like a screeching female's! I lived in England for some years, and loved it, and had hoped to be transported once again, as with Anne Flosnik, but no such luck. I'm still giving it a 4 star rating, because I like Ms Coulter's Regency tales.



3. I enjoyed this book for the characters, situations and mysterious murders. It's a light, fun read.



4. 2nd book in the "Legacy" triology. I enjoyed it. It didn't go down avenues that weren't relevant, it kept you guessing, good mystery thrown in, etc. IMO - I didn't like the romantic scenes, thought it got a little 'out there' at the end with the sword and I was somewhat confused at points with Caroline and North's interactions. But the overall story was good and kept me entertained.



5. I like to listen to these books while I'm driving. The only problem is I don't want to get out of the car when I get where I'm going. I don't want to stop listening. They are wonderful. I really enjoy all of Catherine Coulter's books.
   
   This one was not an exception. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

No comments about Catherine Coulter FBI CD Collection 2: Point Blank, Double Take, TailSpin (FBI Thriller).

1 comments about Catherine Coulter CD Collection: Eleventh Hour, Blindside, and Blowout.

1. I was not disapointed. Each story was amazing. Catherine Coulter at her best.

5 comments about Eleventh Hour (FBI Thriller).

1. Well known characters abound in this continuance of the Savich and Sherlock saga; however, this time they are really in supporting roles with a couple of new and interesting people carrying the main plot. The story is well told with some switch-back sequences playing a pivotal role to make everything reasonable and logical. Parts are somewhat predictable but the path they take is interesting enough to have me wanting to read faster and not put the book down. It is simply a good read - I really enjoyed it.



2. A homeless woman, Nick Jones, is befriended by Father Michael Joseph and meets him at the church, but he is in the confessional booth with someone. Suddenly, Nick hears a familiar pop sounds, and becomes the only witness to Father Michael Joesph's killer.
   
   It takes days for Nick to get her courage up to speak with the police, and when she finally does, she comes face to face with Father Michael Joseph's twin, Special Agent Dane Carver with the FBI.
   Dane is trying to find the killer and the witness to his twin's murder. When he first meets a homeless woman and she faints at the sight of him, he ends up taking her with him in protective custody, because the police will not spend the money on a homeless woman. Her presence helps him with the tragedy of the loss of his twin while he searches for a murderer that has patterned his kills from episodes of a new television program. But Nick has her own secret past she doesn't want revealed, for another killer is after her.



3. i picked up a copy of the eleventh hour at a local bookstore a few days ago, i've been wanting to read a catherine coulter book for a few years now, anyway, i read the book in 3 days, which is about average for me, and i really liked the story and the pace of the book! i'll be reading more of the series! i'm looking forward to backtracking to the beginning of the series and working my way through. pick up a copy, you'll enjoy it!



4. This author really knows how to grab hold & take you for a ride. She does great research & knows how to build characters. Have never been disappointed when reading a C. Coulter book.



5. Catherine Coulter can write but this is not the best book that she has written.
   
   The plot is interesting because there is more than one story line going through the book.
   
   The characters are not as well depicted in this book as some of the others, but if you have gotten interested in the characters with prior reads, you will want to read this one, also.
   
   A good book to pass the evening with, it is also a fairly quick read.
   
   J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"

5 comments about KnockOut (FBI Thriller).

1. I had an interest in purchasing this book, but the Kindle version is just too expensive. I'm on a limited budget, and there are plenty of other books that are available to me at a better price.



2. Knockout? Try "punch drunk." Only someone who had sustained repeated blows to the head would be willing to pay $5 more for the Kindle edition than the paper back edition. Does this author and this publisher have so low opinion of us that they believe that we are so stupid as to pay 50% more for the kindle edition than the real book? Frankly, I won't be buying either one. In fact, I will never buy another book written by Catherine Coulter. Her unwarranted arrogance is astounding, and her work nothing more than boiler plate.



3. Charging 15.00 for an electronically delivered e-book is a complete ripoff. This may be a good book, but the publisher is doing a disservice to Ms. Coulter.



4. No way in heck I would pay $14.82 for this or any other book. I like Ann but not when she gets greedy!
   
   Bring back the $9.99 books for my Kindle!!!



5. I have been a fan of all the FBI Thriller Series by Catherine Coulter. However, KnockOut failed to fulfill the standard of story telling I have grown to expect from Catherine. It seemed to me that she should have simply written two separate books. The book went back and forth from one storyline to the next so often and so fast that I felt dizzy. I thought each of her storylines could have made a good book. But to put them together under one title was distracting. It was tiring just thinking of Savich and Sherlock and all the traveling they did from Washington, D.C. to the South. Also...any number of times during the book both the FBI and the local police forces seemed rather inept. I was very disappointed in this book and, needless to say, was happy when I finished it. I'm sad not to have her next book in this series to look forward to.

5 comments about Double Take: An FBI Thriller.

1. I read this entire book on the beach in two days. It was a fun read and interesting. Coulter pulls in the world of psychics and links them to a beautiful missing woman and the high society world of San Francisco. I thought it was entertaining and perfect for a little escapism--no gore or overt sex. Unlike other reviewers, I like the "Southern speak" that she uses in some of her dialogue and thought it was good. I would recommend it as a thriller or romantic suspense, great to take your mind off the real world. Power Path to Love



2. I have read all of her FBI series with Dillon and Lacey and loved them all. This book was a little bit of a disappointment to me. I think she needs to sit down and make her characters as interesting as they first were. Not all together a bad read, just not what I expected from her.



3. Book arrived in excellent condition. Short ship time. Very satisfied with both book and seller. Would gladly do business with seller again.



4. I am a lover of the FBI Series and this one sure does not change my mind.



5. If I hadn't paid for this book I wouldn't have finished reading it. It's written using a formula...I guess that might be expected...The line "You sure look pretty" after a house bombing (sorry if I spoiled it for you) made me laugh out loud then gag. One of the stupidest books I've read in a long time. I won't read any of hers again for a long time if ever.

5 comments about TailSpin (FBI Thriller).

1. Another super and terrific thriller by Catherine.
   I have enjoyed every one of her FBI series and this is one of the best.



2. I gave it 3 stars because I enjoyed some of the dialog. Also, I like to see strong women featured.
   
   The story line seemed to jump/jerk and then ramble. The way the FBI agents confronted the rich and powerful was beyond unreal. They would have been lucky to get work as rent-a-cops after that.
   
   Coulter has no idea what a firearm looks like or how it is used by law enforcement. "Fanning" a Kimber .45? Law enforcement folks are trained to shoot for center mass. Anything else would be hazardous to them and to the public they are supposed to consider protecting. So, why were so many (I think, all) the people shot by the FBI (and even by Rachael, who can be excused) shot in the arm or shoulder, on purpose? Coulter needs a tech consultant for those issues.



3. I honestly don't know why Catherine Coulter still writes. All of her books have the same characters, the same dialogue and the same ending. To be brutally honest, the last couple of her books have sucked. The characters are flat with no real chemistry or depth, the story is laughable and even Sherlock and Savich are getting old and tired. She really needs to grow as a writer and move on to other subjects. Will not be reading anymore of her books.



4. I really enjoyed this addition to the FBI series. I enjoy the fact that CC writes so descriptively. I used to tell our kids to "write as if your reader is blind so they can see it, too." It is not always heavy - I enjoy the other story lines woven throughout embellish the story, even the personal ones between our heroes. One thing I will never forget was in another novel where a woman was spelunking and became disoriented. The description of that cave and what happened therein freaked me out a lot, and tells me Catherine Coulter is a very talented storyteller. I love many of the historical novels as well.They are good interchanged with her other offerings. Thanks! Love the tales.



5. I have to say that the premise sounded great but the writing was amateurish and the plot not well thought out. I could not believe that that a writer of this caliber would come out with a book like this. For example, the main character's car broke down near the beginning of this book as she is fleeing people who are trying to murder her and as luck would have it this a small plane goes down near by. It turns out that one of the occupants of the plane is a law officer and she will not tell him her last name. Hello? Doesn't she think that the first thing they would do is look up the registration of her car? This is just one example of many where the plot was not well thought out. It appeared that it was thrown together to meet a deadline or something. But what it did do is cross her off of my list of authors to read. Michael Connelly has nothing to worry about.

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