I was given a copy of the ARC by the author Chris Mooney. Thank you so much Chris!! you are the best!TITLE: The Secret Friend
AUTHOR: Chris Mooney
DATE: July 2008
GENRE: Thrillers
RATING: 5 Stars
I discovered Chris Mooney when I picked up his novel Deviant Ways. I instantly fell for Jack Casey and the mysterious Malcolm Fletcher. I have read all of Mooney's books and I have adored all of them.
The Secret Friend is the newest Mooney entry and I have to say that I ADORED this book. Our main character Darby McCormick, who we have seen in Mooney's previous novel is back and she is asked to investigate a body that was found floating in the Boston harbor. After some research, the body is linked to another murder - that of Emma Hale - who has a father with an endless supply of money and many, many connections. As Darby continues to investigate, she will come across a potential third victim which will lead the police on a wild chase to find the third victim before she is killed.
Surprisingly, Darby will get some unwanted help from a very, very important person - who makes a return appearance from Deviant Ways - and I am so thrilled that he is part of the storyline. Mooney made a great move in joining Darby and this character and we now get a tad more info on this character. There is chemistry between the two and from the very beginning, when they meet, you can feel a connection, although Darby refuses to acknowledge it.
What I also loved about this book is the location. Alot of the action takes place in a deserted, spooky mental hospital. Mooney does a great job of describing the hospital and makes it all sound almost supernatural. I thought it really added to the storyline. There is also an interesting twist towards the middle of the book that I was not expecting at all.
All I can say is that I am thrilled to see these two characters in the same book and I think it may be time to bring back someone else from Deviant Ways - please Chris???????
You have to buy this book - its a great read and will make the hair at the back of your neck stand up.
You can pre-order a copy of this book at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Friend-Chris-Mooney/dp/0141030879/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215985820&sr=8-1
6 comments:
Oh, this sounds excellent. I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Thanks for the review!
This sounds like a great one! This is a new author for me, but I will have to check him out! Thanks!
Ohh this sounds really good. I like thrillers. I am adding this one to my wish list to get
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This does sound good. Will it matter that I haven't read any of the other books?
Will put this on my wishlist - thanks!!
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