The Sleeping Doll: A Novel (Kathryn Dance, No 1) by Jeffery Deaver
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Book Reviews of The Sleeping Doll: A Novel (Kathryn Dance, No 1)
Book Review: Master of Twisty Suspense Strikes Again
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a fan of Jeffrey Deaver for quite some time now and have read several of his novels. The Sleeping Doll is one of his best yet, delivering action, suspense, and the surprise twists that Deaver has become known for. Kathryn Dance (first introduced in the Lincoln Rhyme novel The Cold Moon: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Lincoln Rhyme)) has quickly become one of my favorite characters and her specialty of kinesics is a fascinating one. Deaver specializes in combining technical knowledge and compelling personal traits, forging eminently believable people. California Bureau of Investigation Agent Dance is charged here with capturing escaped murderer/cultist Daniel Pell, himself a well-drawn, intelligent criminal, who specializes in bending weak-minded people to his will, as well as leaving a trail of carnage. Dance must use her own knowledge and insights to try and stay one step ahead of Pell, whose motives remain a mystery until the end. She's also a single mother with two kids, one of whom is having issues with her dating again after the death of her husband. These personal details never seem forced or unwelcome in Deaver's able hands, but make for a complete picture of each of his characters.
Everything readers have come to expect from Deaver is on full display: the building suspense, the intricate plot machinations and surprises, and very human characters. There's even an interlude with fan favorites Amelia Sachs and Lincoln Rhyme, if only via phone conversation. Kathryn Dance makes for a very intriguing new heroine and I look forward to Deaver's next novel featuring her. An excellent read, highly recommended.
Book Review: Terrific Return to Form
Summary: 5 Stars
A secondary character from the last Lincoln Rhyme novel takes center stage in this very satisfying thriller that finds Jeffrey Deaver back in top form. Maybe it's the left coast setting, but the author is back to basics in this vibrant offering. Even those of us who know how he springs his tricks on readers will be blindsided a few times. The villain here is very compelling but not super-human as some in the recent Rhyme books have been. And some of the dramatic scenes with the surviving cult members have a tense dramatic feel to them and are some of Deaver's best writing. Maybe the book's a little bloated in length but a welcome comeback.Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Full of twist, turns and suprises. It is one of the best books I've read in a long time, though a bit too wordy, otherwise an excellent book. I thought Katherine and Michael were great lead characters. The tension between the two -- romance but can't because he's married -- made the book much more interesting. I can't wait for the second Katherine Dance book.Book Review: Sleeping Doll
Summary: 5 Stars
This book kept you interested up until the final paragraph, trying to second guess everything that happened. It was great - just as everything else by Jeffrey Deaver.Book Review: Great Characters
Summary: 5 Stars
I love Deaver's books but the character development in this one outshines them all. Not to mention the great plot.