Author: Steve Hamilton
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2007
Personal Rating: 3.75/5 (good +)
Format: Audiobook
Yearly Count: 18
Joe Trumbell is a juvenile probation officer in Kingston, New York. His fiancé was brutally murdered two years prior, and he's finally stepping out of his shell to begin dating again. The date doesn't go exactly how he planned.
Even though I haven't rated any of Steve Hamilton's books above a 4.25/5 (very good +), I consider myself a major fan. His books are comfort reads for me. Every time I pick one up, I know I'll enjoy it to some extent. This one was no different in that respect. However, it was different in the fact that I missed the wit Hamilton has brought in the past. That made the book have a totally different feel from his Alex McKnight series, but I still liked the main character, and it was an interesting read/listen.
There's always one book in every series that isn't up to the standards of the rest.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ This one is a standalone, but I still enjoyed it.
DeleteI haven't tried this author before. I know what you mean though about maybe not rating an author's books high but still counting yourself as a fan. There are a few authors' books I can say that about too--and for the same reason: comfort. :-)
ReplyDeleteLiterary Feline ~ I suggest trying his Alex McKnight series. :)
DeleteComfort read...tells me that it would be good and I'm sure I would enjoy this author!
ReplyDeleteStaci ~ The author is a Michigander AND he went to U of M AND the setting for his Alex McKnight series is Up North! Woo!
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