Review: Really good!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 13, 2014
I am huge fan of mystery/thrillers, but I can only think of one other book/series that is more like true crime. I honestly didn't think I would enjoy them much, since I am more of a character driven person over plot. But Traceless was really good.It's hard to really talk about the book without spoilers. So, bear with me.The story follows the disappearance and presumed murdered, Adam Stoltz. Driving with his girlfriend, Darcey - she survives the attack and is the sole witness to the crime. We follow the investigation, as it unfolds over the course of a year. But it isn't in just her POV. We have several different POVs; each person brings a unique perspective to the story. It was a very interesting way to tell the story.You can tell that crime novels are Joanne's strong suit. There was many different suspicions on what happened that night. Different people, including the detectives and reporters, all had their own theories. Many I would have never came up with. What is boils down to - you really don't know much about Adam and Darcey, until the story unfolds. And even then, there are many questions on what REALLY happened.The ending was shocking. Sure, I had my suspicions on what was going on, but I was seriously thrown for a loop there.My Peeve -The only thing that really bothered me was the POV switch by paragraph. You aren't in the head of any of the characters, more like a fly on the wall bouncing from room to room watching everything unfold. It was unique, and worked for the story - just not something that I am use to. And it took me while to get in the groove.OverallI really enjoyed it. Traceless is a fascinating true crime novel that will appeal to those who love mystery and suspense.