Review: It's official, this series has jumped the shark....
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 08 20, 2013
I've read every book in this series and have loved them. Like many others, I've eagerly awaited the next book. This installment, however, leaves much to be desired.  It opens with Bradley and Mary returning from their week long honeymoon.  The story takes place literally, over, like the next 4 days. Really.  There is barely any storyline and there is no mystery. The "bad man" was identified in five seconds flat by two 8 year olds.  Not one adult could figure it out despite a limited suspect pool, having a good idea of where said suspects lived, and a surviving hospitalized victim.What a bumpy road!  What made the other books in this series so fun was the introduction of new characters and the storyline threads. Watching it all come together at the end made for such a satisfying read.  This novel was limp and flat....and, did I mention really short?This story was disappointing on so many levels.  Ian was lucky; he got written out of this mess early on.  If you've read the series, you're going to read this anyway.  Unfortunately, for many, I'm afraid they're going to be left feeling as let down and frustrated as I am. Terri Reid owes her fans and these characters much better than this.