Review: An enjoyable read with an intriguing storyline.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
An enjoyable read with an intriguing storyline. Love Lies Bleeding is a mystery, a romance, and a tragedy all rolled into one.When a body is found and discovered to be that of Libbie Morgan, who disappeared 70 years earlier, detective Frank Conolly is on the case. His mother is lying in a hospital bed, dying, and he determined to solve the mystery of what happened to Libbie before his mother dies. Why? Because Libbie was his mother's sister.As we follow the events that led up to Libbie's disappearance, we also flash forward to the present. We watch as this case helps Frank turn his life around. He quits drinking, starts to bond with his teenage daughter, and finds a new love interest.The writing is good and the story is easy to follow as it flashes between past and present. (Present being the mid'80's)The outcome left me feeling a little conflicted, though. Libbie was a rich, spoiled, 'user', and part of me felt like she got what she deserved, although I truly believe no one deserves what happened to her. And the murderer - part of me felt sorry for the person and glad that they got away with it, while I know that it's completely wrong that justice wasn't served. (Sorry to be vague, but I hate spoilers) I guess what I'm trying to say is that the ending left me kind of questioning what is right and what is wrong. So, it makes you think...In conclusion: a good read by a talented writer, and a definite recommendation for all mystery lovers!