Review: Okay
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2014
The plot is good, but to be honest, it felt as though the book was half written and there were pieces skimmed over which could have been filled in. I think the author had a good story going here but didn't take advantage of what she had. This one could have been a real humdinger if the writing had been tighter and there was more tension, especially at the end.I liked the character of Dusty and of course, Luke the dog, I liked Hank and Sunny, but the romance moved far too fast and was a bit ho hum - would she or wouldn't she date a co-worker - of course she did - and the main baddie was stereotyped. More in-depth characterisation would have made this really good.SPOILER ALERT:For example:SPOILER ALERT (AGAIN!):When someone is arrested, the perp is not bundled into a police car and taken in to town and the arresting officer stays out in the boondocks enjoying himself. He follows in and does the paperwork.The new deputy doesn't go home the very day he or she starts work at a new jobThe hostility of one person when the new deputy starts work is not followed up.There was no strong conclusion to the novel, it just sort of whimpered to a close.