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3.73 AVERAGE
Florence, on her way to see her wealthy father-in-law whom she hasn't seen for awhile, is in a car accident that kills a man. New detective Dylan Bodine pairs up with about-to-retire veteran Carrie Fuller to investigate. Dylan has a lot of questions. The victim had no ID and there were no skid marks. Where did he come from? Why was Florence coming here after so long and why was she taking this particular route? When he discovers that her father-in-law is dying, he starts to investigate. The family drama that follows has lots of suspects and a bit of a surprise ending. I enjoyed this fast paced book. The chemistry between the two detectives is wonderful. The plot is well developed and believable. Nan McNamara did an excellent job with the narration. Her voice was well modulated and well paced. Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for giving me a copy of this audiobook.
Impact
By Mark Mills
3.5*
[Blurb]
All she remembers is that she was driving down a deserted country road in northern Connecticut late at night on her way to visit her in-laws. A car hurtled out of nowhere and plowed into her. She’s lucky to be alive. The other driver was killed on impact. The dead man had no ID and was driving a stolen vehicle. Piecing together the evidence, Dylan concludes someone wanted Florence dead.
[Review]
PHEW this book. Every time you think you have this book figured out there’s a new twist. I have notes written down
• “a hit man?”
• “The kids?”
• “Ethical Investments”?
• “SO MANY LAYERS”!
So, Florence wakes up in the hospital she’s utterly confused. From there the people and the pace of the book don’t stop. There are so many people there are so many settings and places.
There’s a lot I liked about this book, the twists and turns. The surprises you didn’t see coming. Every time I knew who person X was NOPE.
Things I didn’t like: The reason for the hit. After all that build up it seemed a bit of a letdown. Dylan’s Girlfriend. She seemed like an unnecessary character and an unnecessary part of the story. But that’s a personal preference.
Thank you Netgalley, Mark Mills, and Dreamscape Media for this chance to review this audiobook
By Mark Mills
3.5*
[Blurb]
All she remembers is that she was driving down a deserted country road in northern Connecticut late at night on her way to visit her in-laws. A car hurtled out of nowhere and plowed into her. She’s lucky to be alive. The other driver was killed on impact. The dead man had no ID and was driving a stolen vehicle. Piecing together the evidence, Dylan concludes someone wanted Florence dead.
[Review]
PHEW this book. Every time you think you have this book figured out there’s a new twist. I have notes written down
• “a hit man?”
• “The kids?”
• “Ethical Investments”?
• “SO MANY LAYERS”!
So, Florence wakes up in the hospital she’s utterly confused. From there the people and the pace of the book don’t stop. There are so many people there are so many settings and places.
There’s a lot I liked about this book, the twists and turns. The surprises you didn’t see coming. Every time I knew who person X was NOPE.
Things I didn’t like: The reason for the hit. After all that build up it seemed a bit of a letdown. Dylan’s Girlfriend. She seemed like an unnecessary character and an unnecessary part of the story. But that’s a personal preference.
Thank you Netgalley, Mark Mills, and Dreamscape Media for this chance to review this audiobook
This is my first Mark Mills book, but I can safely say this won't be my last!
Impact is a police procedural set in the American state of Connecticut. The story follows investigators Detective Carrie Fuller and Dylan Bodine as they try to unravel what happened to Florence Winslow. Was her car crash an accident, or was it something more sinister?
During the investigation, they find out that Florence's father-in-law is Lyndon Winslow, an extremely wealthy man who is on his deathbed. She's set to inherit a lot of money, pulling Bodine and Fuller into a world of money and greed, hoping to keep Florence safe.
I loved the short, sharp chapters in this novel, along with some great action scenes, I had a hard time putting it down.
I loved the detectives. Dylan is newly promoted and eager to prove himself, whereas Carrie is about to retire and has seen a lot over her career, but still maintains a sharp wit and eye for detail. Together they made a great pairing, playing off each to solve the case.
There were several points of view through the story, including Florence, Dylan, Lyndon Winslow and the nameless culprit. I'm not usually a fan of too many POVs, but this story pulls it off well.
I had the mastermind behind the attempt on Florence's life quite early on, but there were plenty of suspects and misdirection to make me doubt myself.
Impact is a compelling story that had me gripped from beginning to end. I have my fingers crossed that I'll see more books featuring Bodine and Fuller in the future!
Impact is a police procedural set in the American state of Connecticut. The story follows investigators Detective Carrie Fuller and Dylan Bodine as they try to unravel what happened to Florence Winslow. Was her car crash an accident, or was it something more sinister?
During the investigation, they find out that Florence's father-in-law is Lyndon Winslow, an extremely wealthy man who is on his deathbed. She's set to inherit a lot of money, pulling Bodine and Fuller into a world of money and greed, hoping to keep Florence safe.
I loved the short, sharp chapters in this novel, along with some great action scenes, I had a hard time putting it down.
I loved the detectives. Dylan is newly promoted and eager to prove himself, whereas Carrie is about to retire and has seen a lot over her career, but still maintains a sharp wit and eye for detail. Together they made a great pairing, playing off each to solve the case.
There were several points of view through the story, including Florence, Dylan, Lyndon Winslow and the nameless culprit. I'm not usually a fan of too many POVs, but this story pulls it off well.
I had the mastermind behind the attempt on Florence's life quite early on, but there were plenty of suspects and misdirection to make me doubt myself.
Impact is a compelling story that had me gripped from beginning to end. I have my fingers crossed that I'll see more books featuring Bodine and Fuller in the future!
Florence wakes up in a hospital after having a car accident that killed a man. She can't remember what happened,e xcept taht another care came out of nowhere to crash into hers. Dylan is a young detective who thinks Florence was perhaps too lucky. Something about this crash doesn't add up. With his partner, Carrie, ex-FBI agent, he digs deep in Florence's story and discovers that her father is one of the wealthiest man in America, and that he is dying...
This fast paced, action-packed crime mystery proposes super short chapters that will keep you reaching for "just one more" and enough suspects to keep you guessing. It's the first book in a new crime series. I read this as an audio book, in one sitting. Although I am a big fan of fast paced story, I couldn't quite relate to this one. I'd definitely be curious to read the next book in the series to see what more the author has to bring to the table.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media.
This fast paced, action-packed crime mystery proposes super short chapters that will keep you reaching for "just one more" and enough suspects to keep you guessing. It's the first book in a new crime series. I read this as an audio book, in one sitting. Although I am a big fan of fast paced story, I couldn't quite relate to this one. I'd definitely be curious to read the next book in the series to see what more the author has to bring to the table.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow! I can't wait for more books with detectives Bodine & Fuller! I LOVE their interplay and relationship! This book was great - it had lots going on, intrigue, red herrings, and family shenanigans! It was fast-paced and exciting with humor and a tiny bit of romance thrown in for good measure. HIGHLY recommend!
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I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Copy provided by Dreamscape Media.
Florence Winslow wakes up in hospital. The nurse tells her she’s killed a man. She can’t remember what happened. All she knows is that she was driving down a deserted country road at night when a car hurtled out of nowhere and ploughed into her. She’s lucky to be alive. The other driver was killed on impact.
Dylan Bodine, an ambitious young detective in the Torrington police department, thinks Florence was extremely lucky. Too lucky perhaps. Something about the accident doesn’t add up. There are too many unanswered questions. The dead driver was carrying no ID. There are no skid marks on the road. And what was Florence doing there in the first place? She tells the police she was visiting her in-laws, but why was she suddenly invited after so many years of estrangement?
As Dylan and his new partner, former FBI investigator Carrie Fuller, dig deeper, they discover that Florence isn’t just anyone. Her father-in-law is one of the wealthiest men in America. He’s also dying. And with his vast fortune at stake, things are a lot murkier than they seem. At least one member of this over-privileged family is hiding a dangerous secret and will go to any lengths to keep that secret hidden.
This book was an fast, action paced crime mystery. It's the first of the new series and I really did like the short chapters. However, I didn't quite relate to this one. I'd definitely be curious to read the next book in the series to see what more the author has to bring to the table. Some parts also felt pretty disconnected. I am definitely in the minority of not liking this one as much as others. I probably may read the next book in the series but we'll see.
Florence Winslow wakes up in hospital. The nurse tells her she’s killed a man. She can’t remember what happened. All she knows is that she was driving down a deserted country road at night when a car hurtled out of nowhere and ploughed into her. She’s lucky to be alive. The other driver was killed on impact.
Dylan Bodine, an ambitious young detective in the Torrington police department, thinks Florence was extremely lucky. Too lucky perhaps. Something about the accident doesn’t add up. There are too many unanswered questions. The dead driver was carrying no ID. There are no skid marks on the road. And what was Florence doing there in the first place? She tells the police she was visiting her in-laws, but why was she suddenly invited after so many years of estrangement?
As Dylan and his new partner, former FBI investigator Carrie Fuller, dig deeper, they discover that Florence isn’t just anyone. Her father-in-law is one of the wealthiest men in America. He’s also dying. And with his vast fortune at stake, things are a lot murkier than they seem. At least one member of this over-privileged family is hiding a dangerous secret and will go to any lengths to keep that secret hidden.
This book was an fast, action paced crime mystery. It's the first of the new series and I really did like the short chapters. However, I didn't quite relate to this one. I'd definitely be curious to read the next book in the series to see what more the author has to bring to the table. Some parts also felt pretty disconnected. I am definitely in the minority of not liking this one as much as others. I probably may read the next book in the series but we'll see.