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Perhaps I’ve been reading too many police procedurals recently, so maybe I’m being a bit harsh with this review, but I’ve got to call it as I see it.

BLUSH FACTOR: Although the characters language use sounds authentic, the are no eff-words. So, if mild cussing doesn’t dissuade you, this is a novel that should be acceptable to read aloud most anywhere. At least, this is no worse than a PG-13.

CHARACTER: A bit less character development that I like, but there is some work on character. Had the author used more time to flesh them out, rather than depend on stereotype, this could have been excellent.

POV: Third person.

THE WRITING: I’m trying to post reviews without excerpts, since including them creates an interface hurdle in getting the review posted quickly upon submittal.

EXCERPT

‘...Lukas looked away from the whiteboard and down at Brooke. “Do you agree?”

Brooke looked at the board. “My first instinct is to agree. Assuming our victim tonight is what we think she is, we have the same general MO. They were all most likely killed somewhere other than where they were found. Four of them in a relatively short amount of time. It all says serial killer, but as far as solving them, I’m not seeing anything that jumps out. That’s been the problem from the start. No consistent patterns. I think he’s figuring it out as he goes along. Evolving, you might say. Experimenting.”

“So, do we agree all of the murders were committed by the same person?” Lukas said.

“Based on the time frame and the fact that all of the victims were hookers, I’d say yes,” Brooke said. “If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck…”

“It’s a duck, I know.”

Brooke looked up at the board, studying the details they had catalogued thus far. “We have one new lead. The rope. This marks the first time the killer has left something at the scene besides the victim.”

“True. I’ll make sure you get a good photo of it to follow up on in Kingsport. I’ll check here in Johnson City as well. Who knows? We’ve solved murders on less.” Lukas looked back to the board and appeared to be studying hieroglyphs. “One thing that jumps out at me are the times. The first was August twenty-fifth, the second was September twenty-seventh, the third October fourteenth, and now October twenty-ninth. One month between the first two, then two weeks. Not as much time between them now. Our killer is accelerating.”

“True. But that’s not really a pattern by definition,” Brooke said. She watched Lukas’s eyes flash. He tapped the back of his chair and paced in front of the white board.

“Yes, it is. It doesn’t tell us when the next one will be, but it tells us it won’t be long. That’s why there’s so much pressure to end this from the brass.” He turned to her. “I’m sure it’s bad for you, too.”

“You have no clue,” she said, thinking of her recent meeting with the administration in Kingsport. That had definitely not gone well. She shrugged. “I guess that’s why I’m here.”

“What’s your instinct say about the murders?”

“I try not to rely on instincts. I follow the leads, read the evidence, and go where it takes me. It’s worked well for me so far.”

A “gut instinct” wasn’t a tool for catching criminals, as far as Brooke was concerned. It was...’

BOTTOM LINE

If not for the tired cliches, I would probably rate this at four stars. The story could have been great, but...

Three stars out of five.

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The Sins of the Mother Miller Stevens Book 1 edition by Scott Pratt Mark Stout Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

I've read all of Scott Pratt's books, and I loved them, especially the Joe Dillard series. This book was quite different from the others, and I expected and looked forward to that, but I gave it three stars because it was totally predictable. Although the characters were interesting, I felt I had read it all before...a similar plot, and psychological profile of the killer. I knew after the first three chapters what would happen next and how it would end. Without giving anything away, I would just say I knew before it was revealed, the reason for the killings because I've read about this particular profile in books and have seen it on television crime dramas. I kept hoping, at some point, the plot would twist or turn from the obvious, but it never did. Therefore, I found it a bit boring, unlike the author's previous novels. I would recommend any of Scott Pratt's books, but if you read a lot, you may recognize this plot from the beginning as I did, and it makes for a dull read. Still, I look forward to reading any future books by this author.
I enjoyed this book immensely. I am a total fan of Scott Pratt & how awesome is the fact that he co-authored this book with Mark Stout because he believes in him and his potential. Good call!!! I certainly am looking forward to Miller & Stevens Book 2. Great characters that make you want to follow their future together.
I really enjoyed reading the first of this new (co-authored)series. There’s just one little minor thing that made the read a bit off for me, because I actually live in Johnson City-I noticed the names of streets, restaurants, hospitals, etc were fake. In the very first book I read by Scott Pratt, he used actual street names and places and just enough true events to make his stories seem real, leading me to read and share all he has written. Using real locations in his stories enabled me to draw parallels to places, people and events which had in many cases actually occurred throughout northeast TN. Certainly, someone not from this area of the state would ever know the names were changed, but for me, and perhaps other fans in the area, and there are many, the fake-names messed with my total immersion into the story. I hope both authors understand-no criticism is intended here-and to other readers-if you read it-you won’t be disappointed
I read Scott Pratts's first book, with Joe Dillard as the main character, then quickly read all the remaining books as well. He's become a favorite author. And I'm rather picky about what I read.

This first in a new series (I hope!) with Miller & Stevens also turns out to be excellent. I started reading this morning & didn't stop until I'd finished.

By "reading" I should clarify I mean listening... The gentleman who narrates the Audible version of these books is FABULOUS! The best of ALL the narrators I've heard. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND both the print & /or audible version of everything by Pratt!
Perhaps I’ve been reading too many police procedurals recently, so maybe I’m being a bit harsh with this review, but I’ve got to call it as I see it.

BLUSH FACTOR Although the characters language use sounds authentic, the are no eff-words. So, if mild cussing doesn’t dissuade you, this is a novel that should be acceptable to read aloud most anywhere. At least, this is no worse than a PG-13.

CHARACTER A bit less character development that I like, but there is some work on character. Had the author used more time to flesh them out, rather than depend on stereotype, this could have been excellent.

POV Third person.

THE WRITING I’m trying to post reviews without excerpts, since including them creates an interface hurdle in getting the review posted quickly upon submittal.

EXCERPT

‘...Lukas looked away from the whiteboard and down at Brooke. “Do you agree?”

Brooke looked at the board. “My first instinct is to agree. Assuming our victim tonight is what we think she is, we have the same general MO. They were all most likely killed somewhere other than where they were found. Four of them in a relatively short amount of time. It all says serial killer, but as far as solving them, I’m not seeing anything that jumps out. That’s been the problem from the start. No consistent patterns. I think he’s figuring it out as he goes along. Evolving, you might say. Experimenting.”

“So, do we agree all of the murders were committed by the same person?” Lukas said.

“Based on the time frame and the fact that all of the victims were hookers, I’d say yes,” Brooke said. “If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck…”

“It’s a duck, I know.”

Brooke looked up at the board, studying the details they had catalogued thus far. “We have one new lead. The rope. This marks the first time the killer has left something at the scene besides the victim.”

“True. I’ll make sure you get a good photo of it to follow up on in Kingsport. I’ll check here in Johnson City as well. Who knows? We’ve solved murders on less.” Lukas looked back to the board and appeared to be studying hieroglyphs. “One thing that jumps out at me are the times. The first was August twenty-fifth, the second was September twenty-seventh, the third October fourteenth, and now October twenty-ninth. One month between the first two, then two weeks. Not as much time between them now. Our killer is accelerating.”

“True. But that’s not really a pattern by definition,” Brooke said. She watched Lukas’s eyes flash. He tapped the back of his chair and paced in front of the white board.

“Yes, it is. It doesn’t tell us when the next one will be, but it tells us it won’t be long. That’s why there’s so much pressure to end this from the brass.” He turned to her. “I’m sure it’s bad for you, too.”

“You have no clue,” she said, thinking of her recent meeting with the administration in Kingsport. That had definitely not gone well. She shrugged. “I guess that’s why I’m here.”

“What’s your instinct say about the murders?”

“I try not to rely on instincts. I follow the leads, read the evidence, and go where it takes me. It’s worked well for me so far.”

A “gut instinct” wasn’t a tool for catching criminals, as far as Brooke was concerned. It was...’

BOTTOM LINE

If not for the tired cliches, I would probably rate this at four stars. The story could have been great, but...

Three stars out of five.

P.S. You can improve your experience by purchasing the Audible Edition, just as I did.

I am striving to produce reviews that help you find books that you want, or avoid books that you wish to avoid. With your help, my improvement will help you and me improve book reviews on . Together, you and I can build a great customer review process that helps everybody. Will you join me? It is people such as you who have helped me improve over the years. I'm still learning, and I have a great deal yet to learn. With your help, I'll improve every day.

One request Be respectful and courteous in your comments and emails to me. I will do likewise with you.

Thank you so much for indicating if this review helped you, or for your comment. for indicating if this review helped you, or for your comment.