Title: Still in decline
Product review: Based on the hype, I expected so much more--like another Beach House, or vintage Alex Croft! The plot is both derivative and unbelievable. The characters barely escaped being stereotypical and were poorly motivated. The suspense is contrived, with the "tourist" scenes falling to the level of literary cheating. Knowing what Patterson at his best can do, I was very disappointed. Because of the last 3 or 4 books, I won't spend time with Patterson again unless he manages another cowrite with Peter DeJonge. Fans would be well served if Patterson and his publisher backed off on the publishing schedule and focused more on quality.
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