Thursday, September 12, 2019

The Murder List by Hank Phillippi Ryan

 
Three attorneys...a District Attorney, Martha, a defense attorney, Jack, and a law student, Rachel, are the main characters in THE MURDER LIST.

What is their connection and why does the defense attorney hate the District Attorney?  Was there something in their past?  Was it a former court case?  Did the defense attorney want the District Attorney job? What is Rachel’s connection?

As the story unravels, the reader gets a glimpse into the life of Rachel before she met Jack and currently when she is married to Jack, but the clues about her life and situations are kept secret.  The hatred between Jack and Martha is evident, but the reason is also kept a secret.

I liked Rachel, but I didn’t like Jack, Martha, or Clea - a reporter.

Rachel always seemed to be in the middle of some drama, and they were not just normal dramas...they were murders.

Jack seemed sneaky.

Martha definitely was power hungry and sneaky.

It took a few chapters before I connected with the story line and the characters, but once everything got going, the intrigue was ramped up. The ending was great!!

THE MURDER LIST is for those suspense readers who like to be surprised and those who like to learn about what it is like in a courtroom and the legal profession. 

There are twists and surprises along with jealousy, deceit, lies, revenge, and trickery....all good elements of a crime book.  4/5

This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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9 comments:

  1. MysticaSeptember 12, 2019 at 4:19 AM

    Almost all the current thriller/crime writers have imaginative twists and turns in the story, that make me believe I have been born without any imagination whatsoever as I never seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel, unless specifically explained to me in black and white!!

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 12, 2019 at 7:29 AM

      I can't figure anything out either, but love when it is revealed.

      Thanks for commenting, Mystica.

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  2. bermudaonionSeptember 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    I've never read this author but I'd like to.

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 12, 2019 at 11:51 AM

      I hope you give her a try.

      Thanks for commenting, Kathy.

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  3. Judy KruegerSeptember 12, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    Nothing like unlikable characters to ramp up the action.

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 12, 2019 at 11:51 AM

      Oh yes...they did ramp up the action.

      Thanks for commenting, Judy.

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  4. ElizabethSeptember 12, 2019 at 5:04 PM

    AWESOME...I love when I help someone decide on a book.

    Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for commenting, Vicki.

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  5. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 12, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    I just downloaded this one, having enjoyed other books by the author and loving your great review. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. ElizabethSeptember 12, 2019 at 8:30 PM

      Enjoy!!

      Thanks about my review and for commenting, Laurel.

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