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" I always enjoy a good Alex Cooper mystery. One of my favorite parts is always the history of new york city that the author manages to convey in the story. "

" I l0ve Linda Fairstein's books and this series. But this book was a little slow. Very full of big sections of history and other info dump. Lots of dialogue (what I usually like) but little action. "

" This may well be my last Fairstein read. I remember enjoying these Alex Cooper mysteries but this time I kept asking myself what was it previously enjoyed so much I would pick up another one. The NYC historic bits were as always interesting, I even looked up the mansions online, interesting stuff. As for the rest, bleh. Too much political tediousness with too many bad guys to keep track of and the almost but never really yet never really not either romance (fauxmance?) between Alex and Mike were just not enough to carry the human trafficking plot. I slogged through, took almost two hundred pages to even get interested and then had to force myself to finish the last chapter, which failed to really fill in much and just kind of stops. Definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone, there are better books out there that make you actually care about human trafficking. "

" Wasn't the best book in the Alexandra Cooper series but it was okay. What I didn't like is that Alex comes across very needy and helpless in this book. A little more kick ass attitude would do her good. But at least the end was kind of satisfying in that direction. The case wasn't as interesting as some of the earlier ones. What I liked was the bits about the history of New York. "

" Gave up three quarters into the book and skipped to the end to see who did it. Had given up on reading fairsten so not sure why I went back :( "

" Cases involving a shipwreck transporting human cargo and a congressman involved in a sex scandal. Interesting. "

" Confusing, too many men in this book, some mentioned at the beginning, and then forgotten about, then mentioned again at the end, and because the huge time-gap, you forget what they had to do with anything. Good story though, just wished she wouldn't keep on adding so many characters in her books, it gets so confusing to the reader! "

" Another dose of history via Det. Mike Chapman, and this Alexandra Cooper installment deals with human trafficking and corrupt politicians. "Snakeheads" is a relatively new term to me, but refers to those who smuggle humans. "

" Took me forever to get into this book - Not good - not bed! "

" Great book. Always learn something new about NYC. Still have my little crush on Det. Mike. Highly recommend any of the Alexandra Cooper books. "

" I enjoyed this book once I got into it. It seemed like it took longer to start tying all of the pieces together. "

" Boring, boring, boring. Tedious reading. Sure hope next one is better. Her recent books have not been as good as earlier ones. "

" I truly enjoy these mysteries. I like her focus on one area of New York - educating us a little as we read. "

" Fairstein has another winner. Her series featuring Alex Cooper, a district attorney in New York City, is one of my favorites. This book looks at both human trafficing and a politician entangled in a sex scandal. Good reading! "

" I LOVE the Alex Cooper books! She's one of my favorite characters and I love the way things play out in these books. The ending is always a surprise. "

" Not up to the level of her previous books. The historical details are always interesting but the premise has become too formulaic. "

" This is #12 in the Alexandra Cooper series. Alex is head of the sex crimes unit of the DA's office in Manhattan. Good read. "

" Another great Alexandra Cooper mystery. I never get bored reading Linda Fairstein novels, her characters are so real and I always love the historical tour she takes us on in New York. "

" Just finished this book. Another great read from Fairstein "

" Some interesting stuff about historical New York City along with the usual corruption and murder. "

" One of my favorite comfort writers. Love the characters and the history that Fairstein teaches us about NYC. Can't wait for the next one. "

" I've been reading the Alex Cooper series for a few weeks now, and I think this is one of the best in the series. I really enjoyed the added layer of Federal involvement and how Fairstein dove a little deeper into the political workings of NYC> "

" Wasn't as good as the synopsis said. Won't read much else by her. Glad I didn't buy the book. "

" Love the usual cast and the inclusion of a history of some of the mansions of NYC, their owners and their stories. The crimes are ghastly, but tempered with the great storytelling from the various characters, Fairstein is always an enjoyable read. "

" Human trafficng and crimes against women were disturbing and bleak while the historical aspect of the mansions was not as compelling as some others in the series. I still enjoy visiting Alexandra's view of NYC and getting the flavor and history along with a good mystery. "

" I thought this was a very well done murder mystery. I really liked all of the little history trivia thrown out by the characters for those of us with limited New York experience. "

" Interesting and somewhat realistic murder story, filled with real possibilities, enjoy reading Linda Fairstein books, this one will not disappoint. "

" I l0ve Linda Fairstein's books and this series. But this book was a little slow. Very full of big sections of history and other info dump. Lots of dialogue (what I usually like) but little action. "

" Nice enough. Likeable enough group of friends; plausible plot; mixture ofhistory & imagination.A smooth read, **entirely** middle-ish.12th in a series with Alex Cooper. Don't think I'll rush to read a 2nd. "

" Some interesting stuff about historical New York City along with the usual corruption and murder. "

" Entertaining with NY gossip ,politics, history, and verve. The author seems to spread her heroine with personal fantasies involving things French. Plot thickens quickly and logically.Great ending and you could have figured it out early on. "

" This book was my first for author Linda Fairstein, but it won't be my last. I enjoyed the history of New York City's mansions and the fast pace of the mystery. The young contraband cargo from the Ukrain and the political games that the old money used to play still go on today. "

" Wasn't as good as the synopsis said. Won't read much else by her. Glad I didn't buy the book. "

" I always love a Fairstein read. When doing more heavy reading I like to take a break and read purely fun and entertaining books. Fairstein is well written, researched and I love the local history of New York. A great fun read. Good at home or at the shore. "

" Gab auch schon bessere Alex Cooper Bücher. Hat sich beim Lesen irgendwie ein wenig gezogen. "