Merciless: A Novel of Suspense Audiobook

" This is my second Montanari, the first being Badlands. I enjoy the Philadelphia setting and the frequent references to other parts of Pennsylvania and occasional references to PA politics. The two detective characters seem real and I found the fairy tale theme in this one very interesting. "

" With "Merciless" the third in the Byrne/Balzano detective series, Richard Montanari just keeps getting better. Gritty, smart, and a real page turner, I recommend the series to anyone who is a fan of detective novels. ("Rosary Girls" "The Skin Gods") "

" The first couple of chapters were great, the rest were fun to read. "

" Normally, I don't read this type of mystery novel, but it was recommended to me by someone at a garage sale and I thought I'd give it a try. I can say it was good, but not a favorite. It's harder than the cozy mysteries I tend to read, which is to be expected, but I think it contributed to why I wasn't in love with it. I really enjoyed the fairy tale angle and would like to see that theme more often. I recently ordered a Grimm's Fairy Tale book because they are amazing to read as an adult, especially in a more pure form than say Disney would allow. The descriptions of the area were really good and I thought the plot was strong. I think if I venture into harder mysteries in the future, I will look this author up and see what else he has to offer. :) "

" Read this as Broken Angels "

" A suspense novel, murder mystery thing. Haven't read one of these in a while. It was a quick read, nothing deep or meaty. I would probably try another one of this author's book. "

" Really enjoyed this book, had no idea who the killer was until the end. Never read anything by this author before but will certainly look out for the rest of his books. Interesting read, kept me hooked all the way through. 5 stars from me :D :D "

" Another gripping read. One little niggle however is that when it's revealed who the murderer was masquerading as I'd forgotten who the character was and had to go back a few chapters to refresh my memory. Other then that it certainly keeps you guessing whodunnit. "

" This is the latest chapter in the Byrne/Balzano crime series, and as always, I couldn't put it down. "

" This is practically a perfect suspense novel, with intriguing murders, three-dimensional characters, brilliant writing, and twists that even I didn't see coming (and that's not easy to do!). "

" Another good one in the series although not quite as gruesome as the last couple, can't wait to read the next one though and would reccommend Richard to anyone who likes Deaver and that ilk "

" As far as cop dramas and murder mysteries go, I thought this was a good book. The writing was much better than I anticipated and there were enough suspicious characters that I wasn't able to figure out in advance who the culprit was. "

" Very good, suspenseful book. Kept me reading late. Haven't read one of his books in a couple of years but remembered I really liked them...was not disappointed. "

" The third in the Detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano Thriller series by Cleveland Heights author Richard Montanari. It hit #5 in London's bestselling list earlier this year and hopefully it will be a breakout novel here in the states. "

" Great suspense, per usual from R. Montanari. Quick paced. Another great turnout from this author. "

" This one was kinda boring and the killer was a disappointment "

" Good read with new twists. I really enjoyed this. "

" Character - Moon. Starting to forget what this book was about. Badlands was the first one I read by Montanari. "

" "Here are maidens, young and fair/Dancing in the summer air/Like two spinning wheels at play/Pretty maidens dance away" "

" This author keeps getting better. It carries on the story of the characters Byrne and Jessica but you don't have to have read previous books. It challenges the mind which is the best part of these books. "

" Another page turner from Mr. Montanari. The story is absolutely thrilling and the twists and turns keep you guessing. He is a most talented mystery writer. keep them coming!!!!!! "

" Brilliant. The fairy tale related murders were really inventive and the twists and turns in the plot kept you guessing almost to the end. "

" This is my second Montanari, the first being Badlands. I enjoy the Philadelphia setting and the frequent references to other parts of Pennsylvania and occasional references to PA politics. The two detective characters seem real and I found the fairy tale theme in this one very interesting. "

" As far as cop dramas and murder mysteries go, I thought this was a good book. The writing was much better than I anticipated and there were enough suspicious characters that I wasn't able to figure out in advance who the culprit was. "

" i was actually trying to add the book broken angels and it keeps coming up with this...so i actually read broken angels not this book. "

" Brilliant. The fairy tale related murders were really inventive and the twists and turns in the plot kept you guessing almost to the end. "

" This author keeps getting better. It carries on the story of the characters Byrne and Jessica but you don't have to have read previous books. It challenges the mind which is the best part of these books. "

" Character - Moon. Starting to forget what this book was about. Badlands was the first one I read by Montanari. "

" This one was kinda boring and the killer was a disappointment "

" Good read with new twists. I really enjoyed this. "

" I've liked the 3 other books by this author and have no idea if it was just my mood or what, that seemed to make this 3rd book in the series just drag. I am glad I read it, but felt it was just an average read. "

" Another page turner from Mr. Montanari. The story is absolutely thrilling and the twists and turns keep you guessing. He is a most talented mystery writer. keep them coming!!!!!! "