Roadside Crosses (Abridged): A Kathryn Dance Novel Audiobook

" Third techno-thriller by Deaver--Blue Nowhere and Broken Window. a Kathryn Dance novel. Lots of tech stuff that can be read or skipped. I really liked the first two in this series butthis one stretched the imagination a bit. However, the final point, that the Internet should be used with caution and that for some reality becomes their online lives, is a good one that some may need to hear. This might be a good book to recommend to YAs. "

" Worst Jeffery Deaver book I have ever read. It seemed as if he did his research into the online community, specifically gaming, in 2002. Who the devil uses leetspeak anymore??? The book also seems to drag on and on at the end. I finished the book just because I don't like to leave a book unfinished. "

" As in Deaver's last Lincoln Rhyme book, the technological background of this book is far more interesting than the mystery itself, which ends up garbled and bogged down by too many twists and parallel plots. Still, Kathryn Dance is interesting, and Deaver's research into online gaming and the "synth" world was well presented. "

" After reading another book by this author I was excited to read this one. Unfortunately it was predictable and disappointing. One that I forced myself to finish and was glad to be done. "

" Interesting about the "dark side of the synth world" aka. Social Media and blogging. I didn't know it was the last in a trilogy, so the two other sub plots were of little interest. "

" I really enjoyed the story. This is in no way high literature, but the story was compelling and the writing was clear. Very appropriate for the genre. "

" I found the book difficult to get into, which is unlike the first one, as that was an easy read. It was also unfortunate that I guessed the "bad guy" the minute he arrives in the book. However, the action does pick up somewhat, and the book became a lot better as the read went on. The ending was a little disappointing, as I feel it was a bit of a cop out (no pun intended) but overall a good read and I'm looking forward to the next (XO in 2012) "

" In enjoy Jeffery Deaver's book. This one however I didn't enjoy reading. I was most likely me and not his writing. No worries I have 5 more of his books to read and I'm sure that I will enjoy them :o) "

" I did read it to the end, but my husband and I enjoyed several conversations making fun of how annoying the "Kathryn Dance" character is. "

" I ejoyed it, but not as much as I thought I would. It tried to be a new type of interactive thriller, were you could check out the clues on the internet. As I read it on board a ship without the internet, it didnt work for me, although the story was fine but a little slow in the middle section. The premis of a killer leaving rosadside wreaths before each murder was different although he used the 'left them for dead' trick, too many times and it lost its suprise value. Always a good writer not his best book. "

" This book didn't really hold my attention. I finally figured out it was because I didn't care what happened to any of the characters. I did like the interrogation explanations using the Myers-Briggs analysis, best part of the book. "

" It was okay. Not as compelling as it could have been. "

" I really liked this second installment from Jeffery Deaver, with his character Kathryn Dance. There is always a twist in everyone off his books and this one does not disappoint. "

" Didnt like the stuff about her family but the plot was good. "

" I usually enjoy Deaver's books more than this one. It was too slow and plodding. Not enough action to carry me along like I wanted. On the other hand, I did learn a lot about the synth world. "

" well written; hard to put down; and has several twists at the end. A very good book "

" A good book but read the first Kathryn Dance book prior to reading this one. The character first appeared in one of the Lincoln Rhyme novels and later Bodies Left Behind by Jeffrey Deaver. "

" Great book, love the kineseology aspect of Deaver's new character (not really new). Can't wait for the next Lincoln Rhyme novel to come out in '10. "

" Good book. This is the second Kathryn Dance book. I really like the character. She is a nice compliment to Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme. "

" Typical of its genre, not particularly remarkable. Not my favorite kind of book but it was ok. "

" An average, likeable Deaver novel -- I always prefer his Lincoln Rhyme novels. He's getting in a bad, Dan Brown-ish habit of ending every chapter with a cliffhanger. My husband and I refer to it as the "Dum, dum, DUUUMMMM!" moment, and it is quite tiresome when overused. "

" Took me a little while to warm to the characters, perhaps because this is the 3rd book in a trilogy. Lots of plot twists, a fast read. I'll be looking for the first 2 books at the library. "

" This was my favorite book of the Kathryn Dance series. This book had me from page one. The only criticism is that the ending felt a bit hurried and convoluted. However, it was a great read. "

" It's a Jefferey Deaver book, it's gonna be good .. "

" Many twists and turns. Fast reading - good story line. "

" I always enjoy Jeffery Deaver and I am finding Kathryn Dance an acceptable alternative to Lincoln Rhyme although he has not been displaced. I also like that the principals make 'guest' appearances when the circumstances allow. "

" Some of his books are hit or miss with me. I enjoyed this one though. "

" great book. really enjoyed the twists and turns in it! "

" Different from his usual, however, I really enjoyed this book "

" Another good book by Jeffery Deaver. "

" Love this book. Every time I thought I figured out who the suspect was it changed. Great suspense and facts. Can't wait to read his book Broken Window next! "

" Kathryn Dance solves a stunning case by using her ability to recognize body symbols that lead her to the murderer. "

" I got bogged down in the teenage jargon contained in the discussion boards. I'm not a big mystery lover and all that teen talk just did me in. "

" quite enjoyed this book. like the Kathryn Dance character and her love life subplot is always a good read for us ladies! "

" Typical Deaver twists and turns, interesting look at social networking sites and blogging concering how much information you should put out there. It took me from Santa Fe to Henryetta-10 hours of enjoyable reading. "

" Found it easy and enjoyable to read and kept me guessing for most of the book. "

" A great read and I love learning about kinesics-the study of body language. The series is very diffrent from others I've read. "

" It's a Deaver, formulatic as usual. So many plot twists, I guess they were to keep you guessing, but in the end it just seemed muddled. Proves the point that a good, simple story of love and retribution is usually the best. "

" lots of twists, turns - kept me guessing. I did find the protagonist's name annoying - Dance - the verb kept coming to mind. "

" Oops! How did I miss this one? Was about to have to send it back on the lease plan, but since I'm in charge, I snagged it for a work-read. Was good. "

" I didn't see the conclusion to the case coming. I ran down several other paths. I like a book that catches me off guard. An ending I can live with, too. "

" Typical Deaver twists and turns, interesting look at social networking sites and blogging concering how much information you should put out there. It took me from Santa Fe to Henryetta-10 hours of enjoyable reading. "

" Not a bad plot and, even though it's part of a series, you don't feel too lost when things from the past are referenced. "

" Not a bad plot and, even though it's part of a series, you don't feel too lost when things from the past are referenced. "

" great book. really enjoyed the twists and turns in it! "

" great book. really enjoyed the twists and turns in it! "

" Every time I get a chance I go back to my mystery genre. "

" Every time I get a chance I go back to my mystery genre. "

" I really like Jeffery Deaver's books. I like the characters and the mystery/suspense is quite well done. "

" I really like Jeffery Deaver's books. I like the characters and the mystery/suspense is quite well done. "

" i think i dragged on a bit- and by the time the twist came about it was wrapped tooo quickly "

" i think i dragged on a bit- and by the time the twist came about it was wrapped tooo quickly "

" Complete and utter rubbish. I couldn't finish it because it was so bad. "

" Complete and utter rubbish. I couldn't finish it because it was so bad. "

" I am a big Jeffery Deaver fan. I like his Kathryn Dance character. He also manages to surprise me with a twist or two. "

" I am a big Jeffery Deaver fan. I like his Kathryn Dance character. He also manages to surprise me with a twist or two. "

" Pretty ok, good read if a little predictable. "

" Pretty ok, good read if a little predictable. "

" blech. too much on the explanation of the internets as if he were writing a 'dummies' guide. use of the word "perp" seemed so fake, as did most of the dialogue. just absolutely not engaging at all. (and i'd heard from several different people that deaver is a fantastic writer) "

" it took a while for this book to pick the usual breath-taking deaver pace and i also agree that there were a few blog entries too many... but in the end you will not be left disappointed as the book envelops you fully on the last 200-100 pages. got to love deaver! "

" blech. too much on the explanation of the internets as if he were writing a 'dummies' guide. use of the word "perp" seemed so fake, as did most of the dialogue. just absolutely not engaging at all. (and i'd heard from several different people that deaver is a fantastic writer) "

" it took a while for this book to pick the usual breath-taking deaver pace and i also agree that there were a few blog entries too many... but in the end you will not be left disappointed as the book envelops you fully on the last 200-100 pages. got to love deaver! "

" Loved it! Lots of unexpected turns! "

" Loved it! Lots of unexpected turns! "

" good and quite thought provoking really, regarding the growing culture of existance online away from the 'real' world "

" good and quite thought provoking really, regarding the growing culture of existance online away from the 'real' world "