Shadows Still Remain: A Novel Audiobook

" I read this in one day, too. Really liked it! I wouldn't mind another book with Darlene O'Hara. "

" Not bad, although the main character's struggle with alcohol seems extraneous and false--too stereotypical a character flaw for a strong female lead, with not much explanation for it. "

" NYU co-ed Francesca Pena disappears one Thanksgiving weekend. When her horribly mutilated corpse is found, NYPD homicide digs in. Detective Darlene O'Hara is this case's maverick investigator: of course she drinks too much and is smarter than all her superiors! Short chapters, snappy dialogue, red herrings, and more--blurbed by Lehane and Patterson. I'd definitely read this author again. "

" I wish I could give half stars. This would get three and a half. It kept me guessing and it was a quick read but I didn't find the main character very authentic. A little flat, but the story was pretty good. "

" I tried to read this, but just too much. Too many bad cliche's and bad dialogue. So I gave up "

" Decent thriller (police procedural). Saw it blurbed in NYT. Nice twist at end. Would make a fine beach (aka light) book, diverting but not a masterpiece. (3.5 stars) "

" Fluffy airplane thriller. I read it in a single gulp. "

" I read this in 2 settings....couldn't put it down-really satisfying mystery. "

" Decent detective crime novel - Not very captivating, but I liked the main character, how short and quick-to-read the chapters were and the twist at the end. "

" I loved the saucy Darlene O'Hara. Excellent writer! "

" This was a really good book, hope to see more from this author. "

" I don't know, maybe I am getting tired of tough female detectives! And the book is definitely on the dark side. "

" Gritty, well thought out, held my interest throughout. I also enjoyed the background info presented at the end. "

" This was an excellent start to a series that I'll continue to avidly follow! Great characters, twists, & a trail thru NYC! I think I'd say "I really, really liked it!" I should probably give it a rating of 4.5! "

" I'd already read this authors collaborations with James Patterson so when I found this book in my local library I thought I'd give it a go. A good read with a decent plot, but basically just your run of the mill average crime novel. "

" NYC police detective Darlene O'Hara investigates the vicious slaying of an NYU student, Francesca Pena, who seems to be a popular girl from an underprivileged background, who has flourished; however, O'Hara's dogged determination uncovers a seedy story, inclduing the murderer. "

" Wasn't sure if I'd like this book, but I was immediately engaged by the main character - a NY woman detective - who jeopardises her job to unravel a murder - excellent twist at the end and very enjoyable - "

" I liked this book, it was the first time in a while I wasn't ahead of the mystery. It completely surprised me! "

" Nice quick little read. Enjoyed the twists and string female lead. Wonder what the bookgroup will have to say.3 "

" Whoa -- so did NOT see the end coming! Or the end after the end! If only there were a sequel.... "

" 3 1/2. hard-working, likable, and flawed female detective who had a son at a young age (naming him axl rose!, interesting involved plot, mysterious tattoo, good read. "

" NYC police detective Darlene solves murder case while on suspension. Francesca Pena was tortured and killed. Book whizzed by and i enjoyed it except for the very ending. Felt there was still more mystery to solve. "

" NYC police detective Darlene O'Hara investigates the vicious slaying of an NYU student, Francesca Pena, who seems to be a popular girl from an underprivileged background, who has flourished; however, O'Hara's dogged determination uncovers a seedy story, inclduing the murderer. "

" 3 1/2. hard-working, likable, and flawed female detective who had a son at a young age (naming him axl rose!, interesting involved plot, mysterious tattoo, good read. "

" This was a really good book, hope to see more from this author. "

" Whoa -- so did NOT see the end coming! Or the end after the end! If only there were a sequel.... "

" I enjoyed this quick-read mystery. Yes, some of the writing is a little cheesy, but what good police procedural doesn't have some cringe-worthy material. This was good enough to make me want to finish in a day. "

" A decent crime/mystery. Interesting that it was written entirely in present tense. "

" A great first novel by a name you may recognize from his co-authored books with James Patterson. 'JP' may get a run for his money out of this guy! "

" This book was just okay. I'm always looking for new authors but was disappointed in this book. Not exactly sure why I was disappointed but the writing wasn't up to par with some of the more well known writers like Kellerman, Grisham, Cornwell. "

" Not bad, although the main character's struggle with alcohol seems extraneous and false--too stereotypical a character flaw for a strong female lead, with not much explanation for it. "

" WP end-of-2009 list Fast-paced detective thriller/murder mystery set in NYC and involving an NYU student. "

" I read this in 2 settings....couldn't put it down-really satisfying mystery. "

" Decent detective crime novel - Not very captivating, but I liked the main character, how short and quick-to-read the chapters were and the twist at the end. "