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by Giles Blunt
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I read this first of the John Cardinal mystery thrillers to get ready for the 6-episode mini-series (Cardinal) that's coming on CTV this coming week and I'm glad I did. The introduction of Detective John Cardinal and his new partner Lise Delorme is a pretty good read. It didn't blow me away, but i...
All the Time in the World
All the Time in the World rated it 12 years ago
I previously read one of the later John Cardinal books (Blackfly Season, I think) and remembered liking it, so when I ran across a copy of Forty Words I grabbed it. Rather gruesome, so those who are easily squicked out should avoid. This is not a cozy mystery. John Cardinal is a detective with the...
Expendable Mudge Muses Aloud
Expendable Mudge Muses Aloud rated it 14 years ago
Rating: 3.75* of fiveThe Book Report: The first John Cardinal mystery, we're introduced to Detective Cardinal as he is reassigned to Homocide after being yanked into burglaries and other such unglamourous pursuits for daring to investigate the strange disappearances of several very young people in f...
makinghismark
makinghismark rated it 24 years ago
This book reminded me of Patterson's Kiss the Girls and I hated that book. It ceased to be a mystery about a hundred pages into the book when the author decided to give us a ringside seat at the murderers place. And this child killer likes to audio tape and then videotape his brutal murders. Descrip...
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