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He is back to creating his own brand of mayhem. He is in Galway, Ireland and up to his old tricks. Shannon and Harris are interested in Argyle, but they are not sure just why. Eleven months after the death of his wife Louise in the last book, Detective Manny Williams and his daughter Jennifer are on their way to a Caribbean cruise. It seems he has become a statistic just like his cohorts at cruise line security.
They go about setting up their investigation. With four employees of the cruise line murdered, now the pressure is increasing and the tension mounts. When Maddie and his wife are mutilated and murdered, Shannon vows to nail the vicious killer of so many people, not just his friends. Enjoying the start of their cruise, Manny is interrupted by Josh and Max.
Argyle has been located in Ireland and is taunting them once more. After a frantic chase around Galway and more killings, it comes to an end. This is a very well written and plotted novel. It is both exciting and fast paced. The writing is taut and with no wasted words. The story has its surprises and disappointments. Very well done, Mr. I am so glad that I found this author -- Rick Murcer is sooooooo talented! There's some pretty sick stuff though in this book. The killer is pure Evil -- like he's the Devil itself!
There are many twists too. This is one of those books that you don't want to put down but you do sometimes because the visuals you get from reading are sometimes very chilling hair prickling on the arms sort of reading. I'm already on the 3rd Manny Williams book and I'm telling you, these books keep getting better and better!
The second book in the Manny Williams series is a great as the first one. I love it when writer can draw me in to his characters and make me clap for the good guys and boo to the bad guys. This series of books really keeps you on the edge of your seat, not in a scary way, but in a way that you just need to read and read more, finish one book and start the next to see what is going to happen.
I am waiting for the next one. I know I will not be disappointed. You do not need to read all 6 books, but you should. And I do not regret it. My only regret is that I have to wait for Rick to publish the next book so I can see how Manny and Chloe and everyone else are and what they have been up to. The characters were great, you loved the ones you should, and hated the ones you shouldn't. All the main characters worked so well together.
The author kept you guessing and one surprise happened right after the other. I truly loved the blend of jokes and grisly serial killer hunting, but I appreciate that the humor and sexual innuendos may not be every reader's cup of tea. If you've listened to J. Konrath's Jack Daniels series and enjoyed it, you will like this. The writing is engaging, and there are some breathtaking twists and turns.
Mannie's partner, Sophie, is a great character and I loved her attitude. I also enjoyed the nice camaraderie and witty banter within the police department and with the FBI. They are the sort of books where you will be laughing out loud one minute and be on the edge of your seat and totally spooked the next. In Deceitful Moon, there was one heart breaking moment that totally shocked me.
In hindsight, everything was building up to that development, but still, a very brave move, Mr. The ending definitely leaves you wanting to read the next in the series As far as the audio version is concerned, there was a change in narrator from book 1 to book 2. While not really a big problem, it took a little while to adjust to the different voices, especially as I started this one straight after finishing the first.
Great pacing, intonation and range of different voices as well as great expression of a range of emotions. There were no issues with the quality of the production. I am eagerly waiting for book 3, Emerald Moon, to be made available as an audiobook, and I am hoping DJ Holte will once again provide the narration for it. Jun 20, Sally Boyington rated it it was ok Shelves: This new novel is sure to satisfy anyone who loved Caribbean Moon, our first encounter with Manny Williams.
A few of the fundamental premises of the book, though, stretch credibility a bit too far for my liking—particularly the sheer number of insane women who managed to find each other and develop a credible plan to kill and maim men whom they t This new novel is sure to satisfy anyone who loved Caribbean Moon, our first encounter with Manny Williams. Murcer certainly portrays women with more variety than many of the top-ranked thriller authors do, but too many of his female characters still feel one-dimensional; they serve a single function in the story and are not developed much beyond that functionality, so they have little emotional appeal.
Feb 28, Romina Kircheva rated it liked it. Way better than the first one. The two plot lines are keeping the reader alert all the time. But still something is missing for me. The reasonsing of the murder is not very convincing and it feels it's on ffw. Other than that, I really enjoyed it and will definitely continue with the next one of the series. Jul 27, Joyce rated it really liked it. When Manny receives an unwanted phone call from Dr.
Argyle, he suspects the worst. An all-around bad guy and serial killer from the last novel, Argyle has sworn vengeance against Manny and his colleagues at the Lansing Police Department. Argyle calls him to taunt him with his latest murder, a reporter named Eric Hayes from a local Lansing newspaper called The Post. The murder happened aboard the sister ship to the one that the Lansing team was on in June.
They decide to meet in the Caribbean, along with Sophie who continues to be flippant and annoying in this novel as she was in the first one. Also two more men have been murdered with the same MO as the White Kitty murder. They have another serial killer on the loose. Following some revealing evidence, the Lansing team and the FBI agents realize that their problem is much bigger than they thought. A shootout at the police department conference room heightens the suspense to an almost breaking point.
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After multiple murders, the police and their services are spread thin. Then cops start to die. What is going on? Who is doing this? One person simply cannot commit all the murders in the time frame during which the murders occurred. Then there is Dr.
Argyle to who is committing his own brand of mayhem. This is an extremely well written and plotted thriller. The writing is crisp and no nonsense. The suspense starts out immediately in the book and continues on a high point until the very end. The story is both engaging and exciting. The characters are brilliant and likeable except for Sophie.
The team respects one another and works well together. I am anxious to read the next book in this series. Feb 24, Robbie rated it really liked it Shelves: Good book - likeable characters. My only objection is that the antagonist is as smart as Manny Williams. I rate it 4. Feb 20, Drena St.
John rated it it was amazing. Couldn't out of down. Really enjoyed this book. Want to read more of Manny Williams series. Very good reads for those who like cop stories. I enjoyed this fast-paced, well-plotted, suspenseful mystery that comes with a side of light banter to balance the gruesome deaths. Manny is a dedicated, driven, workaholic police detective. He gets along well with his partner, Sophie, who, even though married, seems to flirt a bit - okay outrageously - especially with one of the FBI agents they have been workin I enjoyed this fast-paced, well-plotted, suspenseful mystery that comes with a side of light banter to balance the gruesome deaths.
He gets along well with his partner, Sophie, who, even though married, seems to flirt a bit - okay outrageously - especially with one of the FBI agents they have been working with. Manny has his own draw to resist in the form of a female FBI agent. Manny and Sophie are just getting into the investigation of a local murder binge that appears to be targeting men of ill repute, known for hurting or mistreating women.
Fredrick Argyle, is on the killing path again and is baiting Manny to catch him. This guy is very brutal and creepy, reminding me of Hannibal Lecter. Manny and his team speed off to the new crime scene where Dr. Argyle leaves a few mutilated bodies and warnings that Manny and his family and friends are not safe. The author skillfully hints at suspects that do not seem probable but one never quite knows what might cause someone to snap.
Although the plot deals with some gruesome murders, the author manages to maintain a certain lightness in the friendship of the characters and the depth of love among the family. The comedic banter seems natural as a release to ease the tensions of their gritty jobs. Murcer does a good job with each element: I really enjoyed the forensic details and mind thinking that Manny sorts through trying to get ahead of the killers. I really enjoyed the fast-paced style and the strong, engaging protagonist. Although this can be read without having read the first book, it made me wish that I had read that one first.
Also, this ends with open lines for new changes in the next book. I do recommend this book and series to those who enjoy good forensic details and can deal with some gritty murder scenes. DJ Holte does a really good job with the narration. He provides smooth transitions between distinct voices and he captures and portrays the range of emotions including love, humor, hatred, mania and more.
The audio definitely enhanced my enjoyment of this reading experience. I received this audio book from the narrator for an honest review. This is an extremely well plotted mystery thriller with 2 beautifully constructed mysteries, and vibrant characters. It is the second book in the series I read the first book some years ago , and, while this book can be read as a standalone novel, I think it best if the reader reads this series in order, because these stories interlock so closely.
However, even if you read this one first, I think you will find it absorbing. There are 2 sets of villains, and 2 sets of violent crimes that must be This is an extremely well plotted mystery thriller with 2 beautifully constructed mysteries, and vibrant characters. There are 2 sets of villains, and 2 sets of violent crimes that must be solved as quickly as possible, and one set of crimes affects every major character in the book in stunningly surprising ways. The villain who is carried over from the 1st book reminded me of Hannibal Lecter in his viciousness and brilliance.
He is a bit less stable, or rather, unstable in very different ways, but his instability in no way impairs his effectiveness. Of such characters nightmares are born!
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There is a fairly large cast of characters to keep track of, and all of them are important, and contribute significantly to the development of the plot. Some are wonderfully sympathetic, and a few are not only that, but charmingly quirky, as well, and the author presents them with verve and compassion. I do have one quibble with the plot, and seeing it surprised me, because the author is so meticulous in every other detail. When a police officer, of any rank, is either wounded or killed in the line of duty, his family is NOT informed by phone.
Officers are sent to her home or wherever she happens to be, she is told personally, and then escorted to the hospital. If the wounded officer is in the ICU and the ICU waiting room cannot accommodate them, they will find the closest available place, and pretty much make it their own. Holte provided a stunning narration, the excellence of which fully complimented this very, very fine book. I received a copy of this book in exchange for this unbiased review via the courtesy of Audiobookblast dot com Apr 18, Alexa Lombard rated it really liked it.
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I started this series hoping they would be quick and engaging reads, and my expectations were easily surpassed, particularly with this second installment of the Manny Williams series. The vagueness surrounding members of the Justice Club made it a little hard to follow at times, but the suspense started early and lasted throughout the entire book. Deceitful Moon begins three months after the end of the first book, Caribbean Moon, and I enjoyed the overlap between the two.
This is definitely a book you'll want to finish quickly to see where the pieces fall into place, but only if you're a fan of detective books and don't mind reading graphic descriptions of murder. Jul 14, Denise rated it it was amazing Shelves: This series, 'The Manny Williams Series', just keeps getting better. The storyline blew me away.
I loved how it played out. This book has a lot going on, but it's not confusing. The characters were great. Except for Argyle- he's an arrogant, egotistical, evil Hannibal type.