First comes vengeance. Next comes justice. At last comes the truth. The #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author delivers the conclusion to the trilogy that began with "Eve" and was followed by "Quinn." Martin's Press. ReviewsBestseller Johansen's riveting conclusion to her special Eve Duncan trilogy that began with Eve and Quinn explores the darkest side of humanity. Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan and her long-term partner, Det. Joe Quinn, continue to search for Eve's daughter, Bonnie, who disappeared years before on a school outing in Atlanta when she was seven years old. Assisting Eve and Joe in their hunt, which takes them from the Louisiana bayous to rural Georgia, are Bonnie's mentally unstable father, John Gallo, an ex-Army man who was previously a prime suspect in Bonnie's murder, and CIA agent Catherine Ling, who struggles with her attraction to Gallo. While Bonnie's spirit appears in visions to Eve, providing guidance and solace, an unlikely new suspect takes the pursuers in a new direction, complete with a multitude of twists and turns. A stunning finale will move series fans and newcomers alike. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. Eve Duncan's relentless search for her kidnapped little girl, Bonnie, has led her to New Orleans and a man from both her and Bonnie's father's past. As she and her cohorts-longtime boyfriend, detective Joe Quinn, CIA agent Catherine Ling, and Bonnie's father-investigate the background of this man, they uncover psychiatric memory experimentation, government cover-ups, and bribery. Only when Eve's life is in mortal danger does a priest who knows the secrets of the man they are looking for agree to help. This third and final installment in the Eve Duncan trilogy (Eve; Quinn) drags on for about 100 pages too long and loses the success of its earlier parts with too many twists that are remedied too easily. VERDICT Johansen's fans will be excited to have a definitive ending to Eve's story. However, this title lacks the punch of a work of suspense or a thriller. [See Prepub Alert, 4/25/11.]-Amanda Scott, Cambridge Springs P.L., PA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Praise for "Eve" "The suspense and action will entertain all, even those new to the series." --"Library Journal" (starred review) "Johansen launches a trilogy that takes the reader on an action-packed journey filled with killers and heroes, leaving readers on tenterhooks."--"Booklist " "" "Read "Eve" and be hooked."--"RT Book Reviews" "Gripping...Johansen deftly baits the hook for the next volume."--"Publishers Weekly" "" "Johansen's stories keep getting better with each installment. You will find yourself drawn to Eve and caring about what happens to her.""--Night Owl Reviews "(A Top Pick) "A superb kick off ..an excellent presentation to this fantastic series that is a one sitting read."--"Reader to Reader Reviews" Praise for the novels of Iris Johansen "Action-packed!"--"Publishers Weekly "on "Eight Days to Live" "" "With an imaginative plot and gut-wrenching action...this novel packs a wallop and is impossible to put down."--"Tucson Citizen "on "Eight Days to Live" "" "You'll want to keep the lights on while reading!"--"Romantic Times BOOKreviews" on "Blood Game""" "Johansen is becoming a master of the macabre and paranormal thriller, and her latest riveting Eve Duncan tale has it all, from ghosts and secret cults to supernatural avengers." "--Booklist "on "Blood Game" "Readers won't soon forget either the enigmatic hero or the monstrous villain. This one's chilling to the bone!"--"Romantic Times BOOKreviews "on "Deadlock" "Johansen's knack for delivering robust action and commanding characters kicks into high gear."--"Booklist "on "Dark Summer" "Action-packed, adrenaline-fueled...will keep [you] eagerly turning the pages."--"Publishers Weekly "on "Quicksand" "Keeping the tension high and the pace relentless, prolific and compelling Johansen adds depth to her popular characters as she continues this suspenseful series."--"Booklist "on "Quicksand" "Bestselling author Johansen captivates readers with her latest s |