Title: Bolero
Series: A Nick Sayler Novel, #1
Author:
Joanie McDonell
Publisher:
Thomas & Mercer (March 5, 2013)
Format:
Paperback ARC
Source:
Publisher
Genre:
Thriller/Mystery
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Review:
Joanie McDonell’s Bolero introduces
tormented private detective Nick Sayler in a new modern noir series.
Written from Nick’s point of view, Bolero is very well-written. McDonell
breathes life into each character she writes. My favorite character by far was
Meriwether. He’s such a mystery, and I feel like we’ve just grazed the surface
of who he is. The dancer intrigued me, and every moment, I wanted to learn more
about her and all the characters.
McDonell excelled not only in
crafting her dialogue and characters but her descriptions. I could see the
barge turned houseboat and the various places in New York and Connecticut where
the story takes place. I wanted to learn as much about who the dancer was as
Nick and the dancer did. The ballet and dance references really added to the story.
The complex and fast-paced plot kept me guessing at every turn, and I had no
clue how it would end until the very end.
I would recommend Bolero by Joanie McDonell to readers who
like complex mysteries with a noir feel. I can’t wait to read more Nick Sayler
novels!
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Five Bookworms = I loved it!