Search - Immoral (Jonathan Stride, Bk. 1)

Other PBS members have raved about this book, and now I understand why. The story has all the twists and turns of a Harlan Coben book, but the writing is intelligent like Michael Connelly. There is even a significant courtroom scene which should appeal to the Grisham and Turrow fans.

In the end (which I will not spoil for you), I found some of the explanations implausible. However, this is such an enjoyable mystery filled with interesting characters that the reader will willingly suspend his or her disbelief.

Normally I don't care for courtroom scenes in books but this book was so riveting that the courtroom scenes didn't detract from my enjoyment one bit. A terrific writer. I've already put his other books on my wish list. If you like thrillers don't miss this one.

First book introducing Detective Jonathan Stride, Duluth, MN

A true page turner, twist and turns right up to the end, only then do you know the complete story!
More is in store for Det. Stride's when he continues in the next book "Stripped"

Enjoyed this a lot. Once I was immersed in this story, I couldn't put it down.

A rather stunning debut novel. A bit dark, this mystery centers around the disappearance of a beautiful, troubled teenage girl a year after the disappearance of another. The protagonist, a police detective named Jonathan Stride, is still recovering from the death of his wife and his inability to determine the fate of the first girl. While dealing with his own emotions, he must cope with a politically ambitious district attorney, journalists raising the spectre of a possible serial killer targeting teenage girls, grieving parents, and an alarmed public. Stride pulls on the efforts of his partner, Maggie Bei, and his own resources to solve the mystery. Hard to put down.

new time author! great story lines with many twists and turns and surprise ending!