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Book Reviews of Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1)

Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1)
Most Wanted - Melanie Vargas, Bk 1
Author: Michele Martinez
ISBN-13: 9780060723996
ISBN-10: 0060723998
Publication Date: 12/1/2005
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 42 ratings
Publisher: HarperTorch
Book Type: Paperback
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13 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

myanniecat avatar reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 218 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Debut novel featuring prosecutor Melanie Vargas. With a young 6 month old daughter at home and a cheating husband, Melanie lands a high profile case that could make or break her career. I enjoyed this one alot. This is the beginning of a series that I look forward to reading.
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 139 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Good first mystery.
dterlec avatar reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 238 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
First book featuring Federal Prosecutor Melanie Vargas. Was a good read. Looking forward to reading the next book. There are so far four book in this series. They are:
Most Wanted
The Finishing School
Cover Up
Notorious
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 170 more book reviews
MOST WANTED by Michele Martinez: First novel from a hot shot New York Federal prosecutor about a hot shot New York Federal prosecutor. Art imitates life in this fast paced debut. As with many first efforts, Most Wanted would benefit from a tighter editorial hand. We tend to learn too much about too many people. While it is obvious that Melanie the prosecutor is the main character, you're not as certain about some of the others. Major gritty, even for a hard boiled fan like me. Nicely paced, but again just a bit jam packed, as though there is concern about no tomorrow (or second book). Overall a promising start for a shiny new talent.
surlygirl avatar reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
Protags: Melanie Vargas, Dan O'Reilly
Setting: New York City
Comments: Melanie, a federal prosecutor, stumbles across an arson/murder of a former co-worker. She jumps at the chance to take the case but dirty pool abounds and it could destroy her case, or her life. Great love interest, neat backstory, quick paced. A great debut, set up to have a sequel or series.
First sentence: "Melanie Vargas would normally never have dreamed of pushing her baby stroller into the middle of a crime scene."
goldilocks2005 avatar reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 104 more book reviews
I would give this 4 1/2 stars. It is a great debut novel and I can't wait to read more by this author!
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 79 more book reviews
I absolutely loved this book!! If you like mystery mixed with a hint of flirtation then you will LOVE this book!! I cannot wait to go buy the next one!!
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 86 more book reviews
fast paced, nice ending
robin38 avatar reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on
Great Book!
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 47 more book reviews
Michele Martinez's debut about Melanie Vargas is very suspenseful. Vargas is an attorney with an absent husband and an infant daughter. Between baby sitter problems and struggles with her boss, Vargas begins developing feelings for an FBI agent working a case with her.
mizPJ avatar reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 172 more book reviews
Got to page 61 and quit. Didn't care what happened to the protagonist, wasn't interested in reading any more. Hope someone else likes it better than I did.
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 202 more book reviews
Really enjoyed this book.
reviewed Most Wanted (Melanie Vargas, Bk 1) on + 40 more book reviews
This book is very good. Would make a great movie. Written by a lawyer. A little gore in the beginning. Author took book from her experience. I recommned if you like Patrica Cromwell's books.