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Stalemate
Author: Iris Johansen
Book Information
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating: 82

ISBN-13: 9780553803457 - ISBN-10: 055380345X
Publication Date: 12/26/2006
Pages: 352

Book Description:
Eve Duncan turns down a skull reconstruction job offered by one of the world's most wanted men, Luis Montalvo. Until he offers her something she can't refuse: the identity of her daughter's killer. Against her long time lover and Atlanta detective Joe Quinn, Eve accepts the job. Determined to return her to safety, Joe follows her to the Montalvo's compound in the Columbian jungle. But Montalvo has enemies who do not want Eve to do the reconstruction and want Montalvo dead. Caught in the middle of intrigues and dangerous warlords,, Eve finds herself inexplicably drawn to Montalvo on a personal level, complicating her relationship with Joe. Her choices will change lives forever--but can Montalvo deliver what he's promised?

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Top Member Reviews

Tammy B. (CrystalRose) from LOWELL, WI wrote on 1/12/2008...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

While I usually enjoy the Eve Duncan books I felt like this book was missing something. The search for Bonnie seems to be getting overly drawn out. I think it's time for that chapter of Eves life to be put to rest so Johansen can further develop her character beyond just being driven by the search for her daughter.

While the story was interesting..I felt that it wasn't quite as riveting as her earlier Eve Duncan books. I found myself wanting to get to the end just so I could move on to another book. A decent book overall but I wouldn't say it was one of Johansens best.

Patricia S. (ragdollmom) from DEATSVILLE, AL wrote on 4/19/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

The stories of Eve Duncan were taut and riveting at first, but now I think it's time she found her daughter's remains so she can move on and become a forensic detective who isn't haunted by the past. This book seems to set the stage for that, bringing in a new character who will surely reappear in future books, Montalvo. This book was pretty good, and the final 70 or so pages were riveting.

Maureen O. (read4fun) from MERIDEN, CT wrote on 1/23/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Not one of I. Johansen's better books. Nice to read about familiar characters though. Got the feeling while reading that the author is setting up some behind the scene work for future books about these characters. Would definetely recommend reading anyway to stay up to date on the characters.


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Linda R. (Angeleyes) wrote on 2/1/2008...


A very good book. I couldn't put it down. Captivating.

Karin J. from PERRYSBURG, OH wrote on 5/9/2007...


Thriller, enjoyed reading. Eve Duncan is an interesting character to follow.

Linda M. (wildlifemom) from LAYTON, NJ wrote on 4/30/2007...


Eve Duncan turns down a skull reconstruction job offered by one of the world's most wanted men, Luis Montalvo. Until he offers her something she can't refuse: the identity of her daughter's killer. Against her long time lover and Atlanta detective Joe Quinn, Eve accepts the job. Determined to return her to safey, Joe follows her to the Montalvo's compound in the Columbian jungle. But Montalvo has enemies who do not want Eve to do the reconstruction and want Montalvo dead. Caught in the middle of intrigues and dangerous warlords,, Eve finds herself inexplicably drawn to Montalvo on a personal level, complicating her relationship with Joe. Her choices will change lives forever--but can Montalvo deliver what he's promised?

John G. (johneg) from WILLIAMSBURG, VA wrote on 4/9/2007...


Execellent read. Johnansen is a good writer and keeps you interested.

Barbara F. from RUSHVILLE, NY wrote on 4/7/2007...


Excellent, catches you right from the first page and you don't want to put it down!

ROSANNE D. (cookie826) from LOMPOC, CA wrote on 3/19/2007...


Another Eve Duncan forensics thriller. Couldn't put it down.

Shannon F. from SNELLVILLE, GA wrote on 3/13/2007...


Excellent read,fast paced,great ending!

Ruby C. (craftymt) from EVINGTON, VA wrote on 3/9/2007...


Outstanding book... fans of Eve Duncan will not be disappointed in this one! Johansen leaves a lot to look forward to at the end as well.

Monica S. (MonicaS) from CATALDO, ID wrote on 3/2/2007...


This Eve Duncan book takes you to Columbia. Finding Bonnie becomes
closer.

Angie W. from SPOKANE VLY, WA wrote on 2/19/2007...


Another great Eve Duncan story!