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Beachcomber
Beachcomber
Author: Karen Robards
Hot summer passion. Cold-blooded fear. — When Christy Petrino discovers that her fiance, Michael DePalma, and the law firm where she works are linked to the mob, she breaks her engagement and quits her job. But no one walks away from the DePalma family so easily. Christy's freedom comes on one condition: She must deliver a locked...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743453493
ISBN-10: 0743453492
Publication Date: 6/2004
Pages: 464
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 139 ratings
Publisher: Pocket Star
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 10
I wish I could give this book negative stars because that's what it deserves. I don't even know where to begin. The book opens with Christy being followed by a serial killer. As she's running to her cabin, she comes across a wounded girl on the beach. When she stops the guy gets closer, so she takes off to get "help". She arrives back at her cabin and spends the next 15 pages hanging out casually waiting for the police. She chats with her neighbors and a family member who happens to live nearby. In no way does she even consider going back to check on the girl. When the police finally arrive she nonchalantly shows them where the girl is. Even if I thought I were in danger, I would have made some sort of effort to help a wounded person. Christy is the most selfish character I have ever read. There are several other instances where she demonstrates this, but I will spare you. The book abruptly ends with a unrealistic twist. I wish I could get the time back I wasted reading this piece of crap.
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Helpful Score: 4
Very good book - the ending I thought was a little unrealistic but overall a great read.
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Helpful Score: 3
My first Robards book and I enjoyed it. It's a heavier mystery than I've been reading (not a cozy) and I really enjoyed it too.
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Helpful Score: 3
Excellent! The story moves along with a good pace; full of suspense, but fun, too.
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Helpful Score: 2
Great story! I never suspected who done it! It was a real surprise.
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Great, easy read.
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An FBI agent, the mob, a serial killer, and woman who is the target of all.
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One terrific storyteller!
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A good beach read. Romance, mystery.
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All of Karen Robards books are great! She combines mystery and romance in a way that makes it difficult to put the book down.
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A new author for me. I enjoyed the book a lot, but felt it was 4 stars not 5. That said I still enjoyed it very much. It kept me guessing and I enjoyed the love interest. This author has a different style and it took me a bit to get used to her writing. Enjoyable book!


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