Rating:  Summary: A page Burner Review: I think in many ways Margolin is better than Grisham. This book is every bit as good as The Firm and Tourot's "Presumed Innocent." He does well in portraying characters. I also love the fact that this is set in Portland, Oregon.
Rating:  Summary: Not bad, Not Good Review: Having read so many thrillers and mystery book in the past, I predicted the last half of this book. Even though I knew what to expect, I still enjoy but will say that its not too bad and its not all that great. Characters were really well develop and the plot wasn't too bad. Overall its an average book. For a good read try "Bone Collector" by Jeffery Deaver, J.R.R Tolkien's "Lord of Rings" series, or any of John Grisham's books
Rating:  Summary: Excellent Review: This book will scare the pants off you. Really captures your attention immediately. You will really zip through it.
Rating:  Summary: WHAT A GREAT BOOK11111111111111111 Review: This is the first Margolin book I have read. It is also one of the best books I have read. A great mystery thriller. I did not want to put it down. Every page I read held my mind in suspence. Who was leaving the Black Rose and the notes? Why did they start again? If you like a book that will leave you on the edge of your seat, make you stay up late to finish it, and make you want more, then this is the book for you. I really like Sandford, Parker and Pearson but Margolin ranks right up there with them. If I knew the rest of his books would be this good I would try to find them tomorrow.
Rating:  Summary: gone but not forgotten, definitly not forgotten! Review: "Gone But Not Forgotten," were the words left at every crime scene, and A black rose, in the book titled, Gone But Not Forgotten, by Phillip Margolin. This is a murder mystery book about killings that took place ten years ago, but start up again in a new place. This book is very easy reading and I really liked the book. There are many characters in the book, but they all join together to find the "Rose Killer". One of the most important characters is, Betsy Tannenbaum. In the book, Betsy is the attorney of Martin Darius, a very prominent man. Martin is being Accused of the murders, but he claims he's innocent. The "Rose Killings" first took place in a little town called Hunters Point, New York. The Police Department for Hunters Point set up a task force for the "Rose Killer", on that task force was a woman named Nancy Gorden, I think she is my favorite character. Even after the police named a killer, Nancy knew they had caught the wrong man and after ten years travels to Portland, Oregon where she has had word of the new killings. Her determination to end the case brings justice to all who suffered. One of the books main themes is false identities and raises the question Of who can you really trust? Many characters raise that question. I think the Book was absolutely great, it kept me wondering, and who's the real killer? The Author, Phillip Margolin really knows how to write about murder, lies, and Mystery. Not only does he write a good novel, but most of the facts come from His own life. Phillip Margolin is a criminal defense attorney, like the character Betsy, he has many high profile murder cases and was first lawyer in Oregon to Use Battered women's syndrome in a homicide case. The book doesn't use too much description, but enough to let you know What's going on. The characters each have their own personalities, when he Describes what they feel, it just fits the kind of person the are. One of the Most exciting parts in the book is when Betsy starts to doubt her client Martin Darius. Being a lawyer she has always believed that your own beliefs can't get In the way of the person you're defending and if you can't handle that you shouldn't Be a lawyer. With this case, couldn't help the feelings she had, she didn't want To be know as the lawyer who let free a serial killer. There are many more events That takes place, like when they travel to the place where the first murders Happened and find out the truth. Another scene is where they find the missing Women. I wish I could tell all, but that would spoil it for everyone who wants to Read this book. The book is so good I'm sure you won't want to put it down.
Rating:  Summary: Best Book of The Year Review: I have always been into murder books, but this is the best one I've read yet! I started reading it for a cless project and I can't put it down. I haven't read the ending yet but I'm pretty sure who the killer is. I would recommend this book to anyone no matter what books they like to read.
Rating:  Summary: Gone But Not Forgotten Review: I read this book and couldn't put it down. It made me run out and buy every Philip Margolin book I could find. I am now reading The Undertaker's Widow and can't put that down either! He is the BEST writer I have come across in a long time. I hope he can turn out the books fast because I'll be waiting for them!
Rating:  Summary: Margolin proves worth his mettle Review: Margolin does an excellent job of combining the legal thriller with the suspense thriller. You feel that Margolin stands on his own and doesn't become an imitation of other popular authors. If you are like me you have probably read all too many books that center around serial killings. You may feel that it's been written way too many times. Don't let any sentiment like that deter you from reading this book. Margolin does a very good job of portraying his characters and keeps you entertained throughout. The rewarding thing about this book is that it has a different twist to the killer concept. If you are a fan of Grisham or Cornwell you should like this book, so give it a try.
Rating:  Summary: Thriller Review: This audio book kept us enthralled on a long road trip. Even at the end of our journey we had to finish the book while we were unpacking. Margolin can weave a masterfull plot and keep you on the edge of your seat. You can only surmise where the plot is going only to be surprised with all it's twists and turns. We loved it and so will you. It will bring you to want more of Phillip Margolin's brand of suspence.
Rating:  Summary: A Very Good Murder Mystery! Review: This was my second Phillip Margolin mystery and it was better then the first one that I read which was The Undertakers Widow. I loved everything about "Gone, But Not Forgotten." I have read so many murder mysteries that I know what is good and what is bad. If you like going on a chase to find a crazy killer, then "Gone, But Not Forgetten" is your kinda book.
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