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Summary: Peter Decker does it again
Review: From the very first Rina Lazarus and Peter Decker novel, Kellerman has had winning characters. It certainly makes things more interesting when the lead detective on the case is also a devout Jew; the reader is offered a fascinating glimpse into the culture and faith of Judaism in contrast to the various horrors of crime and conspiracy that Decker must unravel.Jupiter's Bones is another excellent example of Kellerman's characters at their best. While the story line is a little predictable (i.e. cult-themes) and at times over-dramatic (the "rescue scene"), the characters unfailingly kept my attention. But oh, for the "good old days" when the partnership between Rina and Decker was paramount to the resolution of the mystery...
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Summary: Heaven's Gate Meets Waco
Review: I've enjoyed Kellerman's previous books featuring Peter and Rena, but this one is, at best, unimaginative and filled with utterings from Rena that sound like they come from a stereotypical comedic imitation of a Jewish wife/mother. Even Marge sounded stilted and tired! And the plot? Oi vey! Let's have something the next time like "Moon Music", Ms. Kellerman! Now there was a story!
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Summary: Not the Faye Kellerman of the past....
Review: Faye Kellerman has been one of my favorite mystery writers of all times but this one just doesn't have it. It moves so slowly....at times I have almost put it in the bag to go to the used book store but must find out how it ends. From reading some of the reviews I might be better off not to finish it. My husband thinks some writers must get paid by the weight of the book and after reading some of the oft-repeated and long drawn out portions of this book, I may have to agree with his conclusion. Come on Faye, you can do much better than this....so get to the point a bit quicker in your next one or at least make the slow spots a bit more exciting.
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Summary: Need More Family
Review: The best part of this book, like in all of Faye Kellerman's work,is the depiction of the family situation of Rina and Peter Decker. This is what sets Kellerman apart from other mystery writers, just as Robert Parker is known for his taste in food and wine. The plot here is very contrived, and not very skillfully drawn. It even tires in places. But the book comes alive every time one reads the name "Sammy" or "Jacob" or "Rina". About 200 pages in, I started skipping parts just to find them. But there wasn't enough of this wonderful family and their intriguing relationships to turn this into a 5-star book. I have a feeling that Kellerman worked too fast on this one -- she needed another book in the Peter Decker series after having given him a rest for awhile. Unfortunate. I'm looking forward to "Stalker".
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Summary: I'm sorry people! But I enjoyed this book!
Review: I can say that I've never been disappointed by a Faye Kellerman book. But then again, I haven't read Moon Music (and I don't think I will judging by the reviewer comments). That being said, I enjoyed this book very much. I think Faye Kellerman is a terrific author. Her writing style is terrific, concise, and darn interesting. I hate finishing her books. I was a tiny bit disappointed with the resolution, but I really enjoyed the subplots with Rina's sons and Marge. Anyway, I can't wait to read Stalker when it comes out. Faye Kellerman is one of the few authors whose books I make a point of reading. I do the same thing with Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone books. Gotta have it. Like Pepsi.
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Summary: Her Best Yet
Review: I began reading Faye Kellerman's books becuase I so enjoyed her husband's stories. What kept me reading her books was the way she tries to integrate the faith of her characters into her stories. She seems one of the few authors today to really attempt a realistic treatment. But I think with this book she has reached a new level. Her treatment of faith was there and even better presented. Her story was riveting and full of little surprises and twists. All around great job. I thorougly enjoyed the book and am eager to read the next one.
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Summary: MORE THRILLS IN THE DECKER SERIES
Review: Dr. Emil Ganz was a highly regarded astrophysicist. One day he disappears, and emerges fifteen years later as "Father Jupiter", the founder and leader of the cult, The Order Of The Rings. Jupiter is found dead, and Peter Decker is called to investigate. From first viewing the body, it seems to be a clear cut case of suicide, but when a second body is found beheaded, Decker realizes someone in the order is murdering the members. Decker must solve the crime and deal with problems that are erupting in his own family. Faye Kellerman has a great series in the Decker and Lazarus novels, readers are treated to great plots, page turning action, and characters dealing with everyday problems. "Jupiter's Bones" does not disappoint, it is a very enjoyable mystery. A great beach read. Nick Gonnella
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Summary: Not one of her best
Review: I have enjoyed Faye Kellerman's books for years. This one, however, was too much like Waco for my taste. It started out good but I was afraid where it was headed.
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Summary: Good escape reading
Review: Faye Kellerman is one of those authors, like Robert Parker and Karen Kijewski, whose books I always buy when I see them in paperback,because I know I can count on a great escape. After reading her unfortunate foray into werewolfism, I was so happy to see her back to the popular series that I have always liked. I hope she'll stick with Peter and Rina indefinitely, because the family keeps getting more interesting, and these books have always combined some of the qualities of good literature with the page-turning of mysteries. "Jupiter's Bones" is a good page-turner with some great villains ,a couple of terrific heroines , and one lovely little poetic subplot that fans of "The Little Prince" will enjoy. I did find some of the gore gratuitous and got really tired of the chicken blood episode, but this writer is still rewarding enough to make up for some recent tendencies toward too much, well, chicken blood.
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Summary: Not her best
Review: This is not Faye Kellerman's best novel. I read it shortly after Kathy Reich's Death du Jour and was pretty disappointed by Kellermyn's rather ignorant treatment of the cult theme. I can strongly recommend Reich's book, though!
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