Split Image

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Summary: Guessing all the way . . .
Review: "Split Image" is an apt title for a novel that sustains the hero-or-villain question throughout. As an investigative newswoman, one who's suffered more than her share of betrayal and violence, Ariel Gold seems a little quick to jump on the first emotional bandwagon that rolls by, even at the expense of one of her few stable relationships. Still it makes for a suspenseful story. Mercer is very good at sharp dialogue that propels the page-turning at a pace mystery lovers are bound to appreciate.

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Summary: Guessing all the way . . .
Review: "Split Image" is an apt title for a novel that sustains the hero-or-villain question throughout. As an investigative newswoman, one who's suffered more than her share of betrayal and violence, Ariel Gold seems a little quick to jump on the first emotional bandwagon that rolls by, even at the expense of one of her few stable relationships. Still it makes for a suspenseful story. Mercer is very good at sharp dialogue that propels the page-turning at a pace mystery lovers are bound to appreciate.

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Summary: Pleasant enough.
Review: Ariel Gold is a strong protagonist. One I have grown to like after two books. I enjoyed "Fast Forward" more. This one was too heavy in the romance department for my taste. Would have prefered more suspense. Ariel finds trouble coming at her head on and obliquely as she works towards solving a two year old murder. Ms. Mercer makes it easy to like the good guys in Ariel's circle, and I hope to hear more from her grandfather (B.F.) and his pal Sarge. I had a hard time accepting Ariel's new love interest and hope that coworker Henry again will become the object of her affection.

Rating:
Summary: Pleasant enough.
Review: Ariel Gold is a strong protagonist. One I have grown to like after two books. I enjoyed "Fast Forward" more. This one was too heavy in the romance department for my taste. Would have prefered more suspense. Ariel finds trouble coming at her head on and obliquely as she works towards solving a two year old murder. Ms. Mercer makes it easy to like the good guys in Ariel's circle, and I hope to hear more from her grandfather (B.F.) and his pal Sarge. I had a hard time accepting Ariel's new love interest and hope that coworker Henry again will become the object of her affection.

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Summary: Judy Mercer strikes Gold!
Review: I was so intrigued by the storyline and characters in this book, that I immediately bought both 'Double Take' and 'Fast Forward' to complete my knowledge of Ariel's brief history. I'm not sure how far JM can continue with this premise, but I do know that I can't wait until the next Ariel Gold book hits the shelves. I think that I'm hooked!

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Summary: Judy Mercer strikes Gold!
Review: I was so intrigued by the storyline and characters in this book, that I immediately bought both 'Double Take' and 'Fast Forward' to complete my knowledge of Ariel's brief history. I'm not sure how far JM can continue with this premise, but I do know that I can't wait until the next Ariel Gold book hits the shelves. I think that I'm hooked!

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Summary: Very captivating..... couldn't put it down!
Review: Split Image.. People Magazine (1/11/99) called it " page turner of the week ". Not an exaggeration. I couldn't put it down. It has a plausable plot full of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. After reading Mercer's first two books, Fast Forward and Double Take, I feel like Ariel Gold is an old friend that I care about. I eagerly awaited this new book and it was everything I had hope for and more. This is not a book of the female detective genre popular only with woman readers, Ariel Gold speaks to everyone. My husband liked the book too. Mercer's dialog is fresh and smart A must for anyone who wants an enjoyable, fun and exciting read. What's next? And when?

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Summary: The Ariel Gold Series Heats Up
Review: While the first two books (Double Take & Fast Forward) in the series left me a little cold- Split Image heats up!! And like a previous reviewer said, Mercer struck Gold!

Whenever we meet Ariel Gold (TV producer turned host) she is in the middle of solving a crime or two. This book is no different- only this time it seems she may have been taken in by the criminal- or not- was he wrongly accused? While friends & family can only sit by as Ariel seems to get more & more wrapped up at finding the killer. Only, it may not be who she thinks it is and her very life may be in danger.

I felt like Mercer really found her voice with this third book in the series and became a much better writer over-all. The story is very tight, easy to follow, characters developed and the suspense is enough to drive you crazy!! The only thing that disappointed me was that I'm still waiting to learn more about Ariel's amnesia & her life beforehand. I'm hoping the 4th book- Blind Spot- may deal with that.