A Good Read, Especially if You Love Montalvo

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	• Quicksand (Eve Duncan) Iris Johansen St. Martin's Press, 2008 - 352 pages average customer review:based on 29 reviews view larger image
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A Good Read, Especially if You Love Montalvo

This was another really good read in the Eve Duncan series, although I still find myself getting tired of Eve on occasion. I was happy to see a reappearance of Montalvo, was a little perked up by the fact that Joe Quinn grew a new backbone in this story, and was really excited by the part that Megan Blair played in the story (see PANDORA'S DAUGHTER).

I know that Eve needs to find the body of her daughter, Bonnie, for closure. I know that she's obsessed with this task. But, sometimes, you just want to smack her for letting it ruin so many other aspects of her life.

Many times throughout QUICKSAND I had to wonder what either Joe or Montalvo see in this woman -- I think she'd drive me batty. No matter what happens in the long run, though, I hope to see more of a paranormal aspect to the storyline: and it seems that there will be, what with the way the story ends.

If you're a follower of the Eve Duncan series, you'll want to read this one. It's good overall, and you can always hope that Montalvo comes to his senses and looks for a new woman to obsess over soon.

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Best In The Series

I have always liked the Eve Duncan series, so I have read every one of the Eve Duncan books, even though I often find the author's writing style quite poor. Even in this book, alot of the dialogue was painfully bad, and some of the situations were characteristically far fetched. Nonetheless, I found this a totally riveting book and thought it by far the best in the series. The plot itself kept my interest from the very first page, all the characters - even ones I previously disliked (Montalvo) - were likeable and compelling, and the ending was quite poignant and satisfying (although still not really a resolution of anything). For anyone that has ever liked anything by this author, this is an absolute must read.

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Title is Accurate

I have been reading all of Iris Johansen's books in this series and found this particular installment a bit tedious. It had many predictable stories and ultimately left the reader with yet another cliffhanger about Bonnie's killer. There were some funny moments and some unexpected twists, but for the most part, the reader can read the beginning to get a sense of the novel, skip the middle, and then read the last six - eight chapters and not feel too lost.

Mixed Feelings about This Book

When I was about two third of the way through this book, I misplaced it. Although I hunted everywhere, I couldn't find it. I had also learned that I should have read Pandora's Daughter first to get Megan Blair's backstory. As it was in paper, I was able to buy a copy at the supermarket and read it before I got to the bookstore to buy another copy of Quicksand. It is definitely much better to read Pandora's Daughter first, believe me!

Although I have a great deal of sympathy for Eve, as I cannot imagine a greater tragedy than losing one's young child, she is also fixated on finding Bonnie to the point where it has become the overwhelming obsession of her life, overshadowing her love for Jane and Joe. I wanted to shake her and tell her to let go for their sakes.

I really didn't care much for Joe, especially his attitude (albeit an understandable one) about Megan and his growing lack of sympathy for Eve.

Megan, on the other hand, I felt to be a most sympathetic character, and I felt for her as she became involved with two madmen (Molino from Pandora's Daughter and Kistle from this book) in such a short period of time. I hope to see more books about her. My one complaint where she is concerned was that Grady wasn't there for her. He could have been most helpful in taking care of Kistle, too.

Another character I really liked was Montalvo's sidekick, Miguel. He was brave, charming, funny, a person I would have liked to know. And he was just what Amy, the kidnapped child, needed. I'm sure we'll see him again, and I hope Megan's friend Jed Hartley can help him with his hands.

I can't help but like Montalvo. In spite of his past, he has a code of honor & ethics, and he doesn't give Eve the grief that Joe does. I don't see her having much more of a future with Joe.

The book was exciting, but Kistle was such a monster that he seemed inhuman, a ravening wolf in man's clothes. The reader can't help but despise him. In a way, this seemed to be an echo of Pandora's Daughter, as the heroine becomes the target of one of the most evil men to walk the earth, who has a personal grudge against her. It's a fast read and an easy one (unless you have a weak stomach).

To be honest, I am looking forward to seeing more of Megan Blair than I am of Eve and Joe. Eve, mourn and then GIVE IT UP!

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