Three words to describe this book: Witty, tense and satisfying
It was Harlan Coben that first
got me interested in mystery thriller books after reading his first novel Play
Dead about 3 or 4 years ago. Since then, I seek out his books when I want to
read a good mystery.
I picked up Deal Breaker during
one of my trips to Oxfam and as you can probably tell, it was a bargain! The
book is about ex sports star, now sports agent Myron Bolitar trying to uncover the
truth about Kathy, a young girl who went missing over a year ago and who everyone
thinks is dead, until now.
The sarcastic personality of
Myron is enough to keep you reading, even when the plot slows down a bit half
way through. His seemingly fearless attitude and witty comebacks towards even
his biggest threats adds humour to the occasionally grim story.
Alongside the main plot of the
search to find out what happened to the missing girl, Myron is fighting his
feelings for ex-partner Jessica who is also the sister of Kathy. I liked that
the book had a bit of romance, even if it what happened was a bit predictable.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read
and contained all of the twists and turns that a mystery should. By the end of
the book, all of pieces start coming together and questions get answered. It
didn't leave me feeling shocked like some mysteries do, but I would still
recommend it.
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