Adult Review: NYPD Red 4

* Book 4 in the NYPD Red series *

A movie premiere in New York City goes south when the star actress becomes the murdered victim in a jewelry robbery. The diamond and emerald necklace created by the Bassett brothers from one of the world's top jewelry houses.

A series of robberies creates drama for hospitals as they can't trace the missing expensive equipment. They can't share the knowledge that the equipment is missing for fear of a distrust of hospitals, but neither can they afford the millions of dollars now gone.

Between the two cases, there's the personal drama. Kylie's husband has relapsed in his addictions. He's crating havoc of their personal life and his professional life. Meanwhile Zach's relationship with Cheryl is on the rocks because of the time spent helping Kylie find her husband and solving her problems.

With so many pieces in need of care, will the NYPD Red team ever catch a break?

My Thoughts: This book is back on top with the series and once again I'm a happy reader. Lots of action and plot twists move the book forward. Great banter adds a little humor to the book, breaking things up. It's hard not to read this one in just one sitting. 

As for the characters, I clearly enjoy the secondary characters much more. I loved the older con woman and her son. They were intriguing and entertaining. I love the waitress at the diner who always needs to talk some sense into Zach. I like Zach, expect when he makes terrible choices (all too often) about his personal relationships. I go back and forth on Kylie. I like that she's tough and feisty, but I hate how she treats her friends.

Mysterious Saturday Review: NYPD Red 3

* Book 3 in the NYPD Red series *

Detective Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald learn of a gruesome murder by decapitation. They believe the murder is sending a message to billionaire businessman Hunter Alden, Jr. - who's son may or may not be missing.

While attempting to help, they're told to leave the situation alone. Solving the murder means figuring out what happened that night .Was Tripp kidnapped? Was the witness right or was she a busybody who got the information wrong?

Can the two partners put aside their personal drama and solve the case?

My Thoughts: I devoured the first and the second book in this series - and while I liked this book, it was a little too similar to another James Patterson book (which I won't mention for fear of spoilers). 

Also while I do like the personal relationships, I think they've been played out enough in the series. I would like to move away from the Jordan/MacDonald possibility. 

So, what I liked: the action, the danger, and most importantly the plot twists. Just when I thought I'd figured out the puzzle, something else happened that left me with more questions. I love the fast pace of these books, perfect for vacation. 

Cover Thoughts: Interesting
Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: NYPD Red 2

* Book 2 in the NYPD Red series *

One early morning, Jordan's called to the scene of a merry go round in Central Park. His partner's late and he enlists the help of two undercover cops who found the body to secure the sight.

The dead woman's the 4th victim in a series of brutal murders. Because of her wealth and connections, NYPD Red catching this case. The maybe wants the case wrapped ASAP as the election's close.

Jordan and MacDonald must sort through the previous detectives' note to find a link. Why is something taking the law into their own hands? 

My Thoughts: I loved this book just as much as the first book in the series. It had all the action, drama, plot twists and turns, and personal issues for the two main characters. I like how the past came into play in the present with the murderers: bullies, rape, snap judgement, and power. The back stories made it interesting to see how they evolved. I felt bad for MacDonald dealing with her husband's addiction, but I'm glad that Jordan stepped in. A thoroughly entertaining read that kept me captivated and wanting the next book in the series. 

Cover Thoughts: I like the shadowy figure
Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: NYPD Red

New York is hosting Hollywood week in hopes of bringing more of the business to the streets of New York. The mayor wants everything to run smoothly, but when a big time producers collapses at breakfast, it looks like murder.

NYPD Red takes the case. Detective Zach Jordan is on the case with his new partner (and the woman he's been in love with forever). Together, they determine that he was murdered with poison. He's not the only one on the killer's target list.

Soon the killer starts playing a cat and mouse game with the Detectives and it becomes personal. an Zach and Detective Kylie MacDonald take him down?

My Thoughts: I devoured this book on  plane ride. I loved the action, the danger, and the plot twists. I really liked both of the detectives. They were both strong and determined. I liked the banter between them.  I liked how the book centered around movies and TV - including the chapters written from the killer's perspective. A great entertaining and fast read that left me eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series.

Cover Thoughts: Good
Source: My Library