The Rosary Girls

Always enjoy Scott Brick, my favorite reader. This is my first book by this author and I certainly plan on reading more. Excellent book,
nice twists and turns. Great character development. Highly recommend!

This is perhaps my favorite audiobook so far. It has a complex plot, likeable characters, and offers great insight into the mind of a serial killer. The last two hours are unequaled in suspense. It's been a long time since I've been frightened by a book; this one does the job in aces. Also, once again, Scott Brick rules! It's as if he is living the book as he reads it. The Rosary Girls couldn't be better.

I liked the plot and characters of this book. Had some real excitement and unique "murders". Only had two small annoyances, the reader had such a gravelly voice that took some getting used to but never really felt right and the author threw in some "copspeak" lingo that wasn't familiar and felt ostentatious and was unnecessary. Would recommend this to anyone.

I was terribly dissapointed by this "cliche"ridden book. In an effort to build suspense, the author over-uses red herrings to the point that he creates characters just to be a red herring, then they dissapear. Coincidences abound. Seems like everybody in the book drives the same car as the killer, several people meet not just some, but all of the characteristics of the killer. To top it all, if the police need to be late to the scene to build suspense, traffic jams magically appear. The killer abducts girls in broad daylight, in busy areas, and nobody ever sees him. There is even a "dark and stormy night". The police are so inept that I found myself wanting to yell: "Don't lay down your weapon before you go into the dark basement'you idiot!" Not believable.

The law enforcement officers seemed realistic and the plot was original.

I found this book, because I listen to all books read by Scott Brick. Well, having been born and bred in a small suburb outside of Phila....what a treat this book was! For me, the city of Phila became a character in this book and I loved that I could actually visualize the settings, because for the most part, I had actually been there at one time or another. But fear not, even if you are not a Philly native, this story's great, and Scott Brick as always is AMAZING! I found the story so intriguing, I went out and bought the hardcover for my husband who could not put it down.

Just finished this audio.... my first Richard Montanari book... and it will not be my last! I was ready to give this a 3 star rating, as just an average thriller.... thought I had the case solved within the 1st quarter or so of the story... then Blam! Huge twist I didn't see coming. Nicely done. Very solid character, plot, and setting development. Of course, Scott Brick did an excellent job with the narration. I am going to see what else Montanari has to offer right now:) Enjoy!

I read most of the positive reviews before buying this audiobook and unfortunately, I would have to agree with the one negative review I saw. Not only is it riddled with cliches, I found the prose overly dramatic and wordy. At times throughout listening I experienced deja vous - the author borrows ideas from stronger writers and changes them just enough to hide them from the casual reader. I wonder if he's a big fan of Thomas Harris.

I actually rolled my eyes and groaned out loud at one point near the end. Still, I have to admit I did finish the book (can not say that about all of my purchases on this site), if only to enjoy the rollercoaster of prose. (see? His melodramatic way of writing is rubbing off)

Great thriller. Good author. Keeps you listening. The reader, is the best - Scott Brick

Completely enjoyed this one enough to listen to it twice. Definitely one to get if you haven't yet