- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books; First Edition edition (Nov 29 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312341857
- ISBN-13: 978-0312341855
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 454 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,770,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Miscione's solid, satisfying fourth novel to feature New York crime writer Lydia Strong (after 2004's Twice) offers appealing characters with rich inner lives as well as intelligent and credible dialogue. When Lily Samuels, a former writing student of Lydia's, goes missing while trying to prove her brother was murdered, Strong enlists the help of her husband, PI Jeff Mark. After consulting with NYPD detective Matt Stenopolos, who has some leads but no time to look into them, and talking to the girl's father, who is clearly hiding something, Strong and Mark focus on a cultlike group, which almost all the members of the Samuels family were affiliated with. This group has a penchant for Special Forces–level security and a taste for revenge against any perceived enemy, first among them Detective Stenopolos. Meanwhile, Lydia must deal with her past, after inheriting a box of her long-absent father's papers, photos and belongings. The twists in the well-turned plot, however unexpected, never feel forced.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Miscione's fourth Lydia Strong mystery finds crime writer Lydia and her husband, Jeff Mark, on one of their most exciting cases. Lydia and Jeff emulate New York chic, dressing in black and cohabiting a hip apartment with a bottle of Ketel One in the freezer. Partners in the investigative firm of Mark, Striker, and Strong, the power couple relies on brawny, enigmatic Aussie Dax Chicago to help crack high-tech security systems and keep the bad guys at bay. This time Lydia is contacted when Lily Samuels, a former student from Lydia's journalism class at NYU, is reported missing. Lily's brother, Mickey, committed suicide, and Lily, refusing to believe it, was trying to determine what really happened. Searching for Lily leads Lydia and Jeff to the New Day church, a cultish group that brainwashes victims. This is definitely Miscione's best to date. If you don't know this series, it's high time to get acquainted. Jenny McLarin
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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3.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong thriller, Dec 27 2005
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Smoke (Hardcover)
That afternoon, writer Lydia Strong finally completes her latest novel, The Lost Girl, which for some reason was difficult creating. Just after finishing the tale, her grandpa calls to tell her that her father, whom she met once, died in Nyack, New York. Things come in threes; that night NYPD Missing persons Unit Detective Matt Stenopolis discusses with Lydia about Lily Samuels, a missing former NYU journalism student of hers.Three weeks ago, Lydia's brother Mickey committed suicide in Riverdale. Over two weeks ago Lily called Lydia pleading for her help as she says she is out of her league. Lydia responded leaving a voice message, which is why Matt is here. As Lydia and her husband former FBI Agent Jeffrey Mark ask questions of the cop, Matt abruptly cuts them off and leaves. His partner Jessamyn Bresslow reminds Matt that Lily is out there seeking proof that Mickey was murdered in spite of the overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Unable to remain on the sidelines, Lydia and Jeffrey begin to search for her missing protégé starting with tracing the last days of her sibling.
The fourth Strong thriller is a terrific investigative tale with an intriguing late twist that most of Lisa Miscione's fans will appreciate though some might say is too over the edge; this reviewer is with those who will enjoy the SMOKE and mirrors spin. The dueling investigations between the police detectives and the married connected couple are fun to observe while the death of her irresponsible biological father provides further insight into what makes Lydia tick. This is a fine entry in a delightful series.
Harriet Klausner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, interesting read., April 13 2012
By Jennifer R. Stahl - Published on Amazon.com
I am now reading this novel for the second time after finding my old paperback copy. I thoroughly enjoyed it the first time, and was fascinated by the investigation into religious cults. I haven't read much fiction on this topic, but her spin on wacky cults and how people can get sucked in and victimized was interesting. This is the only novel I have read by this author, and not realizing that it was part of a series, dove right in. It reads just fine as a stand-alone book, and I enjoyed the personality of the main character. A fun, light read, and one that I recommend. I am hoping that it will eventually be available for Kindle. I would certainly add it to to my Kindle library.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't finish it, Oct 21 2011
By colorless.blue.ideas - Published on Amazon.com
I quite enjoyed the first novel of the series, Angel Fire. The second, The Darkness Gathered, "jumped the shark", as the saying goes: an impossible plot being by a good storyteller. I think Ms. Miscione/Unger is a very talented writer -- the words and paragraphs are well-crafted -- but the plots and situations were too much for me. After reading it off-an-on for several weeks (I usually finish a fiction book in a day or two), I picked it up this morning, started reading again, and just gave up, after having ploughed through two-thirds of the book. I think many people will enjoy the book, but I'd suggest using the second book of the series as an indicator. If you liked it, then you'll like this one. If not, then not.
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