Gregg Olsen

Reader Comments about A COLD DARK PLACE

Pinnacle
ISBN: 9780786018307
(March 25, 2008)

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Here are comments from our group of Advance Readers about Gregg Olsen's A COLD DARK PLACE.

Barbara from Grants Pass, OR

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No, I haven't previously read a book by Gregg Olsen.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
Other authors I read include Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, Ridley Pearson, Jonathan Kellerman, Stephen J. Cannell, Phillip M. Margolin, Thomas H. Cook, Val McDermid, Peter James, Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson, to name a few.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I thought A COLD DARK PLACE was great! Intertwining the past with the present was very well done.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
I'm now looking forward to the next one, and maybe even the previous one!

Eileen from Hudson, NH

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
This was the first Gregg Olsen book that I have read.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
Other authors I like to read are Ken Follett, David Baldacci, James Patterson, John Grisham and Clive Cussler.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I loved A COLD DARK PLACE and did not put it down until I finished.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
I would most definitely read another book by Gregg Olsen.

Fran from Hampton, GA

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No. This is the first time that I have read his work.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read
I read Faye Kellerman, Laura Levine, Kathy Reichs, Julie Garwood, Jonathan Kellerman and Lillian Jackson Braun, among others.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
A COLD DARK PLACE is a well-written book. It has big-city actions occurring in small places. The characters are realistic and believable. The plot is interesting and engrossing. You keep reading until the end.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
His books are now definitely on my "must read" list. I will be getting one of his books for my Memorial Day holiday reading.

Freda from Marmaduke, AR

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
This was my first book written by Gregg Olsen. It won't be my last!

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read
I read Ann Rule, Mary Higgins Clark, and Jonathan Kellerman.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
This is an excellent book! it had me from page one to the end. I love it!

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Absolutely!

Kat from San Luis Obispo, CA

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I read a lot --- I have checked out 987 books from our campus library since they started keeping track (I wish they would keep track of the titles too). I like Harlan Coben, Philip R. Craig, Janet Evanovich, Peter Pezzelli and lots of different mystery authors.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I must say, it sure held my attention!

Kevin from Westwood, MA

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I read Michael Connelly and John Connolly.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
Excellent. It had a taut and tense plot. It managed to be intricate and believable, which is something most thrillers strive for but seem to inevitably fail at.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Absolutely.

Linda from Harrisburg, PA

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I read Elizabeth George, Louise Penny, Lee Child, Nelson DeMille and Ann Rule.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
This was hard to put down. The story line is very believable. I really enjoyed reading this book and have told my friends about it. It’s scary, but you keep reading and looking for the next twist.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Yes. I read part of HEART OF ICE and will look for it in 2009.

Linda from Lititz, PA

Have your previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I read Jonathan Kellerman, Faye Kellerman, John Sandford, John Grisham, Anne Rice, Stuart Woods and Linda Fairstein.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I thought it was a very interesting read. It was very fast paced and the characters were very well developed. The ending had me fooled a couple of times.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Yes, I can't wait!

Lyndon from Wooster, OH

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
Yes, I’ve read every book Gregg Olsen has written.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I read John Grisham, Stephen King (I just read DUMA KEY), John Saul, Clive Barker (COLDHEART CANYON was his best I’ve read), Dan Brown (I liked ANGELS AND DEMONS better than THE DA VINCI CODE) and James Patterson.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I liked A COLD DARK PLACE. I wanted Emily Kenyon to find her daughter and solve the case. I cheered for her while also wanting everything to work out for her and her daughter. I also liked the other characters from Emily’s past and present, intermingled into the storyline. It was interesting how her past case clues helped her on the present one. The conflict between being a mom and a cop were interesting. Gregg Olsen made me understand the emotions involved.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
I can’t wait! As a related note, I read the chapter to HEART OF ICE that was included as a bonus in the last pages of Gregg Olsen’s book, A COLD DARK PLACE, and was pleased that it included the same detective, Emily Kenyon.

Reva from Yuma, AZ

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read
I read Patricia Cornwell, Iris Johansen, Steve Barry and Dan Brown.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I enjoyed it very much. It was a little confusing going back & forth between scenes but I was able to follow it pretty well.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Yes, I would like to very much.

Shannon from Waterloo, IA

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
Yes, I read A WICKED SNOW.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
Some of my favorites include Cody McFadyen, J. A. Konrath, P. J. Parrish, Karin Slaughter and P. J. Tracy.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I loved it! I'm a big fan of serial-killer novels and this was a terrific thriller! Not to mention that the killer makes a stop in Iowa, where I live. That's always fun to see.

I also read the beginning of the next story at the end of this book, and was excited to see that Emily and Jenna Kenyon are returning.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Absolutely! I'm looking forward to the next book that appears to feature Emily Kenyon and a more mature Jenna.

Sherry from Hermitage, TN

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
No.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
I read Lisa Gardner, John Grisham, Iris Johansen and many others.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
It is a great book full of suspense.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Yes.

Sue from Madison, WI

Have you previously read a book by Gregg Olsen?
A COLD DARK PLACE is the first book I have read by Gregg Olsen.

What other suspense/thriller authors do you usually read?
My favorite authors in this genre are Andrew Gross, James Patterson and Dean Koontz.

What did you think of A COLD DARK PLACE?
I thought the book was chopped up quite a bit. I became confused a couple of times over certain characters who were only mentioned sporadically. I was not able to figure out who (or how many people) was/were the true serial killer(s), or why certain groups of people were killed at all; there seemed to be no motive, and I felt Gregg was leading up to a motive, but I could not piece one together. Frequently the overly descriptive paragraphs took away any feelings of fear that might have overtaken me otherwise.... I like to have a slow-but-steady increase in my "fear factor" throughout the reading of a mystery novel (the "I couldn't put it down" factor), and that buildup disappointingly didn't occur.

Would you ever read a future book by Gregg Olsen?
Not unless the writing style improves!

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