This book picks up six months after In the Woods ends, and Detective Cassie Maddox is still recovering from the intensity of that investigation having transferred out of the Murder Squad. But when one of her old undercover identities ends up stolen and the girl murdered, she is compelled to become Lexie Madison again.
A much different story than the previous psychological thriller, The Likeness still suffers from too much detail and long, unnecessary passages. But the characters are more developed here, and the story is stronger. I found I was holding my breath on a few occasions while Cassie, as Lexie, continues to play a dangerous game - becoming housemates with the suspects while trying to figure out if they are involved and why.You may be a more patient reader than I, so the extra length may not bother you. I still say it's worth a read - there are some interesting twists and turns and overall I was very satisfied. It is rare that I like a second book better than the first. I can only think that the next one will improve upon what is a very creative addition to this genre.
4 stars
The End.
In the Woods - me too.
This arrived for me from the library, but man, it's huge! I have bunch of review books to read and I don't think I'm going to get to it, as much as I'd like to.
Posted by: Tara | August 20, 2008 at 11:24 AM