Lia reviewed The third victim by Phillip Margolin
An Average Thriller
3 stars
Meredith Fenner, a third victim, doesn't fit that profile and has also escaped from her captors. Investigators discovered that Alex Mason, a prominent defense attorney, owned the cabin where she was held captive. Even though Alex hopes Regina will save him, his wife unveils vivid details of their sex life that match Meredith's description of her captor.
The investigation is not limited to Alex. There is also a rogue cop on the list, but Regina is adamant that they avoid exploring that avenue too closely. Aside from that, Robin notices her boss is struggling with glaring gaps in her memory, which could affect their case.
Despite its average plot, The Third Victim is a good thriller. This book presents an interesting storyline with an intriguing premise regarding a subject that many of us deal with in our elderly lives. I was a little disappointed with the storyline, but there was …
Meredith Fenner, a third victim, doesn't fit that profile and has also escaped from her captors. Investigators discovered that Alex Mason, a prominent defense attorney, owned the cabin where she was held captive. Even though Alex hopes Regina will save him, his wife unveils vivid details of their sex life that match Meredith's description of her captor.
The investigation is not limited to Alex. There is also a rogue cop on the list, but Regina is adamant that they avoid exploring that avenue too closely. Aside from that, Robin notices her boss is struggling with glaring gaps in her memory, which could affect their case.
Despite its average plot, The Third Victim is a good thriller. This book presents an interesting storyline with an intriguing premise regarding a subject that many of us deal with in our elderly lives. I was a little disappointed with the storyline, but there was enough keeping me from reading. Though the pace was consistent, it could improve the writing in some places. I think he could have improved his introduction, perhaps by using more descriptive language, or by using less abrupt language.