I love the authors.

I love the characters.

I was…unfortunately kind of bored with the book.

This one was a bit of a miss for me. I just didn’t find our crime or our mystery all that interesting. I also (can’t believe I’m saying this) think they need to leave the Pendergast plays Hercule Poirot cameo out of the book. It adds almost nothing for me when he comes and basically ties up loose ends after 30 seconds of page time.

These two characters have so much potential, but need a little more edge, a bit more darkness, and just something more interesting to do.

I still enjoyed much of the book, but it left me wanting so much more.

*ARC Provided via Net Galley

Scorpion’s Tail, another thrilling ride from the dynamic authors Preston & Child, brings together archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI agent Corrie Swanson once again. It also introduces Sheriff Homer Watts, a character I hope will be in future novels too. Set in the southwest, the ghost town of High Lonesome is so isolated few can find it. Which is why when Sheriff Watts finds someone digging there he’s very surprised, even more so when a body is uncovered. FBI Swanson is called in to investigate and quickly asks Dr. Kelly for help. This is only the beginning of the many surprises and discoveries the novel lays out, as well as fascinating historical history of the area, and its people. I learned so much I didn’t know about the area, its truths and legends. Combine that with two strong female leads, an interesting sheriff, and an amazing plot and it doesn’t get any better than this.