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Although I felt like the basic plot and premise was an interesting one, I didn’t love the tone and writing style of this book as much as I’d hoped. Some of the dialogue felt a little unbelievable and the end felt like a very long list trying to wrap up every twist and turn in the book rather than having a natural flow. Will definitely try another of the author’s books though!
Book #3 in the Finley O’Sullivan series, All The Little Truths can be read as a standalone as the author provides an overview of the past events that Finley has faced in her life and I didn’t feel like missing out much on anything major except maybe the character development of the main protagonists.
All The Little Truths has Finley investigating the murder of a teenager whose case had been lying dormant for 17 years, but new evidence has popped up and Finley is on the trail. Multiple events are happening in the story, Finley has a stalker who is hell bent on terrorizing her, the investigation leads her to her father who has had contact with the dead girl, her neighbor has fallen ill and it is up to Finley to take care of the old grumpy lady, there is also a thread of Finley contemplating running for the DA position, and to top it all, the case is not just about the girl who was murdered but also about her mother, a famous journalist who has vanished without a trace and also the missing case of another man at the same time. In effect, the readers have quite a bit to sort through and the mystery deepens further as none of the people she meets regards to the case gives her any truthful answers.
The author is skilled at weaving her magic as not a single point of the story feels confusing in fact, the twists in the story as each lie is unraveled keep the readers on their toes. I did guess one part of the story correctly but even then; the author stumped me with the second reveal though, I did wish that the authors refrained from using the villain popping up like a fireworks display at the end and going berserk plot device anymore.
Finely is a wonderful character to warm up to and knowing that going further she would be in a position of power does look exciting for this series.
Many thanks to Net Galley, Thomas & Mercer, and the author for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily.
My Rating: 2.5 stars out of 5
This book was ..... interesting.
And by interesting I means that there was enough detail to keep me engaged in what was going on, but those same details served to reaffirm a pattern I had seen in prior novels. And that is, in these novels; everyone lies and only Finley notices it. So she works with what she has, then she uncovers more lies, and round and round the story goes, until she solves it. And while sure, that is probably pretty accurate when it comes to solving crimes, just once I would like there to be one character who may seem shady, but who is actually telling the truth.
When it comes to this one in particular, it was good until it ..... well went completely off the rails.
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You know, as ridiculous as that was, I might have been able to overlook the whole Louise/Ian storyline. But the criminal mastermind showing up "to take care of business himself" only to be taken out by a pair of "cheap chopsticks?" Either this author just wanted to try and shock the reader or I'm getting Chinese from the wrong place as mine would never be that sharp.
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And then we had the almost too perfect ending in which everything is wrapped up in a nice bow with their own happily-ever-after. I mean don't get me wrong after everything Finley has been through, she deserved a happy ending, but this just didn't seem to fit. In fact, it went against everything we know of her character up until this point, but DOES I will begrudgingly admit, set things up for the author to continue this series with Finley in a new role.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
Another great Webb mystery. Like the title says, this book focused on unraveling all of the 'little secrets" for investigator Finley who is dealing with the outcome of her husbands death. This was your traditional mystery but was a little bit more exciting and gripping. Loved this!
This is a page turner, cannot put it down . Crime Thriller is what this author does best! The characters and storyline are enthralling, engaging and intriguing.
This was a great ending to a strong series! Finley is so strong and likable in the first 2 books, and this one is no different. Several loose ends are tied up from nicely, and there's a nice plot twist in this one that I did not see coming! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Rounding this up to 3 stars. When I got access to this ARC I didn’t realize it was part of a series. It wasn’t necessary to read the previous books, however as there was quite a bit of repetition and follow up about what I’m assuming happened in the previous books.
I liked Finley as a character, but for someone who experienced a lot of tragedy, she was willing to take a lot of risks - regardless of what the consequences would be. I wanted to know more about how she worked with Houser and less about her relationship with Matt.
Thank you Netgalley for the advance copy.
All the Little Truths is the third book in a series about Finley O'Sullivan, former attorney/ADA, living in Nashville. Despite having never read any books in this series or any other books by this author, I found it pretty easy to get caught up with what is going on in the MC's life. In fact, it's possible that this book has spoiled the first two books because of how much backstory is shared in this book.
The overall mystery is intriguing. Cold Cases are always fascinating but the stakes at time felt rather low and I wasn't sure Finley's motivation. Did she need to find the killer? PI's for law firms are a mystery for me. In all, it was a page turner with a quick moving plot. The only part that felt odd was the ending. Yes, the mystery gets solved and we get answers but people so casually get away with crimes that I was kind of side-eyeing these characters approval of some truly awful things.
All the Little Truths is the third in the Finley O’Sullivan series by Debra Webb. Having read and enjoyed the two previous books I can’t decidedly say if this could be enjoyed as thoroughly as a stand alone. Debra Webb does a phenomenal job of giving glimpses of Finley’s back story throughout this book which helped me recall her heart wrenching story. I have grown to admire and respect Finley after all she has endured. I am so hoping that eventually Finley and Matt become more than partners.
This read focuses on a cold case, one that Finley finds her dad is involved. As she rapidly researches the case her incredible instincts bring her dad into the picture over and over. There are many twists and turns as well as surprises making this a very enjoyable and compelling read.
Many many thanks to Debra Webb, Thomas &Mercer, and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to read an arc of this recently published book.
I have been hoping that Debra Webb was going to add to her Finley O’Sullivan series and All the Little Truths is one heck of an addition. If you haven’t read the previous installments, Webb brings the reader up to speed on the previous tragedies and successes in her heroine’s story so you have a good idea of her mindset, her fall and recovery.
Owing bad people a favor is never a good thing and rarely works out well. The problem for all around her is that Finley O’Sullivan needs to know the truth and, short of maiming or killing her, she is not going to stop, not even if you are a friend or relative. She is smart, resilient and very determined. She is going to need all of her resources to understand the lies and treachery that threaten to sink her in the quagmire of what has gone before.
It pains me to say this, but while reading this story I had no problem with the thought of certain people being maimed or killed because they were just so broken and nasty. The problem with having to defend that person is knowing you have to put away your righteous indignation and hope that the truth will bind the devil in his own knots. I had just one little issue with Ms. O’Sullivan’s behavior - you would think that someone who had been through her previous experiences would show a modicum of caution - you would think - but then you might have to accept that Finley O’Sullivan is fed up with being terrorized and is going to take it on, all of it.
Great twist and turns - I can’t wait for the next installment. Thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for a copy.
I haven’t read the first two books in the series but was able to easily follow along with everything since the author did a good job explaining events that occurred in the past. Did the plot move along nicely? Yes, very nicely. Was I taken by surprise by what happened? Nah, not really, unfortunately. I didn’t get that feeling of twists and turns as I hoped, but at least there weren’t a bunch of moments of plot lagging.
All the Little Truths, by Debra Webb, is a mystery thriller that kept me at my kitchen counter long after my coffee was cold. It is the third entry in the Finley O'Sullivan series, but it is one of the few times that I do not feel the necessity to urge you to read the first two books first. It works as a stand-alone. The protagonist is complex and almost too strong to be believed. Similarly, the plot and the unraveling of untruths is very complex and ultimately, satisfying. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for the opportunity to read an electronic ARC.
Finley O'Sullivan is back with another mystery to solve. After solving the case related to her husband's murder, Finley is tasked to find out the truth about the thirteen year old murder of Lucy Cagle, a young woman who wanted to be an investigative reporter like her mother.
During the investigation of the Johnson family for some very serious crimes, her murder is unsolved and a new piece of evidence suddenly becomes available, and it points to Ray Johnson. Finley is tasked to figure out who really did it and her journey takes her through lots of uniquely interesting turns as she uncovers the bits and pieces of the puzzle. I really like Finley, she's smart, tenacious and fearless.
The new case gets more interesting when someone close to Finley seems to be involved. I was really engaged in this book. By the time Finley was putting the evidence together, so was I and while I didn't see all that was coming at me, I really liked how the puzzle all came together.
Overall, another satisfying mystery-suspense that kept me reading and on the edge of my seat.
This book kept me awake because I had to see how it would end. I enjoyed reading all the storylines that are entwined in one in this third installment of the Finley O’Sullivan series. The twists and turns that I didn't expect were well placed in the story and the end was pretty satisfying for me. Since the story is about finding out little truths to solve the case, the title of the book is very well thought out. Can't wait to read the next installment of the series and the other books written by Debra Webb.
All the Little Truths is #3 in a trilogy about Finley, who works with Jack a defense attorney, as a sort of private investigator. Previously she was an assistant District Attorney.
When Ray Johnson hires Jack to defend him in a cold case that questions who killed Lucy, Finley soon finds herself in all kinds of interesting situations. The kind of situations that keep a reader reading late into the night!
There are so many pieces to this evolving story. Ray's brother Ian is missing, Lucy's mother has dropped off the face of the earth. Then Finley finds out that others near and dear to her are involved and holding on to secrets.
Finley is thorough and the more people she interviews, the more questions she asks, the tangled webb eventually begins to untangle in very surprising ways. Danger lurks around many corners for Finley, but she courageously continues on until all is revealed. So many surprises.
I very much enjoyed this story and really hope to hear more about Finley as she moves on in her life and seeks to become the next District Attorney.
Exactly what you expect going in, a continuation of Finleys story. The writing got a little lazy. For example it was said 3 times in the same exact way that she wears her hair “in a clip or tied back”. Also she said it was unseasonably warm and she regretted her sweater and then right after said it was so cold she wished she’d worn a coat. Just some examples that make it feel a little like she’s just phoning it in at this point.
This is a good little mystery book. It was decent and I can see now why people love this author so much!
I am not hooked on the entire series but I did like this.
All The Little Truths is book 3 in the Finley O'Sullivan series by Debra Webb. I'll warn you now that this book is very hard to put down so plan accordingly! Finley is working as an investigator for her godfather, Jack. Jack is a top defense attorney and Finley trusts him. After all that Finley has been through with the loss of her husband, friends injured, and her own injuries she is just trying to feel good about life again. Finley is living with Matt, her best friend. They have become way more than friends this past year and they are very happy.
Jacks's firm takes on a local "bad" guy as a client relating to a cold case from years ago. The case was a murder of a young woman in college. She was investigating child trafficking for her thesis and was getting help from someone very close to Finley. Finley had no idea and as new details come to light this case hits very close to home. Meanwhile, Finley is being followed and harassed by someone and the person is getting more dangerous as time goes by. Is this person related to their current case or is it related to her husband's murder? Dempsey, the man who murdered her husband is awaiting trial. Finley thinks he is the one behind this.
As more details come out relating to the cold case, Finley realizes people close to her are lying and covering something up. Why are they lying to her? Will Finley be able to solve the case and help their new client before someone close to her dies? Finley wants to keep Matt safe and is terrified something will happen to him with the threats against her getting worse. Will Finley survive? Will she be able to keep Matt and her family safe? This book will keep you on edge throughout! The suspense builds and builds until you just can't put the book down. I absolutely loved All The Little Truths by Debra Webb. The character of Finley O'Sullivan is one of the best in fiction and I hope there will be many more books in the series. I rate All The Little Truths 5 stars with my highest recommendation. The book is available now so what are you waiting for? I'd like to thank NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an advanced copy of All The Little Truths in exchange for a fair review. #AllTheLittleTruths
Another great story centered around heroine Finley O’Sullivan! This time she’s tasked with finding the truth in a 13 year old cold case of a young woman who was murdered. So many twists, turns and surprises will keep readers interested from start to
Finish. Can’t wait for the next book!
Thank you Debra Webb, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC e-book. This was the third book in the Finley O'Sullivan series. Although I had not read the first and second I had no trouble following along and reading this book as a stand alone. Wow. What an intense ride. I devoured this book in almost one sitting because I could not stop thinking about what was happening, going to happen.... could happen you name it. I was sucked in. This will definitely not be my last book by the author and I'm off to read the first two books.