J.D. Robb discussion

The winner of our Dec. BOM Poll is Daisy in Chains by Sharon Bolton. We hope you'll join us in reading and discussing this psychological thriller. We will plan on Open Discussions beginning on Dec. 15.

*Thanks for the nomination, Quynh. Feel free to lead the discussion as you like.

Synopsis/Blurb:
Famous killers have fan clubs.

Hamish Wolfe is no different. Locked up for the rest of his life for the abduction and murder of three young women, he gets countless adoring letters every day. He's handsome, charismatic and very persuasive. His admirers are convinced he's innocent, and that he's the man of their dreams.

Who would join such a club?

Maggie Rose is different. Reclusive and enigmatic; a successful lawyer and bestselling true-crime writer, she only takes on cases that she can win.

Hamish wants her as his lawyer, he wants her to change his fate. She thinks she's immune to the charms of a man like this. But maybe not this time . . .

Would you?

I'll have to say I'm excited to read this one as it's been on my radar for some time. Only lack of reading time has prevented me from reading it thus far.

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "I'll have to say I'm excited to read this one as it's been on my radar for some time. Only lack of reading time has prevented me from reading it thus far."

Same here.

I'm hoping to start this on the weekend or the week after. Can't wait!

looks like a good one.

I've got this on library hold.

I requested it from my library and it's available.

I was amazed that I could get this one immediately from the library. Looking forward to reading it.

My library doesn't have it. And the Kindle version is $12.99. I hate paying that much for an ebook, but I will if I have to. The audio is $24.98. I may just use one of my Audible credits for it.

I'm #1 at my library for the eBook.

I just check my library on Overdrive and unfortunately they don't have it either. gonna check the actual library

This looks interesting - I've never read this author before...think I'll join in too. Hopefully my library will have it.

I'm about 35% into this one - fascinating! I'm already totally immersed in this story. I know the part about the utter infatuation of some women with men serving life for violent crimes is true and it even mentions some real life names.

Good tease, Sandra:)

I'm starting this tonight!

I already read this and loved it. I thought it was really good. I think Sharon Bolton is a brilliant author. I am looking forward to the discussion on Dec.15.

I'm spellbound...this book has me totally hypnotized. Afraid of what's coming, but can not stop reading.

*sigh*Another great tease...

I finished! Wow. I need to talk about this book NOW! lol Seriously - I'm blown away with this writing and story. I kept trying to figure things out but got pulled this way then that way until I didn't know who to believe. Things are not always as they seem. Sometimes the person you think you know best is the one you don't know at all. Some shocking turns near the end. I finished it a few minutes ago and my heart is still racing. It will be sometime before I can let this story go.

I've only been able to read a little bit here and there but so far, I'm liking it!

Quynh wrote: "I've only been able to read a little bit here and there but so far, I'm liking it!"

The more I read, the more I got sucked into this tale. I love the way it's delivered through a series of letters, emails, police reports, newspaper clippings, etc. I've got to gather my scrambled thoughts and write a review.

I am gonna have to try to get my hands on this book. my overdrive library doesn't have it.

I have this waiting for me at the library. I do like books that have letters or diary/journal entries.

Started this one this morning, but only about 10% in. I'm frustrated though...my ereader will not seem to enlarge the font in the letters! Anyone else having this issue? I'm going to try to read it on my tablet and see if I can see them any better.

I do like the different perspectives and 'voices' to the story. It's very intriguing.

Quynh wrote: "I do like the different perspectives and 'voices' to the story. It's very intriguing."

It simply fascinated me, Quynh. And the more I read, the more consumed I became. It did take me just a bit to get into it - into the flow of the story as there are different perspectives and letters, emails, reports, etc., inserted in the story. But once I met Wolfe and the interaction between him and Maggie starts...I had a hard time putting it down.

I liked this so much that I bought the audio today - after having read the book on Kindle - because I want to listen and hear these characters voices/accents. I hope the narrator is good because I will be doing this one again as soon as I can work it in.

I also have her Little Black Lies - am now anxious to read that one.

Oh fascinating. I'm currently at the part where Maggie meets the 'fan' group.

starting this one today

I hope you like it, Sheri. This author obviously loves to mess with readers minds!

I finally got my copy from the library. Starting tomorrow. I haven't read anything by this author so can't wait to start.

Hope you like it. It's different and doesn't have all the romance, sex, etc. Yet it still held me riveted through the end.

Sandra ~ ♥ Cross My Heart ♥ wrote: "Quynh wrote: "I do like the different perspectives and 'voices' to the story. It's very intriguing."

It simply fascinated me, Quynh. And the more I read, the more consumed I became. It did take me..."

Okay, you talked me into it. I got the audio...

I started it today and already it has me hooked. Really different.

OK...I'm at about 80% and I think I have some idea what's going on...and now I'm waiting to find out just how wrong I am! Should finish this on the way home, but I want to read it now...

Charlene wrote: "OK...I'm at about 80% and I think I have some idea what's going on...and now I'm waiting to find out just how wrong I am! Should finish this on the way home, but I want to read it now..."

I figured out one thing - but was shocked by another. Can't wait for you to finish!

Finished on the way home...and I was the same as you, Sandra...I'd figured out one thing but really surprised by another! The author did well to keep that a secret, I thought.

I finished! What a crazy ride. I thought I figured it out near the end but then I was thrown for another roller coaster loop of surprise. Great read.

Quynh wrote: "I finished! What a crazy ride. I thought I figured it out near the end but then I was thrown for another roller coaster loop of surprise. Great read."

Me too, Quynh! This was a wild ride for sure...I just loved it. And while I was able to figure out a couple of things - I still got thrown for a loop by another one. We can start Open Discussions day after tomorrow! Can't wait!

Great! Can't wait to discuss!

It's time to openly discuss Daisy In Chains! Share your thoughts here.

It's not a secret that I loved this book. The whole concept fascinated me, and I thought the author did an outstanding job of delivering the story - leaving a sprinkling of clues here and there - building suspense until the epic ending. Once Wolfe & Maggie meet, I couldn't put this book down.

Same Sandra! Although I couldn't wolf the book down fast enough, pun intended ;) as work got in the way.

I really liked the the author took interwoven different mediums, letters, articles, reports etc, to carry out the story.

What were your impression of Maggie when she was described?

For me, it was kind of unexpected as you don't see too many lawyers with blue hair. I'm not sure but lawyers and judges should have dress codes? Professionalism? But then it kind of fit her as she doesn't actually go into court.

I was surprised at her description...plus it contradicts the "recluse" image of her shunning the spotlight. Loved the multi-media delivery of the story.

Did anyone see her as the killer? I figured out that she was Daisy before it was revealed, but I didn't see her as the killer coming. That final scene in the cave was just Wow! I figured Wolfe was playing her to get out of prison. He was playing her, but not in the way I thought.

I figured out that she was Daisy, and I did have an inkling that she was the killer - it just seemed that would be the perfect revenge. I was totally surprised by the way Wolfe was playing her and definitely surprised by Scirocco!

I knew she was Daisy - and thought she was after revenge by that point - but I didn't see her as a serial killer until the end.

That was an elaborate set up including the police detective, Wolfe, etc. Had no clue who Wolfe was writing the love letters to or who was writing him other than thinking it was the crazy lady - did not realize she was a detective playing that part. Sure didn't realize they were really in love. Insane.

I figured out she was Daisy before it was revealed as well. I clued into her being the killer when she went into her basement and it had presence of flies all around, no matter how much she cleaned, they kept coming back. I get her motive for getting revenge on Wolfe but why kill those girls to frame him? If she had the tapes there were other ways to make him pay? I was surprised at the end with Sirocco and Wolfe, I guess they really are soul mates.

Quynh wrote: "I figured out she was Daisy before it was revealed as well. I clued into her being the killer when she went into her basement and it had presence of flies all around, no matter how much she cleaned..."

That's when I knew she was the killer also. Who did you all think she was "talking" to early in the book...when the police detective (I forgot his name) thought someone else was living there?

I was kind of stumped by who she was talking to as well...at first I thought maybe that Daisy was dead and she was her sister or something. I did think she was talking to a dead person, and I guess she was, in a way...

That's true, Charlene. I thought it was a sister at first...maybe even one who'd died or something - a twin perhaps.

What did you all think about the social issues/prejudices raised in this book? Class, weight, etc. I thought the author did an outstanding job of weaving it in - especially the weight thing.

I didn't have a clue in the beginning who Maggie was talking to. I almost thought she was bipolar or schizophrenic at first. Then the puzzle pieces fit together. I thought the weight issue was handled very well. It was unfortunate what happened between her and Wolfe earlier on. He did see her passed the weight, but filming their lovemaking was rather crude even if it wasn't meant to be found.