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    Poisonous: A Novel
    Poisonous: A Novel
    Poisonous: A Novel
    Audiobook13 hours

    Poisonous: A Novel

    Written by Allison Brennan

    Narrated by Eliza Foss

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    Poisonous is another winning novel in the electrifying Max Revere series from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan.

    Teen-aged Internet bully Ivy Lake fell off a cliff and few people cared ... except her mentally-challenged eighteen-year-old step-brother, Tommy. He loved her in spite of her cruelty. He's distraught and doesn't understand why his blended family is falling apart. After a year, the police still have no answers: Ivy could have jumped, could have been pushed, or it could have been an accident. With too many suspects and not enough evidence, the investigation has grown cold.

    Tommy thinks that if someone can figure out what happened to his step-sister, everything will go back to normal, so he writes to investigative reporter Maxine Revere. This isn’t the type of case Max normally takes on, but the heartbreak and simple honesty in Tommy's letter pulls her in. She travels to Corte Madera, California, with her assistant David Kane and is at first pleased that the police are cooperative. But the more Max learns about Tommy and his dysfunctional family, the more she thinks she’s taken on an impossible task: this may be the one case she can’t solve.

    If Ivy was murdered, it was exceptionally well-planned and that kind of killer could be hiding in plain sight ... planning the next act of violence. Max believes the truth is always better than lies, that the truth is the only thing that matters to gain justice for victims and their families. But for the first time, she wonders if this time, the truth will kill.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateApr 12, 2016
    ISBN9781427267788
    Poisonous: A Novel
    Author

    Allison Brennan

    ALLISON BRENNAN is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of over forty-five novels. She has been nominated for Best Paperback Original Thriller by International Thriller Writers and the Daphne du Maurier Award. A former consultant in the California State Legislature, Allison lives in Arizona with her husband, five kids and assorted pets.

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    • 5/5
      This was exceptionally well written, in my opinion. Highly recommend reading it. While not absolutely necessary to begin with the previous books in this series, suggest readers begin with the first one.
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      Poisonous by Allison Brennan is another perplexing mystery that has plenty of unexpected twists and turns. This third installment in the Max Revere Novels series featuring an investigative reporter who investigates cold cases can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend the entire series.

      After receiving a letter from Tommy Wallace pleading for help in solving his stepsister’s case, Max and her assistant/body guard David Kane travel to CA to look into the unsolved death of teenager Ivy Lake. An internet bully who drove one young woman to suicide, Ivy was intensely disliked and with a slew of suspects to chose from, the police are no closer to solving the case than they were fourteen months ago. With cutting edge resources at her fingertips, Max uncovers vital information about Ivy’s death that revitalizes the entire investigation but will they catch the killer before it is too late?

      Max is still brash, outspoken and tenacious but she is now less impulsive and thinks before she speaks. Due to the events from her last case, she is much more self-aware and introspective (much to her dismay). This current case brings out the softer and more compassionate aspects of her personality and she is quite gentle, caring and protective when dealing with Tommy. Despite these changes, Max is deeply committed to solving the case despite her mounting concern that she might not find the answers she is searching for.

      David is much more involved in this latest case. His meticulous research and ability to read people and situations are instrumental in narrowing down the list of suspects. His relationship with Max has deeply affected her and his advice to her has helped smooth some of her rougher edges. David’s situation with his precarious visitation with his daughter provides him with unique insight into the dysfunctional family relationships Max encounters during the investigation. He offers sound advice that helps defuse tense meetings and although Max does not always agree with his assessments, she does tone down her somewhat overbearing approach to interviews.

      The investigation moves at a steady pace and while not everyone is cooperative, Max discovers information about Ivy’s activities that produces a few viable leads. Ivy’s mother refuses to believe the truth about her daughter’s cyber bullying and she refuses to cooperate with Max. Ivy’s brother Austin is angry and somewhat volatile and his resentment of his mother’s treatment of Tommy worsens as she becomes more vocal about her suspicions that he is responsible for Ivy’s death. A local journalist pursues his own agenda and his columns are a careful blend of fact and speculation that hinder Max’s investigation. Although some of Ivy’s victims are initially reluctant to talk to Max, their revelations prove invaluable and yield valuable clues to her killer’s identity.

      Poisonous is an intriguing mystery with a compelling storyline and a well-developed cast of characters. With a vast pool of suspects, Allison Brennan’s skillful misdirects and red herrings keep the perpetrator’s identity and motive concealed right up until the novel’s dramatic and stunning conclusion. A riveting and meaningful plot, a fascinating but dysfunctional family and Max’s continued character growth make this latest addition to the Max Revere Novels series an absolutely outstanding read that I highly recommend to fans of the genre.
    • 4/5
      Cold cases are never easy to solve but Max Revere has a television show that seeks answers then shares them with the world. When she is contacted by snail mail to come to West Coast California to find out who killed Ivy Lake she had no idea what would happen or what she would find or the impact it would have. There is a cast of characters that range in age from kindergarten to senior citizen populating this book. Ivy, though young, had many who might prefer her dead due to her cyberbullying. Max interviews numerous teens, a reporter, parents of teens, police and others while research is done by many to find out what might have been missed earlier by the police. In addition to Ivy’s murder to be solved there is another murder that takes place, an attempted murder or two, stalking, some family drama and a bit of romance. Max seems to be a work in progress. She is gruff, direct, abrupt, painfully honest, and focused though often lacking in diplomacy and people skills. There is mention of her past and perhaps more of it is mentioned in previous books of this series. I hope she will get counselling and find out what is keeping her from the sleep she needs and will also find the comfort and friendship she seems to need. That said, it is not necessary to read books one and two to enjoy and totally understand this book.This novel was action-packed, at times intense, included psychological issues, dealt with bullying and focused on family and how important strong family ties can be – and how damaging family can also be. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press Minotaur Books for the copy of this book to read for an honest review.
    • 3/5
      It has been a long while since I have read anything by this author. I found that this book focused a lot also on Max's relationship with her lover, Nick. Also her partner, David was experiencing family issues as well. Which I found that these issues were some what distracting from the story. Plus, it was a downer to read about these issues as it showed that both Max and David could be weak. However relationship issues aside, I found that this story started out slow for me. For the first half of the story in fact, there was just a lot of talking. The second half did make up some for the first half of the story. It read much faster and I was intrigued. No real surprises here on how the events would play out. Yet, there was enough good things that I did like about this book that I will go and read some more books by this author again.