When You See Me Hardcover Book by Thorndike Press - Large Print Edition for Easy Reading | Perfect for Book Clubs, Gifts & Relaxing at Home

Having read every book Lisa Gardner has written (excluding those penned under the name Alicia Scott), I always fear with each new book that the quality will start to dwindle. But, so far, Ms. Gardner has not let me down! When You See Me is as captivating as any book before it, if not more-so. The story is absolutely compelling, and so engrossing that I read it in one sitting upon its release.In general, one of my favorite things about Ms. Gardner's novels is the deep and detailed research she clearly undertakes to get the story right. However, unlike some authors who want to include every single fact they uncovered during their research, often resulting in a 700-page tome, Ms. Gardner does a masterful job of blending research details into the overall storyline, allowing you to learn new things while still progressing at a rapid clip.A particular strength of When You See Me itself is the convergence of three of Ms. Gardner's major heroines (Warren, Quincy, and Dane) in one novel. In order to bring the three characters together, I think some creative liberties were taken. For example, I'm not sure how realistic it is that a Boston police detective and a vigilante victim of a serial killer would be asked to assist an FBI agent in an investigation in rural North Georgia that might involve said serial killer. I feel like that may be a stretch (but, honestly, I don't know enough about the interactivity between law enforcement agencies to be sure either way). However, for those of us who have grown to know and love these characters over many, many books, the payment of a small amount of "suspension of disbelief" to have all of our favorites in one place is totally worth it.As I find it more and more difficult to find quality writing and realistic stories, especially in the thriller/mystery genre, I am becoming increasingly thankful for rock solid authors like Ms. Gardner and the hard work they put into maintaining their high standards.In closing, if you're in the market for a great story, definitely check out this novel. And don't worry if you haven't read any of the previous books - all of Ms. Gardner's books are written so that they can stand alone. If you're a fan of the series and wondering if it holds up, it totally does!P.S. Because I always appreciate when people mention "read-alike" authors in their reviews, I thought I would pay it forward: If you like Lisa Gardner and the D.D. Warren series, you may also like Robert Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series (7 novels to date) and Barbara Nickless's Sydney Rose Parnell series (3 novels to date, with the 4th to be released in June 2020).