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Suspicious Origin
Suspicious Origin
Author: Patricia MacDonald
When Boston cable television news producer Britt Andersen learns of the death of her beautiful sister, Greta, she heads straight for her sister's hometown. Estranged from Greta since their father died, Britt meets for the first time her attractive brother-in-law, Alec Lynch, the owner of a successful snowmobile dealership, and her eleven-yea...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743423588
ISBN-10: 0743423585
Publication Date: 4/29/2003
Pages: 352
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  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 1
This book grabs you from the start. Tradgedy strikes Britt Andersen when fire takes the life of her sister, and almost her eleven-year-old niece, Zoe. She finally meets her brother-in-law, and for the first time discovers that her sisters life was far from perfect.
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I love this author. Each of her books have a suspenseful plot and great characters. This is another must read!!!!!
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Patricia MacDonald writes great suspense books.
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Britt Andersen finds herself playing Nancy Drew after Greta, her estranged older sister, perishes in a fire that also almost claims the life of her 11-year-old niece, Zoe. Remorseful at having lost her chance at reconciliation, Britt leaves Boston, where she produces a late-night news talk show, for the rural Vermont community where her sister lived and died. Her intended short stay for the funeral is extended both by unexpected feelings of connection to Zoe and by the alarming news that the fatal blaze was of "suspicious origin," a phrase that develops a personal resonance when she learns that Greta was trying to locate their mother, who'd deserted them when they were little. After her brother-in-law starts behaving oddly, Britt joins forces with a local reporter to build a case against him. Predictably, Britt too becomes the target of arson and attempted murder. While the author plays fair by giving reasonable hints that still allow for a pleasurable surprise twist, her paper-thin characters generate little interest. A successful professional who must have considerable emotional intelligence to do her job, Britt acts as if the most basic human feelings of love and attachment are an unknowable mystery. Her strictly amateur sleuthing succeeds only by accident.
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very enjoyable read
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Great Book! Great Author! I can't wait to read her next book.
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To find her sister's murderer, Britt desperately tries to sort thrugh from innuendo is a close-knit town.
23dollars avatar reviewed Suspicious Origin on + 432 more book reviews
Disappointed. Started off good, but then rambled and lost my interest. I skimmed to get to the end, I didn't care who set the fire after a while. Revelation was too far-fetched. Weak plotting.


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