![]() ![]() The beginning of the novel was a little slow for me however, it quickly ratcheted up and was quite the ride. I should probably mention that COLD COLD HEART was a bit long for me, coming in at almost 450 pages. The characters were complex, the mystery was intriguing, and the conclusion was satisfying. It pretty much encompassed everything I've come to appreciate about a Tami Hoag novel. Can Dana uncover the truth about the mystery of Casey while also keeping everything together in her life?ĬOLD COLD HEART was a strong literary thriller that I enjoyed quite a bit. She begins her own investigation into Dana's last few days but has many setbacks as her brain struggles to make sense of the present and the past. Her memory isn't exactly sharp considering everything she's been through and as a result, she begins to wonder about the roles of her family and friends in Dana's disappearance. Coincidence or not?Īs Dana tries to put the pieces of her life together, she begins to reexamine her teenage years. Casey went missing right after graduation, and Dana begins to wonder if the very same serial killer was responsible for Dana's disappearance. Not only is she experiencing flashbacks and nightmares from her time with the serial killer, but she's also trying to deal with the memories from the loss of her childhood best friend Casey Grant. She has returned home to live with her mother and stepfather, and she's doing her best to handle post-traumatic stress syndrome. Fortunately, Dana was able to survive his brutal attacks and eventually escape however, a year later, she's still trying to recover from the traumatic experience. ![]() COLD COLD HEART by Tami Hoag definitely worked for me on all levels!ĬOLD COLD HEART tells the story of Dana Nolan, a television reporter who was kidnapped by a serial killer. I've always been drawn to mysteries (hence Mystery Mondays), but I am really appreciated "smart" mysteries especially if they deal with the human psyche. Recently, I've been in a bit of a reading slump however, I've found that psychological thrillers seem to be doing the trick. ![]() Questioning everything she knows, refusing to be defined by the traumas of her past and struggling against excruciating odds, Dana seeks out a truth that may prove too terrible to be believed… - Dutton Viewed through the dark filter of PTSD, old friends and loved ones become suspects and enemies. Terrified of truths long-buried, Dana reluctantly begins to look back at her past. But home doesn’t provide the comfort she expects.ĭana’s harrowing story and her return to small town life have rekindled police and media interest in the unsolved case of her childhood best friend, Casey Grant, who disappeared without a trace the summer after their graduation from high school. Struggling with the torment of post-traumatic stress syndrome, plagued by flashbacks and nightmares as dark as the heart of a killer, Dana returns to her hometown in an attempt to begin to put her life back together. Nearly a year has passed since surviving her ordeal, but the physical, emotional, and psychological scars run deep. Summary: Dana Nolan was a promising young TV reporter until a notorious serial killer tried to add her to his list of victims.
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