Geoffrey David West

Geoffrey West is a born storyteller, and Jack Lockwood is one of those faulty heroes you can't help but love. I think he'd be fun to hang out with, though I'm not sure I'd live through the day. His character is so well developed that it's easy to forget he is not a real person.

The opening scene here is one of the best written within the crime/suspense genre. The action is immediate. West effortlessly places us in the midst of a heart-stopping scene. I found myself holding my breath as I read.

The action continues on at a quick pace, pulling us into the chaos that is Jack's life. The one drawback for me was that there is a whole lot going on, involving many characters and various subplots that run parallel and dissect one another throughout. This, at times, detracted from the main plot of child abuse and cover ups. Despite this, West weaves an intricate and tripping tale with unforgettable characters.

While I think any series works best if read from the start, each book is the Jack Lockwood Series is able to be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone.… (mais)

Jack Lockwood is a criminal profiler, a true crime author, and a man who manages to find trouble wherever he goes. Despite all his psychological training, his personal life is often a bit of a bumbling mess. This imperfection is a big part of what makes Jack such a lovable character.

One of the things I love about West's writing is his ability to paint me a picture. I live in the US and have never been to the UK, yet through West's words I can see the setting and immerse myself in the culture.

The plot here is intricate and moves along at a fast pace. There is a whole lot of action, along with a few great twists. This one kept me turning pages, despite my eyes begging to be closed.

** This is the second book in the Jack Lockwood series, with Rock'n'Roll Suicide being the first. While Doppelganger can easily be read as a stand-alone, I would recommend starting with the first book because it's too good to miss. **… (mais)