Over Tumbled Graves, (Paperback)

from elsyd

The first two-thirds of this book were enjoyable to those who know and have lived in Spokane. It's always fun to read about a place that you are familiar with. However, as far as the story goes, I found the first half extremely slow. The last 100 to 150 pages were a good story.

from tmannix

I loved Citizen Vince and have been going back to read Walter's earlier books. This one doesn't have the great humor that made Citizen Vince so appealing. In fact, it's kind of grim. Det. Caroline Mabry is single, thirty-something, and trying to find a reason why she still lives in Spokane WA. Sh...

from nivramkoorb

As I continue my Jess Walter tour, I read this, his first novel, and thought it was excellent. A crime story about a serial killer in Spokane, this book is very character driven and reminds me of the work of Richard Price, Kate Atkinson, and Pete Dexter. The plot aspect drags a bit in the middle,...

from neddludd

This is probably the most demanding mystery I've read. The author sacrifices pace to bring readers inside the worlds of detectives tasked to catch a serial killer preying on prostitutes. These are individuals with a wide emotional range and different reasons for seeking to solve the case. The vic...

from tabascofromgudreads

Another great novel by Jess Walter. I think this was his first work of fiction. It might be not as polished or perfect as a thriller by an experienced author, but Walter succeeded in writing a crime story that has at the same time a literary depth and an engaging, believable plot. Too often you f...