Review of Murder in Eagle Cove

Post by **Smrithi Arun** » 23 Oct 2023, 06:19

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Murder in Eagle Cove" by Greg Kitzmiller.]

4 out of 5 stars

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An unusual case rattles the small-town Eagle Cove Police Department when a high-profile bank employee is found dead at his own house after almost a week. When Detective Larry Saunders begins the investigation along with his son, Noah, he is assaulted at the crime scene, leaving him incapable of moving forward with the case. As the events further unfold, they learn that the murder is connected to a much bigger scheme, leading them to involve the FBI, ATF, IRS, and Interpol. Grab a copy of Murder in Eagle Cove by Greg Kitzmiller to enjoy this suspense-filled, thrilling chase and experience the perfect song-and-dance between all these departments and the suspects!

Greg Kitzmiller has done a fabulous job with the story. Not once did the book get overwhelming, even though two events ran parallel to each other most of the time. Despite its length of 430 pages, there was not a single dull moment throughout the book. Naturally, there were several characters in the book. However, Kitzmiller has involved them smartly enough to help readers follow them effortlessly. Overall, the narrative was smooth as butter and highly enjoyable. The book was wonderfully paced; it didn’t leave room for theorizing but left me hungry for further information.

The readers are led into the entire case through the Saunders family. Larry is brilliant, of course, and he has passed on the same intellect to his children, Noah and Katherine, as well. Sandra, his wife, has been amazing throughout, and I love how mutually respectful they are to each other. Even though I missed Larry after his accident, it was delightful and easy to follow the rest of the characters around despite not knowing much of their background.

The only issue with the book was that I didn’t feel like the characters had a normal emotional reaction to certain incidents. Except for Sandra, everyone else had a surprisingly dry reaction. For instance, after experiencing a traumatic incident, Katherine immediately went back to school and even proceeded to flirt with a phone technician. Further, I believe the book would benefit from another round of editing.

Kitzmiller wrapped things up neatly and satisfactorily. All things considered, I happily rate Murder in Eagle Cove 4 out of 5 stars. I believe this book can easily garner a full rating if the issues mentioned above are taken care of. The author has also taken the opportunity to speak and spread awareness about gun violence in one scene. I would advise readers to proceed carefully if that is a trigger. I believe anyone above 16 can thoroughly enjoy this suspense thriller.

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Marina Flisvou · Post by **Marina Flisvou** » 24 Oct 2023, 10:51

Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful review. It provides valuable feedback for potential readers and the author alike, helping them understand the strengths and areas for improvement in the book.

Cara Wilding · Post by **Cara Wilding** » 24 Oct 2023, 13:11

Smrithi Arun wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 06:19 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Murder in Eagle Cove" by Greg Kitzmiller.]

An unusual case rattles the small-town Eagle Cove Police Department when a high-profile bank employee is found dead at his own house after almost a week. When Detective Larry Saunders begins the investigation along with his son, Noah, he is assaulted at the crime scene, leaving him incapable of moving forward with the case. As the events further unfold, they learn that the murder is connected to a much bigger scheme, leading them to involve the FBI, ATF, IRS, and Interpol.

Greg Kitzmiller has done a fabulous job with the story. Not once did the book get overwhelming, even though two events ran parallel to each other most of the time. Despite its length of 430 pages, there was not a single dull moment throughout the book. Naturally, there were several characters in the book. However, Kitzmiller has involved them smartly enough to help readers follow them effortlessly. Overall, the narrative was smooth as butter and highly enjoyable. The book was wonderfully paced; it didn’t leave room for theorizing but left me hungry for further information.

The only issue with the book was that I didn’t feel like the characters had a normal emotional reaction to certain incidents. Except for Sandra, everyone else had a surprisingly dry reaction. For instance, after experiencing a traumatic incident, Katherine immediately went back to school and even proceeded to flirt with a phone technician. Further, I believe the book would benefit from another round of editing.

I don't know why, but I could almost "smell" the house you described in your first sentence! Eww! An investigation that starts with an assault at the crime scene!!! That is unheard of, which makes it awesome! Your review mirrors exactly what I like and expect in this genre. The fact that it left you "hungry" for more is a key ingredient that is exciting for a potential reader like me. I think I could look past those few reactions based on the storyline alone. This was a very persuasive review, can't wait to get my hands on the book. Thanks so much for sharing!

Prabhat Sunil Mathur · Post by **Prabhat Sunil Mathur** » 25 Oct 2023, 10:47

Greg Kitzmiller has done a fabulous job with the story. Not once did the book get overwhelming, even though two events ran parallel to each other most of the time. Despite its length of 430 pages, there was not a single dull moment throughout the book. Naturally, there were several characters in the book. However, Kitzmiller has involved them smartly enough to help readers follow them effortlessly. Overall, the narrative was smooth as butter and highly enjoyable. The book was wonderfully paced; it didn’t leave room for theorizing but left me hungry for further information.

Catherine Radford · Post by **Catherine Radford** » 25 Oct 2023, 14:27

I appreciate the blending of fiction and fact in story telling, but I find it hard to believe even a small town police force would let father and son serve together on the same investigation!

Post by **Stephen Christopher 1** » 25 Oct 2023, 20:57

Like you, I'm an Agatha Christie fan, so any book with 'Murder In..' the title gets my attention. I was wondering as I began to read your review why you'd drop a star, but yes, I've also had issues with characters not reacting to situations as you'd expect. I'm going to give this a read, though, now that you've given me the heads-up. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens.

Post by **Omneya Shakeep** » 28 Oct 2023, 14:48

Your summary and analysis of this novel are making me eager to read it. The storyline seems gripping, and the plot is well woven. Thanks for this amazing review and awesome recommendation.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 30 Oct 2023, 16:10

Despite the flaws you pointed out, this seems like an interesting crime thriller that is mostly well constructed, so I hope the author does at least proper proofreading to prevent distractions that break the suspense. Thank you for your great review!

Seema Rajasekar · Post by **Seema Rajasekar** » 30 Oct 2023, 21:39

"Murder in Eagle Cove" is a thrilling, well-paced suspense novel with an engaging storyline and smooth narration, though some character reactions felt a bit unrealistic. Greg Kitzmiller''s suspense thriller tale keeps us on the edge of our seats.