Author: Kelley Armstrong
Published: February 20, 2024 by Minotaur Books
Format: Kindle, Hardcover339 Pages
Genre: Police Procedural
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: Haven's Rock #2
First Sentence: Prologue. Max. “We’re being stalked,” Max whispers to his big brother. “I think it’s a bear.”
Blurb: Haven’s Rock is a well-hidden town surrounded by forest. And it’s supposed to be, being that it’s a refuge for those who need to disappear. Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton already feel at home in their new town, which reminds them of where they first met in Rockton. And while they know how to navigate the woods and its various dangers, other residents don’t. Which is why people aren't allowed to wander off alone.
When Max, the town’s youngest resident—taught to track animals by Eric—fears a bear is stalking a hiking party, alarms are raised. Even stranger, the ten-year-old swears the bear had human eyes. Casey and Eric know the dangers a bear can present, so they’re taking it seriously. But odd occurrences are happening all around them, and when a dead body turns up, they’re not sure what they’re up against. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: The Boy Who Cried Bear left me disappointed. Despite the intriguing premise, the execution fell flat. Kelley Armstrong’s attempt to blend the expected mystery with the police procedural didn’t quite hit the mark. The characters lacked depth, the reasoning was out of nowhere, and the reader was left with an unsatisfying conclusion.
I craved more substance, energy, even Mathis’ humor. Unfortunately, the novel failed to deliver on any of the points that have been present in Armstrong’s previous books. Overall, a missed opportunity.
Blurb: Haven’s Rock is a well-hidden town surrounded by forest. And it’s supposed to be, being that it’s a refuge for those who need to disappear. Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton already feel at home in their new town, which reminds them of where they first met in Rockton. And while they know how to navigate the woods and its various dangers, other residents don’t. Which is why people aren't allowed to wander off alone.
When Max, the town’s youngest resident—taught to track animals by Eric—fears a bear is stalking a hiking party, alarms are raised. Even stranger, the ten-year-old swears the bear had human eyes. Casey and Eric know the dangers a bear can present, so they’re taking it seriously. But odd occurrences are happening all around them, and when a dead body turns up, they’re not sure what they’re up against. (GoodReads)
My Opinion: The Boy Who Cried Bear left me disappointed. Despite the intriguing premise, the execution fell flat. Kelley Armstrong’s attempt to blend the expected mystery with the police procedural didn’t quite hit the mark. The characters lacked depth, the reasoning was out of nowhere, and the reader was left with an unsatisfying conclusion.
I craved more substance, energy, even Mathis’ humor. Unfortunately, the novel failed to deliver on any of the points that have been present in Armstrong’s previous books. Overall, a missed opportunity.
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