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Touch & Go

(Tessa Leoni #2)

Lisa Gardner (Goodreads Author)

4.06 · Rating details · 25,311 ratings · 2,364 reviews

#1 New York Times bestseller Lisa Gardner, author of Catch Me and Love You More, returns with a heart-thumping thriller about what lurks behind the facade of a perfect family.

This is my family: Vanished without a trace…

Justin and Libby Denbe have the kind of life that looks good in the pages of a glossy magazine. A beautiful fifteen-year old daughter, Ashlyn. A gorgeo ...more

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Published February 5th 2013 by Dutton (first published February 1st 2013)

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Mar 05, 2016 Deanna rated it really liked it

I've read quite a few books by Lisa Gardner and have really enjoyed them. As I read a lot of books from this genre I sometimes get the authors and the books they have written mixed up. I am forever getting Lisa Gardner and Lisa Jackson confused. In fact I think I was talking about this book the other day and gave the correct title but wrong author. Oops!

Many of Justin and Libby Denbe's friends and family think the Denbe's have the perfect life. Happy marriage, a beautiful teenage daughter, a bea ...more

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Jun 26, 2016 Suzanne rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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An absolutely satisfying continuance of this series. Tessa is a likeable brave lady to have as our protagonist, and it was a pleasure to watch as she has picked up the pieces of her life from the previous life shattering experiences that she and her daughter faced in book number one. She's not a show off, quietly and methodically getting on with her job. Sophie (Tessa's daughter) has some wise and heart-warming advice for the kidnapping victims that Tessa is searching for in her new role as priv ...more

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Nov 27, 2012 MissSusie rated it really liked it

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I was lucky enough to receive an early review copy from Netgalley & Dutton Publisher

Lisa Gardner cements her title as the queen of suspense this is another edge of your seat, keep you guessing, oh why didn’t I see that coming, kind of book.

It was great to see Tessa Leone again (I would highly recommend reading Love You More before this book so you understand Tessa’s background) it was a nice follow up so we we’re able to see how her and her daughter are doing since the events in Love You Mor ...more

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Jul 21, 2012 ♥Rachel♥ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Touch & Go haunted me for several days after I finished. It took me well over two weeks to get through this audio book, with it being over fourteen hours long and listening to it only on my commutes. But every time I started again I was consumed and listened with rapt attention wishing my commute was much longer! The time in between “readings” didn’t diminish this story at all, and part of that was due to the excellent performance of the narrator, Elisabeth Rodgers.

This story was told in Lib
Touch & Go haunted me for several days after I finished. It took me well over two weeks to get through this audio book, with it being over fourteen hours long and listening to it only on my commutes. But every time I started again I was consumed and listened with rapt attention wishing my commute was much longer! The time in between “readings” didn’t diminish this story at all, and part of that was due to the excellent performance of the narrator, Elisabeth Rodgers.

This story was told in Libby Denbe’s voice in first person but also alternating in the perspective of Tessa Leoni, a corporate private investigator, and Wyatt Foster, a County Sheriff. I “met” Tessa a while back in another book where she was actually a murder suspect and State Trooper; one of the reasons Tessa is now in the private sector. That was a suspenseful read and amazing read!

The story opens up in Libby’s voice. She’s a wife and mother, married for the last eighteen years to Justin Denbe, the love of her life. Justin is every woman’s dream: gorgeous, owner of a multimillion dollar company, doting father and take charge sort of man. His family is his whole world, or so Libby thought until she found out he was cheating on her, six months ago. This is when Libby’s life slowly started coming apart and her little perfect family is barely keeping it together. Never did she suspect that things were going to get a thousand times worse when she’s abducted with Justin and their fifteen year old daughter out of their family home.

I went through a range of emotions and feelings throughout this story. My stomach was in knots, my heart alternately breaking, and then filling with hope, and then I’d be enraged and indignant! I have to say most of my anger was directed towards Justin Denbe! No good, rotten cheating %&*$ (insert many angry curse words here)!! But then he was all about keeping his family safe, he was remorseful, and I’d have hope in him and their family’s future all over again. Libby reveals their history to us in flashbacks and the love and passion they shared makes you want to scream “Why, Justin?!! Why?” I finished this almost two weeks ago and my heart still aches over them!

Let’s not forget the horror of being a hostage. I think I worried more over what could happen than what actually did. This is where the investigation came in with Tessa and Wyatt main players here. I kept guessing and trying to figure out who was guilty. There were many red herrings and just when I thought I had it figured out, Lisa Gardner bitch-slapped me something good with the truth!! Oh man!!

There was a romance/attraction brewing between Tessa and Wyatt throughout, but it was very subtle. This is the way with Lisa Gardner’s novels. She gives us a set of characters that solve various mysteries in each story but there’s a continuing story arc in regards to the main character’s personal lives. Tessa and Wyatt’s story took a backseat to Libby Denbe and her story, but I would’ve liked it more evenly divided between them; although, this may not have had the same emotional impact on me if it went that way. I can’t wait for the next Tessa and Wyatt mystery.

I’ve been a huge fan of Lisa Gardner for some time. She’s writes some very dark mysteries usually with a little bit of romance thrown in. If you love a well plotted mystery and are not scared off from some darker topics, I highly recommend picking up one of her books! This audio book was amazing and the narrator did an excellent job inflecting a subtle Boston accent when called for. Libby’s POV was haunting and emotional! There were only two secondary character voices that made me cringe a little. Both were male and didn’t have lengthy talking parts.

I did originally receive this from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! I also bought it in audio-book version after Audible was having a sale, so I ended up “reading” it that way.

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Jan 12, 2014 Barbara rated it liked it

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Three members of a wealthy family - Justin and Libby Denbe and their teenage daughter Ashlyn - are kidnapped and an assortment of law enforcement personnel, including state police, FBI, and a private security agent work day and night to try to locate them.

Justin has been unfaithful; the Denbe's have marital problems; and Ashlyn has secrets. The book's POV alternates between the wife Libby.....and Tessa, the private security agent. I didn't enjoy the book much and had to push myself to finish it. ...more

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Feb 11, 2013 Jodi rated it really liked it

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4.5 stars really. Although I figured certain things out, Gardner created bad guys that were professionals rather than just bad guys. They had a job. They were good at their job. They were getting paid for a job. That meant that the barrier that you normally have with bad guys is different. They aren't' personally invested, they just want to be paid. As for the perfect family, the Denbe's, perfection is overrated. Even in art what you think is perfect is rarely perfect when you look up close. Jus ...more

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Sep 23, 2017 Marisa Meiga rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Me ha gustado mucho. Aunque no tiene nada que ver con la primera entrega de la serie y, creo, hay cosas que se ven venir, mantiene la intriga durante toda la historia hasta el mismísimo final. Muy recomendable.

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Dec 10, 2012 Best Crime Books & More rated it really liked it

I am a pretty big Lisa Gardner fan, especially of her DD Warren series. Her newest release Touch and Go is due for release in February 2012 but I was fortunate to receive an early reader copy. Her latest book features Tessa Leoni (who also appeared in Love You More) who is called in after the Denbe family are abducted. Upon arrival at Justin and Libby Denbe’s home, there are no signs of a break in, and there is no ransom demand. It seems like the couple and their teenage daughter have vanished i I am a pretty big Lisa Gardner fan, especially of her DD Warren series. Her newest release Touch and Go is due for release in February 2012 but I was fortunate to receive an early reader copy. Her latest book features Tessa Leoni (who also appeared in Love You More) who is called in after the Denbe family are abducted. Upon arrival at Justin and Libby Denbe’s home, there are no signs of a break in, and there is no ransom demand. It seems like the couple and their teenage daughter have vanished into thin air. The more Tessa digs, the more it seems a little too perfect. To the outside world they are the perfect couple, with Justin running a very wealthy and successful company and a beautiful home.

As usual the pace is pretty frenetic from the very beginning. Justin and Libby are on date night when then enter their home and are taken by surprise. As the reader we see both sides of the story, both from the family’s perspective and the Detectives as well. As the story progresses we also meet Sergeant Wyatt Foster who participates in the case with Tessa. Having read the book Love You More I was familiar with Tessa’s history, however if you haven’t read it there is certainly enough background for readers to understand her past. I really loved Tessa and Wyatt working together and thought they made a good team

From the very early stages, although we see what is happening to the family (can’t say too much for fear of spoilers) we also see the police trying to solve the puzzle. With no clear cut motive it means examining every person who is close to the family. I found myself constantly changing my mind on who I thought was culpable, and thankfully it only became clear towards the very end (which is always a bonus in my eyes). The family were easy to read about and part of that attraction was seeing them crumble under the immense strain they are put under in their kidnapping situation. Layers are peeled away to reveal a family far from perfect and this makes the story even more interesting than the bog standard murder novel.

When I got to the end I was not entirely shocked at the outcome but thought that the book was another great read by Lisa Gardner. Admittedly I still favour DD Warren, but I think Tessa Leoni could be the star of another series. If she is I can only hope that Wyatt Foster goes along for the ride. Not my favourite Lisa Gardner book, but an awesome read that will keep you guessing until the end.
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Mar 05, 2015 Jenni Boyd rated it liked it · review of another edition

I know I'm the odd one out here, by only giving this book 3stars, but Touch & Go just didn't hold my attention as I would have liked it to, unlike the Det.D.D. Warren series.

At times I found it repetitious, and as for those involved in the search for the missing family, I think D.D Warren would have fired the lot of them, aside from perhaps Wyatt.

Unlike her other books, which kept me guessing who the perpetrator was almost until the last page, I'd figured it out fairly early in the story, wh ...more

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Mar 27, 2013 La-Lionne rated it it was amazing

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Loved it!

One night, parents come home from their date, open the door to their house and walk into a nightmare. Three armed men kidnaps the parents and their 15 year old daughter. When the police starts the investigation, some things doesn't add up :-).
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The main parts of the story is told from Libby's (she is the wife and the mother), one of the private detectives, and a policemen's point of views. PD's and policemen's point of views gives you the insight into how investigation is going, and Libby Loved it!

One night, parents come home from their date, open the door to their house and walk into a nightmare. Three armed men kidnaps the parents and their 15 year old daughter. When the police starts the investigation, some things doesn't add up :-).
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The main parts of the story is told from Libby's (she is the wife and the mother), one of the private detectives, and a policemen's point of views. PD's and policemen's point of views gives you the insight into how investigation is going, and Libby's point of view gives you the truth about her family and who they really are behind closed doors. On the outside they appear to be your regular suburban family, hard working father and a good husband, beautiful and smart wife and a mother, and a 15 year old who almost never talks to her parents, texts a lot and hangs out with her friends. Norma, right? But as you get to read more of Libby's monologues, you see how f@cked up they all really are. It turns out that their marriage is falling apart, parents are sleeping in separate rooms, doesn't talk much, haven't had sex in ages, Libby is popping pills like candies, Justin (the husband) works long hours, almost never home, cheated on his wife with some skank, and they know absolutely nothing about their daughters life outside the house.
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On the night that they got kidnaped, they were coming back from a date, they haven't had date in a long time, they both have had enough and wanted to work things out and make it right. But that is not even a half of the story.

After questioning some witnesses, Justin's coworkers and even his mistress, police, detectives and FBI suspects that it was an inside job. It is pretty clear for the readers as well. But the one thing they can't figure it out is if they are doing it for the money or is it something personal and someone wants a revenge. Kidnappers know absolutely everything about the family, their history, which includes some pretty personal information, and their financial situation. And the weirdest thing of all is that kidnappers tell to Libby and Justin that they don't want the money. Hours and days go by, and there is no ransom demand. According to the police is not a good sign.

While Libby's family is being held captive, they are finally forced to talk, put their own bull sh!t aside and come up with the plan how to get out of there. But it's not easy, because they find out that it's Justin's company who build a security system for the place their are kept in, and to their misfortune, he is the best in the country at what he does. Escape is impossible. They need to come up with another plan, and they do. But before that, all kinds of f@cked up things happen to them in there. It was pretty difficult to read through it. Then it turned out that their plan wasn't as brilliant as they thought it would be.

In the mean while, police, detectives and FBI discover all kinds of weird things about their family, and at this point, anyone and everyone is a suspect. Not only I suspected a lot of his coworkers and board members, I thought that at times, both Libby, Justin and their daughter, were being full of sh!t. But every time I was sure I knew who did it, there was a small part that was told from one of the kidnappers point of view, that completely threw me off track :).
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The ending was brilliant, very f@cked up, but brilliant. I wouldn't say it was a happy ending for anyone who was involved. Maybe for few people, but that depends on who's side a reader is on ;-).

Good writing, fast paced and a very interesting story. Can't wait for L. Gardner's next book. ...more

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Apr 03, 2013 Monnie rated it really liked it

Sometimes I think if I open yet another book in which centers around a disgraced police officer turned private investigator, I'll throw up. Surely, I think to myself, there's got to be a new and different kind of hero (or heroine) out there. So when I opened this one, which is about investigator Tessa Leoni (yes, a former cop with a "background"), almost immediately my stomach felt like I'd eaten a pair of pliers and a couple of sheets of sandpaper.

But there's also something to be said for if it Sometimes I think if I open yet another book in which centers around a disgraced police officer turned private investigator, I'll throw up. Surely, I think to myself, there's got to be a new and different kind of hero (or heroine) out there. So when I opened this one, which is about investigator Tessa Leoni (yes, a former cop with a "background"), almost immediately my stomach felt like I'd eaten a pair of pliers and a couple of sheets of sandpaper.

But there's also something to be said for if it ain't broke, don't fix it; after all, some of my all-time favorite characters fit that description, warts and all - and Lisa Gardner is a favorite author. So I fought back my "I really don't want to go here again" feelings and dove in.

The whole thing starts with the apparent kidnapping of a very wealthy Boston family (dad, mom and a 15-year-old daughter). For all intents and purposes - at least for the first couple of chapters - it appears they lived the perfect life. But soon, Jackson reveals that trouble's been brewing in paradise, both at home and at the husband's extremely successful construction business, for some time. Add that to the fact that there have been no ransom calls or notes, and Tessa - who's been hired by the company to investigate - as well as local police and the FBI - begin to question what's really behind the family's disappearance. They're also keenly aware that, sans ransom demands, it will be much more difficult to find the family and far more likely that even if they are found, it won't be alive.

More than anything, the book is a study in people - how the characters interact with each other, especially as they deal with stress. Tessa, for instance, almost lost her own 8-year-old daughter so has a special reason to relate to the kidnapped family; the three family members, who have at best lost touch with each other over the past few years, must come to terms with those feelings as they fight to stay alive. The chapters shift from the different perspectives, from Tessa and the investigation to the wife's "take" on what her world was like in the past and coping with the reality of her present dire circumstances.

If there's a negative, it's that some of the "action" that takes place is less than totally believable, and most of the characters really aren't that likable all things considered. All the whining by the wife about how awful she's been treated by her dastardly husband and the waffling over what to do about it reminds me of one of my favorite expressions (cleaned up a bit for publication): Hey, lady, either do your business or get off the toilet.

Needless to say, there are some psychological twists and turns as the plot moves along. One of the biggest "surprises" was one I'd guessed quite early on, but I couldn't be sure until near the end. But honestly, it didn't matter; even suspecting the why, I wasn't able to deduce the how. And, just reading about those aforementioned people interactions (now you like a character, now you don't) was more than enough to hold my attention page after page.
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Dec 01, 2012 Michael rated it it was amazing

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To the outside world Justin and Libby Denbe seem to have it all. A beautiful fifteen year old daughter and a wonderful house with all the lucturies to go with it. Justin is the head of his own construction company and with a loving wife and a lifestyle to die for all seems good. But now they are gone with little reason as to why.

For private investigator Tessa Leoni (last seen as a police officer in Love You More) hired by Justin's construction company after the families disappearance this will b ...more

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Jul 26, 2018 Rocio rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Me ha gustado mucho, aunque menos que el primero de la serie.
Pero es verdad que en algún momento del libro se sospecha de quién puede ser el culpable, pero es una simple sospecha, no se puede confirmar en ningún momento, y tanto sospechas de uno como de otro al momento siguiente.
Esta mujer escribe muy bien, siempre mantiene la intriga, se documenta muy bien y crea unas tramas difíciles de olvidar.

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Mar 25, 2017 Nihan E. rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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O nasıl bir kurgudur ey muhteşem kadın! Lisa Gardner'a aşık olduğumu söylemiş miydim?

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Jan 29, 2013 Ninette Swann rated it liked it

Don't let the stars deceive you, this thriller by Lisa Gardner is good! It had me in tears several times as the author went through the private lives of the victims, perpetrators and investigators of a kidnapping in the Boston area.

I really enjoyed the use of first person for Libby Denbe's character. As the wife of Justin Denbe, she gave the reader a very personalized view of the family's home life before the abduction. Gardner's choice of voice was strong throughout, using accounts from private Don't let the stars deceive you, this thriller by Lisa Gardner is good! It had me in tears several times as the author went through the private lives of the victims, perpetrators and investigators of a kidnapping in the Boston area.

I really enjoyed the use of first person for Libby Denbe's character. As the wife of Justin Denbe, she gave the reader a very personalized view of the family's home life before the abduction. Gardner's choice of voice was strong throughout, using accounts from private investigator Tessa Leoni, NH Detective Wyatt, and the kidnappers themselves, to wind the story around.

I was utterly ensnared not only by the action and motives of each suspect and character, but also by the relations between them. I really loved Z, his whole character development. The killer with no morals yet high respect for how the game is played and high regard for those who stand up in the face of danger. Radar, too, with his subtle helping, here and there. However, the plot had some major holes for me.

First, the prison in which the family is kept. Really? The state of New Hampshire is going to build a prison and not use it (which I could believe) but then have it completely electrically hooked up and ready to go? The thermostat always set at 77 degrees? Really? That's a lot of money to waste, isn't it? And at first, I thought the lights were always on, but at the end, the kidnappers shut the lights off. The power company isn't going to notice a huge spike in output from that location? I think they just might.

The rest of my problems involve SPOILERS, OMG, SPOILERS, FOR REAL I WILL GIVE AWAY THE WHOLE FREAKING BOOK RIGHT HERE SO STOP READING, JUST KNOW IT HAS HOLES, OKAY?!

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Dec 01, 2012 Brenda rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Pain has a flavour. What does it taste like to you?

Libby had learned early the pain of loss…loss of her father who refused to wear a helmet and was killed on his motor bike…loss of her mother from smoking and not coping…Libby was determined her life would not end up the same as her parents’ lives. She was determined her child would never know the loss of a parent, would never know the pain of being hungry and alone.

So when Libby fell in love with Justin Denbe, she knew intense happiness. Justin Pain has a flavour. What does it taste like to you?

Libby had learned early the pain of loss…loss of her father who refused to wear a helmet and was killed on his motor bike…loss of her mother from smoking and not coping…Libby was determined her life would not end up the same as her parents’ lives. She was determined her child would never know the loss of a parent, would never know the pain of being hungry and alone.

So when Libby fell in love with Justin Denbe, she knew intense happiness. Justin was a man who owned his own construction business, and had built the company up to be very wealthy after his father had died and left it to him. On their marriage they had moved into a gorgeous home in the posh neighbourhood of Back Bay in Boston, and three years later were blessed with a beautiful daughter Ashlyn…their happiness was complete.

Eighteen years after their wedding, the façade was crumbling. When Tessa Leoni was called in the early hours of one morning and met first respondent, Detective DD Warren at the Denbe household, she wasn’t to know this would be her first intense, dangerous and complex investigation after becoming a PI when her police life had fallen apart two years prior. The taser confetti which was scattered in the foyer, the personal items which were stacked on the bench top, the marks of a scuffle; all these told Tessa and the FBI team who joined her that something bad had happened. The Denbe family were missing, no sign of forced entry, no witnesses.

As Tessa began to unravel the lives of Justin, Libby and Ashlyn, she discovered there were layers and layers of secrets. And time was running out if they wanted to find them alive. With Wyatt and his team from New Hampshire assisting, the many arms of the FBI and Tessa all working around the clock, would they find the family alive?

I really enjoyed this latest instalment from Lisa Gardner. She has done it again…the suspense and fast pace of the novel kept me turning the pages, and I liked the two narrators and the different perspectives throughout. It was intense and gripping, a read I would highly recommend.
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Dec 22, 2012 Jennifer McLean rated it it was amazing

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I was so thrilled to receive an advanced copy of this new thriller by Lisa Gardner. It was spectacular. I'm an avid mystery reader and I tend to be able to figure out many mysteries before they end. With this one, I was on the edge of my seat until the end. I'll be reviewing this book on my blog later in December but let me just say here, this is worth the read!

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Oct 27, 2018 Sherri Thacker rated it really liked it

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Another great book by Lisa Gardner. She sure knows how to pull you in and keep you on the edge of your seat with lots of twists and turns along the way!! Can’t wait to read #3 next. I already have it here from the library!! Lol

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Mar 20, 2017 Freda Malone rated it it was amazing

After reading the first in this series of Tessa Leoni, I had to get me some more of that mama bear attitude. Nothing is what it seems in this kidnapping of a wealthy construction tycoon and his family. Tons of secrets and finger-pointing who to blame had me reeling there for a bit. Tessa Leoni, who is now a hired assessor, is on this case, along with the FBI and other outside law enforcement agencies. Tessa's role is subtle when it needs to be and then suddenly packs a punch as this mama bear wr ...more

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May 20, 2017 Perri rated it really liked it

After reading some shaky thriller books, it's nice to be in the hands of a master storyteller. Gardner had me glued to the action and guessing what the heck was going on. I especially liked how she alternated between the POV of the Mom kidnapped with her family for murky reason, and the detectives on a stressful deadline to free them. Great read!

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Jan 17, 2013 Patrice Hoffman rated it really liked it

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Another great book by the infamous Lisa Gardner. It is no secret that I'm a fan of Gardner's. She always manages to keep the suspense at a high level and the unforseen twists coming until the last page. Even though I knew whodunit as I read this book, I was unsure of the motivation and that's what kept me hooked.

Gardner introduces us to the Denbe family. They are the quinessential upper-class family. Living in the part of New Hampshire that most can only dream about. Justin Denbe is an heir to a ...more

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Jan 23, 2017 Diane rated it really liked it

This book keeps you guessing and second guessing yourself pretty much from the get-go - or at least it did for me.

A family is kidnapped! Is it for ransom? Or something else entirely. Who is behind it? A co-worker, employee, or family member?

I'm liking this Tessa Leoni character, flawed as she is but as least she is getting past her past! Tessa is able to relate to the victims and comes across as one of the more sound investigators. We meet a couple of new characters - one or two that I like, one ...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Barbara rated it it was ok

I"m a huge fan of Gardner's DD Warren series - but this latest release (although not featuring DD, does include her to a degree) is proving to be a huge disappointment! I'm plodding along, hoping she finds the groove I so admired..

I'm no expert, but I have also found at least three editorial errors!

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Nov 24, 2018 ~IreneOust~ rated it it was amazing

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It’s official: I am OBSESSED with Lisa Gardner’s work. She writes movies, for crying out loud!! I mean, her stories literally jump off the pages. Not to mention THE WAY SHE WRITES ... good God! Her characters are perfection. Flawed. Real. Just the kind of characters I love to read about. And the way she keeps you guessing!! You don’t know whodunnit till the last few pages ... these kinds of books, to me, are worth every penny.

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Feb 04, 2013 Cheryl rated it really liked it

The Denbe family are a good family. They live a normal life. Justin and Libby Denbe return home from a night out to find their front door unlocked. Before they can comprehend what is happening, Justin and Libby are attacked. The last thing Libby sees before passing out from being tased is her daughter, Ashlyn screaming.

Tessa Leoni is now an investigator for Northledge Investigations. Denbe Construction hired Tessa’s company to investigate the kidnapping of the Denbe family. Tessa realizes that ...more

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Jan 20, 2014 ✨Susan✨ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is my second book by Lisa Gardner and even though they were both part of different series they both could stand alone. This story was about the owner of a 100 million dollar business and how he, his wife and his daughter were abducted from their very secure, upperclass home, leaving virtually no evidence to follow. The board of his company hires an independent investigator and she starts to gather information while trying to work with the local PD and the FBI, who can be less than helpful t ...more

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Jan 18, 2013 Yasmin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Touch & Go is the second book I've read by author Lisa Gardner. Gardner is a steallar writer and her storylines pull me in immediately. Touch and Go was an enjoyable read...but...yes there's the but or buts...this family was FREAKING CRAZY! Every last one of them had issues and problems...and the wife...she was just too annoying for me...wanted her to wake up and smell the coffee...get a grip...get a life...grow a backbone! Jeez...okay that's out of the way...lol...I went along with the outr ...more

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Jan 31, 2013 Diane S ☔ rated it liked it

Another solid entry by Gardner, definitely kept me reading. Many twists and turns, liked the new character Wyatt, hope we see him again, though I did miss D. D. Warren, who only made a token appearance. Liked the character of Libby also, she showed tremendous strength when it was needed. Would have given this a 4 but some of the action scenes were a bit far fetched, but as always await the next book by Gardner.

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Jul 03, 2013 Sharon rated it really liked it

Shelves: borrowed-from-library

A story of an entire wealthy family kidnapped and held hostage.
This was a fantastic thriller with many twists and turns.
Towards the end you just want to keep reading to see how it's going to end.
If you like a good thriller suspense then this book is for you.

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Mar 09, 2018 Cyra rated it really liked it

Just like every other Lisa Gardner book I loved this one as well. She knows how to keep a reader hooked and make them sympathise with the characters , sometimes even the bad ones.
Even though the ending was a lil' farfetched in terms of reality! Not to mention it was easy to figure it out too! Still even that did not take away from her amazing story telling 😍
Ps: I love family based books and there were quite a few moments that had me teary eyed. But that's probably just me given I m a very emot ...more

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Lisa Gardner is a #1 New York Times bestselling crime novelist. A self-described research junkie, she has parlayed her interest in police procedure and twisted minds into a streak of twenty thrillers. Her latest, NEVER TELL, comes out Feb. 19 2019 and features ...more