This was another really good read in the Eve Duncan series, although I still find myself getting tired of Eve on occasion. I was happy to see a reappearance of Montalvo, was a little perked up by the fact that Joe Quinn grew a new backbone in this story, and was really excited by the part that Megan Blair played in the story (see PANDORA'S DAUGHTER).

I know that Eve needs to find the body of her daughter, Bonnie, for closure. I know that she's obsessed with this task. But, sometimes, you just want to smack her for letting it ruin so many other aspects of her life.

Many times throughout QUICKSAND I had to wonder what either Joe or Montalvo see in this woman -- I think she'd drive me batty. No matter what happens in the long run, though, I hope to see more of a paranormal aspect to the storyline: and it seems that there will be, what with the way the story ends.

If you're a follower of the Eve Duncan series, you'll want to read this one. It's good overall, and you can always hope that Montalvo comes to his senses and looks for a new woman to obsess over soon. ( )

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I always enjoy Iris Johansen's Eve Duncan books, and this one didn't disappoint. I think it was a little harder for me to read emotionally since the killer was dangling the possibility of finding Eve's daughter, Bonnie, in front of her. Definitely a very suspenseful story with a surprising ending. ( )

Another great Eve Duncan thriller! I love the simply written, action packed books in this series. Full of twist and turns and adventure from start to finish. Even if this is your first Eve Duncan read, you wont have any problem following alone. Iris does a great job of filling you in on all the little juicy details.

Quicksand starts out with the surveillance of possible child murderer Henry Kistle. Joe gets a tip from Montalvo (from a prior book) that Kistle may be involved in the disappearance of Eve's daughter Bonnie. Joe finds him a small town in Illinois. He calls the local sherrif and asks him to keep a watch on Kistle until he gets there. The sherrif is no match for Kistle, a trained killer. He murders the sherrif , hides his body and takes his phone. He finds Joe and Eve's number in the memory and discovers who they are. Kistle begins playing a cruel game with Eve that will end in his torturing and eventually killing Eve and everyone close to her. At least that was his plan.
Joe finds himself in an all out race against the local police, FBI, and Montalvo to capture Kistle and bring Bonnie's body home. Joes relationship with Eve is strained as of late. When Montalvo comes back into Eve's life , Joe is beside himself with jealously. He know's that Eve has a connection with Montalvo. She is drawn to him physically and mentally. Joe is afraid that if Montalvo delivers Kistle it will seal his fate with Eve. ( )

Another great Eve Duncan book. Iris Johansen never lets me down. ( )