With Evil Intent [Paperback]

C. N. Bean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1999

Captain Rita Trible, head of Wisconsin's Criminal Investigation Division, prayed she would never be assigned to cases involving child victims. But the photos of 26 missing children that land in her office remind her of the grim reality of her job. Fate takes an even worse turn when she receives the news of a fellow officer's suicide. Her investigation into his death leads her to his last case--tracking down a child murderer. Uncovering the motives of this killer will take her down a twisted path involving an ambitious, possibly psychotic physician braving new advances in medicine through terrifying experimentation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Onyx (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451406605
• ISBN-13: 978-0451406606
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,248,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing..., August 3, 2001

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Amanda (Beaumont, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With Evil Intent (Paperback)

I gave this book more of a chance than it deserved. I actually finished it. I read 100's of books a year, and this has to be one of the top 10 losers.

The story line had potential, but there was little, if any, continuity. There are many questions left unanswered at the end, which is unsurprising as the author tried to sum it all up in 1 page. It actually feels as if the story DIDN'T end.

I haven't read anything else by C. N. Bean, and I admit it's possible his other works would be more to my liking - but this story read like a Dick and Jane book. This guy needs to read Stephen King's "On Writing" for a few tips. I doubt his other books read any better.

Do yourself a favor and try J. D. Robb's "In Death" series. You won't be sorry.

3.0 out of 5 stars Using the many of the same characters. . ., June 14, 2002

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Peter Abelard (11th century Paris, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With Evil Intent (Paperback)

. . .as in his first novel, Bean crafts another psychological murder mystery -- but, like his first two, with some serious flaws.

Again set in Southeastern Wisconsin, it is clear that Bean is reasonably familiar with the area. That is a plus. There are not many other plusses.

The first victim? The mentor of his main character. Other victims? Like in his previous books, young children. Many readers may well have a difficulty with this aspect of the book. His ultimate villian was completely unbelievable, the motive was weak and the resolution non-existent.

The sub-plot involving the gambling difficulties of the main character's husband never did make sense to me, and did not significantly add to the overall development.

Certainly not the worst mystery writer I've encountered -- but certainly not the best either.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A-Plus. Mr. Bean scores again., March 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: With Evil Intent (Paperback)

The continuing saga of investigator Rita Trible (from A Soul To Take) only gets better. Like a slow moving freight train you are gathered up into the encredibly real life of Rita. Then it picks up speed and never lets you off until the stunning last stop. Hold your breath!