The Catch (novel)

The Catch
AuthorTaylor Stevens
SeriesVanessa Michael Munroe
PublisherCrown Publishing Group
Publication date
July 15, 2014
ISBN9780385348935
Preceded byThe Doll 
Followed byThe Mask 

The Catch is a 2014 thriller novel by Taylor Stevens, the fourth book in her Vanessa Michael Munroe series.

Plot

Reception

Kirkus Reviews called the Stevens's writing style "spare" and "gritty."[1] Considering the novel's character, they wrote, "In the hands of any other writer, Stevens’ Munroe might sound a little too Ethan Hunt to wax believable, but she's not. She's a fierce, even vicious fighter, driven by demons that prevent her from claiming happiness."[1] However, they find Munroe to be "one of the genre’s most compelling characters."[1]

Publishers Weekly called the novel "flawed," noting that, unlike previous novels in the series, "Munroe lacks a clear motivation" for her actions, though, as always, she "makes for an intriguing action hero."[2] They also indicated "readers are likely to find themselves cringing at some overgeneralizations," though "the fight scenes are refreshingly stark and well paced."[2]

Booklist and Library Journal also reviewed the novel.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "The Catch". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-06-18. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. ^ a b "The Catch by Taylor Stevens". Publishers Weekly. 2014-05-05. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  3. ^ Moritz, Susan (2014-06-01). "The Catch". Library Journal. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  4. ^ "The Catch". Booklist. 2014-05-01. Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.