librarianryan 's review for:

One of Us Is Back by Karen M. McManus
3.0
reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

 
This was the ending of a trilogy no one was seeking.  The readers are back with both gangs from the first two books that are all now mingled together as the Murder Crew.  A billboard says, a new came is started and there is just one rule…  It was nice to revisit the characters that I loved from the first book, and the ones I liked from the second book.  There are just a few new characters in this book, but the love just isn’t there.  Most of this book is character studies.  What is happening to who, how are they living with themselves, etc.  There is a kidnapping, and 2 deaths, but unlike the prequels they were not exciting.  It was boring.  It took over half the book to get to the first death, and then it rushed to the end.  I liked revisiting the characters, but it wasn’t something I needed to do.  This book is only for the fans.  It will not stop me from reading other McManus books, because I usually love them, but please, let this franchise die.