"Love You More" by Lisa Gardner follows the story of state trooper Tessa Leoni, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her husband and the disappearance of her daughter. As Detective D.D. Warren investigates the case, the plot unfolds through multiple perspectives, creating a suspenseful and fast-paced narrative filled with twists and turns. delves into themes of domestic abuse, deception, and the lengths a mother would go to protect her child, keeping the reader engaged until the very end.

Characters:

The characters are complex and well-developed, with Tessa and DD showing multifaceted personalities and underlying motivations.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and suspenseful, employing alternating perspectives and realistic dialogue to enhance the narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot presents a complex murder investigation intertwining themes of domestic abuse, missing persons, and intricate character backstories.

Setting:

The setting is primarily Massachusetts, particularly Boston, creating a backdrop of law enforcement and personal drama.

Pacing:

The pacing of the book is fast and engaging, marked by twists and alternating perspectives that build suspense.

Sergeant Detective D. D. Warren prided herself on her excellent investigative skills. Having served over a dozen years with the Boston PD, she believed working a homicide scene wasn’t simply a matter ...

Notes:

The book features a main character, Detective D.D. Warren, who has appeared in previous novels but is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking personality.

Tessa Leoni, the other main character, is a Massachusetts State Trooper accused of murdering her husband while their daughter is missing, complicating the case.

The narrative alternates between Tessa's first-person perspective and D.D. Warren's third-person perspective, enhancing suspense and mystery.

Readers note that while the plot is engaging and suspenseful, some elements are seen as unrealistic or contrived, such as Tessa's elaborate planning under duress.

D.D. Warren is currently dealing with personal issues, including complications from a potential pregnancy, which adds depth to her character in this story.

The novel explores themes of maternal instincts and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child, reflected in Tessa's character arc.

Critics note that despite the book's fast pace and gripping plot, it lacks deeper character development, particularly for the protagonist D.D. Warren.

The author, Lisa Gardner, is regarded as a skilled thriller writer and has recurring themes of psychological complexity and flawed characters in her narratives.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of domestic violence, child abduction, and depictions of abuse.

From The Publisher:

"Published in 2011 by arrangement with Bantam Books"-T.p. verso.

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About the Author:

Lisa Gardner is the New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her Detective D. D. Warren novels include Live to Tell, Hide, Alone, and The Neighbor, winner of the International Thriller Writers' Award. Her FBI Profiler novels include Say Goodbye, Gone, The Killing Hour, The Next Accident, and The Third Victim. She lives with her family in New England.

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Love You More

Lisa Gardner

Book 5 in the series:Detective D.D. Warren