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Author | Taylor Stevens |
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Series | Vanessa Michael Munroe |
Publisher | Crown Publishing Group |
Publication date | July 15, 2014 |
ISBN | 9780385348935 |
Preceded by | The Doll |
Followed by | The Mask |
The Catch is a 2014 thriller novel by Taylor Stevens, the fourth book in her Vanessa Michael Munroe series.
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plot summary. (August 2023) |
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]
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Author | Taylor Stevens |
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Series | Vanessa Michael Munroe |
Publisher | Crown Publishing Group |
Publication date | July 15, 2014 |
ISBN | 9780385348935 |
Preceded by | The Doll |
Followed by | The Mask |
The Catch is a 2014 thriller novel by Taylor Stevens, the fourth book in her Vanessa Michael Munroe series.
![]() | This article needs a
plot summary. (August 2023) |
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]