The Catch (novel)

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

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

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. "The Catch". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-06-18. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. "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.
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