This was a solid mystery suspense thriller with interesting characters and a decent plot. I love cold case mysteries so I was curious to see what this would be like.

And it was good. I liked Charlie and Meg - although personally I liked Charlie best. Honestly my biggest issue with this book was the freaking name. Schock Sisters - that c really put me off. It drove me mental every time I saw it written, particularly since one of the Goodreads cover pictures has it written as shock. I kept thinking I'm going mad. Look it's probably a minor thing but it was my biggest issue.

There were no real surprises through this. I guessed pretty early on who was responsible but it was interesting nonetheless. There's a touch of romance between Charlie and JJ but it's a side plot and a minor side plot at that.

I liked the relationship between Meg and Charlie. They always had each others back and it was nice to see they were close with their parents as well. Meg needs to learn to calm down though and not get so attached that it consumes her entire being. I get caring, I don't get whatever she was doing. It was full on with panic attacks. I prefer Charlie's way of doing things with her distance and objectivity.

I can't wait to read the next one but for this one, 4 stars. ( )

TOTALLY CAPTIVATING MYSTERY! WILL BE HUNTING DONE THE NEXT IN SERIES!! ( )

Excellent book! Quick easy read. characters are engaging. Can't wait to read book2 ( )

1st Shock, Schock Sister Mysteries, by Misty Evans and Adrienne Giordano

1st in a series.
Alternating chapters told in first person present tense.
A forensic reconstruction sculptor and a forensic psychologist set of sisters own an investigation firm. They take on cold cases many as probono. In this story the sisters investigate a potential serial killer.

The two sister have distinctive personalities and methods of working making their depth a core element throughout the building tension. The steady pace amps up to frantic and anxious near the end. The last page leads directly to the next case / book for the sisters.

I enjoyed this mystery and look forward to more of the sisters investigations.

Side note: The original mention of one of the sisters wearing Louboutins made me think “privileged”. Does the average female FBI agent have the money to spend on designer brands? The later described reason of a coping mechanism and that she donates money and time sounded like a way to equalize their status back to the average middle income family. I feel the explanation fell short. Either own it or don’t include the thing you need to beg forgiveness for later. ( )

1st Shock by Adrienne Giordano & Misty Evans
Schock Sisters Mystsery #1

Excellent new series that finished with the bad guy caught but left me eager to pick up the second book as soon as it is available! I loved Charlie and Meg and the sisterly bond they share. The fact that they both ended up working together to solve cold cases, put faces and names to the unknown, catch bad guys and solve other mysteries was interesting. Their love for one another is obvious throughout the book and it is nice to see and also reminds me of my bond with my sister...though we do NOT solve murder mysteries ;) Meg and Charlie are not cut from the same mold but both are bright, focused, capable and willing to do what it takes to find justice for their “clients”.

What I liked:
* The bond between the sisters
* JJ Carrington – he is a nice addition though he has an issue he really should get taken care of...and Charlie can hardly wait till he does so!
* Matt: the man who works with them that is a bit like a little brother
* There were other supporting characters – would like to get to know them more as the series progresses
* The way the story is told by Charlie and Meg in alternating chapters
* The plotting and mystery held till late in the book as to who the serial murderer was

What I didn’t like:
* Only what I was meant not to – the bad guys, of course ;)

Did I enjoy this book? YES!
Would I like to read more in the series? Without a doubt

Thank you to the authors for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars ( )