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Periodic Table #6
The Carbon Murder
Gloria Lamerino's goddaughter, Mary Catherine Galigani ("MC" to her friends), needs a change in her life. She decides to move back to her hometown of Revere, Massachusetts, thereby ridding herself of both an abusive relationship and an unfulfilling job in Houston, Texas. At least that's the plan.
When two homicides disrupt MC's peaceful return to Revere, Gloria applies her not inconsiderable detecting skills to help the police solve the crimes. At the same time, Gloria must face the medical problems of her partner, Detective Matt Gennaro, and the next steps in their relationship. In this sixth periodic table mystery, Gloria delves behind the scenes into the worlds of nanotechnology and show horses, and unwittingly uncovers a crime ring larger than the distance between Texas and Massachusetts.
When two homicides disrupt MC's peaceful return to Revere, Gloria applies her not inconsiderable detecting skills to help the police solve the crimes. At the same time, Gloria must face the medical problems of her partner, Detective Matt Gennaro, and the next steps in their relationship. In this sixth periodic table mystery, Gloria delves behind the scenes into the worlds of nanotechnology and show horses, and unwittingly uncovers a crime ring larger than the distance between Texas and Massachusetts.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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Camille Minichino
46 books226 followersCamille Minichino is also known as Ada Madison and Margaret Grace.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
June 11, 2018
I think this series is strong in this book; there is some interesting chemistry, and the characters are developed, and developing. I like the series for the progress the characters make from book to book - not central to any plot, but giving you a sense of place and person.
April 11, 2023
It got better as it went. Think it's part of a series but wouldn't really be interested in the others. The finish seemed rushed.
February 26, 2017
I just could not get into this book. I didn't finish. I didn't even skip to the end to find out what happened. I have not read any of the other books in the series - and probably won't. It just dragged. And dragged. Everything had to be explained. I understand trying to give some science background for non science types, but the author explained every little thing. I felt that pretty soon I'd be reading about what an investigation is, what a car is, what an apartment is. I tried just skimming for action but that was not interesting either. I'm putting myself in the 'not a fan' column.
June 17, 2009
I have not read his book but looks like a fun mystery book along with the other types of series's that are out there. The book is about a physicist teaching physics to a high school classroom and in her spare time uncovers illegal medical experiments run by a someone whom doesn't seem to stop the murders. The book looks engaging from previous reviews. I recommend it since it emphasizes an experimental and critical analytical approach of the case. Can be a fun class discussion and interaction with students.
March 24, 2014
Dragged a lot, and I was happy to finish it off at last. This book comes somewhere in the middle of the series of "chemical murders' or something like that, but was my first book. A young lady is seemingly being terrorized by her psycho boy friend as well as a colleague she loathes. And hell breaks out when they both are found dead (not simultaneously). Her mother's friend sets in to investigate and comes across a scam. Thereafter the plot deteriorates. First half was interesting. But after that, whenever I would open the book, my eyes would close. Sheer perseverance made me finish it.
January 5, 2015
The Carbon Murder by Camille Minichino is the 6th book in the Periodic Table mystery series. Gloria is caught up in a murder investigation when a student of her goddaughter is murdered and her goddaughter becomes a victim of a stalker. Her boyfriend Matt is also diagnosed with prostate cancer and she has to juggle with caring and supporting him as well as helping her goddaughter. I enjoyed this next addition to the series. Gloria is becoming a great investigator and I love learning scientific facts in the process. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
June 20, 2009
This is my first book in this series. The main character is a professor type person who is called on to give expert advice on a case dealing with something related to her field of study. The character seems to find a case wherever she is.
Interesting read...you learn a little science/chemistry while you're reading. It keeps you guessing!
Interesting read...you learn a little science/chemistry while you're reading. It keeps you guessing!
August 12, 2017
I LIKED this book, as I have liked the previous five in the series, but, at the end of the book, I was a little confused. Despite a lot of talk about carbon, buckyballs, and nanotubes, I still don't know quite what that had to do with the series of murders. I'm not sure whether I missed something, or the author did not explain adequately.
August 9, 2016
I haven't read any books in this series, but I was able to keep up with the story.
The story is about Gloria Lamerino , a retired Physicist, who helps her boyfriend with his job as a policeman. Gloria's god daughter moves back to her hometown. However, it seems trouble follows her and two people she knows turn up dead.
Interesting, but in places the story kind of drags.
The story is about Gloria Lamerino , a retired Physicist, who helps her boyfriend with his job as a policeman. Gloria's god daughter moves back to her hometown. However, it seems trouble follows her and two people she knows turn up dead.
Interesting, but in places the story kind of drags.
June 18, 2015
I put down this book and walked away when the first sentence of chapter ten was "MC felt as tight as a helium bond."
Okay, we get it. You know a bit about the periodic table. But the forced scientific references and the flat representation of women scientists made me so angry I could not bring myself to finish the book.
By far one of the worst books I have ever read.
Okay, we get it. You know a bit about the periodic table. But the forced scientific references and the flat representation of women scientists made me so angry I could not bring myself to finish the book.
By far one of the worst books I have ever read.
November 20, 2012
Good, not sure if I would get into her series though
December 6, 2015
Mature love when all is not youthful, beautiful and perfect with a couple of engaging threads - physics, mortuaries and family. A good read.
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