Cold Case
by Julia Leonard
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Critic Rating
60%
Critic Reviews: 12
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84%
Reader Ratings: 21
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Synopsis
A boy makes a terrible discovery and must clear his familyâs name in this action-packed thriller. When thirteen-year-old Oz Keiller stumbles upon a dead body, his life is thrown into a tailspin. His older brother is the prime suspect in the murder, and Oz soon learns that the crime may be tied to the death of his father years earlierâa father who was accused of selling nuclear secrets to rogue governments. The fateâand livelihoodâof his family is... more
About Julia Leonard
- All Critics: 12
- Positive: 9
- Negative: 3
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Kirkus Reviews | 15 Apr 2011
An interesting premise falls victim to too-familiar plotting.
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Finding Wonderland | 12 Sep 2011
This was a tight and fast-paced mystery; the pacing and suspense will make this an appealing one for readers who aren't quite ready for adult-level murder mysteries or edgier teen thrillers.
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Mint Tea and a Good Book | 7 Oct 2011
Plenty of plot twists and a perfect pace, which makes the book thrilling.
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Santa Fe New Mexican | 25 Aug 2011
Author captures city's 'flavor' in 'Cold Case'.
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Help Readers Love Reading | 24 Oct 2011
Julia Platt Leonard has written a great murder mystery filled with pretty much every ingredient needed for a great murder mystery for younger readers.
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Just Deb | 9 May 2011
This great read for the middle grade crowd who love mystery, murder, action. Think Alex Rider fans, Maximum Ride, 39 Clues.
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Surrounded by Words | 18 Jun 2011
The emotions are true and raw ... Very nice who-dun-it read with a conclusion that will probably knock their little pants off.
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Publishers Weekly | 28 Mar 2011
Readers won't be surprised to learn that some of the adults that the kids trust turn out to be more than they seem, and the occasional red herring doesn't do much to muddy the waters.
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Kiss the Book | 10 Mar 2012
I enjoyed this murder mystery, but it went by too fast. There were so many things intertwined that it shouldn't have been solved so fast.
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Tiger Book Blog | 18 Jul 2012
If you’re a fan of mysteries that keep you guessing, check this one out. You won’t be disappointed.
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Lehigh Valley Live | 12 Jul 2011
A real thriller in every regard, “Cold Case” is a flawless novel by debut author Julia Platt Leonard. No doubt – the world will be waiting for her next book!
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