First things first: I got a free advance copy of the re-release of this novel thanks to the good folks over at Hard Case Crime! I collect HCC books as a hobby and am on their mailing list. I won a contest for a free copy of this one. They are awesome and know how to reward loyal customers. Much love to Charles Ardai and all the good folks over there. Donald Westlake is the kind of writer I would love to be, someone who’s […]
Well That Turned Sexist!
I had an odd experience I’ve never had before reading this book: I recommended it to someone enthusiastically when I was 50% through it, then the next day when I finished it I took back my recommendation with equal enthusiasm and with so much vigor that they immediately removed the book from their wish list. Spoilers will be contained in the review after this point, so read at your own risk: That’s because the book definitely does a good job of making you want to […]
Who is actually in harm’s way here?
This is the fourth book in a series I started at number three. I did go back and read one and two after three though! And then on to four. I like this character – Sheriff Walt Fleming, and the supporting characters – Brandon (the sheriff’s right hand man who is dating his ex wife), Fiona (the crime scene reporter who Walt is in love with), and Beatrice (the lovable dog). You know I’m a sucker for a dog, and she’s a good one! She’s […]
Killer Amongst Us
Bingo Category (Round 2): Snubbed Given how many of my reads lately are books I picked up due to other Cannonballers, I could probably find a book for each bingo category that would also be Cannonballer. Six Wakes is another one that can be added to that list. I enjoyed narfna’s review but it wasn’t an immediate buy for me until it showed up as Kindle Deal of the Day – who can resist $1.99? This one was a slow burn for me. The concept and […]