Reviews

On the Ropes by Tom Schreck

sandin954's review

3.0

What I would call a promising debut. I really liked the first person narration, the humor, and Allah-King the basset hound. On the other hand, I wish the author had adhered to the less is more rule. There was enough plot for two books and the action became a bit frantic and over the top especially at the end.

ceeceerose's review

4.0

This is a great, funny mystery, ala Hiaasen. Schreck has a strong writing style, a knack for developing fresh, fun characters and a witty, droll sense of humor that compliments the darkness of the subject matter (in this case child porn and a child sex ring). His main character, Duffy Dombrowski, is a rude, crude, messy social worker/amateur sleuth who is someone you want to keep reading about. I hope this series continues and continues....