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erinnejc's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyable novel. I have read many of G.M. Fords' books and this one was just as good as the rest Really great!!
mred's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this book for free when I won it thru Goodreads Giveaway.
I have not previously read any of G.M. Ford books; therefore this book was the first introduction for me into his writing, story lines and the Leo Waterman series. I liked that the book was a quick and easy read as the story line flowed easily and smoothly, although I must say there was not much of a "mystery". It was pretty easy to figure out the "who done it" and was definitely confirmed about 3/4 through the book. I would of like a few twists and turns and maybe an unexpected plot line to develop but there was none of this in this particular book. I am wondering if all of the Leo Waterman series may have the same type of story lines and "mystery" that are pretty straightforward which brings me to the decision of trying another book in the series. I am on the fence about whether to continue to read other books in the Leo Waterman series. Although I really did like the easy read for when I am looking for a quick story line, I am not sure if any of the other story lines are going to be really interesting enough to continue because I personally prefer a little more twists and turns in my mystery books.
I did enjoy the fact that the reader did not have to read the other books in the series in order to get to know the characters beforehand. The setting and descriptions of places in Seattle were enjoyable to read.
I gave the book three stars as I was not entirely enthusiastic regarding the mystery plot.
I have not previously read any of G.M. Ford books; therefore this book was the first introduction for me into his writing, story lines and the Leo Waterman series. I liked that the book was a quick and easy read as the story line flowed easily and smoothly, although I must say there was not much of a "mystery". It was pretty easy to figure out the "who done it" and was definitely confirmed about 3/4 through the book. I would of like a few twists and turns and maybe an unexpected plot line to develop but there was none of this in this particular book. I am wondering if all of the Leo Waterman series may have the same type of story lines and "mystery" that are pretty straightforward which brings me to the decision of trying another book in the series. I am on the fence about whether to continue to read other books in the Leo Waterman series. Although I really did like the easy read for when I am looking for a quick story line, I am not sure if any of the other story lines are going to be really interesting enough to continue because I personally prefer a little more twists and turns in my mystery books.
I did enjoy the fact that the reader did not have to read the other books in the series in order to get to know the characters beforehand. The setting and descriptions of places in Seattle were enjoyable to read.
I gave the book three stars as I was not entirely enthusiastic regarding the mystery plot.
hecksh's review
3.0
I won this book in a Goodread giveaway. I upgraded to the audio version. This is the first Leo Waterman book I have read. While you certainly do not need to read the earlier books, I felt like I should have. It took me a while to get to know Leo and I felt I was missing some "inside" jokes. The story line is hard to believe, but this is fiction. It for the most part was fast paced, which I enjoy. Overall it was an enjoyable read, but I am unlikely to read more of the series.
skinnypenguin's review
5.0
Leo Waterman finds his medical examiner girlfriend, Rebecca, on the floor of her condo with the gas on. She is being indicted for tampering with evidence and the cops think she tried to kill herself. Leo doesn't belive it and sets out to clear her. He ends up digging into the cases she supposedly tampered with which leads him into a lot of trouble.
Along the way he is nearly killed several times, teams up with a bodyguard to protect Rebecca and search for the attempted killers. He finds a guy was convicted of a murder he may not have committed and it is all tied to the case he is working. He comes up against wealthy powerful people and some scumbags. He also helps being down a child prostitution ring. He uses his homeless friends for surveillance and does his usual jib of wisecracking his way thru a case.
Enjoy the sense of humor mixed in with the who dunnit. Like how Leo can moves around the city so easily between the high society and the down and out. A fast paced entertaining read.
Along the way he is nearly killed several times, teams up with a bodyguard to protect Rebecca and search for the attempted killers. He finds a guy was convicted of a murder he may not have committed and it is all tied to the case he is working. He comes up against wealthy powerful people and some scumbags. He also helps being down a child prostitution ring. He uses his homeless friends for surveillance and does his usual jib of wisecracking his way thru a case.
Enjoy the sense of humor mixed in with the who dunnit. Like how Leo can moves around the city so easily between the high society and the down and out. A fast paced entertaining read.
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