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jaxgirl007's review
3.0
I haven't previously read the earlier books in the CJ Floyd series. In this new installment, CJ Floyd very briefly appears...most of the legwork is completed by his Godson Damion Madrid.
The story flows fairly well but there are some parts that could be cut and keep the story intact (note that I was reading an uncorrected gallery copy). Also, some of the comments made in the book about certain characters seemed gratuitous and didn't really add anything to the character development.
The ending of the story...the reveal of the murderer was satsifying but there were many other parts that felt unfinished. There were only a few sentences exploring Shandell's secrecy which seemed to be the core of the story. I would have liked to have seen this flushed out a bit more...maybe some flashbacks to Shandell.
A decent read for a rainy day.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
The story flows fairly well but there are some parts that could be cut and keep the story intact (note that I was reading an uncorrected gallery copy). Also, some of the comments made in the book about certain characters seemed gratuitous and didn't really add anything to the character development.
The ending of the story...the reveal of the murderer was satsifying but there were many other parts that felt unfinished. There were only a few sentences exploring Shandell's secrecy which seemed to be the core of the story. I would have liked to have seen this flushed out a bit more...maybe some flashbacks to Shandell.
A decent read for a rainy day.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
beckylej's review
2.0
Damion Madrid chose a different path than that of his best friend, Shandell “Blackbird” Bird. The two were all-stars on their college basketball team and Shandell has been drafted for the NBA. Damion turned that life down in lieu of medical school. When Shandell is gunned down just days before his new career is to begin, though, Damion vows to unmask his killer at any cost. What Damion uncovers about his friend’s hidden life is something he never expected. Shandell is being accused of everything from point shaving and possible mob links to selling performance-enhancing drugs on the side. Damion enlists the help of a friend and ex-marine bailbonds-woman, Flora Jean Benson, in the investigation. Blackbird is a traditional whodunit wrapped up in the dirty side of professional sports. Although this is technically being considered the 7th title in Greer’s CJ Floyd series, Floyd is actually only a peripheral character. As such, Blackbird can be read as a stand-alone or as the latest in the series.
literaryfeline's review
3.0
http://www.literaryfeline.com/2008/11/review-blackbird-farewell-by-robert.html
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