A review by jdcorley
Dead Game by Michael Avallone

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Although Noon is in fine form and the crime is a particularly pulp caper, there's a gruesomeness and cruelty at work here that keeps you from really having fun. It can't escape notice how the women act and are portrayed either. Not Avallones finest moment.