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Stone Rain (Zack Walker #4)
Metropolitan newspaper writer Zack Walker has a knack for stumbling onto deadly stories. But it’s one that his good friend Trixie Snelling doesn’t want told that’s about to unleash a storm of trouble. As a professional dominatrix in the suburbs, Trixie has her share of secrets, but Zack has no idea what she’s really hiding when a local newspaperman threatens to do an expos...more
Paperback, 480 pages
Published
May 1st 2007
by Bantam
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I’ve read most of Linwood Barclay’s latest offerings, No Time For Goodbye, Fear The Worst, Never Look Away with The Accident still waiting on the TBR pile.
This book is one of his earlier titles, the fourth in a series featuring Zack Walker, a newspaper reporter cum sci-fi novelist. Barclay’s Walker booked have been blurbed as Hiaasen-esque in style, but having read most of Hiaasen’s books I’m not too sure I would agree. There were a few chuckles, and possibly one laugh out loud moment, but he ne...more
Won't read, won't rate...
First, we have a married couple working for a metropolitan newspaper where he reports directly to her. I'm sure it happens, but not often, because employers of any size don't let spouses report to each other - it's a recipe for disaster. Then, we have the managing director forcing the reporter to give up his sources and notes to a senior reporter: I'm certain that almost never happens, because you can't keep employees if you treat them that way. Finally, when we reached...more
First, we have a married couple working for a metropolitan newspaper where he reports directly to her. I'm sure it happens, but not often, because employers of any size don't let spouses report to each other - it's a recipe for disaster. Then, we have the managing director forcing the reporter to give up his sources and notes to a senior reporter: I'm certain that almost never happens, because you can't keep employees if you treat them that way. Finally, when we reached...more
STONE RAIN LINWOOD BARCLAY (ZACK WALKER #4)
Once again Zack gets himself into the deep brown stuff when he sets out to help former neighbour and dominatrix Trixie Snelling. This comes right after his promise to his family to stay out of trouble. Good intentions-the road to hell is paved with them but Zack forges ahead to help his friend clear herself of murder charges when a relentless reporter is found dead in her basement. Her past is catching up to her and Zack is caught in the crossfire. Mean...more
Once again Zack gets himself into the deep brown stuff when he sets out to help former neighbour and dominatrix Trixie Snelling. This comes right after his promise to his family to stay out of trouble. Good intentions-the road to hell is paved with them but Zack forges ahead to help his friend clear herself of murder charges when a relentless reporter is found dead in her basement. Her past is catching up to her and Zack is caught in the crossfire. Mean...more
Okay, I didn't really read this book. I gave up on it about halfway through. Perhaps it was because it wasn't the first in the series and I always felt that I had come in during the middle of the movie. But I also felt Barclay was trying to hard to be witty and I just didn't find Zack a very appealing character. Too much of a loser for me. I don't mind my detective heroes being loners, troubled souls who have looked into the abyss too ofter, but incompetent losers leave me cool these days.
Dude I love Linwood Barclay Books!
I actually read this book first not knowing it was the 4th in a series. But even still, I had no issues along the way feeling like I was missing something. He is an expert at giving just enough background to keep you in the loop without ruining what's happened in previous books.
This plot was enticing through and through. I find it funny though that the book title still makes no sense to me!
I actually read this book first not knowing it was the 4th in a series. But even still, I had no issues along the way feeling like I was missing something. He is an expert at giving just enough background to keep you in the loop without ruining what's happened in previous books.
This plot was enticing through and through. I find it funny though that the book title still makes no sense to me!
Oh, this was an exciting book! It was very well-plotted, though more serious in tone than the series' other installments. I really enjoyed it! It was a lot of fun to read, but in a bittersweet sort of way, since it seems Barclay has abandoned the series. I suppose there was closure, but it just didn't feel like a series finale to me. I sincerely hope that he someday returns to the thrillingly hilarious escapades of Zack Walker.
I really liked the dialogue in the story it really made me laugh. I felt really bad for Trixie & I was glad she was able to start a new life. I thought Zack was really stupid. The storyline was ok it could have been better. This is the second book I read by Linwood Barclay I would read more books by him.
I enjoyed this book immensely, from beginning to end. Although a mystery/thriller, the author's writing voice brings great personality to the characters. The plot was twisty, yet believable. Kept me up at night because I couldn't put it down. If you like Harlan Coben, then Linwood Barclay is a great author to check out!
I'm a fan of Barclay - his books are fun reads and somewhat on the smarter side than your run-of-the-mill empty calorie James Patterson (not that I'm hating on a cupcake from time to time). Just the right balance of humor and creepy factor, with likeable characters a somewhat predictable plot, but I'll allow him that. A fun read on my new kindle fire!
I really like the character of Zack Walker. He is the epitome of the age old question-If a man does anything and there is no woman around, is he still wrong? And the answer is-?? Always entertaining, Linwood Barclay continues to make me laugh. Love his stories.
I don't like my heroes to be quite so wussy. He was pretty smart but physically he couldn't defend himself. This was my first Zack Walker book and I can say that it didn't make me want to go back and read the previous three.
Another excellent book in the Zack Walker series. The suspense and comedy are still there.
I'm definitely enjoying this series and look forward to reading the others from this Toronto-area writer.
I'm definitely enjoying this series and look forward to reading the others from this Toronto-area writer.
this author must know lots of crazy people--he can't possibly make these characters up!!!
Lots of fun, some language, but I just try to overlook that part and read the story.
Lots of fun, some language, but I just try to overlook that part and read the story.
Enjoyed following walker through his travels as he searches out trixie his neighbor, she takes off, but only to protect her daughter. Great read!!
OK, but some of the others are so much better. Nice humour in places, though, if not always appropriate to the character or the situation.
Another compelling all-consuming thriller that I tried to force myself to put down, but couldn't. This is among Barclay's best.
Love this series, love the character.He's a male Lucille Ball, Zach you got some 'splainin to do!
having fun catching up on older Barclays. Zach is a likeable character, and plots are fresh.
This was probably my least favorite Zack Walker book to date. With that being said, I am sad that the series is over.
engrossing read, though light. Some fun characters and wacky situations.
Clever writing, enjoyable characters though not one of his best.
I like the character, Zach Walker, and his family. This was an easy enjoyable mystery, with a little humor added in. I could have done without the frequent and repeated descriptions of nose picking though...,
Very good book.
Well, that's enough of Zach Walker for me. I did enjoy the books, although this one was not my favorite.
A great thriller. The wit is hit and miss, and sometimes it's very cliché, but the premise is really fun. Worth a read.
I still really like the writing style of Linwood Barclay, however, this was the weakest of the Zack Walker series. It didn't have the same level of humour as the first three in the series.
Still a good story and an enjoyable read. I still think bad move was the best book I've ever read. If you read this book I would recommend reading the series in order as they very much follow on.
Still a good story and an enjoyable read. I still think bad move was the best book I've ever read. If you read this book I would recommend reading the series in order as they very much follow on.
I am a HUGE FAN of Linwood Barclay. His books have bumbling, loveable characters, absorbing and fast-paced story lines with interesting twists and turns, and a lot of humor. From the first Linwood Barclay I ever picked up, I was hooked and didn't stop until I'd read them all. Now I'm waiting for the next one. Give his books a try.
Zack is asked to help a friend and gets much more than he bargained for. Trixie sees two men who scare her to the point she runs away leaving Zach with a dead body and no clue how to pick up the pieces.
An excellent series! (I am sad this is the last one *fingers crossed, hoping there are many more).
An excellent series! (I am sad this is the last one *fingers crossed, hoping there are many more).
Not one of his best books. Plot is a little farfetched.
This book was a riot. First, it was fast paced, however, it was hilarious with a dominatrix neighbor who zack is trying to explain to his wife..just good writin'!
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After spending his formative years helping run a cottage resort and trailer park after his father died when he was 16, Linwood Barclay got his first newspaper job at the Peterborough Examiner, a small Ontario daily. In 1981, he joined the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest circulation newspaper.
He held such positions as assistant city editor, chief copy editor, news editor, and Life section editor, be...more
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