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Miami Beat (book1)
Jose Castillo is a cynical, wise-cracking Cuban-American who restores classic cars. He’s also a private eye whose sarcastic ways sometime get him into trouble. One day in the process of installing a four-barrel carburetor on a 1965 Mustang with an adapted 351Windsor engine, into his shop walks trouble -- in the shape of a mysterious, beautiful woman surrounded by an entour...more
Paperback, 122 pages
Published
April 7th 2012
by Ampersand Editions
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Apr 25, 2012
Fangtasia
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
lovers of noir with a dash of Caribbean spice
Recommended to Fangtasia by:
Ily Goyanes
This book reads like a noir film from the fifties, but with the inimitable spicy flavor provided by a smartass Cuban MC. Set in Miami, this contemporary crime story has a wealth of funny one-liners, delicious food and drink references, and nicely mature characters. Makes a nice change from the majority of books I've read recently, where the MCs are always in the twenties to thirties age range, with all that implies. It’s refreshing to read about characters who “have been there, done that” and ar...more
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This is just not my cup of tea.
The pulpy misogynistic style coupled with modern-day references to cell phones and Facebook put me off and I found the main character way too perfect -- by which I mean he didn't seem to have any problems other than being an egotistical douchecanoe.
Other people seemed to have liked it, so maybe it's just me.
The pulpy misogynistic style coupled with modern-day references to cell phones and Facebook put me off and I found the main character way too perfect -- by which I mean he didn't seem to have any problems other than being an egotistical douchecanoe.
Other people seemed to have liked it, so maybe it's just me.
Fun read, much like the tone of Stuart Woods (whom I really like) novels. I am proud to say that I know Jorge, and it made me smile to see his character in the book; they are not dissimilar. Look forward to reading any future books authored by Jorge Goyanes.
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What a fast paced, hard to put down book! You immediately fall in love with the smart ass Jose, and the wonderfully webbed together characters makes this an especially great read. I look forward to many more Jose Castillo adventures!
May 05, 2012
Rafael A
marked it as to-read
The book was great. Very easy reading. It was like I was having the conversation with the author. Funny, sarcastic, interesting. I am looking forward to see what happens to Mr Santana!!! in the future.
Obviously thought it was great, could have been a little longer but book 2 will solve that issue
Jun 20, 2012
Ravina Deshpande
marked it as to-read
Apr 25, 2012
Shirley Frances
marked it as to-read
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