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Final Price
Wilmington, Delaware is one of those cities that feels more like a small town. Neighbors know one another, and businesses cater to the needs of the citizenry. But what happens when the local car salesman suffers one lost sale too many, when one more customer decides to buy from the competition because the price is too high, interest rates aren't friendly, or that shade of...more
ebook, 295 pages
Published
November 2nd 2010
by AmazonEncore
(first published 2009)
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Great concept for a story. A car salesman does not handle rejection very well and lashes out to punish those who wasted his time and then doesn't buy a car from him. You have a Chinese/American hero cop, a nerdy sidekick, a serial killer trying to make his dead Grandmother happy, and bad politics.
The story moved along well and I enjoyed it, however, I did get a bit distracted with the authors attempt to have the hero cop practice Chinese meditation tactics to escape the negativity of his corrup...more
The story moved along well and I enjoyed it, however, I did get a bit distracted with the authors attempt to have the hero cop practice Chinese meditation tactics to escape the negativity of his corrup...more
The premise of “Final Price” is interesting. When I realized (very soon into the book) why Shamus Ryan is leaving a trail of murderous mayhem in his wake, it seemed like an interesting and fresh motivation for a killer. Shamus stands in for everyone out there in sales or customer service land who is tired and angry at the way they are treated by an uncivilized, impolite and inconsiderate society. So, Shamus kills. Shamus kills with regularity. Shamus kills over and over. Potential readers should...more
Final Price by J. Gregory Smith
A quarter finalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest, this book deserves to be looked at carefully. Most of us have purchased a car at one point or another. I doubt many of us have considered the car salesman’s point of view, let alone a psychopathic car salesman. Shamus the car salesman does not take rejection well. His reaction to rejection is investigated by the largest Chinese American State Trooper in Delaware and his emotionally vulnerable sidekic...more
A quarter finalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest, this book deserves to be looked at carefully. Most of us have purchased a car at one point or another. I doubt many of us have considered the car salesman’s point of view, let alone a psychopathic car salesman. Shamus the car salesman does not take rejection well. His reaction to rejection is investigated by the largest Chinese American State Trooper in Delaware and his emotionally vulnerable sidekic...more
This novel introduces a great new central character, Paul Chang, to the thriller genre. A Chinese-
American detective, Chang is likable, credible and has enough psychoses to be endearing. Chang's partner, Nelson Rogers, is another likable, interesting character and I hope that this is the beginning of a series featuring the two.
The premise is scary enough--a psychotic, serial-killer car salesman and the story is told through alternating perspectives, Shamus Ryan, the car salesman, and Chang. Bew...more
American detective, Chang is likable, credible and has enough psychoses to be endearing. Chang's partner, Nelson Rogers, is another likable, interesting character and I hope that this is the beginning of a series featuring the two.
The premise is scary enough--a psychotic, serial-killer car salesman and the story is told through alternating perspectives, Shamus Ryan, the car salesman, and Chang. Bew...more
Not half bad, for what I paid for it, and for having a cover that looks like a Trapper Keeper I used to carry back in like '90. This was given away for free to anyone who had a Kindle, about a year ago. I figured maybe that was because they didn't feel right charging for it, given its quality, but now I've come to suspect that they were trying to generate interest in the two books this guy has released subsequently. Final Price is a strong foundation for a career as a guy who sells $3 mystery no...more
Paul Chang is a Chinese American homicide detective on the Wilmington DE police force. He and a friend were both NY City cops but resigned under cloud before singing on in Wilmington. Paul has some inner turmoil’s that he fights with the help of a old Chinese aid for his elderly mother. Shamus Ryan is a car salesman who had a very abusive upbringing and when customers give him a hard time and he looses a sale he is compelled to even the score in a very bloody manner. Its up to Paul and friend to...more
This is a very interesting and compelling novel. The author does a superb job of giving you a glimpse into the mind of a serial killer as he takes you along on the quest to capture him. It is almost chilling at times to think how easily one could cross paths with someone as disturbed as the antagonist in this novel. The hero, Paul Chang, is very well defined and we are treated to a deep understanding of his personal history and his struggles with his own violent nature. Further, there is a broad...more
I wasn't impressed by this book although it had pretty good ratings. It just didn't hold my interest and it was one of those you just can't wait for it to be over. I think the author tried to make it interesting with gory details but it just didn't flow well for me.
This was an interesting mystery with a good premise. However, I didn't like the author's use of stereotypes. Not my favorite, but not bad.
This book was a fun read. I will think twice about giving a car salesman a hard time next time I buy a car!!!
Well executed tale of a serial killer and cop who follows his own route to protect and serve. Worth reading.
This book reminds of the thriller physco! Very good read about a serial killer who is mental. Makes u think about who u come In contact with in this crazy world! Once I got into it; it was a page turner.
Was a pretty good read. crime, drama and just enough gore.
An enjoyable read with an interesting twist.
I gave it 2 stars because I did finish it afterall. It was written in a very amateur-ish way. I wouldn't really recommend it.
I really liked this book. The characters were diverse, developed and can easily be made into a series that would interest me.
If I remember right, the profanity and adult scenes were kept to a minimum, if there at all. Fair warning, I've read a few books in between this one and the review. So, my memory may not be right there...
I'll look forward to Chang as a PI.
If I remember right, the profanity and adult scenes were kept to a minimum, if there at all. Fair warning, I've read a few books in between this one and the review. So, my memory may not be right there...
I'll look forward to Chang as a PI.
what a hoot, very nice police and serial killer procedural. Amazonencore so far has been very nice imprint with good editing, and exciting noir/violent/crime ridden/on-the-edge stories.
A delightfully creepy villain (I won't be pissing any car salesmen off for a while!) and an interesting set of detectives. I would definitely buy a sequel!
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Prior to writing fiction full time, Greg Smith worked in public relations in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. He has an MBA from the College of William & Mary and a BA in English from Skidmore College.
His first novel, Final Price, was selected as a Quarterfinalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Just released as a self-published work, it is now available o...more
More about J. Gregory Smith...
His first novel, Final Price, was selected as a Quarterfinalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Just released as a self-published work, it is now available o...more
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