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 ...
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Jun 03, 2010
Bill
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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.
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May 09, 2011
Jesslaine
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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!
Mar 05, 2010
Victoria
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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.
Oct 04, 2010
Naomi
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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.
Jan 23, 2009
Maren
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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.
Jan 19, 2012
Kristen
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Enjoyed following walker through his travels as he searches out trixie his neighbor, she takes off, but only to protect her daughter. Great read!!
Jun 23, 2010
Lynn
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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.
Feb 01, 2010
Mary Lou
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engrossing read, though light. Some fun characters and wacky situations.
Jan 18, 2010
Kevin
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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).
Aug 03, 2011
Naomi
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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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