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Nothing to See Here
Maxi Dillion finds himself back home, living with his eighty-year-old mother after living in New York City for twenty-five years. He thinks nobody knows the real purpose of his homecoming. He's wrong. Rumors with dorsal fins, circulate about the small town. Some say he's home to rob banks, others say, he's home to sell drugs. Cillian Mulcahy knows the real reason... he owes money to the mob. While Maxi's out running errands for his mother, he bumps into Ella, a childhood acquaintance... who is all grown up and strikingly beautiful. Ella always had a crush on Maxi and the sparks between them begin to fly but neither wants to let on. While over to Ella's house on a visit, Maxi discovers, what he believes to be a treasure map. He, Ella, and two of her two girlfriends embark on a hilarious adventure to find the hidden treasure. Their search takes them from a scrapyard run by two feuding brothers to a gay bar on an exclusive island, with many upsets in between. They hire actors from a drama class as decoys. They employ sex as a distraction. Everybody tells lies... because nobody wants to know the truth. Will all their problems be solved if they locate the treasure?
316 pages, Paperback
Published May 27, 2022
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February 28, 2023
Seriously, what an intriguing and engaging story! While reading this book, I kept asking myself how did the author come up with these ideas and how did they manage to write it in such a nice and intricate flow. I can’t say how many times I laughed out loud, chuckled, or shook my head in amusement here.
There are many highlights in this narrative. First, I loved Maxi’s and Nora’s mother/son relationship. Nora is fantastic—I loved her angst and grumpiness—and it was very nice seeing the dynamic between them. We don’t see many books out there showing a son taking care of his old mother (even if he needed a financial bankruptcy), and I really think we need more of this kind of model for readers to mirror.
I found it absolutely hilarious the fact that four 40-something-year-old were in a treasure hunt. Debbie, Ida, Ella, and Maxi are all a bit unadjusted, and their enthusiasm to pursue this treasure—and the means they use to get there—were witty and just ‘slightly’ morally incorrect (okay, very often morally incorrect… haha). I’m not in my 40s yet, but somehow I could already relate to them—and I think my friends and I will be a little like this in a decade or so.
Read it with an open mind and get ready to have fun!
There are many highlights in this narrative. First, I loved Maxi’s and Nora’s mother/son relationship. Nora is fantastic—I loved her angst and grumpiness—and it was very nice seeing the dynamic between them. We don’t see many books out there showing a son taking care of his old mother (even if he needed a financial bankruptcy), and I really think we need more of this kind of model for readers to mirror.
I found it absolutely hilarious the fact that four 40-something-year-old were in a treasure hunt. Debbie, Ida, Ella, and Maxi are all a bit unadjusted, and their enthusiasm to pursue this treasure—and the means they use to get there—were witty and just ‘slightly’ morally incorrect (okay, very often morally incorrect… haha). I’m not in my 40s yet, but somehow I could already relate to them—and I think my friends and I will be a little like this in a decade or so.
Read it with an open mind and get ready to have fun!
March 3, 2023
I was hooked by the author's voice since page one and I found myself laughing out loud at many moments.
It's pretty safe to say that none of the characters are just random people that we might end up forgetting at some point after finishing the reading. Their unique stories will shock you, make you cheer for them, and, of course, make you laugh a lot!
Get yourself ready to get on board for the craziest (and most amazing) adventure of the year!
It's pretty safe to say that none of the characters are just random people that we might end up forgetting at some point after finishing the reading. Their unique stories will shock you, make you cheer for them, and, of course, make you laugh a lot!
Get yourself ready to get on board for the craziest (and most amazing) adventure of the year!
March 4, 2023
This story is not to be taken seriously. Forget the plot, it's the interaction between the quirky characters that got me. I found it very entertaining and full of laughs. It's surprisingly well written and there's even some insightful observations to ponder. Highly recommend.
March 4, 2023
Great read, very entertaining and laced with humour. Couldn't put it down.
October 16, 2022
everything to see here!
Mr.Walsh’s observations of his characters are quite hilarious and keeps the reader interested in what is to become of them.Very enjoyable read.
Mr.Walsh’s observations of his characters are quite hilarious and keeps the reader interested in what is to become of them.Very enjoyable read.
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