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Jack McCall Mystery #2
The Blackmail Club
Washington, D.C., is a town full of powerful people hiding ugly secrets. The blackmailer, a renaissance man, keeps his promise: pay me, I'll return the juicy evidence I have against you, and you'll never hear from me again. Jack McCall, a former operative for the U.S. intelligence community and now a private investigator hunts this wily and diabolical madman. His victims, having paid and not been further extorted, are reticent to admit ever having been blackmailed. McCall's efforts to solve the case are assisted by Nora Burke, his sexy assistant who also helps Jack recover from the loss of his wife, and Max Logan, a retired detective of Irish-Scottish parentage. Chock full of colorful characters from the worlds of politics, art, and the media, The Blackmail Club is a cerebral, physical and sexy five-course gourmet meal of mystery. Sit back and fasten your seatbelt, relax, and be entertained while you try to fit together the final pieces before you turn the final pages.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2012
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David Bishop
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I was born in Washington, D.C. From there my life likely mirrored that of a lot of my readers. We moved around. I got some education. Played some sports, and got some more education. Prior to becoming a novelist, I worked as a financial analyst determining the value of companies. But let's talk about my current and final career, writing mystery novels.
As a writer, I conjure up occurrences designed to quickly bring the story to a roiling boil. Along the way, I invent people. Victims and villains and heroes are needed, as well as a supporting cast. I make these people fun and interesting so you will welcome them and introduce them to your friends. Primary characters need habits and tics and talents, the qualities that bring them to life and make you love them or hate them. You'll want to see them humiliated or hunted down, be sucessful or seduced.
My mysteries offer you the opportunity to be challenged to find the villain from among the suspects. Clues as large as a log or as tiny as a bump thereon are salted throughout the stories. There are distractions in the form of false clues, called red herrings, which point to someone other than the real villain.
Take a journey with me. Laugh. Hold your breath. Cheer. Boo. The characters are rich and the plots are grabbers. I promise that you'll be glad you came along. Some people don't like golf or chocolate or even a hearty laugh. But I'll bet you like some of those things and I'll bet you'll like my mysteries. Yours very truly, David Bishop
I was born in Washington, D.C. From there my life likely mirrored that of a lot of my readers. We moved around. I got some education. Played some sports, and got some more education. Prior to becoming a novelist, I worked as a financial analyst determining the value of companies. But let's talk about my current and final career, writing mystery novels.
As a writer, I conjure up occurrences designed to quickly bring the story to a roiling boil. Along the way, I invent people. Victims and villains and heroes are needed, as well as a supporting cast. I make these people fun and interesting so you will welcome them and introduce them to your friends. Primary characters need habits and tics and talents, the qualities that bring them to life and make you love them or hate them. You'll want to see them humiliated or hunted down, be sucessful or seduced.
My mysteries offer you the opportunity to be challenged to find the villain from among the suspects. Clues as large as a log or as tiny as a bump thereon are salted throughout the stories. There are distractions in the form of false clues, called red herrings, which point to someone other than the real villain.
Take a journey with me. Laugh. Hold your breath. Cheer. Boo. The characters are rich and the plots are grabbers. I promise that you'll be glad you came along. Some people don't like golf or chocolate or even a hearty laugh. But I'll bet you like some of those things and I'll bet you'll like my mysteries. Yours very truly, David Bishop
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July 17, 2018
This was a pretty good book, I will definitely continue the series
March 7, 2021
Pretty average until the author started throwing in a few twists and surprises.
Downside was many references to the first book of the McCall series. I read it so long ago I really had no memory of the book.
Downside was many references to the first book of the McCall series. I read it so long ago I really had no memory of the book.
June 27, 2012
I'm not normally a fan of mystery novels, but I must say after reading The Blackmail Club by David Bishop I might just become a convert. This is an extremely intelligent mystery in which the author's knowledge of police procedure and investigative techniques is abundantly clear. It is technically a very accurate story and a a gripping page turner from beginning to end. I literally couldn't put it down.
Writing Style: I like Bishop's style of prose. He gives just enough information and does not indulge in unnecessary description. The description he uses is evocative and, in many cases, point the reader to clues regarding the identity of the perpetrators behind the nasty Blackmail Club responsible for so much murder and misery. The imagery that sprouts from Bishop's use of similes and metaphors draws you into the story, making you forget at times that you are actually reading. It's also interesting how Bishop occasionally steps apart from the story entirely and speaks to the reader directly, frequently infusing his clever wit and humor.
Character and Dialogue: The characters are rich, well drawn, interesting and believable. The dialogue is crisp and clean and not excessive. Written in the third person, the reader is kept in the point of view of lead protaganist, investigator Jack McCall, instead of jumping around into different characters; which, if not done well, can lend itself to confusion. Instead, we are able to learn about the other characters not only by what they say, but by the subtle nuances of their body language, facial expressions and actions.
Bishop is adept at carrying the story to a shocking and unexpected ending, leaving the reader wanting more long after finishing it.
On a thematic level, the book contains some Orwellian overtones. Specifically, how "absolute power corrupts absolutely." There is also a subplot involving a potential romance intertwined with the difficulty of dealing with the death of a soul mate.
Bishop also shows the reader from the top level to the street level how the intricate political and economic cogs influence and spin the wheels of justice.
David Bishop has the gift. I would highly recommend this multi-layered, fast-paced and engaging story.
Writing Style: I like Bishop's style of prose. He gives just enough information and does not indulge in unnecessary description. The description he uses is evocative and, in many cases, point the reader to clues regarding the identity of the perpetrators behind the nasty Blackmail Club responsible for so much murder and misery. The imagery that sprouts from Bishop's use of similes and metaphors draws you into the story, making you forget at times that you are actually reading. It's also interesting how Bishop occasionally steps apart from the story entirely and speaks to the reader directly, frequently infusing his clever wit and humor.
Character and Dialogue: The characters are rich, well drawn, interesting and believable. The dialogue is crisp and clean and not excessive. Written in the third person, the reader is kept in the point of view of lead protaganist, investigator Jack McCall, instead of jumping around into different characters; which, if not done well, can lend itself to confusion. Instead, we are able to learn about the other characters not only by what they say, but by the subtle nuances of their body language, facial expressions and actions.
Bishop is adept at carrying the story to a shocking and unexpected ending, leaving the reader wanting more long after finishing it.
On a thematic level, the book contains some Orwellian overtones. Specifically, how "absolute power corrupts absolutely." There is also a subplot involving a potential romance intertwined with the difficulty of dealing with the death of a soul mate.
Bishop also shows the reader from the top level to the street level how the intricate political and economic cogs influence and spin the wheels of justice.
David Bishop has the gift. I would highly recommend this multi-layered, fast-paced and engaging story.
December 14, 2012
Despite the great number of books published each year, I find it more and more difficult to discover new authors that I enjoy. I stumbled upon The Blackmail Club, by David Bishop, read the reviews, tried the sample and liked what I saw. I thought I’d give it a try.
The Blackmail Club is the kind of book that allowed me relax and fall into a good read. A few times I felt the characters were a little too familiar, as if I’d seen them before, but then Bishop would do something with them that set them apart from others. It was enough to keep me moving along. I didn’t race through this book. I didn’t have to turn the page to see what was happening next. But that’s okay. Sometimes the best books are the ones you enjoy one page at a time.
I have to admit I’m a sucker for films and books with a noir feel to them. Bishop’s book had liberal dashes of a “Sam Spade” type dialogue which gave this book a Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler feel to it, though set in modern times. Some people, especially if they’re not familiar with those stories, might not like that. I did. Often it made me smile, and a few times I laughed.
The plot is good. The characters solid and there is a distinct line between the good and bad guys in this book, and that’s not a bad thing. If you like your hard boiled mysteries served up with a dash of humor and a touch of old style noir, I would recommend The Blackmail Club. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
The Blackmail Club is the kind of book that allowed me relax and fall into a good read. A few times I felt the characters were a little too familiar, as if I’d seen them before, but then Bishop would do something with them that set them apart from others. It was enough to keep me moving along. I didn’t race through this book. I didn’t have to turn the page to see what was happening next. But that’s okay. Sometimes the best books are the ones you enjoy one page at a time.
I have to admit I’m a sucker for films and books with a noir feel to them. Bishop’s book had liberal dashes of a “Sam Spade” type dialogue which gave this book a Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler feel to it, though set in modern times. Some people, especially if they’re not familiar with those stories, might not like that. I did. Often it made me smile, and a few times I laughed.
The plot is good. The characters solid and there is a distinct line between the good and bad guys in this book, and that’s not a bad thing. If you like your hard boiled mysteries served up with a dash of humor and a touch of old style noir, I would recommend The Blackmail Club. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
November 17, 2015
This is the first Jack McCall Mystery. Jack is retired CIA and now a private eye in Washington, D.C. with his partner Nora, an ex-cop. I got this on a free download and it was worth every penny. Do the math. The plot was preposterous, the characters one-dimensional (is it possible to have zero dimensions?), and the writing hackneyed. Bishop goes in for some character development though. Take Nora, for example. Here are some examples of his development of Nora:
"She reached inside her blouse to reposition a bra strap ..."
"...crossed her arms, pushing her black bra and its mounded contents into sight..."
"...leaned in, her breasts and white bra showing..."
"... and more active breasts than Lauren Bacall..."
"...and crossed her arms, elevating her cleavage..."
Nora is quite developed, it seems, and likes to cross her arms a lot. She also owns many different bras. I've heard of breastworks but I thought that term referred only to military fortifications. It appears that it can also refer to bad novels. I've been known to dump on female mystery writers who spend half the book describing their heroine's outfits. Bishop does the same thing with the undergarments ... and their mounded contents. As a retired FBI agent, I can attest that Bishop knows zero about blackmail or law enforcement.
"She reached inside her blouse to reposition a bra strap ..."
"...crossed her arms, pushing her black bra and its mounded contents into sight..."
"...leaned in, her breasts and white bra showing..."
"... and more active breasts than Lauren Bacall..."
"...and crossed her arms, elevating her cleavage..."
Nora is quite developed, it seems, and likes to cross her arms a lot. She also owns many different bras. I've heard of breastworks but I thought that term referred only to military fortifications. It appears that it can also refer to bad novels. I've been known to dump on female mystery writers who spend half the book describing their heroine's outfits. Bishop does the same thing with the undergarments ... and their mounded contents. As a retired FBI agent, I can attest that Bishop knows zero about blackmail or law enforcement.
June 17, 2012
This review is from: The Blackmail Club, A Jack McCall Mystery (Paperback)
The Blackmail Club had a tough bill to fill: measuring up to the attribution of David Bishop, Author. The book succeeds in maintaining that Bishop reputation, by sharing well developed characters who have a past, revealed through quiet memories of the main character, Jack McCall. Jack, his perky, attractive and intelligent partner Nora team up with a congenial, jovial retired police officer, Max. This savvy trio follow leads up and down hill, bringing both satisfaction and suffering to the characters. The secondary characters are as well detailed, each bringing his or her own back story to the book. Bishop's own intelligence background and knowledge seeps through his characters and makes it easy for readers to admire their strategies and observations.
What Bishop does particularly well in this story is include people who live a mainstream life while managing a fringe existence. Avoiding stereotyping these practices, he includes them in the readers field of vision, and uses innuendo as well as subterfuge to spare the innocent and gently reveal the guilty. Very well done, Mr. Bishop. I am, as always, impressed!
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The Blackmail Club had a tough bill to fill: measuring up to the attribution of David Bishop, Author. The book succeeds in maintaining that Bishop reputation, by sharing well developed characters who have a past, revealed through quiet memories of the main character, Jack McCall. Jack, his perky, attractive and intelligent partner Nora team up with a congenial, jovial retired police officer, Max. This savvy trio follow leads up and down hill, bringing both satisfaction and suffering to the characters. The secondary characters are as well detailed, each bringing his or her own back story to the book. Bishop's own intelligence background and knowledge seeps through his characters and makes it easy for readers to admire their strategies and observations.
What Bishop does particularly well in this story is include people who live a mainstream life while managing a fringe existence. Avoiding stereotyping these practices, he includes them in the readers field of vision, and uses innuendo as well as subterfuge to spare the innocent and gently reveal the guilty. Very well done, Mr. Bishop. I am, as always, impressed!
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November 15, 2012
I hope this becomes the first of McCall mysteries. I would like to read more about MI investigations. David Bishop is an expert writer who kept me engaged from beginning to end. Up until the end I could not guess who the blackmailer was. I was very surprised. The characters were distinct and realistic. I liked the main characters especially Jack and Max, but for some reason I did not warm up to the character of Nora, but that may have been the author's intention. The twist at the end involving Rachel was very clever. I can't wait to read more of David Bishop's books. If you love mysteries, this is the book for you to read.
September 29, 2013
I liked some of the blackmailing plot lines, but I felt a bit let down at the end of this mystery because I never felt like I knew most of the characters enough to care either way. The author's preoccupation with females as objects of desire got old for me fast. He seemed more interested in the female lead's bra straps and cleavage than in developing her as a real person. The protagonist and his relationship with a victim is real enough and Jack is clever and interesting, if a bit too focused on breasts.
May 21, 2012
I made it to chapter 16 and gave up. This is so slow moving and the writing is frankly rather boring. The descriptions are so dull and unimaginative. The conversations and dialogue are just blank. I don't like the main character Jack either. His wife hasn't been dead a year and he is already trying to hook up with his partner. Maybe it is to make him seem more complex but really, he just winds up looking like a scummy loser.
September 17, 2016
Loved the plot. Sorry but lots of typos, but really enjoyed plot and Jack and Nora team.
Enjoyed reading. Lot's of good guys doing bad, but appreciate heroes being male with solid female backing then up. Ready enjoyed the book. MUST READ.
Enjoyed reading. Lot's of good guys doing bad, but appreciate heroes being male with solid female backing then up. Ready enjoyed the book. MUST READ.
October 28, 2015
Who done it?
Good, fast moving suspense. Liked Jack McCall character and his partner Nora, hope to read more about them. Couldn't put it down, surprising ending.
Good, fast moving suspense. Liked Jack McCall character and his partner Nora, hope to read more about them. Couldn't put it down, surprising ending.
February 9, 2016
I got bored and didn't even finish. I quit caring who did it and moved in search of something that will keep my attention
April 23, 2022
The Blackmail Club is one of the worst books I have ever read. The author has a weird obsession with butts denting in when someone leans on a table, seeing bra straps (always black, white, or flesh colored), and women’s breasts being pushed up every time they cross their arms exciting male characters because they saw some extra cleavage. The writing is so bad. Here are some examples:
*Her lips twitched, as if she were receiving a coded message through her dark amalgam dental fillings. The message must have told her to keep talking because she did.
*To the extent a woman’s appearance was currency, Nora’s scoop-necked dress flashed a healthy portion of her bankroll.
*Jack watched the automated door close over the space where he had last seen Nora.
*“Go on now. I’ll get started as soon as I watch your fanny get inside your front door. It may be the last thing I ever see, so swing it girl.”
*She was an attractive woman with a body whose forward thrust had not yet been pulled off course by gravity.
*The skimpy food-service outfit she wore put more in front of Jack than just the burger he had ordered.
There are way too many characters and side storylines that weren’t truly totally pulled into or explained in the wrap up. The wrap up itself was so boring. When the PIs were interviewing the minion blackmailer they caught, it was just this happened and then this and that. Nothing exciting. At the big reveal of who the real blackmailer was it was even less exciting. The PI pretty much pulled out of left field who that mastermind was probably because the author thought it would be fun to make it almost impossible to guess which character it was. It’s completely unsatisfying where there are no clues at all leading to the bad guy. There are also quite a few typos and other mistakes, but the author doesn’t care. In fact, he thinks readers imagine those things and he doesn’t want to hear about them. In the author’s note he wrote:
“As for any errors you might imagine in spelling or punctuation or capitalization, please let me rest in peace. There are many conventions and styles with regard to these matters, and I often have characters speak incorrectly intentionally, for that is how I envision that character would speak.”
While he is correct that characters speaking incorrectly (such as his absolutely terrible approximation of an Irish guy) is fine, he probably should care that he misspelled his own characters’ names a time or two. I most definitely do not recommend The Blackmail Club at all. It’s just so incredibly awful. Don’t waste your time.
*Her lips twitched, as if she were receiving a coded message through her dark amalgam dental fillings. The message must have told her to keep talking because she did.
*To the extent a woman’s appearance was currency, Nora’s scoop-necked dress flashed a healthy portion of her bankroll.
*Jack watched the automated door close over the space where he had last seen Nora.
*“Go on now. I’ll get started as soon as I watch your fanny get inside your front door. It may be the last thing I ever see, so swing it girl.”
*She was an attractive woman with a body whose forward thrust had not yet been pulled off course by gravity.
*The skimpy food-service outfit she wore put more in front of Jack than just the burger he had ordered.
There are way too many characters and side storylines that weren’t truly totally pulled into or explained in the wrap up. The wrap up itself was so boring. When the PIs were interviewing the minion blackmailer they caught, it was just this happened and then this and that. Nothing exciting. At the big reveal of who the real blackmailer was it was even less exciting. The PI pretty much pulled out of left field who that mastermind was probably because the author thought it would be fun to make it almost impossible to guess which character it was. It’s completely unsatisfying where there are no clues at all leading to the bad guy. There are also quite a few typos and other mistakes, but the author doesn’t care. In fact, he thinks readers imagine those things and he doesn’t want to hear about them. In the author’s note he wrote:
“As for any errors you might imagine in spelling or punctuation or capitalization, please let me rest in peace. There are many conventions and styles with regard to these matters, and I often have characters speak incorrectly intentionally, for that is how I envision that character would speak.”
While he is correct that characters speaking incorrectly (such as his absolutely terrible approximation of an Irish guy) is fine, he probably should care that he misspelled his own characters’ names a time or two. I most definitely do not recommend The Blackmail Club at all. It’s just so incredibly awful. Don’t waste your time.
November 2, 2017
I can't quite figure out what sort of book he was trying to write. Noire ala Humphrey Bogart detective? Modern police/detective? Former military detective? Regardless it was not successful
Firstly, he seems to have a fixation on women's breasts and legs, the descriptions were sort of like the old detective stories from the 40's & 50's but the tactics of the police were more modern. His descriptions of men tended to hover around sweat and hair. All of them wore thin really quickly and completely detracted from the story he was trying to tell.
It only took me 2 days to read because I kept falling asleep.
All a shame because the story could have been pretty good with more work.
I don't think I will read any more of his books
Firstly, he seems to have a fixation on women's breasts and legs, the descriptions were sort of like the old detective stories from the 40's & 50's but the tactics of the police were more modern. His descriptions of men tended to hover around sweat and hair. All of them wore thin really quickly and completely detracted from the story he was trying to tell.
It only took me 2 days to read because I kept falling asleep.
All a shame because the story could have been pretty good with more work.
I don't think I will read any more of his books
July 5, 2019
A mystery of mysteries
This story has an abundance of characters who could be the villain. It seemed to go on for an exceptionally long time. I did not figure it all out until the end but even then it did not justify the need for all of the murders and suicides. Also, I was not happy about Jack's partner being ignored toward the end. Usually they get together and discuss how they plan to put an end to the case. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would score this book about a nine. Jack McCall is a good writer.I
This story has an abundance of characters who could be the villain. It seemed to go on for an exceptionally long time. I did not figure it all out until the end but even then it did not justify the need for all of the murders and suicides. Also, I was not happy about Jack's partner being ignored toward the end. Usually they get together and discuss how they plan to put an end to the case. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would score this book about a nine. Jack McCall is a good writer.I
April 11, 2018
I really enjoyed this one. Jack is an interesting detective with some personal issues. He is hired to find out who was blackmailing his friend/psychologist. His friend has committed suicide and his wife wants to know why so Jack is out to find out why and who did it. He finds all kinds of things out and has many different characters he runs across as he progresses. Quite a book. Loved it.
March 12, 2020
Just finished reading The Blackmail Club. Did it in 2 sittings. Sharp edges, compelling plot, just the right amount of the good guys to balance out the bad. The author wrote a great stand alone thriller (even though this is a second in a series). I’m especially pleased that there were no hidden clues held back so that at the conclusion the reader could not solve the murder. I hate it when they do that!
September 29, 2021
I didn’t think I’d like this book. The only reason I read it was because I had it sitting in my library for so long and I couldn’t figure out why I bought it in the first place.
Well, it turned out to be a GOOD read! Good mystery, violence was not horrible, sex was pleasant 🙂 and not every 3rd page. The story line was intriguing. Pretty good mystery. If it’s a series I would be happy to read more.
Well, it turned out to be a GOOD read! Good mystery, violence was not horrible, sex was pleasant 🙂 and not every 3rd page. The story line was intriguing. Pretty good mystery. If it’s a series I would be happy to read more.
July 4, 2022
Extraordinary
I thoroughly enjoyed this book for it's intricate trails of deceit, greed, and even innocence. I like the well defined characters and the descriptions of the problems they got themselves into. I also appreciate the morals and few observations of true justice, truth, and wise decisions in withholding all information. Plainly put, this is not only a fine piece of literature but quite entertaining - a great read!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book for it's intricate trails of deceit, greed, and even innocence. I like the well defined characters and the descriptions of the problems they got themselves into. I also appreciate the morals and few observations of true justice, truth, and wise decisions in withholding all information. Plainly put, this is not only a fine piece of literature but quite entertaining - a great read!
September 18, 2017
The blackmail club
Continuing characters from a previous tale, but in quite a different setting and story line than expected. Excellent mystery with the ending hidden well until the logical time. Perry Mason presentation at the end was perfect for the characters involved and made a great wrap to the story.
Continuing characters from a previous tale, but in quite a different setting and story line than expected. Excellent mystery with the ending hidden well until the logical time. Perry Mason presentation at the end was perfect for the characters involved and made a great wrap to the story.
June 14, 2021
A generous two stars
The main characters were fairly well developed, but there were far too many undeveloped secondary characters resulting in a confusing, convoluted read. Also, I found the author’s constant descriptions of female characters’ attire and body parts distracting and offensive.
The main characters were fairly well developed, but there were far too many undeveloped secondary characters resulting in a confusing, convoluted read. Also, I found the author’s constant descriptions of female characters’ attire and body parts distracting and offensive.
November 16, 2021
The Blackmail Club:
I really enjoyed this book.... It was full of intrigue, murder, corruption at the highest level & even a little hint of maybe a romance.... Very interesting characters and alot of them.... Loved the plot of all the blackmail & suspense. Looking forward to future books by this author. Thank - you, M.L.
I really enjoyed this book.... It was full of intrigue, murder, corruption at the highest level & even a little hint of maybe a romance.... Very interesting characters and alot of them.... Loved the plot of all the blackmail & suspense. Looking forward to future books by this author. Thank - you, M.L.
February 13, 2022
Good mystery when traveling
I enjoyed reading this book on my way to work. I liked Jake's character even though it seemed a little too good to be real. The book gives vibes of mystery noir genre. The ending was a but too dramatic for my taste. In a nutshell it was entertaining on the light side. If you have a chance give it a go
I enjoyed reading this book on my way to work. I liked Jake's character even though it seemed a little too good to be real. The book gives vibes of mystery noir genre. The ending was a but too dramatic for my taste. In a nutshell it was entertaining on the light side. If you have a chance give it a go
April 6, 2025
Easy and Captivating book
Nothing heavy about this who-done-it. It was easy to pick up and put down but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t good. I throughly enjoyed the authors style, his characters, the story line and the way events unfolded. I’m looking forward to reading another David Bishop book.
Nothing heavy about this who-done-it. It was easy to pick up and put down but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t good. I throughly enjoyed the authors style, his characters, the story line and the way events unfolded. I’m looking forward to reading another David Bishop book.
May 23, 2018
Good start to the series
In this the second book of the Jack McCall series the terrain keeps changing with every thread that is discovered. The suspects keep changing and moving from possible to innocent and throw in a copycat blackmailer, you get a real interesting read.
In this the second book of the Jack McCall series the terrain keeps changing with every thread that is discovered. The suspects keep changing and moving from possible to innocent and throw in a copycat blackmailer, you get a real interesting read.
January 21, 2019
I hope that the series continues!!
I really enjoyed reading both books in the series. The author has a way of keeping the reader wanting to read as much as possible in one sitting. The parts that I enjoyed the most were the twists and surprises towards the end of the books.
I really enjoyed reading both books in the series. The author has a way of keeping the reader wanting to read as much as possible in one sitting. The parts that I enjoyed the most were the twists and surprises towards the end of the books.
January 30, 2021
An excellent book in this latest series I have been reading by David Bishop. My only criticism would be that sometimes the storyline becomes a bit long and convoluted but other than that another masterpiece.
February 4, 2021
Too many characters. I enjoyed the quick pace and the general story line but was confused by the number of characters and was unable to keep them straight. The story seemed too “busy”. The ending was unpredicted, but fell flat and left me unsatisfied. Probably a 2.5 star review but rounded up.
April 15, 2021
Police procedure and investigation techniques draw you into this mystery
With the perpetrators that was behind this club. Good trio working on this case. A little romance along with a little humor. Well done and kept you on your toes to figure out.
With the perpetrators that was behind this club. Good trio working on this case. A little romance along with a little humor. Well done and kept you on your toes to figure out.
June 26, 2021
Mystery
I figured out the blackmailed pretty early but the ending was definitely a twist. A good mystery but it tries to hard to copy the elements of film noir. Including the parts that didn't age well. All in all a fun mystery with lots of great characters.
I figured out the blackmailed pretty early but the ending was definitely a twist. A good mystery but it tries to hard to copy the elements of film noir. Including the parts that didn't age well. All in all a fun mystery with lots of great characters.
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