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Jon Stanton Thrillers #3
Sin City Homicide
A BILLIONAIRE MURDERED . . .
The rape-homicide of a prominent Las Vegas couple sends shock waves through the community. With no active leads, the LVPD Homicide Unit is growing desperate.
A DETECTIVE WITH A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE . . .
Brought in as a consultant, Detective Jon Stanton discovers that there's more to this case than anyone is revealing to him. The trail is leading him down a dark path, one that many in the Las Vegas Metro PD don't want him to uncover.
A KILLER WITH NO CONSCIENCE . . .
In a city full of moral decadence, Stanton combs the underbelly in search of a killer so brazen, he commits his crimes in full public view. Hindered at every turn by a police department unwilling to help him, Stanton is left alone to make a chilling discovery: the killer may be one of their own.
The rape-homicide of a prominent Las Vegas couple sends shock waves through the community. With no active leads, the LVPD Homicide Unit is growing desperate.
A DETECTIVE WITH A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE . . .
Brought in as a consultant, Detective Jon Stanton discovers that there's more to this case than anyone is revealing to him. The trail is leading him down a dark path, one that many in the Las Vegas Metro PD don't want him to uncover.
A KILLER WITH NO CONSCIENCE . . .
In a city full of moral decadence, Stanton combs the underbelly in search of a killer so brazen, he commits his crimes in full public view. Hindered at every turn by a police department unwilling to help him, Stanton is left alone to make a chilling discovery: the killer may be one of their own.
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First published March 3, 2012
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Victor Methos
75 books2,090 followersVictor Methos is the Edgar Award nominated bestselling author of over forty novels. He has been a criminal and civil rights lawyer in the Mountain West, conducting over 100 trials, and produces two books a year with his dog Fraiser by his side.
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June 6, 2017
This is third book in the Jon Stanton series. Jon is a police detective in San Diego, CA who is on again off again on the job, has an ex-wife who is screwing an athlete, has two sons he doesn't get to see much and as a Mormon, wears his magical underwear with pride, thinks the Garden of Eden was in Missouri (despite the bible saying it was at the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in the Middle East), and now tells people he thinks Eve just wanted to have kids and that is why she let a talking snake serve her up some forbidden fruit. Oh and he also thinks Noah built an ark with no nails or hammers in a desert where there was no wood. In the last book, he told a woman he believes in the bible because he met criminals and they felt evil. He told one in this book that he believes because he can't figure out how the brain gets his hands to move unless there is a god. Uh huh. Right, Jon. Skipped that biology 101 course, did you?
So Jon is called to Las Vegas to try to find out who killed a billionaire and his wife and who also murdered their adult son who was a creeper. The odd thing is that the man who called him in and some other cops don't want for him to solve the crimes and are willing to murder him to keep him from doing it. Exciting story though Jon is a Mormon dud and bland as can be.
So Jon is called to Las Vegas to try to find out who killed a billionaire and his wife and who also murdered their adult son who was a creeper. The odd thing is that the man who called him in and some other cops don't want for him to solve the crimes and are willing to murder him to keep him from doing it. Exciting story though Jon is a Mormon dud and bland as can be.
November 11, 2025
Interesting who dun it
Continued story of a Mormon police officer who has keen perception and a true sense of seeing good in people. That ability makes enemies of many as his police / detective skills are unmatched. Interesting read with a rare happy ending.
Continued story of a Mormon police officer who has keen perception and a true sense of seeing good in people. That ability makes enemies of many as his police / detective skills are unmatched. Interesting read with a rare happy ending.
August 5, 2019
Thankfully, it has a new format compared to the first two instalments; they were far too similar. I wouldn't describe this one as predictable in itself but if you've read other Jon Staton stories you know what's coming. The pace, although never strong, does have it's moments, especially as it's set in Vegas so there's no lethargic descriptions of surfing holding it back. Those really bored me but you still have to endure Stanton's ex wife's involvement. I can't see what she does for the series. Why can't he just be divorced the way we all are instead of having her on speed-dial? I think the plot would be helped if a timeline between books was explained. Having to guess how much time has elapsed between books as he's got a new girlfriend is off putting.
Gone is the old Stanton who faces the bad guys unarmed, now he even carries a 45 and a back up weapon. It's not at the point where he can ask the felons "do you feel lucky, punk?" but his characterisation is different. Enough remains that he still gets beaten-up just like before. And knifed. And shot. So not all has changed.
This series doesn't come close to the quality of the author's legal thrillers but if you were left a little disappointed after book 2 (I wasn't) then I recommend this book. It has a new and fresh plot with the usual and excellent Victor Methos writing style I love.
Gone is the old Stanton who faces the bad guys unarmed, now he even carries a 45 and a back up weapon. It's not at the point where he can ask the felons "do you feel lucky, punk?" but his characterisation is different. Enough remains that he still gets beaten-up just like before. And knifed. And shot. So not all has changed.
This series doesn't come close to the quality of the author's legal thrillers but if you were left a little disappointed after book 2 (I wasn't) then I recommend this book. It has a new and fresh plot with the usual and excellent Victor Methos writing style I love.
March 28, 2016
***3.5*** This is the first Jon Stanton book I’ve ever read, and for me, this was a straightforward, solid police detective story. I like Det. Jon Stanton, even with his faith – I think it’s original and fresh to have a police detective having strong beliefs – his being Mormon – and seeing mankind with other eyes that the sarcastic view we are used to. I don’t know much about Mormons so this was educational. I never minded to be introduced to the Jewish faith when I read the Peter Decker series. So it’s a bit similar, although here Jon Stanton brings his faith more into his everyday thinking.
The book has its flaws of course; bad editing for instance, but story-wise I enjoyed it.
In this 3rd installment, Jon Stanton is invited to investigate a rape-murder case in Las Vegas as a courtesy to a long-time acquaintance, Assistant Sheriff Orson Hall.
When Jon arrives in Las Vegas, he encounters resistance from the assigned detectives on the case.
And for whatever reason I liked Det. Alma Parr. Yes, he has a temper issue, but he’s a good man behind all that anger.
I hope that the other Stanton books won’t disappoint either.
The book has its flaws of course; bad editing for instance, but story-wise I enjoyed it.
In this 3rd installment, Jon Stanton is invited to investigate a rape-murder case in Las Vegas as a courtesy to a long-time acquaintance, Assistant Sheriff Orson Hall.
When Jon arrives in Las Vegas, he encounters resistance from the assigned detectives on the case.
And for whatever reason I liked Det. Alma Parr. Yes, he has a temper issue, but he’s a good man behind all that anger.
I hope that the other Stanton books won’t disappoint either.
October 21, 2019
I enjoyed the story, but I am now kind of wondering how all the crimes of this series seem to involve corrupt cops. How can there be so many?
April 21, 2023
**2.5 Rounded up**
I don't think book series are a good idea for Methos. He is one hell of a stand-alone writer involving lawyers and court proceedings, but book series, like this one...not so much. I am dreading the next eight books in this series because I already know what they'll be about! (Corrupt cops, stupid decisions, and let me guess... Stanton will end up in the hospital again with another bullet wound).
I don't want to give up on any book written by him, but this series is turning into a disaster! I've decided that Stanton is kind of a boring person with no sense of humor, and I really can't stand the moral of these stories- Trust no one. Ever. Oh, and every single person is a monster. For being a man of faith, he sure doesn't have any in humanity. Believe it or not there are trustworthy people out there, and not every cop is corrupt!
I don't think book series are a good idea for Methos. He is one hell of a stand-alone writer involving lawyers and court proceedings, but book series, like this one...not so much. I am dreading the next eight books in this series because I already know what they'll be about! (Corrupt cops, stupid decisions, and let me guess... Stanton will end up in the hospital again with another bullet wound).
I don't want to give up on any book written by him, but this series is turning into a disaster! I've decided that Stanton is kind of a boring person with no sense of humor, and I really can't stand the moral of these stories- Trust no one. Ever. Oh, and every single person is a monster. For being a man of faith, he sure doesn't have any in humanity. Believe it or not there are trustworthy people out there, and not every cop is corrupt!
May 30, 2025
I'd give this 4.5, as I really enjoyed it. love Jon Stanton, he's a bit like the terminator getting shot, beaten and punched to within an inch of his life but then so do all the main characters in lots of books. A great read.
February 18, 2023
***EDIT (Since reading more of the book, I've reduced my rating to 2 stars - updated comments below original review)
The story and writing quality of Mr. Methos is quite good! The characters are interesting and the plot is engaging. Just to preface this next statement, I am not a prude (sounds like Nixon saying, 'I am not a crook!' 😊) I don't personally care for ultra graphic violence and degradation or excessive profanity to no purpose. Again, in my lowly and wretched opinion, a LOT of how well these kinds of elements are integrated into a story is mostly due to the talent and artistry of the author.
So, with that said, my only comment about the content itself is that if Mr. Methos is himself a devout Mormon, like his main character is, I find it quite hypocritical and frankly a poor example of his faith for the almost constant 'F' bombs throughout the book. Like I said, I am not bothered when it seems well placed or used effectively, but just to use the word prolifically simply to use it to fill the pages seems to me to be unnecessary as well as not a terribly good 'Witness' for his faith.
The fact that Mr. Methos goes out of his way to create a rather unusually devout character, and Mormon at that, and then to incorporate such graphic, degenerate violence and excessive profanity, just does not strike me as very consistent. If he proudly and I feel courageously wishes to promote his primary character as a faithful Mormon, good for him! But then to write with this kind of content sure does not seem to make a whole lot of sense. I'm sure this will not bother most people, especially with the violence and profanity that saturates just about everything nowadays, but I was just struck by the oddness of those two factors. Again, with that probably mostly irrelevant observation noted, the story and writing quality is by and large fairly good.
In addition, and this is just a matter of taste for me personally, but also his absolute insistence of imbuing just about EVERY character with extreme self-serving cynicism, and with very few characters coming across as having any vestige of virtue at all comes across to me as very heavy handed and unnecessary and I feel weighs down the story with excessive negativity. It's almost like the main character and MAYBE 1 or 2 others are the only decent people in the story and everyone else is morally and ethically repulsive. Not only is this NOT realistic to be so heavily weighted towards 'Evil' that way, but to me it does drag down what would otherwise be a very good story. So, IF you can put up with these elements, which I am currently attempting to do, then yes, there is indeed a very intriguing and involving story here.
*** UPDATE
Okay, when I wrote the above, I was about halfway through the story. At that point, I would say what I have said so far was accurate. BUT... as I read more of the book, the elements that I have already commented about which I found disturbing began to get progressively worse.
I do not mean to be judgemental, like I say I am no prude. And, if others fully enjoy reading stories like this, then that is certainly not for me to criticize. BUT... again, as far as I am concerned, since I read all the other noteworthy authors like Grisham, Baldacci, ect., for me personally if an author basically begins to fill every scene with extremely graphic violence with explicit descriptions of the terror a person is feeling while being burned alive, along with constant explicit and rather distasteful 'sex' scenes, and wall to wall 'F' bombs, and in addition there really is no real style or cleverness or depth, then as far as I am concerned it is certainly not worth reading. These other excellent authors apparently do not feel the necessity of saturating their stories with this kind of stuff. Along with that, when all, and I mean ALL the characters are sleazy, very unlikable @ssholes, honestly, all this begins to weigh down whatever interest and 'enjoyment' I may have had at first. This guy is no Harlan Coben...
When I got to the 10th scene of some very unpleasant sex scene (we are not talking anything that could remotely be called 'romantic' or even 'titillating' in any way whatsoever) We are talking, dirty, exploitive, degraded stuff with bosses having their 'assistants' giving them B*** jobs while they are in their penthouse having a drink looking out over the city. When I got to that particular scene, that was it for me. Done. And thankfully so...
I will NOT be reading any of Mr. Methos' books in the future. If others enjoy this kind of stuff, more power to them. I guess that is why it is there. But, for my recommending an author for cleverness or humour (Coben) good story (Grisham) or thrilling adventure (Baldacci/Preston-Child) or anything that I would personally feel is actual writing talent, this fellow is not it. There was no depth here, no clever writing, no point. Yes, the characters were engaging in themselves, but page after page of having them yelling and cussing and scattering constant 'F' bombs at each other scene after scene, with absolutely NO ONE coming across as the slightest bit likeable, and including the content that I just mentioned filling all the pages, to me it just simply does not speak of any true talent whatsoever.
The story and writing quality of Mr. Methos is quite good! The characters are interesting and the plot is engaging. Just to preface this next statement, I am not a prude (sounds like Nixon saying, 'I am not a crook!' 😊) I don't personally care for ultra graphic violence and degradation or excessive profanity to no purpose. Again, in my lowly and wretched opinion, a LOT of how well these kinds of elements are integrated into a story is mostly due to the talent and artistry of the author.
So, with that said, my only comment about the content itself is that if Mr. Methos is himself a devout Mormon, like his main character is, I find it quite hypocritical and frankly a poor example of his faith for the almost constant 'F' bombs throughout the book. Like I said, I am not bothered when it seems well placed or used effectively, but just to use the word prolifically simply to use it to fill the pages seems to me to be unnecessary as well as not a terribly good 'Witness' for his faith.
The fact that Mr. Methos goes out of his way to create a rather unusually devout character, and Mormon at that, and then to incorporate such graphic, degenerate violence and excessive profanity, just does not strike me as very consistent. If he proudly and I feel courageously wishes to promote his primary character as a faithful Mormon, good for him! But then to write with this kind of content sure does not seem to make a whole lot of sense. I'm sure this will not bother most people, especially with the violence and profanity that saturates just about everything nowadays, but I was just struck by the oddness of those two factors. Again, with that probably mostly irrelevant observation noted, the story and writing quality is by and large fairly good.
In addition, and this is just a matter of taste for me personally, but also his absolute insistence of imbuing just about EVERY character with extreme self-serving cynicism, and with very few characters coming across as having any vestige of virtue at all comes across to me as very heavy handed and unnecessary and I feel weighs down the story with excessive negativity. It's almost like the main character and MAYBE 1 or 2 others are the only decent people in the story and everyone else is morally and ethically repulsive. Not only is this NOT realistic to be so heavily weighted towards 'Evil' that way, but to me it does drag down what would otherwise be a very good story. So, IF you can put up with these elements, which I am currently attempting to do, then yes, there is indeed a very intriguing and involving story here.
*** UPDATE
Okay, when I wrote the above, I was about halfway through the story. At that point, I would say what I have said so far was accurate. BUT... as I read more of the book, the elements that I have already commented about which I found disturbing began to get progressively worse.
I do not mean to be judgemental, like I say I am no prude. And, if others fully enjoy reading stories like this, then that is certainly not for me to criticize. BUT... again, as far as I am concerned, since I read all the other noteworthy authors like Grisham, Baldacci, ect., for me personally if an author basically begins to fill every scene with extremely graphic violence with explicit descriptions of the terror a person is feeling while being burned alive, along with constant explicit and rather distasteful 'sex' scenes, and wall to wall 'F' bombs, and in addition there really is no real style or cleverness or depth, then as far as I am concerned it is certainly not worth reading. These other excellent authors apparently do not feel the necessity of saturating their stories with this kind of stuff. Along with that, when all, and I mean ALL the characters are sleazy, very unlikable @ssholes, honestly, all this begins to weigh down whatever interest and 'enjoyment' I may have had at first. This guy is no Harlan Coben...
When I got to the 10th scene of some very unpleasant sex scene (we are not talking anything that could remotely be called 'romantic' or even 'titillating' in any way whatsoever) We are talking, dirty, exploitive, degraded stuff with bosses having their 'assistants' giving them B*** jobs while they are in their penthouse having a drink looking out over the city. When I got to that particular scene, that was it for me. Done. And thankfully so...
I will NOT be reading any of Mr. Methos' books in the future. If others enjoy this kind of stuff, more power to them. I guess that is why it is there. But, for my recommending an author for cleverness or humour (Coben) good story (Grisham) or thrilling adventure (Baldacci/Preston-Child) or anything that I would personally feel is actual writing talent, this fellow is not it. There was no depth here, no clever writing, no point. Yes, the characters were engaging in themselves, but page after page of having them yelling and cussing and scattering constant 'F' bombs at each other scene after scene, with absolutely NO ONE coming across as the slightest bit likeable, and including the content that I just mentioned filling all the pages, to me it just simply does not speak of any true talent whatsoever.
July 15, 2023
Lots of corruption in this one, sheesh. Another short and easy read. It would be nice if Jon Stanton was a little more of an exciting character but alas. It was still a good book though!
August 20, 2019
This was another great Jon Stanton thriller. He gets beat up and shot and recovers (of course he must, he’s the star) which is a stretch if the injuries are as bad as described but it is fiction so moving on. Jon has a photographic memory and he remembers everything he sees. Not sure I’d want that but it could be handy. Anyway, he gets a call from his old friend Orson Hall in Las Vegas, the basis of the book’s name ‘Sin City Homicide.’ Orson begs Jon to come to Las Vegas on his dime and help solve a case that has eluded his own officers. (Sounds fishy to me). Jon says he has lots of cases in San Diego but Orson prevails and has already set it up with Jon’s boss, Chin Ho, with promises of a grant to help the San Diego Police Police Department go national with training. Sounds like a bribe but Chin accepts and tells Jon to do his best. So, off Jon goes with first class ticket, room on high floor of one of the nice casinos, and a rental Cadillac all at Orson’s expense. Right off the bat he runs into resistance from the two detectives working the double murder on the tram of a casino owner, Daniel and Emily Steed. No witnesses and no evidence to be found. They figure it won’t be solved but one of the partners of Steed wants to find out ‘who done it’ so Orson brings in Jon. Jon meanders around using his psychological skills and his mental control to ‘see things’ that others overlook. It is a complex weave of good guys and guys who don’t know whether or not to trust Jon and guys who want him gone. These books are all so well written that you never figure out the plot until the end and then you want it to continue. For a guy who has been shot, burned, beaten up, and shot again in just the first 3 books, you have to wonder if maybe surfing is a magic cure. Jon seems to think so. Anyway, he and his ex-wife have more or less parted with no hope of reconciliation so he is open to a new relationship. Is the police officer, Mindi Morgan, of the LVPD going to be the one? Read Book 4 and find out—maybe. Great read and even with the lapse into religion it remains a thriller. Jon may be religious but he can shoot a gun.
September 27, 2022
A worn out premise
I really don't want to slip up and give spoilers but I might. If you've read the first two books in this series you've pretty much read this book as well.
Different names, different locations but essentially the same story. This author seems to be taking the lazy way as so many authors these days seem to be doing.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS ALERT!!!
Jon needs better friends or at least stop trusting his current friends. Another potential love interest forced into wearing a wire? Stupidly going into a situation without backup and getting beat up? For a smart guy he sure is pretty stupid. His ex-wife is still in the discussion? Jon needs to stop pining over her and commit one way or the other. He comes across a bit of a cuckold. Will this new woman in his life get him to move on? Will she be in the next book or disappear without explanation like previous women?
I really don't want to slip up and give spoilers but I might. If you've read the first two books in this series you've pretty much read this book as well.
Different names, different locations but essentially the same story. This author seems to be taking the lazy way as so many authors these days seem to be doing.
POTENTIAL SPOILERS ALERT!!!
Jon needs better friends or at least stop trusting his current friends. Another potential love interest forced into wearing a wire? Stupidly going into a situation without backup and getting beat up? For a smart guy he sure is pretty stupid. His ex-wife is still in the discussion? Jon needs to stop pining over her and commit one way or the other. He comes across a bit of a cuckold. Will this new woman in his life get him to move on? Will she be in the next book or disappear without explanation like previous women?
February 23, 2019
This is the 3rd of the Jon Stanton series and it was good but not as good as the 2and book. Jon is back work in San Diego working cold Sex Crime cases. His ex wife has moved on and actively dating other men. Jon receives a call from an old friend in Vegas. His friend is very high up in the Vegas police Department. He wants Jon to take over a very high Profile murder case and of course The Vegas Robbery Homicide Detectives are not Happy and they resent Jon . Only the 2 Vegas cops assigned to help him treat him with any respect. The major suspect is a major casino owner and worth millions. The storyline provides insight into what some casino owners feel about the people gambling in their establishments. It also takes a stab at White Supremacist Groups and provides insights into what they really think and want. I figured out the ending so that is why I only gave it a 3 rating.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2017
Jon Stanton series had me hooked from the beginning. Although I read the last half of the series first before starting with one through six. I enjoyed this book three of the series, as it showed how Stanton is able to perform in another setting while maintaining his core beliefs and principles. Although not a Morman myself, I've liked reading the main characters interactions with his church & fellow law enforcement officers. Besides I can strongly relate to his sensitivity and core righteous beliefs that helps keep the stories interesting to me. Even without a psychic license is another plus!
March 16, 2018
I guess I need to lay off Jon Stanton for a bit. Nobody likes him and he's always uncovering corruption. Add to that his (now) ex-wife and he are barely speaking and when they do, it's hostility. And don't get me started on the whole "Mormon" thing. It's all become a little trite. I keep waiting for someone to finally kill him because he keeps getting beat up, shot, knifed, etc. etc. etc. This time around he was beat up with a PIPE and he was able to escape and hold a conversation with another detective. Yes indeed. I'm putting down the Jon Stanton books for a bit. I'm on to the Neon Lawyer series. I hope they are nothing like this one.
March 20, 2018
Predictable
I have read the first three Stanton books in order and need to take a break. While the plotting is reasonable, if predictable, I find that the character development of the protagonist is flawed, especially his relationship s with firearms and the church. Early on he doesn't carry a gun, by the third book he is almost Dirty Harry. I also feel that his back story changes from book to book.
My biggest problem is the fact that he always ends up shooting the buddy while getting shot himself. This would be fine in a standalone but becomes tedious in a series.
So far, these books don't come close to Methos' legal thrillers.
I have read the first three Stanton books in order and need to take a break. While the plotting is reasonable, if predictable, I find that the character development of the protagonist is flawed, especially his relationship s with firearms and the church. Early on he doesn't carry a gun, by the third book he is almost Dirty Harry. I also feel that his back story changes from book to book.
My biggest problem is the fact that he always ends up shooting the buddy while getting shot himself. This would be fine in a standalone but becomes tedious in a series.
So far, these books don't come close to Methos' legal thrillers.
June 10, 2018
Wow. This is a hard book to review, yet I want to try and explain my rating. In a lot of ways this is 5 stars like the first two in the series. The writing is high quality. I highlighted and copied so much. I also could reread Jon’s chapters and copy more. 😀 Jon Stanton is a brilliant character. I love him. ❤️
Yet it is hard to follow. For most of the book it starts each chapter with a different character. (Maybe this is intentionally done by the author?) I dislike that. It’s hard for me to remember who the characters are. Also, despite that, I correctly guessed the villain too soon. Ruined the ending for me.
However, I love the series and will be reading the next book. 😊
Yet it is hard to follow. For most of the book it starts each chapter with a different character. (Maybe this is intentionally done by the author?) I dislike that. It’s hard for me to remember who the characters are. Also, despite that, I correctly guessed the villain too soon. Ruined the ending for me.
However, I love the series and will be reading the next book. 😊
June 3, 2020
How many brushes with death can he take?
I love the mystery story in Sin City. The leading event, the lawsuit from the woman whose shoulder he shot through, should've been wrapped up. Stanton seems to be a magnet for pipes and boards smashing his head and face and bullets leaving him miraculously recovering after hospitalization. But everything is great in the end, because surfing soothes the soul. Other than those things the story is great! Since he gets injured about the same in each story, it, unfortunately becomes expected. Getting bashed in the face and head with boards and pipes and being left unconscious never seems to leave any marks on his good looks.
I love the mystery story in Sin City. The leading event, the lawsuit from the woman whose shoulder he shot through, should've been wrapped up. Stanton seems to be a magnet for pipes and boards smashing his head and face and bullets leaving him miraculously recovering after hospitalization. But everything is great in the end, because surfing soothes the soul. Other than those things the story is great! Since he gets injured about the same in each story, it, unfortunately becomes expected. Getting bashed in the face and head with boards and pipes and being left unconscious never seems to leave any marks on his good looks.
October 8, 2021
I really don't know how this guy does it. Methos once again writes a compelling story with interesting characters. You'd think that he would sag at some point, giving us a boring or, worse, a not-believable ride, but nope. Does it again. This is not a strict police procedural but the main character is an important police detective out of San Diego "on loan" to the Las Vegas PD and assigned to a special murder case. A very suspicious thing, right? Yes. Very. This is another Methos winner. Enjoy it.
March 6, 2020
Entertaining
This book wasn’t as good as the other books in the series. Jon was great but there were so many secondary characters that it was hard to keep track of them. The plot was also a little unbelievable so I found myself putting the book down a lot. It looks like Jon will finally get to have a love life, and all I have to say about that is it’s about time!!! I know this a mystery novel but it would help to have a little romantic interest for Jon in the stories
This book wasn’t as good as the other books in the series. Jon was great but there were so many secondary characters that it was hard to keep track of them. The plot was also a little unbelievable so I found myself putting the book down a lot. It looks like Jon will finally get to have a love life, and all I have to say about that is it’s about time!!! I know this a mystery novel but it would help to have a little romantic interest for Jon in the stories
April 18, 2020
Unlucky detective/surfer
I gave it three stars, which is good for me. The writing and storyr ar
I almost gave it two stars. Three is a good rating for me. I don't give give unless it's a classic. The writing and story are good. I like it that there are no sex scenes to detract from the story line.
I just wonder about a precient detective who seems to get shot or smacked in the face in every book.
I gave it three stars, which is good for me. The writing and storyr ar
I almost gave it two stars. Three is a good rating for me. I don't give give unless it's a classic. The writing and story are good. I like it that there are no sex scenes to detract from the story line.
I just wonder about a precient detective who seems to get shot or smacked in the face in every book.
November 1, 2022
Poor Guy
How much more can this guy take?! This is the fourth book I've read in the Jon Stanton series and I'm not sure I can read anymore. Its not because of anything other than how the author allows this guy to get so beat up, physically and mentally. Everyone double crosses him, takes advantage of him, and treats him without the respect he deserves AND he either gets shot, burned, or stabbed in every book. Good-by Jon. Good luck in your next book.
How much more can this guy take?! This is the fourth book I've read in the Jon Stanton series and I'm not sure I can read anymore. Its not because of anything other than how the author allows this guy to get so beat up, physically and mentally. Everyone double crosses him, takes advantage of him, and treats him without the respect he deserves AND he either gets shot, burned, or stabbed in every book. Good-by Jon. Good luck in your next book.
June 29, 2018
Spoiler: One of the reviews I read said it was poor writing with Jon getting shot in every book. I've only read the three first ones and I'm kind of tired of it too. Not at all real...should have been dead by now. Does the author want us to think that a "good" man has some protection from G-d? If so he should not be getting shot in each book!
October 12, 2018
Pretty good novel
Wanted to give the novel a “4” but felt it was a little disjointed in the manner the narrative kept jumping back and forth. The ending of the novel tied all the loose ends up was somewhat abrupt. I really enjoyed the “Neon Lawyer” by the same author much more. Still recommend.
Wanted to give the novel a “4” but felt it was a little disjointed in the manner the narrative kept jumping back and forth. The ending of the novel tied all the loose ends up was somewhat abrupt. I really enjoyed the “Neon Lawyer” by the same author much more. Still recommend.
June 23, 2019
Corruption in Las Vegas
Jon is flown to Las Vegas to help an old friend with a case , little did he know where the journey would take him
I’ll say no more it’s a good novel with a sound storyline , a little predictable but perhaps I’ve just read too many books , still diverse enough to hold your attention till your predictions were proved right
Jon is flown to Las Vegas to help an old friend with a case , little did he know where the journey would take him
I’ll say no more it’s a good novel with a sound storyline , a little predictable but perhaps I’ve just read too many books , still diverse enough to hold your attention till your predictions were proved right
June 25, 2019
What a good ride!
Yes, 5 stars. I started the series and have fallen into this story totally. It has a strong male voice with great moments of insight into humanity and the state of our world. The author examines the choices we are confronted with and what we go through as we make our way in life. Start reading.
Yes, 5 stars. I started the series and have fallen into this story totally. It has a strong male voice with great moments of insight into humanity and the state of our world. The author examines the choices we are confronted with and what we go through as we make our way in life. Start reading.
March 23, 2020
Another good book in the series
I enjoyed this book as well and will continue with the fourth book in the series. Jon Stanton, the main character, has more stuff that happens to him than probably humanly possible, but it makes the story interesting. I liked the ending. The who-dun-it I didn't see coming which is fun. Good read.
I enjoyed this book as well and will continue with the fourth book in the series. Jon Stanton, the main character, has more stuff that happens to him than probably humanly possible, but it makes the story interesting. I liked the ending. The who-dun-it I didn't see coming which is fun. Good read.
April 19, 2020
Closure - What A Beautimous Thing!
Finally! Mr. Methos wrote a Stanton Mystery that included an ending I can get behind AND an epilogue. I enjoyed this novel very much and I believe you will, too. It had a wealth of detail and more than a few twists that held my interest. I'm looking forward to Stanton Book 4!
Finally! Mr. Methos wrote a Stanton Mystery that included an ending I can get behind AND an epilogue. I enjoyed this novel very much and I believe you will, too. It had a wealth of detail and more than a few twists that held my interest. I'm looking forward to Stanton Book 4!
June 7, 2020
You have really like Jon & her as a match to enjoy this book as much as I have. Jon's christian attitude is a tribute to the authors character is a tribute to the aurhor
So not miss this book or this authors other novel . I have read many and look forward to the next one.
So not miss this book or this authors other novel . I have read many and look forward to the next one.
August 7, 2020
A good next installment in the Stanton series
I've been enjoying the Jon Stanton series. This one was particularly engaging because for much of the story Jon is out of his familiar San Diego territory and must navigate the perils and pleasures of Las Vegas .
I'm sure anyone who has enjoyed the series so far will find this one as entertaining as I did.
I've been enjoying the Jon Stanton series. This one was particularly engaging because for much of the story Jon is out of his familiar San Diego territory and must navigate the perils and pleasures of Las Vegas .
I'm sure anyone who has enjoyed the series so far will find this one as entertaining as I did.
August 20, 2020
Help Is Not What You Think
Jon is needed in Las Vegas, a friend needs his help. Seems wherever Jon goes he is misunderstood and has some bad people after him. But that’s what makes these books so good. They are like episodes in a Netflix series, but I can’t put them down! You will like this one as much as the last one.
Jon is needed in Las Vegas, a friend needs his help. Seems wherever Jon goes he is misunderstood and has some bad people after him. But that’s what makes these books so good. They are like episodes in a Netflix series, but I can’t put them down! You will like this one as much as the last one.
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