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On Borrowed Time
Who killed Mad Man Margolis and why would the sexy owner of the Miami Dolphins pay Detective Anderson a premium rate to find out the answer to that question?
Who is the Prime Cut Killer and why is he shooting people at random then hacking off parts of their bodies?
Even more puzzling, who would ever want to kidnap a Notary Public?
The solutions to these mysteries plus seven more await you in "On Borrowed Time: The Detective Anderson Mysteries".
Be sure to read them with the lights on and the doors locked...
Who is the Prime Cut Killer and why is he shooting people at random then hacking off parts of their bodies?
Even more puzzling, who would ever want to kidnap a Notary Public?
The solutions to these mysteries plus seven more await you in "On Borrowed Time: The Detective Anderson Mysteries".
Be sure to read them with the lights on and the doors locked...
272 pages, Paperback
First published August 11, 2011
18 people want to read
About the author
John Darling
34 books2 followersSince the 1970’s John Darling has written and published hundreds of short stories, poems, and magazine articles.
His lone play, Stage Directions, has been produced in the United States, Canada, and most recently at the Soho Theatre in London, England.
He has two other books available on Amzaon.com. One is a nonfiction account of how rock bands and performers chose their stage names and the other is a cookbook compiled from his grandmother’s favorite recipes.
His lone play, Stage Directions, has been produced in the United States, Canada, and most recently at the Soho Theatre in London, England.
He has two other books available on Amzaon.com. One is a nonfiction account of how rock bands and performers chose their stage names and the other is a cookbook compiled from his grandmother’s favorite recipes.
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September 24, 2012
"Into the Dark Desolate Night" by John Darling introduces the reader to Detective Anderson through a series of tightly-related short stories. These short stories serve as bite-sized chapters that can be read in one sitting. Within each chapter, cases are solved, supporting characters come and go, and Detective Anderson's layers are revealed with the turn of each page.
As hardened as Detective Anderson appears to his colleagues and the crooks he tracks down, "Into the Dark Desolate Night" lets us into the detective's innermost thoughts. We get to see how he deals with the pangs of loneliness, the subtle things he notices that he files away in his mental database and the immoral judgement calls that he makes in the name of justice. It's those facets of his attitudes and behaviors and keep this novel from being bland. Instead, the author John Darling breathes a life into Detective Anderson that is unique yet familiar.
I found the female characters interesting in this novel. Although the women who help him are attractive, there is no sexual tension between them and Anderson. Instead, he forms direct and indirect relationships his clients - and even the victims. This creates subtle story arcs that makes "Into the Dark Desolate Night" less of a murder-mystery-whodunit and more of a tale of a man navigating his emotions within a profession that requires him to objective.
If you are a fan of mysteries, "Into the Dark Desolate Night" is a great read. If you like characters that you can grow to love and learn as the story progresses, this is a great novel. John Darling crafted an enjoyable reading experience with characters that are comfortable like family by the end of the book, with Detective Anderson leading the charge.
Read the full JoeyPinkney.com Book Review for Into the Dark Desolate Night here: http://h1t.it/NLCqmE
As hardened as Detective Anderson appears to his colleagues and the crooks he tracks down, "Into the Dark Desolate Night" lets us into the detective's innermost thoughts. We get to see how he deals with the pangs of loneliness, the subtle things he notices that he files away in his mental database and the immoral judgement calls that he makes in the name of justice. It's those facets of his attitudes and behaviors and keep this novel from being bland. Instead, the author John Darling breathes a life into Detective Anderson that is unique yet familiar.
I found the female characters interesting in this novel. Although the women who help him are attractive, there is no sexual tension between them and Anderson. Instead, he forms direct and indirect relationships his clients - and even the victims. This creates subtle story arcs that makes "Into the Dark Desolate Night" less of a murder-mystery-whodunit and more of a tale of a man navigating his emotions within a profession that requires him to objective.
If you are a fan of mysteries, "Into the Dark Desolate Night" is a great read. If you like characters that you can grow to love and learn as the story progresses, this is a great novel. John Darling crafted an enjoyable reading experience with characters that are comfortable like family by the end of the book, with Detective Anderson leading the charge.
Read the full JoeyPinkney.com Book Review for Into the Dark Desolate Night here: http://h1t.it/NLCqmE
January 19, 2012
Darling’s portrayal of Detective Anderson is a total classic. The man is hard, street mean and an overall push over. He’s out to save the world and you better just get out of the way. Reminds me of a Spade character from long ago. This is a collection of short stories which as you all know I try not to read. But they all center on the main character and read more like a novel with specific themes.
The stories are great mysteries all with surprises and very fast paced but none of them are alike. Anderson grows on the reader and the author’s attempts at humor come off perfectly. For short stories the scenes are set well and there are no details left out that make you wonder what happened. No stone unturned, as it were.
I really enjoyed reading this book and will keep it on my shelf to read again. I just loved this guy and his unique way of solving murders and just looking at murders will keep me coming back. These are fast reads but very enjoyable. I can’t wait to get into the next set of Detective Anderson novels.
The stories are great mysteries all with surprises and very fast paced but none of them are alike. Anderson grows on the reader and the author’s attempts at humor come off perfectly. For short stories the scenes are set well and there are no details left out that make you wonder what happened. No stone unturned, as it were.
I really enjoyed reading this book and will keep it on my shelf to read again. I just loved this guy and his unique way of solving murders and just looking at murders will keep me coming back. These are fast reads but very enjoyable. I can’t wait to get into the next set of Detective Anderson novels.
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