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Austin Carr Mystery #2
Big Money
In this jaunty follow-up to Big Numbers, a scruffy stockbroker returns to tangle with mobsters, women and his own big mouth.The good news, as the story opens, is that the hero is in the company of a gorgeous naked lady. The bad news is that she’s pointing a shotgun at him. It’s a typical predicament for Austin Carr, a semi-shady New Jersey financial professional temporarily in charge of Shore Securities while his boss is on vacation.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2007
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Jack Getze
13 books549 followersFormer newsman Jack Getze's screwball mysteries -- BIG NUMBERS, BIG MONEY, BIG MOJO, and BIG SHOES -- were published by Down and Out Books, as was a thriller, THE BLACK KACHINA, and a new family suspense novel, MAKING HEARTS. His short stories have appeared online at A Twist of Noir, Beat to a Pulp, The Big Adios, and several anthologies.
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February 7, 2017
I was pleased to re-read and re-visit this after several years, having remembered it fondly from the first read years ago.
Carr is a character you love to love. Clumsy-mouthed, endearing but all male and honest about it, his witty sarcasm incites nearly constant chuckles as the poor sap finds himself in bizarre messes that only further complicate his already haphazard-laden life. Understanding Carr made it easier to feel the frantic tension - and there was loads of it - that Getze kept throwing at the protagonist. I dig his feelings and thoughts toward his kids, his way of twisting things around at the end of the story, and his general life outlook.
Being in the villains head sometimes bounced from disturbing to intriguing, for 'the Creeper' was an especially fascinating villain. The ending with him was a suitable scene, but I do kind of wonder what would have happened if the deal that was made with him played out. Probably wouldn't have lasted long!
Mama Bones was a riot and a mystery of her own. And, after loving Luis from the original book, I enjoyed seeing more of him here, where he meets life changes of his own.
Typically books (and films) feel the urge to introduce some sort of love story, almost as if it's a required afterthought, but I'm pleased to have been left on the tips of my toes as to whether that would have happened here or not. There were plenty of surprises encountered when it came to characters, twists I never anticipated coming. The ultimate villain was one I didn't suspect, and one of the accomplices? Whoah. Somehow Getze made this all a big mystery without the reader necessarily knowing it's supposed to be such a mystery. With my guard down, I didn't look for as many clues as I should have.
For a thriller, pacing was continously rife with uh-oh moments that held no easy resolution in sight. Just when I was getting near what turned out to be either the climax or resolution of a certain story-line, something jumped up and struck me, introducing a whole new story arc I never saw coming. Who I thought would be the main villain, didn't always turn out to be. This is a "thinking" book in which many points and questions are constantly afloat in the brain. Excellent writing techniques led me places I had no idea I'd be visiting, written in ways that flowed smoothly and made the finish line appear quickly.
With such a marriage of characterization and hefty plot lines that head out in so many bizarre directions, this book was an easy read to finish. A rich mystery it is, heavy with in-depth layers that take awhile to uncover and are nearly impossible to guess yourself. Twists and surprises that always left me wide eyed. Sarcastic one-liners and bizarre characters (Creeper) which left me giggling. The ending was a polished gem, finalizing the journey with extreme oomph that made it even more worthwhile. Big Money in no way short-changes the reader as it doles out fun times that keep coming.
Carr is a character you love to love. Clumsy-mouthed, endearing but all male and honest about it, his witty sarcasm incites nearly constant chuckles as the poor sap finds himself in bizarre messes that only further complicate his already haphazard-laden life. Understanding Carr made it easier to feel the frantic tension - and there was loads of it - that Getze kept throwing at the protagonist. I dig his feelings and thoughts toward his kids, his way of twisting things around at the end of the story, and his general life outlook.
Being in the villains head sometimes bounced from disturbing to intriguing, for 'the Creeper' was an especially fascinating villain. The ending with him was a suitable scene, but I do kind of wonder what would have happened if the deal that was made with him played out. Probably wouldn't have lasted long!
Mama Bones was a riot and a mystery of her own. And, after loving Luis from the original book, I enjoyed seeing more of him here, where he meets life changes of his own.
Typically books (and films) feel the urge to introduce some sort of love story, almost as if it's a required afterthought, but I'm pleased to have been left on the tips of my toes as to whether that would have happened here or not. There were plenty of surprises encountered when it came to characters, twists I never anticipated coming. The ultimate villain was one I didn't suspect, and one of the accomplices? Whoah. Somehow Getze made this all a big mystery without the reader necessarily knowing it's supposed to be such a mystery. With my guard down, I didn't look for as many clues as I should have.
For a thriller, pacing was continously rife with uh-oh moments that held no easy resolution in sight. Just when I was getting near what turned out to be either the climax or resolution of a certain story-line, something jumped up and struck me, introducing a whole new story arc I never saw coming. Who I thought would be the main villain, didn't always turn out to be. This is a "thinking" book in which many points and questions are constantly afloat in the brain. Excellent writing techniques led me places I had no idea I'd be visiting, written in ways that flowed smoothly and made the finish line appear quickly.
With such a marriage of characterization and hefty plot lines that head out in so many bizarre directions, this book was an easy read to finish. A rich mystery it is, heavy with in-depth layers that take awhile to uncover and are nearly impossible to guess yourself. Twists and surprises that always left me wide eyed. Sarcastic one-liners and bizarre characters (Creeper) which left me giggling. The ending was a polished gem, finalizing the journey with extreme oomph that made it even more worthwhile. Big Money in no way short-changes the reader as it doles out fun times that keep coming.
September 18, 2014
Big Money by Jack Getze is about a pretty funny guy unfortunately getting tied up in a very dirty mystery! Filled with witty punch lines, the book is pretty hilarious and funny as well as thrilling till the very end.
Thanks to the author, Jack Getze, for giving me an opportunity to read and review his book.
Austin is a regular guy, divorced with two kids, working as a stockbroker in Shore Securities. Everything was fine, but one fine day, his boss, Mr. Victor, leaves for Tuscany and giving him the weight of his company on his shoulder and his daughter, Carmela. But soon he finds himself kidnapped by the deadly mob, Joseph, a.k.a, Bluefish, asking him to do a favour for him, to keep his money in Austin's organization. Before even realization, he meddles himself into the deadly tricks of Bluefish. What changes his life is the murder of the security investigator, Ann Marie Talbot, on the day he was supposed to meet her and as usual, he becomes the prime suspect. Enter, Franny, Captain of New Jersey State Police, who makes Austin's life more hell. But eventually, Austin remains true to his senses and gets himself almost murdered.
The plot is really very thick with mystery and the author has given too many twists and turns, that you'll eventually find hard to keep up with, thus making the plot really very complicated. The characters that are created by the author, are really very dangerous as well some are turned out to be quite hilarious. Amidst all those murders and kidnapping, Austin remains weirdly funny and hilarious and always manages to keep his cool and flaunting his grin. He used to make every situation pretty funny. What was most intriguing about this book is the mystery, which is really very twisting as well as complex. It looks like the author can turn any such deep thrilling mystery into a circus most of the times. He was natural way to tell his stories and giving you a very vivid description about everything and this makes the book very interesting and gripping till its very last pages!
This book has got loads of LOL moments which are gonna crack you up real hard and a very compelling murder mystery that you'll die for!
Thanks to the author, Jack Getze, for giving me an opportunity to read and review his book.
Austin is a regular guy, divorced with two kids, working as a stockbroker in Shore Securities. Everything was fine, but one fine day, his boss, Mr. Victor, leaves for Tuscany and giving him the weight of his company on his shoulder and his daughter, Carmela. But soon he finds himself kidnapped by the deadly mob, Joseph, a.k.a, Bluefish, asking him to do a favour for him, to keep his money in Austin's organization. Before even realization, he meddles himself into the deadly tricks of Bluefish. What changes his life is the murder of the security investigator, Ann Marie Talbot, on the day he was supposed to meet her and as usual, he becomes the prime suspect. Enter, Franny, Captain of New Jersey State Police, who makes Austin's life more hell. But eventually, Austin remains true to his senses and gets himself almost murdered.
The plot is really very thick with mystery and the author has given too many twists and turns, that you'll eventually find hard to keep up with, thus making the plot really very complicated. The characters that are created by the author, are really very dangerous as well some are turned out to be quite hilarious. Amidst all those murders and kidnapping, Austin remains weirdly funny and hilarious and always manages to keep his cool and flaunting his grin. He used to make every situation pretty funny. What was most intriguing about this book is the mystery, which is really very twisting as well as complex. It looks like the author can turn any such deep thrilling mystery into a circus most of the times. He was natural way to tell his stories and giving you a very vivid description about everything and this makes the book very interesting and gripping till its very last pages!
This book has got loads of LOL moments which are gonna crack you up real hard and a very compelling murder mystery that you'll die for!
March 22, 2014
Austin Carr is back and, as always, he’s in trouble. Some of it of his own making, but most of it because of the people he works for. Sometimes his job as a stockbroker is downright dangerous. Who would have thought it? In this book, he’s not the only one in danger. His children are being threatened and that just pushes things too far for Austin.
I enjoyed the first book in the Austin Carr series, Big Numbers, and I had to see how Jack Getze could top that one. Somehow he managed to do that with this sequel.
Getze is a master at writing twists and turns. He sure keeps his readers on their toes. I didn’t know which characters to cheer for, which ones were the good guys, which were the bad guys…I just kept right on reading. Besides Austin, I also like his best friend Luis and his boss’ mother Mama Bones. I’d love to read more about them in future books.
Overall, this was a crazy wild adventure that didn’t let you rest for even five minutes. Something was always happening and humor was drawn through from the beginning to end. It had me LOL as I read it. I’m looking forward to reading #3.
Warning: There are adult situations and language in this book.
FTC Disclosure: The author provided me with a copy of this book to review for a blog tour. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
I enjoyed the first book in the Austin Carr series, Big Numbers, and I had to see how Jack Getze could top that one. Somehow he managed to do that with this sequel.
Getze is a master at writing twists and turns. He sure keeps his readers on their toes. I didn’t know which characters to cheer for, which ones were the good guys, which were the bad guys…I just kept right on reading. Besides Austin, I also like his best friend Luis and his boss’ mother Mama Bones. I’d love to read more about them in future books.
Overall, this was a crazy wild adventure that didn’t let you rest for even five minutes. Something was always happening and humor was drawn through from the beginning to end. It had me LOL as I read it. I’m looking forward to reading #3.
Warning: There are adult situations and language in this book.
FTC Disclosure: The author provided me with a copy of this book to review for a blog tour. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
March 16, 2014
I have to admit, I have only read a few mysteries with a male lead character. I spend a lot of time in cozy land, I guess. I'm really glad I ventured out of my comfort zone for Big Money. It was a hoot and a half!
Austin Carr is the kind of guy that you want to see on the screen, big or little. (Because detective/cop shows take themselves way too seriously, and that can't be said about Austin Carr)
This is book two in the Austin Carr series, and it will have you clamoring to get Big Numbers, the first book.
A few reasons why you should love this book
1. Characters named "Mama Bones" and "Creeper" oh and wait..."Bluefish!"
2. It is set in Jersey! LOL! Crime is always better in New Jersey!
3. You will laugh...you will laugh a lot.
If you are in need of a good time, and some laughs...pick up this book.
I have to admit, I should have guessed who killed the auditor. It was so obvious, and yet somehow it went right over my head.
Austin is the kind of guy that has a lot of bad luck...I do mean a lot of it. I mean, he has the mafia after him, but trust me, things end up good for him in the end...really good.
Now I'm going to ponder who could play Austin on the big or little screen.
Austin Carr is the kind of guy that you want to see on the screen, big or little. (Because detective/cop shows take themselves way too seriously, and that can't be said about Austin Carr)
This is book two in the Austin Carr series, and it will have you clamoring to get Big Numbers, the first book.
A few reasons why you should love this book
1. Characters named "Mama Bones" and "Creeper" oh and wait..."Bluefish!"
2. It is set in Jersey! LOL! Crime is always better in New Jersey!
3. You will laugh...you will laugh a lot.
If you are in need of a good time, and some laughs...pick up this book.
I have to admit, I should have guessed who killed the auditor. It was so obvious, and yet somehow it went right over my head.
Austin is the kind of guy that has a lot of bad luck...I do mean a lot of it. I mean, he has the mafia after him, but trust me, things end up good for him in the end...really good.
Now I'm going to ponder who could play Austin on the big or little screen.
February 9, 2014
Austin Carr has some major swag going on in Big Money.
He has bounced back nicely from his misfortunes in Big Numbers and is now “sitting pretty” at Shore Securities, Inc. as the temporary man in charge. Big Money leads Austin to some pretty jacked up situations that always include wicked funny humor accompanied with a “full-boat Carr grin.”
The plot starts out innocent enough… a man trying to make a living and provide a better future for his children. The situation becomes convoluted fast when he is dealing with characters such as “Mama Bones” and “Creeper”. Even though Austin often thinks with both heads he still manages to handle each fiasco he encounters with courage and poise (well sort of.)
I am very fond of how the author divides the story into 62 short chapters, leaving a ton of appropriate starting and stopping points. Truth be told, I am typically not a fan of mystery so my attraction to this author’s books is with his quick-witted humor that is “over the top” just plain funny as hell!
I am a hard core Austin Carr Mystery fan.
♥Love♥ the book. ♥Love♥ the cover.
He has bounced back nicely from his misfortunes in Big Numbers and is now “sitting pretty” at Shore Securities, Inc. as the temporary man in charge. Big Money leads Austin to some pretty jacked up situations that always include wicked funny humor accompanied with a “full-boat Carr grin.”
The plot starts out innocent enough… a man trying to make a living and provide a better future for his children. The situation becomes convoluted fast when he is dealing with characters such as “Mama Bones” and “Creeper”. Even though Austin often thinks with both heads he still manages to handle each fiasco he encounters with courage and poise (well sort of.)
I am very fond of how the author divides the story into 62 short chapters, leaving a ton of appropriate starting and stopping points. Truth be told, I am typically not a fan of mystery so my attraction to this author’s books is with his quick-witted humor that is “over the top” just plain funny as hell!
I am a hard core Austin Carr Mystery fan.
♥Love♥ the book. ♥Love♥ the cover.
March 13, 2014
Left in charge of a third-rate Jersey Shore investment firm, suspended stockbroker Austin Carr becomes the prize in a war between two crime crews, a powerful state investigator and Mama Bones Bonacelli, his boss’s wacky mother. Barely staying alive with mobsters, beautiful cops, and a hitman he calls The Creeper chasing him, Carr stumbles into the secret world of a beautiful but desperate woman — a murderer who chooses Austin as her next victim.
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I loved Big Numbers, the first installment of this crazy series. This second story is even better.
Austin starts out in a better place. He is working at Shore Securities as a Special Management Adviser waiting for his stockbroker suspension to be lifted. Then the owner decides to leave town for awhile and leaves Austin in charge. Things go downhill quickly and spin out of control. There are just so many things that famous Austin Carr grin can get him out of and The Creeper isn’t falling for it.
Jack Getze tells a hell of a story. There is a naked woman with a shotgun, kidnappings, mob bosses, bullets flying, “Mama Bones”, a crazy hit man, and so much more.These things shouldn’t be funny but the way Austin tells his story he had me laughing out loud again just like in the first story. Austin Carr is quite the character, he truly has the “Gift of Gab” and I swear he can find trouble anywhere and everywhere. Sometimes he doesn’t think with the head at the top of his body and that always means chaos.
All the characters are rich and colorful from Bluefish, the Jersey Mobster, to the hit man, The Creeper, to cop Fran Dahler, and many more. Mama Bones” Bonacelli was unbelievable. She is one Mama you don’t want to mess with.
The author calls his work “screwball mysteries” and that is what they are. They definitely are not cozy and I never laugh like this when reading a Harlan Coben story. The plot is well written and flows perfectly. Once I started reading I just couldn’t stop. When it ended I still wasn’t ready to stop, Getze leaves us with a fantastic cliffhanger.
It is a great way to escape for an afternoon or evening. Please be aware this story is full of adult content and adult language. To get to know Austin you have to start with Big Numbers, then you won’t be able to wait to read Big Money. Then you will be like me, impatiently waiting for BIG … (Book #3).
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I loved Big Numbers, the first installment of this crazy series. This second story is even better.
Austin starts out in a better place. He is working at Shore Securities as a Special Management Adviser waiting for his stockbroker suspension to be lifted. Then the owner decides to leave town for awhile and leaves Austin in charge. Things go downhill quickly and spin out of control. There are just so many things that famous Austin Carr grin can get him out of and The Creeper isn’t falling for it.
Jack Getze tells a hell of a story. There is a naked woman with a shotgun, kidnappings, mob bosses, bullets flying, “Mama Bones”, a crazy hit man, and so much more.These things shouldn’t be funny but the way Austin tells his story he had me laughing out loud again just like in the first story. Austin Carr is quite the character, he truly has the “Gift of Gab” and I swear he can find trouble anywhere and everywhere. Sometimes he doesn’t think with the head at the top of his body and that always means chaos.
All the characters are rich and colorful from Bluefish, the Jersey Mobster, to the hit man, The Creeper, to cop Fran Dahler, and many more. Mama Bones” Bonacelli was unbelievable. She is one Mama you don’t want to mess with.
The author calls his work “screwball mysteries” and that is what they are. They definitely are not cozy and I never laugh like this when reading a Harlan Coben story. The plot is well written and flows perfectly. Once I started reading I just couldn’t stop. When it ended I still wasn’t ready to stop, Getze leaves us with a fantastic cliffhanger.
It is a great way to escape for an afternoon or evening. Please be aware this story is full of adult content and adult language. To get to know Austin you have to start with Big Numbers, then you won’t be able to wait to read Big Money. Then you will be like me, impatiently waiting for BIG … (Book #3).
August 9, 2016
I found Big Money a light, humorous and entertaining read. Not only did I laugh with Austin, I laughed at him. Jack Getze and Austin Carr have a rather perverted sense of humor and I love it. There is more mystery and thrills going on than first meets the eye. It seems like a simple little story, but keeps spreading out, drawing in characters you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley, or anywhere for that matter. So, don’t blink. You may not see it coming.
Let’s see what kind of mayhem Austin Carr is up to today. I’m sure we can find him at his usual haunt, Luis’s Mexican Grill.
A naked lady is pointing a shotgun in Austin Carr’s face. I am not surprised that the book starts out this way. It is par for the course in Austin Carr’s world.
Austin is a hard drinking, margarita loving kinda guy that seems to attract trouble just by breathing. I would like to compare him to some noir character, but he is so low, I don’t think there is another one like him. When I think he can’t get any lower, he digs the hole deeper. Morals and ethics are nonexistent when the femme fatale walk into the room. He’s a horny, seat of your pants kind of guy.
Austin’s stockbrokers license has been suspended, so he joined forces with Vic and some other pals at Shore Securities.
There is no lechery too base in the pursuit of love or big commissions.
Humor and mayhem rule Austin’s life. I can’t help but laugh at the messes he gets himself into, mostly because of women. He tends to think with the wrong brain. He has a bad habit of opening his mouth and inserting his foot.
All that being said, I love him. Just can’t help myself. So join me while we see how he gets out of another fine mess.
I received a signed paperback from Jack Getze in return for an honest and unbiased review. I have reviewed another books of his, Big Numbers so I was happy to oblige.
Jack Getze
Let’s see what kind of mayhem Austin Carr is up to today. I’m sure we can find him at his usual haunt, Luis’s Mexican Grill.
A naked lady is pointing a shotgun in Austin Carr’s face. I am not surprised that the book starts out this way. It is par for the course in Austin Carr’s world.
Austin is a hard drinking, margarita loving kinda guy that seems to attract trouble just by breathing. I would like to compare him to some noir character, but he is so low, I don’t think there is another one like him. When I think he can’t get any lower, he digs the hole deeper. Morals and ethics are nonexistent when the femme fatale walk into the room. He’s a horny, seat of your pants kind of guy.
Austin’s stockbrokers license has been suspended, so he joined forces with Vic and some other pals at Shore Securities.
There is no lechery too base in the pursuit of love or big commissions.
Humor and mayhem rule Austin’s life. I can’t help but laugh at the messes he gets himself into, mostly because of women. He tends to think with the wrong brain. He has a bad habit of opening his mouth and inserting his foot.
All that being said, I love him. Just can’t help myself. So join me while we see how he gets out of another fine mess.
I received a signed paperback from Jack Getze in return for an honest and unbiased review. I have reviewed another books of his, Big Numbers so I was happy to oblige.
Jack Getze
March 5, 2014
(Disclaimer: I received a paperback copy of "Big Money" from Great Escapes Book Tours and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.)
I didn't want to like "Big Money".
Naked women. The main character's penchant for breasts. Not the kind of things I normally seek out when choosing a book.
But the fact is, I enjoyed "Big Money" immensely. It brought to mind film noir, Humphrey Bogart - and basically good guys that get caught up in the consequences of their bad choices. The book cover and the characters ("Bluefish", for one) are extremely colorful, but I 'saw' this story in black and white. Of course, there were occasional splashes of color, like the 'blood oozing from his (Max's) temple".
There are a fair number of f-bombs and sexual situations, but the book is not preoccupied with them. Nevertheless, people who are likely to be offended by this, but enjoy an engaging story, should check their inner censors at the door. On the one hand, I probably wouldn't want my children to read this book, but on the other hand, they see and hear much worse in today's popular computer games.
I was pleased to see that the female characters are not just T&A. They are flesh, blood, brains, hopes, dreams and fears. And so are the male characters. Mama Bones is my favorite female character in 'Big Money'...maybe because she reminds me of, well, me! (We both have a few years on us, but we are still crafty as you-know-what.)
We may never see Austin Carr dining with Mr. Darcy, but there is room for both of them in the restaurant, if you catch my meaning. If you are a fan of film noir, tales of gritty intrigue, you owe it to yourself to read "Big Money".
I didn't want to like "Big Money".
Naked women. The main character's penchant for breasts. Not the kind of things I normally seek out when choosing a book.
But the fact is, I enjoyed "Big Money" immensely. It brought to mind film noir, Humphrey Bogart - and basically good guys that get caught up in the consequences of their bad choices. The book cover and the characters ("Bluefish", for one) are extremely colorful, but I 'saw' this story in black and white. Of course, there were occasional splashes of color, like the 'blood oozing from his (Max's) temple".
There are a fair number of f-bombs and sexual situations, but the book is not preoccupied with them. Nevertheless, people who are likely to be offended by this, but enjoy an engaging story, should check their inner censors at the door. On the one hand, I probably wouldn't want my children to read this book, but on the other hand, they see and hear much worse in today's popular computer games.
I was pleased to see that the female characters are not just T&A. They are flesh, blood, brains, hopes, dreams and fears. And so are the male characters. Mama Bones is my favorite female character in 'Big Money'...maybe because she reminds me of, well, me! (We both have a few years on us, but we are still crafty as you-know-what.)
We may never see Austin Carr dining with Mr. Darcy, but there is room for both of them in the restaurant, if you catch my meaning. If you are a fan of film noir, tales of gritty intrigue, you owe it to yourself to read "Big Money".
February 9, 2014
Austin Carr has some major swag going on in Big Money.
He has bounced back nicely from his misfortunes in Big Numbers and is now “sitting pretty” at Shore Securities, Inc. as the temporary man in charge. Big Money leads Austin to some pretty jacked up situations that always include wicked funny humor accompanied with a “full-boat Carr grin.”
The plot starts out innocent enough… a man trying to make a living and provide a better future for his children. The situation becomes convoluted fast when he is dealing with characters such as “Mama Bones” and “Creeper”. Even though Austin often thinks with both heads he still manages to handle each fiasco he encounters with courage and poise (well sort of.)
I am very fond of how the author divides the story into 62 short chapters, leaving a ton of appropriate starting and stopping points. Truth be told, I am typically not a fan of mystery so my attraction to this author’s books is with his quick-witted humor that is “over the top” just plain funny as hell!
♥Love♥ the book. ♥Love♥ the cover.
I am a hard core Austin Carr Mystery fan.
He has bounced back nicely from his misfortunes in Big Numbers and is now “sitting pretty” at Shore Securities, Inc. as the temporary man in charge. Big Money leads Austin to some pretty jacked up situations that always include wicked funny humor accompanied with a “full-boat Carr grin.”
The plot starts out innocent enough… a man trying to make a living and provide a better future for his children. The situation becomes convoluted fast when he is dealing with characters such as “Mama Bones” and “Creeper”. Even though Austin often thinks with both heads he still manages to handle each fiasco he encounters with courage and poise (well sort of.)
I am very fond of how the author divides the story into 62 short chapters, leaving a ton of appropriate starting and stopping points. Truth be told, I am typically not a fan of mystery so my attraction to this author’s books is with his quick-witted humor that is “over the top” just plain funny as hell!
♥Love♥ the book. ♥Love♥ the cover.
I am a hard core Austin Carr Mystery fan.
April 30, 2015
My thanks go to Jack Getze, the author of Big Money and Goodreads First Reads Giveaway Program for my copy of this book.
Big Money tells the story of about one month in the life of Austin Carr, as he takes over the stock brokerage that he is part owner of, while his boss went to Italy for a six-month vacation. Mr. Vic left him in charge of the stock brokerage and charged him with keeping an eye on his mother and daughter.
Then his troubles begin as he finds one of the other partners is leaving the firm, they are under investigation and have a charge of commingling clients funds, the local crime syndicate wants a place to laundry money, just for starters. Bullets fly, fires, kidnappings, murders, corrupt police, hit men and general lawlessness keep the action non-stop in Big Money. I am not telling what happens to all the bad guys, if Austin survives or who set the fires; just read the book to find out.
Big Money tells the story of about one month in the life of Austin Carr, as he takes over the stock brokerage that he is part owner of, while his boss went to Italy for a six-month vacation. Mr. Vic left him in charge of the stock brokerage and charged him with keeping an eye on his mother and daughter.
Then his troubles begin as he finds one of the other partners is leaving the firm, they are under investigation and have a charge of commingling clients funds, the local crime syndicate wants a place to laundry money, just for starters. Bullets fly, fires, kidnappings, murders, corrupt police, hit men and general lawlessness keep the action non-stop in Big Money. I am not telling what happens to all the bad guys, if Austin survives or who set the fires; just read the book to find out.
February 6, 2014
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Maybe I'm the only one, I haven't read any of the other reviews, but I think Austin Carr's story is hilarious. This book was a page turner for sure but it was kind of like what kind of crazy situation is Austin Carr gonna find himself in next and what will he have to say about it along with the usual suspenseful mystery unfolding. I thought this book was great and definitely want to read more. I haven't red the first book but definitely want to put my hands on it.
February 11, 2014
I received this book for free through the Goodreads First Reads program.
The entire book has that feeling of an old-timey PI/investigator story. In my head I pictured Austin Carr as Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbes) day dreaming about being Tracer Bullet in black and white, a little more lewd and riske, but just as hilarious and just as many crazy scenarios occur. I haven't read the first Austin Carr novel, but I really enjoyed this one so the it's definitely one my list.
The entire book has that feeling of an old-timey PI/investigator story. In my head I pictured Austin Carr as Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbes) day dreaming about being Tracer Bullet in black and white, a little more lewd and riske, but just as hilarious and just as many crazy scenarios occur. I haven't read the first Austin Carr novel, but I really enjoyed this one so the it's definitely one my list.
March 8, 2014
This was a really enjoyable read. Austin Carr gets more like able in each book...he just can't help himself, in what he gets himself into! I am looking forward to his next adventure! I am so glad to have received this in the First Reads program!
January 16, 2016
Left in charge of a third-rate Jersey Shore investment firm, suspended stockbroker Austin Carr becomes the prize in a war between two crime crews, a powerful state investigator and Mama Bones Bonacelli, his boss 19s wacky mother. Barely staying alive with mobsters, beautiful cops, and a hitman he calls The Creeper chasing him, Carr stumbles into the secret world of a beautiful but desperate woman 14 a murderer who chooses Austin as her next victim.
Dollycas 19s Thoughts
I loved Big Numbers, the first installment of this crazy series. This second story is even better.
Austin starts out in a better place. He is working at Shore Securities as a Special Management Adviser waiting for his stockbroker suspension to be lifted. Then the owner decides to leave town for awhile and leaves Austin in charge. Things go downhill quickly and spin out of control. There are just so many things that famous Austin Carr grin can get him out of and The Creeper isn 19t falling for it.
Jack Getze tells a hell of a story. There is a naked woman with a shotgun, kidnappings, mob bosses, bullets flying, 1CMama Bones 1D, a crazy hit man, and so much more.These things shouldn 19t be funny but the way Austin tells his story he had me laughing out loud again just like in the first story. Austin Carr is quite the character, he truly has the 1CGift of Gab 1D and I swear he can find trouble anywhere and everywhere. Sometimes he doesn 19t think with the head at the top of his body and that always means chaos.
All the characters are rich and colorful from Bluefish, the Jersey Mobster, to the hit man, The Creeper, to cop Fran Dahler, and many more. Mama Bones 1D Bonacelli was unbelievable. She is one Mama you don 19t want to mess with.
The author calls his work 1Cscrewball mysteries 1D and that is what they are. They definitely are not cozy and I never laugh like this when reading a Harlan Coben story. The plot is well written and flows perfectly. Once I started reading I just couldn 19t stop. When it ended I still wasn 19t ready to stop, Getze leaves us with a fantastic cliffhanger.
It is a great way to escape for an afternoon or evening. Please be aware this story is full of adult content and adult language. To get to know Austin you have to start with Big Numbers, then you won 19t be able to wait to read Big Money. Then you will be like me, impatiently waiting for BIG 26 (Book #3).
Dollycas 19s Thoughts
I loved Big Numbers, the first installment of this crazy series. This second story is even better.
Austin starts out in a better place. He is working at Shore Securities as a Special Management Adviser waiting for his stockbroker suspension to be lifted. Then the owner decides to leave town for awhile and leaves Austin in charge. Things go downhill quickly and spin out of control. There are just so many things that famous Austin Carr grin can get him out of and The Creeper isn 19t falling for it.
Jack Getze tells a hell of a story. There is a naked woman with a shotgun, kidnappings, mob bosses, bullets flying, 1CMama Bones 1D, a crazy hit man, and so much more.These things shouldn 19t be funny but the way Austin tells his story he had me laughing out loud again just like in the first story. Austin Carr is quite the character, he truly has the 1CGift of Gab 1D and I swear he can find trouble anywhere and everywhere. Sometimes he doesn 19t think with the head at the top of his body and that always means chaos.
All the characters are rich and colorful from Bluefish, the Jersey Mobster, to the hit man, The Creeper, to cop Fran Dahler, and many more. Mama Bones 1D Bonacelli was unbelievable. She is one Mama you don 19t want to mess with.
The author calls his work 1Cscrewball mysteries 1D and that is what they are. They definitely are not cozy and I never laugh like this when reading a Harlan Coben story. The plot is well written and flows perfectly. Once I started reading I just couldn 19t stop. When it ended I still wasn 19t ready to stop, Getze leaves us with a fantastic cliffhanger.
It is a great way to escape for an afternoon or evening. Please be aware this story is full of adult content and adult language. To get to know Austin you have to start with Big Numbers, then you won 19t be able to wait to read Big Money. Then you will be like me, impatiently waiting for BIG 26 (Book #3).
September 26, 2018
Big Money
is a great read!! It's Book Two in the Austin Carr screwball mystery series, following
Big Numbers
(which I reviewed here).
Austin Carr is a lovable scamp of a stockbroker who, through no fault of his own, manages to find himself in one crazy scrape after another.
Author Jack Getze hooks his readers from the beginning, by starting Big Money (told from Austin's point of view) near the end of the action. Austin is in a perilous predicament, where he's in fear for his life from an undisclosed practically nude woman with a loaded shotgun. (She is wearing white athletic socks, like that really makes a difference, but I digress.) Austin then tells his tale from the beginning, so the reader can find out how Austin gets into that predicament, as well as many more precarious situations prior to it.
This technique works - it was so hard to put Big Money down. I wanted to continue reading, because I had to find out the identity of the shotgun-wielding woman, plus learn how Austin got himself into that mess in the first place. Getze kept me guessing until the end.
Have I convinced you yet? Big Money is a great read, four-star rated, and I really enjoyed it! I think you will enjoy it also, if you like light funny mysteries that are more noir than cozy. The characters are well-written, interesting, and quirky. Big Money is entertaining, fast-paced, action-packed, thrilling, and suspenseful, with unexpected twists and turns, and highly recommended by Jane Reads.
Stop by our blog to learn more about Big Money .
Note: I received a complimentary copy of Big Money from the author, with no expectation of a positive review.
{Review originally published at Jane Reads}
Austin Carr is a lovable scamp of a stockbroker who, through no fault of his own, manages to find himself in one crazy scrape after another.
Author Jack Getze hooks his readers from the beginning, by starting Big Money (told from Austin's point of view) near the end of the action. Austin is in a perilous predicament, where he's in fear for his life from an undisclosed practically nude woman with a loaded shotgun. (She is wearing white athletic socks, like that really makes a difference, but I digress.) Austin then tells his tale from the beginning, so the reader can find out how Austin gets into that predicament, as well as many more precarious situations prior to it.
This technique works - it was so hard to put Big Money down. I wanted to continue reading, because I had to find out the identity of the shotgun-wielding woman, plus learn how Austin got himself into that mess in the first place. Getze kept me guessing until the end.
Have I convinced you yet? Big Money is a great read, four-star rated, and I really enjoyed it! I think you will enjoy it also, if you like light funny mysteries that are more noir than cozy. The characters are well-written, interesting, and quirky. Big Money is entertaining, fast-paced, action-packed, thrilling, and suspenseful, with unexpected twists and turns, and highly recommended by Jane Reads.
Stop by our blog to learn more about Big Money .
Note: I received a complimentary copy of Big Money from the author, with no expectation of a positive review.
{Review originally published at Jane Reads}
March 21, 2014
Austin is a stockbroker whose trading license has been temporarily suspended. His boss, Mr. Vic, has sailed with his family to Tuscany leaving Austin in charge of Shore Securities. Their top salesman has just left to go to another firm and they are being investigated by the AASD (American Association of Security Dealers). And that's just the beginning of Austin's problems.
A crime boss named Bluefish wants Austin to "invest" some money for him. When he says no, Bluefish threatens Austin's children so he feels he has to go along with it. In addition, he has an appointment with the AASD auditor but Tony, Mr. Vic's "friend", insists that he go instead, taking Bluefish's money to bribe the auditor if necessary. The auditor ends up dead and the money disappears. Austin just wants to keep a low profile and run Shore Securities but danger keeps turning up every time he turns around.
Though this is the second in the Austin Carr series, it works as a stand alone. There are lots of colourful characters (such as Mama Bones and Creeper) and the author provides plenty of background on everyone so you aren't lost if you haven't read the first book. Written in first person point of view (Austin's), I liked the writing style as it was sarcastic at times. The chapters are short and chunky, which I like. As a head's up, the language are for a more a mature reader
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/03...
A crime boss named Bluefish wants Austin to "invest" some money for him. When he says no, Bluefish threatens Austin's children so he feels he has to go along with it. In addition, he has an appointment with the AASD auditor but Tony, Mr. Vic's "friend", insists that he go instead, taking Bluefish's money to bribe the auditor if necessary. The auditor ends up dead and the money disappears. Austin just wants to keep a low profile and run Shore Securities but danger keeps turning up every time he turns around.
Though this is the second in the Austin Carr series, it works as a stand alone. There are lots of colourful characters (such as Mama Bones and Creeper) and the author provides plenty of background on everyone so you aren't lost if you haven't read the first book. Written in first person point of view (Austin's), I liked the writing style as it was sarcastic at times. The chapters are short and chunky, which I like. As a head's up, the language are for a more a mature reader
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2014/03...
August 11, 2016
I received this book as a Goodreads First Reads giveaway. This book took me longer to read than it should have. I don't know why but I just couldn't get into it. It had a good story, some good characters and it moved at a good pace so what was it that I just couldn't get? The one thing that did bother me was that it was suppose to be set in New Jersey but it lacked the Jersey feel. I'm from Jersey (those of us from Jersey don't call it New Jersey) and enjoy reading books set in my home state. Authors that do Jersey real well include Harlan Coben (who gets a nod in this book), Janet Evanovich, Brad Parks & David Rosenfelt. This book takes place in a fictional town in Seaside County, also fictional. It could have easily been set in a town on Long Island and it wouldn't have made a difference. The other thing that didn't sit right with me was the police/legal procedure. I'm not usually big on this but it has to seem real. It seemed like a reach to have an investigating police officer also end up as a prosecutor doing the questioning in the Grand Jury. Overall, a good book with lots of potential for the subsequent books in the series.
August 7, 2014
This is the second book in the Austin Carr Mystery Series by Jack Getz. I did not read the first, however this book is fine as a stand alone.
A second rate investment person (suspended no less)in a third rate firm Austin Carr is a walking disaster area. When his boss decides to take an extended trip to Italy and leaves Carr in charge not only of the business but also tells him to watch out for his mother--Austin is really out of his league. Luis, owner of Luis's Mexican Grill where Austin seems to spend a lot of time is about the only one Austin can even semi trust. Don't ask but I really liked the Creeper who was a killer-but oh so clueless.
Big Money
A second rate investment person (suspended no less)in a third rate firm Austin Carr is a walking disaster area. When his boss decides to take an extended trip to Italy and leaves Carr in charge not only of the business but also tells him to watch out for his mother--Austin is really out of his league. Luis, owner of Luis's Mexican Grill where Austin seems to spend a lot of time is about the only one Austin can even semi trust. Don't ask but I really liked the Creeper who was a killer-but oh so clueless.
Big Money
November 6, 2014
Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway.
This was my first experience with Getze's Austin Carr. Unlike many series stories, however, this story was very good as a stand-alone book. Carr is a smarta** whose wit and speak-first-think-later attitude seem to get him into some tight places. He is a likable enough guy, however, because he isn't so artificially polished. The story moves along at a fast pace so it's not hard to remain engaged, though it's not too deep or thought provoking - just a fun read. Give it a try!
This was my first experience with Getze's Austin Carr. Unlike many series stories, however, this story was very good as a stand-alone book. Carr is a smarta** whose wit and speak-first-think-later attitude seem to get him into some tight places. He is a likable enough guy, however, because he isn't so artificially polished. The story moves along at a fast pace so it's not hard to remain engaged, though it's not too deep or thought provoking - just a fun read. Give it a try!
March 26, 2014
I read the first book in this series (loved it) reviewed it & the author was nice enough to send me a copy of this, the 2nd book in exchange for a review. Once again Austin Carr manages to get in deep - the cops & the criminals all want him, not to mention the beautiful women. And weather he is being held at gun point or hit upside the head he always manages to come out on top (at least most of the time). I love the mix of mystery & action & humor that the author provides, this series is one to look out for!
March 31, 2014
RECEIVED BOOK FREE THROUGH GOODREADS FIRST READS.
I love this book. I love Mr. Getzes' writing style. I love the quirky characters. I loved that laughed till i peed!!
How can you not love a book with people named Mamma Bones, Bluefish, The Creeper?!
For a book with some serious killing, it's really funny!! Austin Carr sure can get into some sticky situations!!
Like a good laugh? Like a good mystery? You too will love this read!
I love this book. I love Mr. Getzes' writing style. I love the quirky characters. I loved that laughed till i peed!!
How can you not love a book with people named Mamma Bones, Bluefish, The Creeper?!
For a book with some serious killing, it's really funny!! Austin Carr sure can get into some sticky situations!!
Like a good laugh? Like a good mystery? You too will love this read!
March 21, 2014
fast moving story about a New Jersey stockbroker who is involved with lots of shady characters. while he hustles to protect the business that he part owns he runs into all types of strange folks.
some are truly criminals while some are just trying to be.
A good read and one which will keep the reader involved up until the ending.
some are truly criminals while some are just trying to be.
A good read and one which will keep the reader involved up until the ending.
July 17, 2014
I was fortunate enough to win an autographed copy in the Goodreads giveaways. This was a classic page turner that had lots of twists and turns. It read like an episode of the Rockford Files meeting the Sopranos. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good mystery. I will definetly read the prequel of this charachter in his first book Big Numbers.
September 1, 2015
Austin Carr, the main character is very funny in all the predicaments he lands in the book Big Money. It was a very funny story about a guy that really wasn't too nice but not too bad either. I enjoy a book that gives me a laugh along with a decent story.
July 17, 2018
I just love this character. Really funny and full of action. This wasn’t as good as the first book in the series but it was still well worth the read!
September 9, 2015
Things had been going well for Austin Carr right up until the naked woman pulled a gun on him. Once living in a truck camper, drowning in debt, and prevented by a restraining order from seeing his kids, Carr now has an apartment, sees his children regularly, and even with a suspended stockbroker's license is working as a consultant for a New Jersey investment company. However, things started to go downhill fast when the head of the firm departed for Tuscany, leaving Carr with instructions to watch over the man's daughter and keep her from her psychotic ex. Carr has definite reservations, which prove legitimate when Ragsdale takes the woman hostage at gunpoint and Carr has to resort to calling Tony, a man with lots of muscle and even darker ties. He's also the one thing standing between Carr's company and a bookie who wants Carr to launder money or risk the lives of his friends. A scary Mama, gunplay, and three women who are as attractive as they are deadly all lead up to a confrontation with a gun-wielding vixen clad only in his socks.
This fast read has enough complications for a novel twice its size, and its humor balances out the potential for serious bloodshed. Over-the-top characters make this a lively read for lovers of caper comedies. Carr tends to be motivated more by his libido than his brains, yet his affability and smart mouth has the reader cheering for him. This is an enjoyable read that is both satisfying and entertaining.
N.B.: My Hilliard & Harris edition desperately needed a final editing pass from someone with the necessary attention span. This issue seems to have gone away with Mr. Getze's change in publishers.
This fast read has enough complications for a novel twice its size, and its humor balances out the potential for serious bloodshed. Over-the-top characters make this a lively read for lovers of caper comedies. Carr tends to be motivated more by his libido than his brains, yet his affability and smart mouth has the reader cheering for him. This is an enjoyable read that is both satisfying and entertaining.
N.B.: My Hilliard & Harris edition desperately needed a final editing pass from someone with the necessary attention span. This issue seems to have gone away with Mr. Getze's change in publishers.
January 6, 2014
Austin Carr has a Gift of Gab, a full-boat grin and a magnetic attraction to being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. A stockbroker with a suspended license, Carr, now a shareholder in Shore Securities, is given a simple task by his former boss/now partner, Vittorio 'Big Vic' Bonnachelli - to watch his family members while he's on a vacation.
When loan-shark and Jersey mobster Bluefish tries to make a play on Shore, Carr is thrown into a sordid soup with a hit-couple Tony and Gina Farascio, Vic's voodoo bookie mother, 'Mama Bones', New Jersey State Trooper and Prosecutor Fran Dahler and Bluefish's muscle, behemoth former bear-wrestler Max Zakowsky.
Carr is thrown from rocks to hard places with the good cheer and off-centered humor that makes him such a memorable character. He's not a hard-nosed, fierce-under-pressure hero. Or anti-hero, for that matter. He's just a quirky man who faces his perils with a well practiced smile and a mouth never-ending.
Getze does a great service to Carr's character. Carr's self-narrative fits the concept he has about himself. As erratic as his thoughts and moves may be, he's got a consistency in his viewpoint that anchors you to him. I enjoyed Big Numbers, the last Austin Carr mystery I read, and Big Money brings Austin Carr up a step or two.
When loan-shark and Jersey mobster Bluefish tries to make a play on Shore, Carr is thrown into a sordid soup with a hit-couple Tony and Gina Farascio, Vic's voodoo bookie mother, 'Mama Bones', New Jersey State Trooper and Prosecutor Fran Dahler and Bluefish's muscle, behemoth former bear-wrestler Max Zakowsky.
Carr is thrown from rocks to hard places with the good cheer and off-centered humor that makes him such a memorable character. He's not a hard-nosed, fierce-under-pressure hero. Or anti-hero, for that matter. He's just a quirky man who faces his perils with a well practiced smile and a mouth never-ending.
Getze does a great service to Carr's character. Carr's self-narrative fits the concept he has about himself. As erratic as his thoughts and moves may be, he's got a consistency in his viewpoint that anchors you to him. I enjoyed Big Numbers, the last Austin Carr mystery I read, and Big Money brings Austin Carr up a step or two.
April 1, 2014
4 STARS
Big money is the second Austin Carr mystery. It is full of humor, mob, interesting characters. There is a lot of violence, swearing.
Austin Carr is a human character with lots of faults , loves his kids, gambling and woman. He works for a stockbroker. He thinks it is more like sales.
Austin Carr's boss is leaving him in control of his company while he takes a long vacation out of the country. Austin has more things going right since he was homeless in Big Numbers. Now he owns a small part of the company.
Right after his boss leaves the country things go down hill fast. Austin is also supposed to help his boss's mother and daughter if they need anything.
His company Shore Securities is being audited. The news is not good but before he can find out why the auditor is murdered.
Now someone wants him to money-laundering and threatens his daughter.
There are a lot of characters that are shady. You are not sure who to like and root for. No real clue about who to trust.
It keeps you guessing about what is going to happen next.
I really liked the ending of this story it brought a big smile on my face.
Big Money is a fun bumbling read that you can enjoy and smile at all the messes Austin gets into.
I was given this book and asked in return to give honest review of it.
Big money is the second Austin Carr mystery. It is full of humor, mob, interesting characters. There is a lot of violence, swearing.
Austin Carr is a human character with lots of faults , loves his kids, gambling and woman. He works for a stockbroker. He thinks it is more like sales.
Austin Carr's boss is leaving him in control of his company while he takes a long vacation out of the country. Austin has more things going right since he was homeless in Big Numbers. Now he owns a small part of the company.
Right after his boss leaves the country things go down hill fast. Austin is also supposed to help his boss's mother and daughter if they need anything.
His company Shore Securities is being audited. The news is not good but before he can find out why the auditor is murdered.
Now someone wants him to money-laundering and threatens his daughter.
There are a lot of characters that are shady. You are not sure who to like and root for. No real clue about who to trust.
It keeps you guessing about what is going to happen next.
I really liked the ending of this story it brought a big smile on my face.
Big Money is a fun bumbling read that you can enjoy and smile at all the messes Austin gets into.
I was given this book and asked in return to give honest review of it.
July 10, 2014
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
This is the second in the Austin Carr series about a New Jersey stockbroker who finds himself involved with the mob, beautiful women and the police. Jack Getze has written a funny version of a Mickey Spillane novel or an episode of the Sopranos played for laughs. It is fast-moving and very entertaining.
Big Money starts with Austin Carr being confronted by a naked woman pointing a shotgun at him. The rest of the novel recounts the events that lead to this confrontation. Austin is the type of character that, when seeing the gun-toting woman, thinks about her anatomy first before focusing on his predicament. His inner thoughts are articulated throughout the novel and Austin recognizes his nature so much of the inner dialogue is tongue-in cheek.
Most of the characters,such as the bookie's henchman, female captain of the state troopers/DA and the securities investigator are foils for Austin's wisecracks. Read this for the humor and inventive situations. The "mystery" is secondary.
This is the second in the Austin Carr series about a New Jersey stockbroker who finds himself involved with the mob, beautiful women and the police. Jack Getze has written a funny version of a Mickey Spillane novel or an episode of the Sopranos played for laughs. It is fast-moving and very entertaining.
Big Money starts with Austin Carr being confronted by a naked woman pointing a shotgun at him. The rest of the novel recounts the events that lead to this confrontation. Austin is the type of character that, when seeing the gun-toting woman, thinks about her anatomy first before focusing on his predicament. His inner thoughts are articulated throughout the novel and Austin recognizes his nature so much of the inner dialogue is tongue-in cheek.
Most of the characters,such as the bookie's henchman, female captain of the state troopers/DA and the securities investigator are foils for Austin's wisecracks. Read this for the humor and inventive situations. The "mystery" is secondary.
April 7, 2008
Austin Carr gets into more trouble than Dennis the Menace, and Getze's latest novel has more twists than a pretzel factory. It all makes for one great read for those who like wise-cracking protagonists, a slew of beautiful and deadly women, and more bad guys at the Jersey shore than in Rahway Prison. Carr is left in charge of his investment firm. Immediately, he becomes the booby prize for a plethora of bad guys as they stake their claim to the firm hoping to be rewarded with financial rainbows. Getze has improved over the first Carr novel, "Big Numbers," with more cliff hangers than a 1930's serial while Austin escapes one tight situation after another with his gift of gab or famous grin. Getze gives us more of Jersey, more unique characters, and a bit more character depth. And he saves the best twist, like all classic mystery writers, for the very end of the story. Getze didn't pay me big money for this review, but I'll give him a big number for the novel. How about a 5.
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