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Blind Marsh
Blind Marsh concludes The Hirebomber Crime Series. Hired to find a wayward husband and struggling with the loss of a friend, Phil Pfeiffer, Army Ranger-turned-P.I. finds much more than he bargained for. Now, he must thwart an international plot to steal billions and kill any hope of America’s return to greatness. That is, if he can survive long enough.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2014
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Oliver F. Chase
11 books12 followersNever tell a hormone-infused college kid that he cheated on a take-home exam. That’s what happened to Oliver F. Chase at a small college in central Florida. The essay was pretty innocuous and easy but his grades before were dismal. The fix was in, or so believed the professor. Oliver was promptly awarded a D and given a stern warning with no appeal. The next semester, he chose the same professor, took the same take-home exam (in the classroom this time), and earned an ‘A’ in thirty minutes. He didn’t give a wit about the subject but was out to prove something.
Oliver graduated and would be able to fly, which was really all he ever wanted. The war was on and the Marines offered a way. He took it. Some five years later, Oliver was a vet with a Distinguished Flying Cross and a long list of combat missions – even a couple in that dark, secret world of political deniability. In his opinion, he was only trying to get out of a bad situation in one piece. The Marines saw it differently. Seemed like a pattern was emerging.
Oliver spent five years in a police department working narcotics and SWAT, and the next 22 in the FBI. In all these years, he never stopped writing. Publishing, however, was not an option. Way too many complications and compromises, and besides, rebel streaks only go so far in the FBI. Times are different now and even though old loyalties and friendships will never go away, no one is watching over his shoulder.
Oliver F. Chase and his wife eschewed the exotic and chose instead a small farm along the Gulf Coast near New Orleans. There he finds great flying weather for his little Grumman Tiger, friendly neighbors with difficult accents - although he may have the accent now, fifteen chickens, neighborhood dogs, and a host of barn cats that all share his space. “Life has never been more interesting,” he contends, as he sneaks away to that little room full of memories and imagination.
Oliver graduated and would be able to fly, which was really all he ever wanted. The war was on and the Marines offered a way. He took it. Some five years later, Oliver was a vet with a Distinguished Flying Cross and a long list of combat missions – even a couple in that dark, secret world of political deniability. In his opinion, he was only trying to get out of a bad situation in one piece. The Marines saw it differently. Seemed like a pattern was emerging.
Oliver spent five years in a police department working narcotics and SWAT, and the next 22 in the FBI. In all these years, he never stopped writing. Publishing, however, was not an option. Way too many complications and compromises, and besides, rebel streaks only go so far in the FBI. Times are different now and even though old loyalties and friendships will never go away, no one is watching over his shoulder.
Oliver F. Chase and his wife eschewed the exotic and chose instead a small farm along the Gulf Coast near New Orleans. There he finds great flying weather for his little Grumman Tiger, friendly neighbors with difficult accents - although he may have the accent now, fifteen chickens, neighborhood dogs, and a host of barn cats that all share his space. “Life has never been more interesting,” he contends, as he sneaks away to that little room full of memories and imagination.
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January 31, 2015
I've been waiting for this sequel ever since the day I finished reading Marsh Island last year.
The heart racing action and plot that I appreciated in the first was present in this book as well. Chase does an excellent job of keeping the reader interested as he spins his story.
I very much enjoyed the growing relationship between Phil and Lisa, although I struggled with it a bit at first. I wasn't sure what to think of her intentions in contacting him. However, I quickly grew to love her and really enjoyed her willingness to participate in Phil's investigation and support him. So many girlfriends in these books cower away from danger, so I really enjoyed the change of pace.
One disappointment that I had was that we had a little more opportunity in Marsh Island to see through the villain's eyes. He's such an intriguing character, and I still don't understand his full motives or personality. So I really wish I had been able to see through his (and his sister's) eyes a little bit more in this sequel. We all want an explanation for evils done, but I do realize that we're not always given explanations or rationalizations. That's just a personal preference -- not a criticism.
Chase has delivered another masterpiece and I fully enjoyed every moment of it. Looking forward to reading more of this author!
The heart racing action and plot that I appreciated in the first was present in this book as well. Chase does an excellent job of keeping the reader interested as he spins his story.
I very much enjoyed the growing relationship between Phil and Lisa, although I struggled with it a bit at first. I wasn't sure what to think of her intentions in contacting him. However, I quickly grew to love her and really enjoyed her willingness to participate in Phil's investigation and support him. So many girlfriends in these books cower away from danger, so I really enjoyed the change of pace.
One disappointment that I had was that we had a little more opportunity in Marsh Island to see through the villain's eyes. He's such an intriguing character, and I still don't understand his full motives or personality. So I really wish I had been able to see through his (and his sister's) eyes a little bit more in this sequel. We all want an explanation for evils done, but I do realize that we're not always given explanations or rationalizations. That's just a personal preference -- not a criticism.
Chase has delivered another masterpiece and I fully enjoyed every moment of it. Looking forward to reading more of this author!
June 28, 2014
Chase's latest from the two-part "Hirebomber" series was a thrill ride. Main character Phil Pfeiffer was quietly hiding from his former occupation as a private eye, and then "she walked in." Chase's style is classic noir written in first person with the voicing of Pfeiffer's character that takes the reader on a noir-esque adventure akin to a "Sam Spade" detective story - a throwback brought to life in modern times.
Standby - my complete review will be coming soon.
Standby - my complete review will be coming soon.
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