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Between the end of his marriage and the excessive force complaints against him, Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan is running out of chances. When a powerful and connected city councilman reports that his wife and two daughters have disappeared, Dolan is assigned the case―knowing full well that his career is riding on the outcome. While investigating, Dolan meets Eve Pressman and her remarkable daughter, Grace. Gifted with the ability to bring people out of comas, Grace is reluctant to be thrust into the public eye but determined to help those in need. Eve and Grace may know where Councilman Royster’s family is and the terrible truth that sent the three of them into hiding in the first place. Now, Dolan faces the toughest choice of his is he still a good cop if he has to do the wrong thing?
283 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2015
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G.M. Ford
33 books220 followersGerald M. Ford was the author of the widely praised Frank Corso novels, Fury, Black River, A Blind Eye, Red Tide, No Man's Land, and Blown Away; six highly acclaimed mysteries, featuring Seattle private investigator Leo Waterman; and the stand-alone thriller Nameless Night. A former creative writing teacher in western Washington, Ford lived in San Diego.
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June 2, 2015
First in a new series and I thought this was a fantastic read. Child abuse is always hard to read about, but the details were not terribly explicit. Quite a bit of action, plus a young woman who can bring people out of comas made this a very interesting story. Once again a blurring between the lines of good and bad and some amazing characters. In fact I have added Mickey Dolan to my list of favorite characters. Can't wait until his next outing.
ARC from NetGalley.
ARC from NetGalley.
May 21, 2016
I’m going to be honest and say that at first I was sure I would not like this book all that much (for reasons I will get onto shortly), and yet I was so very wrong about that. I’m a bit stingy when it comes to handing out my five stars, more than often giving books four stars due to little things. In the case of Threshold it is the little things which prevented it from being a five star book – still, it is a very strong four.
Having said it’s a strong four stars, back to why I was sure I would dislike it. My main reason for fearing I would dislike the book was through the seemingly constant shifting perspectives we’re given. We flicker from following Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan as he tries to deal with his messy life and the complicated case he is working, to following Grace around as she works her magic, to dealing with other characters that are important throughout the book. Whilst I am not opposed to changing perspectives the fact that it was all happening in the space of a chapter left me fearing a headache – something which has happened before when the technique has not been correctly executed.
The second thing that worried me, following on from the last, is the chapter length. We’re given four bulky chapters – each at over thirty percent of the book. I do not mind large chapters, yet joined with the changing perspective I was scared it would be too much for me.
In retrospect my fears were unfounded and ridiculous.
Within a few pages I was gripped beyond belief, wanting to get to the bottom of all the mysteries which had appeared before my eyes. What was behind Grace’s power? Would Mickey find the missing family? Were the allegations against the father true? Were Grace and her mother doing the right thing? So many questions were piling up that I had to carry on reading, not caring how long the chapters would be going on for. It suddenly didn’t matter that I was supposed to be going to bed due to an early start in the morning – I needed to know.
All these questions kept me hooked throughout. Still, there was more. The characters were great – all with their own personalities, all unique and interesting. Even characters that appeared for a matter of pages were interesting to get to know, playing a vital role in the storyline. Everything happened for a reason, the story constantly moving forward at a great pace.
I’m simply disappointed that it had to end so soon!
By the end of the book most of my questions were answered. My only tiny problem at the end was the lingering question about where Grace’s powers come from. Nevertheless, as the main story was focused upon the missing family I am willing to let that slide. I will simply deal with the nagging question in my own time, remaining content with how everything else played out perfectly.
Overall it was a great read, and I’m certainly looking forward to what else is to come from the author. I will, without a doubt, be reading more of their work.
Finally I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the chance to advance read this great book.
Having said it’s a strong four stars, back to why I was sure I would dislike it. My main reason for fearing I would dislike the book was through the seemingly constant shifting perspectives we’re given. We flicker from following Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan as he tries to deal with his messy life and the complicated case he is working, to following Grace around as she works her magic, to dealing with other characters that are important throughout the book. Whilst I am not opposed to changing perspectives the fact that it was all happening in the space of a chapter left me fearing a headache – something which has happened before when the technique has not been correctly executed.
The second thing that worried me, following on from the last, is the chapter length. We’re given four bulky chapters – each at over thirty percent of the book. I do not mind large chapters, yet joined with the changing perspective I was scared it would be too much for me.
In retrospect my fears were unfounded and ridiculous.
Within a few pages I was gripped beyond belief, wanting to get to the bottom of all the mysteries which had appeared before my eyes. What was behind Grace’s power? Would Mickey find the missing family? Were the allegations against the father true? Were Grace and her mother doing the right thing? So many questions were piling up that I had to carry on reading, not caring how long the chapters would be going on for. It suddenly didn’t matter that I was supposed to be going to bed due to an early start in the morning – I needed to know.
All these questions kept me hooked throughout. Still, there was more. The characters were great – all with their own personalities, all unique and interesting. Even characters that appeared for a matter of pages were interesting to get to know, playing a vital role in the storyline. Everything happened for a reason, the story constantly moving forward at a great pace.
I’m simply disappointed that it had to end so soon!
By the end of the book most of my questions were answered. My only tiny problem at the end was the lingering question about where Grace’s powers come from. Nevertheless, as the main story was focused upon the missing family I am willing to let that slide. I will simply deal with the nagging question in my own time, remaining content with how everything else played out perfectly.
Overall it was a great read, and I’m certainly looking forward to what else is to come from the author. I will, without a doubt, be reading more of their work.
Finally I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the chance to advance read this great book.
March 24, 2015
We get to meet Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan. I found him a loyal, good working, 'wanna get to the bottom of things' kinda guy. BUT his marriage had ended, his wife had gone off with someone else, another woman, so that must have taken a bit of a knock on his self esteem. PLUS he is known for using excessive force, so been reprimanded about this.
Hes on a case now that he can really get his teeth into because there are some underlying things here that only a hard unfeeling person would be able to ignore, once again he goes "all out". When children + abuse are given in the same sentence, who could ignore that??
There is a whole heap of things happening here.
We have the story from Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan side and all that is happening there, and then it flicks to Grace and her daughter who has some "powers" who runs a home for women who need to escape from their abusive husbands. Because it flicks from one 'stage' to another, I felt like I was going back a page or two to make sure I hadn't missed out a page! For me, the layout could have been better spaced between which 'platform' we are on.
Just a little less confusing.
I give it a STRONG 4 stars though as it really kept my attention, so much so, I started it last night and finished it this morning.
I really want to thank Thomas & Mercer for giving me freedom to choose any books that come up on Net Galley for me to download and give my honest review, and to the author for writing a really good suspense
May 27, 2015
Seattle-based mystery author G.M. Ford has written over a dozen books. "Threshold" is the first one I've read. It definitely won't be my last.
"Threshold" is a weird, creepy little suspense novel. It's creepy for several reasons, one of which is that the novel suggests that our legal system and law enforcement are so corrupt that not only can you get away with most crimes if you have enough money and political clout but the system is structured that it will actually protect you from prosecution and punishment.
The other creepy part is an albino woman who can wake people up from comas, but that's actually less creepy in comparison.
Mickey Dolan is a detective who is having a rough year. His wife left him for another woman and he's being investigated by Internal Affairs for a number of "excessive force" complaints against him.
His latest case is the Edwin Royster case. Royster is a city councilman with a ridiculous amount of political power. His wife and two daughters have disappeared and he wants the police to find them. In truth, they haven't disappeared. They are in hiding. Royster was taken to court by his wife for sexually molesting his daughters. The judge (a friend of Royster's) awarded custody to Royster and claimed that Mrs. Royster needed psychiatric help. Everyone knows that the rumors of Royster being a pervert are true, but nobody wants to do anything. Now, Mrs. Royster has taken her two daughters and fled. She is now being hunted down as a fugitive of law.
Dolan thinks the whole case is fucked up, but it's part of the job. And he can't risk losing his job right now. It's the only thing keeping him sane.
His investigation leads him to a strange albino woman named Grace Pressman. Grace is rumored to have an almost supernatural ability to wake people up from deep comas, comas in which medical experts have declared the patients practically brain-dead and irreparable. There is even an urban legend about her. She is called the Silver Angel.
Dolan more than suspects that she may know where Mrs. Dolan and the girls are located, as Grace runs a kind of underground railroad for battered women.
As the case progresses, Dolan begins to realize how special Grace really is, how evil the man he is working for is, how completely corrupt and backwards the law has become, and how much he doesn't give a shit about saving his job.
"Threshold" is a suspenseful, powerful story about doing the right thing when everyone is telling you that it's the wrong thing.
Ford's novel reminded me of Dennis Lehane's novel "Gone Baby Gone" in that the protagonists in that novel were also faced with a choice of doing something arguably morally right that was legally wrong. Fans of Lehane will enjoy Ford.
"Threshold" is a weird, creepy little suspense novel. It's creepy for several reasons, one of which is that the novel suggests that our legal system and law enforcement are so corrupt that not only can you get away with most crimes if you have enough money and political clout but the system is structured that it will actually protect you from prosecution and punishment.
The other creepy part is an albino woman who can wake people up from comas, but that's actually less creepy in comparison.
Mickey Dolan is a detective who is having a rough year. His wife left him for another woman and he's being investigated by Internal Affairs for a number of "excessive force" complaints against him.
His latest case is the Edwin Royster case. Royster is a city councilman with a ridiculous amount of political power. His wife and two daughters have disappeared and he wants the police to find them. In truth, they haven't disappeared. They are in hiding. Royster was taken to court by his wife for sexually molesting his daughters. The judge (a friend of Royster's) awarded custody to Royster and claimed that Mrs. Royster needed psychiatric help. Everyone knows that the rumors of Royster being a pervert are true, but nobody wants to do anything. Now, Mrs. Royster has taken her two daughters and fled. She is now being hunted down as a fugitive of law.
Dolan thinks the whole case is fucked up, but it's part of the job. And he can't risk losing his job right now. It's the only thing keeping him sane.
His investigation leads him to a strange albino woman named Grace Pressman. Grace is rumored to have an almost supernatural ability to wake people up from deep comas, comas in which medical experts have declared the patients practically brain-dead and irreparable. There is even an urban legend about her. She is called the Silver Angel.
Dolan more than suspects that she may know where Mrs. Dolan and the girls are located, as Grace runs a kind of underground railroad for battered women.
As the case progresses, Dolan begins to realize how special Grace really is, how evil the man he is working for is, how completely corrupt and backwards the law has become, and how much he doesn't give a shit about saving his job.
"Threshold" is a suspenseful, powerful story about doing the right thing when everyone is telling you that it's the wrong thing.
Ford's novel reminded me of Dennis Lehane's novel "Gone Baby Gone" in that the protagonists in that novel were also faced with a choice of doing something arguably morally right that was legally wrong. Fans of Lehane will enjoy Ford.
March 12, 2015
A special thank you to Amazon/Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
THRESHOLD by G.M Ford delivers a suspense thriller centered on Detective sergeant Mickey Dolan, whose wife has left him for another woman, a famous newscaster, and a girl who has extraordinary powers.
When Chief of Detectives, Marcus Nilsson requests Dolan to look into the disappearance of Cassie Royster and her two daughters, he agrees. Royster, a City Councilman, has been putting lots of pressure on the mayor to find his daughters. His bipolar ex-wife lost custody but went against the ruling to take the daughters from her ex-husband.
Grace Pressman has the ability to bring patients in comas back to the world of the conscious. Her mother, Eve Pressman, runs the Women’s Transitional Center, for battered women, to help women and children find safety.
To further intensify, Cassie and her daughters, Tessa and Maddy arrive at the center. Royster, of course has power on his side and has sealed the court testimony of his daughters’ detailed description of their abuse at his hands. Of course, Dolan cannot return the family to an abuser.
A novel of only four chapters, and switching back and forth between characters distracting; not an enjoyable read, a little confusing, and did not hold my attention. The powers of Grace (if you can believe), to bring back coma patients, and authorities are put into a position to choose between duty, morals, good, and evil. Even though I enjoyed Dolan's character, will have to pass on this one.
Judith D. Collins Must Read Books
THRESHOLD by G.M Ford delivers a suspense thriller centered on Detective sergeant Mickey Dolan, whose wife has left him for another woman, a famous newscaster, and a girl who has extraordinary powers.
When Chief of Detectives, Marcus Nilsson requests Dolan to look into the disappearance of Cassie Royster and her two daughters, he agrees. Royster, a City Councilman, has been putting lots of pressure on the mayor to find his daughters. His bipolar ex-wife lost custody but went against the ruling to take the daughters from her ex-husband.
Grace Pressman has the ability to bring patients in comas back to the world of the conscious. Her mother, Eve Pressman, runs the Women’s Transitional Center, for battered women, to help women and children find safety.
To further intensify, Cassie and her daughters, Tessa and Maddy arrive at the center. Royster, of course has power on his side and has sealed the court testimony of his daughters’ detailed description of their abuse at his hands. Of course, Dolan cannot return the family to an abuser.
A novel of only four chapters, and switching back and forth between characters distracting; not an enjoyable read, a little confusing, and did not hold my attention. The powers of Grace (if you can believe), to bring back coma patients, and authorities are put into a position to choose between duty, morals, good, and evil. Even though I enjoyed Dolan's character, will have to pass on this one.
Judith D. Collins Must Read Books
July 25, 2015
Received from Netgalley for honest review.
Really good beginning to what looks like it could be a good series.
We meet Sgt Mickey Dolan who has a few issues -namely wife troubles and how he sets his life around this.
We also get to meet some other fine characters such as Grace, who makes the story flow.
A good start and I will read some more.
Really good beginning to what looks like it could be a good series.
We meet Sgt Mickey Dolan who has a few issues -namely wife troubles and how he sets his life around this.
We also get to meet some other fine characters such as Grace, who makes the story flow.
A good start and I will read some more.
April 8, 2017
I enjoyed Ford's Leo Waterman series and I enjoyed this one as well. Starting as a police procedural, the storyline blossoms out into a more multi-layered plot, exciting and violent but a bit diffuse for me.
November 2, 2015
“This one comes from upstairs. The major’s office. I need to put an experienced man on this. I’ve gotta look like I’m giving it the old college try.”
It pissed off Nilsson, too. Dolan could tell. The C of D wasn’t the kind of guy who liked being told what to do … especially by civilian pencil pushers. Dolan watched in silence as Nilsson walked across the room and closed the office door.
“You know Edwin Royster?” Nilsson asked.
“Used to be a big-time shyster, ambulance chaser. Graduated to bigmouth asshole on the City Council. What about him?”
“He’s up the mayor’s tract over this thing. His family’s been missing for three days. He wants immediate action.”
Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan has not had it easy of late, especially with a couple of excessive force complaints after his wife leaves him for another woman, a famous local newscaster. But when Chief of Detectives Marcus Nilsson asks him to look into the disappearance of Cassie Royster and her two daughters, he quickly agrees. Edwin Royster, a City Councilman, has been putting lots of pressure on the mayor to find his daughters. His bipolar ex-wife lost custody but went against the ruling to take the daughters from her ex-husband.
Dolan’s had enough of working at a desk and is happy to be back in the field investigating again. Mickey quickly realizes that this will not be an easy case as the man putting pressure to find his ex-wife and daughters likely mistreated them. As part of his investigations, Dolan encounters mother and daughter Eve and Grace Pressman, two women who may be involved in helping the Roysters hide. Grace apparently also has special powers to bring back people from comas, not something that always turns out as well as it should, although it did in the case of her mother
As typical of Ford’s book, the characters are well developed and interesting, especially Mickey Dolan and Grace Pressman. The disgruntled over tough detective is somewhat of a cliché but in Ford’s hands he was able to create in Dolan and original and likeable character. As part of providing more about Grace and to provide some other interesting aspects to the book, Ford does show Grace’s special powers at work. She does successfully bring back a few people back and these powers although interesting are not fully believable. (I have no knowledge if this exists in real life but I wouldn’t think these powers exist.) Nonetheless, they are not critical to the main story and just add some perspective to the character, not the main story.
Although Ford does a good job in describing the story surroundings, they appear to be some unknown fictitious town. I kept looking them up in Google as they sounded realistic, but the location (and of course the characters) are made up.
As soon as I saw that a new book by G.M. Ford was available on NetGalley (thanks!), and one that was not from his Leo Waterman series, I quickly requested it. (I’ve only read the first in the Leo Waterman series, so I certainly wouldn’t want to read the 9th. Now if he ever writes another Frank Corso book….) I saw some indications that Threshold may be a start of a new series although I certainly very much enjoyed another standalone by him, Nameless Night (aka Identity). (See my review of this book on mostlyfiction.com.) I really enjoyed Threshold and I’m hoping that this is a new series and that Ford not only brings back Mickey Dolan but Grace Pressman as well.
April 21, 2015
I think I own every Seattle detective novel that GM Ford has written. It's been a dry spell waiting for a new one. I've had this novel on pre-order for quite awhile. And no, I didn't get a free copy for the review.
First of all, this is NOT a Leo Waterman novel. Amazon has the title wrong. "Threshold" introduces Mickey Dolan, Seattle detective sergeant.
"Wait a minute!", you say. "I wanted Leo! And if not Leo, Frank Corso. Now I have a new character?" That's a fairly high bar for Mr. Ford to get over. A very high bar indeed. Unfortunately, Mickey never made it to Frank's level, nevermind getting up into the nosebleed area with Leo.
OK. It's a first Mickey novel and it takes a while to flesh out a character. I'll buy that, except in comparison to the first Leo or Frank novels, Mickey is wraithlike. There wasn't much to visualize except for a little whinging, a little nobility,and perhaps a little "chapardage" as the French say. All in all, a fairly wimpy politically-correct kale-eater in what should have been a Chandleresque noir detective thriller. Where is Mickey's physicality? It was hinted at. But Mickey never pulls the trigger...on either end of the double entendre.
Still, if you're a Ford fan, it is a nice afternoon read. It is a good story and told by a master storyteller. But it's not a Leo or Frank novel. If you're looking for a Smith & Wollensky Porterhouse, you won't find it here. It's more of a petite filet from Sizzler.
First of all, this is NOT a Leo Waterman novel. Amazon has the title wrong. "Threshold" introduces Mickey Dolan, Seattle detective sergeant.
"Wait a minute!", you say. "I wanted Leo! And if not Leo, Frank Corso. Now I have a new character?" That's a fairly high bar for Mr. Ford to get over. A very high bar indeed. Unfortunately, Mickey never made it to Frank's level, nevermind getting up into the nosebleed area with Leo.
OK. It's a first Mickey novel and it takes a while to flesh out a character. I'll buy that, except in comparison to the first Leo or Frank novels, Mickey is wraithlike. There wasn't much to visualize except for a little whinging, a little nobility,and perhaps a little "chapardage" as the French say. All in all, a fairly wimpy politically-correct kale-eater in what should have been a Chandleresque noir detective thriller. Where is Mickey's physicality? It was hinted at. But Mickey never pulls the trigger...on either end of the double entendre.
Still, if you're a Ford fan, it is a nice afternoon read. It is a good story and told by a master storyteller. But it's not a Leo or Frank novel. If you're looking for a Smith & Wollensky Porterhouse, you won't find it here. It's more of a petite filet from Sizzler.
June 29, 2015
Looking for a tall, good-looking, police detective with a strict moral code?
He can be found in G.M. Ford’s “Threshold“. Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan is at a crossroads in his personal life. Just back to work following a ‘personal’ break, he is still reeling from the knowledge that his wife has left him for another woman! His co-workers are merciless in their demeaning banter and seem to relish his discomfort.
His first major case after returning to work is a murky one. The wife of Edwin Royster, a high profile city councilman, has run off with his two young daughters. The law is on his side as he has sole parental custody. He is enlisting the police to find them. Only thing is… the councilman (who has a family court judge in his pocket) is also a pedophile.
Oh.. but now Detective Sergeant Micky Dolan is on the case. After discovering proof of the councilman’s less than savory reputation, he is loathe to return the girls to him. What a dilemma!
I think the novel will appeal to both male and female readers equally, but for different reasons. A fast-paced character-driven thriller with series potential.
For my full review of "Threshold" visit my blog: Fictionophile
He can be found in G.M. Ford’s “Threshold“. Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan is at a crossroads in his personal life. Just back to work following a ‘personal’ break, he is still reeling from the knowledge that his wife has left him for another woman! His co-workers are merciless in their demeaning banter and seem to relish his discomfort.
His first major case after returning to work is a murky one. The wife of Edwin Royster, a high profile city councilman, has run off with his two young daughters. The law is on his side as he has sole parental custody. He is enlisting the police to find them. Only thing is… the councilman (who has a family court judge in his pocket) is also a pedophile.
Oh.. but now Detective Sergeant Micky Dolan is on the case. After discovering proof of the councilman’s less than savory reputation, he is loathe to return the girls to him. What a dilemma!
I think the novel will appeal to both male and female readers equally, but for different reasons. A fast-paced character-driven thriller with series potential.
For my full review of "Threshold" visit my blog: Fictionophile
February 2, 2015
I received this book in exchange of a review. I never got the whole Grace healing thing. I could understand why the centre wanted to help Cassie & her kids but the set up was confusing. I found Grace's gift way to confusing for me. There were so great characters and the story was interesting but I am still not sure what the guys wanted with Grace at the motel and who the shadows were. It was just sad that Michael lost his job doing what he thought was right but he is able to move forward from his broken marriage and his not so great job not sure where he is off too? And Joseph mother what a nutcase the poor kid.
January 19, 2018
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
Between the end of his marriage and the excessive force complaints against him, Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan is running out of chances. When a powerful and connected city councilman reports that his wife and two daughters have disappeared, Dolan is assigned the case—knowing full well that his career is riding on the outcome.
While investigating, Dolan meets Eve Pressman and her remarkable daughter, Grace. Gifted with the ability to bring people out of comas, Grace is reluctant to be thrust into the public eye but determined to help those in need. Eve and Grace may know where Councilman Royster’s family is and the terrible truth that sent the three of them into hiding in the first place. Now, Dolan faces the toughest choice of his career: is he still a good cop if he has to do the wrong thing?
*3.5 stars*
The first in a new series by the author of the excellent Leo Waterman novels.
Nothing particularly new in the premise of this story - an elected official's family has been kidnapped, a detective on his last chance, secrets and a race against time...
However, the thing that holds this story together is the writing of G.M. Ford. While the hero still isn't really fleshed out by the end of the story, there is certainly enough in this book to make me want to go back for another. Enough intrigue, character and delivery to know that this series will only get better over time...
Paul
ARH
Between the end of his marriage and the excessive force complaints against him, Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan is running out of chances. When a powerful and connected city councilman reports that his wife and two daughters have disappeared, Dolan is assigned the case—knowing full well that his career is riding on the outcome.
While investigating, Dolan meets Eve Pressman and her remarkable daughter, Grace. Gifted with the ability to bring people out of comas, Grace is reluctant to be thrust into the public eye but determined to help those in need. Eve and Grace may know where Councilman Royster’s family is and the terrible truth that sent the three of them into hiding in the first place. Now, Dolan faces the toughest choice of his career: is he still a good cop if he has to do the wrong thing?
*3.5 stars*
The first in a new series by the author of the excellent Leo Waterman novels.
Nothing particularly new in the premise of this story - an elected official's family has been kidnapped, a detective on his last chance, secrets and a race against time...
However, the thing that holds this story together is the writing of G.M. Ford. While the hero still isn't really fleshed out by the end of the story, there is certainly enough in this book to make me want to go back for another. Enough intrigue, character and delivery to know that this series will only get better over time...
Paul
ARH
September 26, 2017
In THRESHOLD, author G. M. Ford waves a bizarre, colorful tale full of suspense, emotional tension and paranormal experiences featuring an unorthodox detective named Mickey Dolan and Grace Pressman, a young woman with the unique ability to bring comatose patients back from the brink of death, often with unexpected consequences.
This unusual duo finds themselves joining forces to rescue two young girls from being returned to the sinister clutches of their politically connected father.
Nothing draws a reader in like menace both physical and cerebral and this book provides plenty of both. While readers may think they know where the story is going they may be surprised by the ultimate outcome of the book.
This unusual duo finds themselves joining forces to rescue two young girls from being returned to the sinister clutches of their politically connected father.
Nothing draws a reader in like menace both physical and cerebral and this book provides plenty of both. While readers may think they know where the story is going they may be surprised by the ultimate outcome of the book.
July 11, 2018
I'm always up for a Seattle setting and the latest adventures of Mickey Dolan. This is a fairly standard police procedural, but Ford throws in something that borders on magical realism: a young woman, Grace, with the miraculous ability to bring patients out of long-term comas. Grace has served jail time in the past and is now shielded by a crime boss who created a fortress for her in a derelict neighborhood called Coaltown. Add to this the attempt to protect a bi-polar Mom and her two daughters from a violently abusive spouse, who also happens to be a very well-connected city councilman. It's all a bit much, but in Ford's hands it somehow becomes a good read.
July 19, 2017
Worthy of a rare five stars....
This is my first time reading this author. I am so glad that I found him. I rarely give out five stars and this was definitely worthy of those rare five stars. Very well written, rich detailed descriptions that really bring the story to life in a fantastic way that is missing in so many other books I've read lately. I enjoyed the intertwined mysteries and how it came together. I was kind of surprised at the romantic outcome that was implied at the end; nice twist I was expecting something a little different.
This is my first time reading this author. I am so glad that I found him. I rarely give out five stars and this was definitely worthy of those rare five stars. Very well written, rich detailed descriptions that really bring the story to life in a fantastic way that is missing in so many other books I've read lately. I enjoyed the intertwined mysteries and how it came together. I was kind of surprised at the romantic outcome that was implied at the end; nice twist I was expecting something a little different.
June 25, 2018
I love G.M. Ford but this book was not up to snuff. My first problem was the ambiguous location with some Seattle street names but not the rest. It was disconcerting. The story was engaging and I had no trouble reading it through with enthusiasm. It had good and bad guys with smart mouths and wise proclamations. It had sympathetic characters. But it just left me a little untouched.
November 3, 2018
Outstanding!
A wonderful read! Mr. Ford is the kind of writer I wish there were more of. Great story, plot, characters and all of the little "sub -plots" that resemble pieces of a huge, majestic puzzle. All of these pieces come together at the end of the story in the way of a stupendous writer. I sincerely hope we will see more... much more... of Mickey Dolan!!!
A wonderful read! Mr. Ford is the kind of writer I wish there were more of. Great story, plot, characters and all of the little "sub -plots" that resemble pieces of a huge, majestic puzzle. All of these pieces come together at the end of the story in the way of a stupendous writer. I sincerely hope we will see more... much more... of Mickey Dolan!!!
July 20, 2019
Threshold
This was a great story! Have read several books by this author. They were the Leo Waterman series and loved all of them but this Mickey Dolan story---well I just couldn't stop reading. The scene with Gus and the rent a cops-----felt like I was right there watching with Dolan.!
This was a great story! Have read several books by this author. They were the Leo Waterman series and loved all of them but this Mickey Dolan story---well I just couldn't stop reading. The scene with Gus and the rent a cops-----felt like I was right there watching with Dolan.!
June 19, 2020
Mickey Dolan is tasked with finding a mother and get daughters, who have run away from the abusive husband/father, who happens to be connected. During this he meets Grace Pressman, who has a special gift and also helps abused families relocate under the radar. Interesting book with a few side stories in the mix.
June 13, 2017
Very good plot and plenty of action.
Very good read. Liked the fact the cop was breaking a law to protect the children. Would have loved to see the child molester brought to justice.
Very good read. Liked the fact the cop was breaking a law to protect the children. Would have loved to see the child molester brought to justice.
July 18, 2017
LIMITED TO 5 STARS
This story has all the elements I enjoy in an excellent mystery
I would apply more then 5 stars in rating this novel if it was possible.
The authors sarcastic humor throughout the book is right on target
This story has all the elements I enjoy in an excellent mystery
I would apply more then 5 stars in rating this novel if it was possible.
The authors sarcastic humor throughout the book is right on target
April 17, 2019
Good read. Have been reading this author for years and he rarely disappoints.
Hope he develops these characters as they have a lot to offer in my opinion.
This book offers much to everyone.
Hope he develops these characters as they have a lot to offer in my opinion.
This book offers much to everyone.
May 25, 2019
G.M. Ford! I have never, not liked a book of his! You fall in love with his characters every time. He has a wonderful insight into the human condition. If he keeps writing? I’ll keep reading his books.
February 15, 2021
Page turner, as usual!
The creative home spun writing style of G.M Ford is one I always look forward too. The characters are always unique and their days are chock-full of life’s twists and turns.
The creative home spun writing style of G.M Ford is one I always look forward too. The characters are always unique and their days are chock-full of life’s twists and turns.
February 15, 2021
Another good mystery you’ve got to read.
I’m a real fan of G. M. Ford’s books. Love the Leo Waterman series and have read them all. This one is just as good. Great characters and multifaceted plots keep you interested to the end.
I’m a real fan of G. M. Ford’s books. Love the Leo Waterman series and have read them all. This one is just as good. Great characters and multifaceted plots keep you interested to the end.
July 12, 2017
Very g ood
Very exciting. Could have done without the language but was still a very good read. Loved the Micky Dolan character. Would I recommend ? Diffenetly.
Very exciting. Could have done without the language but was still a very good read. Loved the Micky Dolan character. Would I recommend ? Diffenetly.
August 22, 2017
Great book! Story, writing, action, everything. Great book!
November 29, 2017
Okay
This book had too many foul words for such a simple plot. Glad the good guy got the girl and the antagonist got his just dues.
This book had too many foul words for such a simple plot. Glad the good guy got the girl and the antagonist got his just dues.
March 15, 2018
An entertaining crime drama novel with a little bit of magical sci-fi element. Quick read, but a good one.
May 1, 2019
Very Good Read
This is the 1st book i have read from Mr.Ford and I really enjoyed it. Quick read and great ending.
This is the 1st book i have read from Mr.Ford and I really enjoyed it. Quick read and great ending.
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