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A Cordell Logan Mystery #5
Hot Start
A notorious, international big game hunter and his beautiful, former flight attendant wife are gunned down at long range late one sweltering summer night while swimming naked on their seaside estate in opulent Rancho Bonita, California. Police investigators are convinced that the killer is a strident, outspoken animal rights activist with both military experience and a criminal record. The evidence against him would appear overwhelming--until rumors begin to surface that others may have had their own reasons for committing murder.
The last thing flight instructor, aspiring Buddhist, and ex-government assassin Cordell Logan wants to do is become involved in the investigation. He and the accused, however, have mutual friends. Reluctant at first, Logan finds himself caught up in an increasingly confounding enigma, one that swirls around a popular Congressman with close ties to the White House, a European call girl ring, and a ruthless Czech crime boss who'll stop at nothing to protect his interests. Pursuing the truth will take Logan to places few others would dare go, exposing him to dangers that even he may not survive.
Along with its four predecessors in the Cordell Logan mystery/thriller series--Flat Spin, Fangs Out, Voodoo Ridge, and The Three-Nine Line--Hot Start is a can't-put-it-down page-turner that will leave audiences breathless. Critics from Booklist to Publisher's Weekly to the Associated Press have hailed the series for its veracity and fine writing, vivid characters, generous dollops of humor, and the kind of pacing that keeps readers up at night.
Hot Start may well be the best yet.
The last thing flight instructor, aspiring Buddhist, and ex-government assassin Cordell Logan wants to do is become involved in the investigation. He and the accused, however, have mutual friends. Reluctant at first, Logan finds himself caught up in an increasingly confounding enigma, one that swirls around a popular Congressman with close ties to the White House, a European call girl ring, and a ruthless Czech crime boss who'll stop at nothing to protect his interests. Pursuing the truth will take Logan to places few others would dare go, exposing him to dangers that even he may not survive.
Along with its four predecessors in the Cordell Logan mystery/thriller series--Flat Spin, Fangs Out, Voodoo Ridge, and The Three-Nine Line--Hot Start is a can't-put-it-down page-turner that will leave audiences breathless. Critics from Booklist to Publisher's Weekly to the Associated Press have hailed the series for its veracity and fine writing, vivid characters, generous dollops of humor, and the kind of pacing that keeps readers up at night.
Hot Start may well be the best yet.
272 pages, Hardcover
Published August 31, 2016
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About the author
David Freed
36 books216 followersDavid was born on an Air Force base in the Deep South, grew up the son of a cop along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, and decided to give writing a shot soon after realizing that his grade point average would never get him into medical school. As an investigative journalist, most notably with the Los Angeles Times, he chronicled affairs of state, all manner of catastrophes, and the activities of the US military, including Operation Desert Storm. He spent myriad hours hunting for smoking guns in dusty archives, meeting confidential sources in bars and parking garages, and digging through trash cans long after midnight. Along the way, he shared in a Pulitzer Prize and won a few other shiny awards that occupy a box in his attic. He later became a Hollywood screenwriter paid to pen mostly action movies that were rarely produced, and, later still, an asset working with the U.S. intelligence community. David has been a licensed pilot for more than 30 years. He is a contributing editor at Air & Space Smithsonian magazine, a special assistant professor of journalism at Colorado State University, and teaches creative writing at Harvard's Extension School.
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September 8, 2016
The problem with David Freed is he needs to write faster
December 27, 2016
Audiobook. I don’t know if it was the narrator or just the silliness of the story, but I finally abandoned this after making it about 75% through. I just couldn’t get into the plot with its contrived features: the ex-government assassin who’s now a flight instructor approaching penury but with multiple contacts in the agency; the friend’s son accused of murder and overwhelming evidence he did it; the corrupt Congressman; the coincidences that are too numerous to count, and the landlady with a sarcastic tongue and heart of gold. Oh yes, the beloved cat name Kiddiot who is obnoxious, and the on-off relationship with a sheriff’s deputy who lives 200 miles away.
Perhaps you’ll like it, I found it a bit juvenile.
Perhaps you’ll like it, I found it a bit juvenile.
July 19, 2016
Cordell Logan is an aspiring Buddhist, pet project of a cat called Kiddiot, dweller in a converted garage, sleeper in hammocks in the summer’s heat, good friend to his ailing landlady, and an ex-military intelligence expert. He’s also the narrator and protagonist in author David Freed’s mystery series, which goes from strength to strength as each new novel is released. In Hot Start, it’s not just the weather or the engine that’s hot – not just California’s rich and beautiful either. But Logan splits his time between duties to his former father-in-law, care for his landlady, a possible love interest, and a need for truth and justice, all the while ignoring his own need for the cool balm of hope and a future.
A California heatwave forms the backdrop to this tale, as Logan, divorced and bereaved in earlier novels, determines that flying in this heat would be a bad idea, while his clients insist that flying is what they’ve paid for. The turbulent air of their mistakes is mirrored in turbulent politics and policing of a murder case, where a big game hunter and his wife have been shot, and the man in jail insists he didn’t do it. The plot thickens like the overheated atmosphere as pages turn, throwing the reader in multiple directions. But Logan flies as consistently as his author writes, and these twists and turns all lead to a convincing if scary landing. The landlady might get her sandwich. Justice might be served. And the man who “spent nearly a decade stalking rabid human beings around the globe in the name of national security” might end up heading one more hunt.
Hot Start takes readers from the US to Europe and back, leaving the gun behind because carrying heat in Europe’s not a good idea. The writing evokes vivid images of people and place, cool accent and dialog with well-timed touches of humor, and enticing cliff-hanger chapter endings that make the book impossible to put down. It’s a fast-action satisfying read, with the perfect combination of mystery and fear, greed and generosity, and good and evil. At the end of it all, there’s flying, in the smoother air of a cool and peaceful sky, with the wide embracing perspective of two miles high.
Disclosure: I was given a preview edition by the publisher and I offer my honest review.
A California heatwave forms the backdrop to this tale, as Logan, divorced and bereaved in earlier novels, determines that flying in this heat would be a bad idea, while his clients insist that flying is what they’ve paid for. The turbulent air of their mistakes is mirrored in turbulent politics and policing of a murder case, where a big game hunter and his wife have been shot, and the man in jail insists he didn’t do it. The plot thickens like the overheated atmosphere as pages turn, throwing the reader in multiple directions. But Logan flies as consistently as his author writes, and these twists and turns all lead to a convincing if scary landing. The landlady might get her sandwich. Justice might be served. And the man who “spent nearly a decade stalking rabid human beings around the globe in the name of national security” might end up heading one more hunt.
Hot Start takes readers from the US to Europe and back, leaving the gun behind because carrying heat in Europe’s not a good idea. The writing evokes vivid images of people and place, cool accent and dialog with well-timed touches of humor, and enticing cliff-hanger chapter endings that make the book impossible to put down. It’s a fast-action satisfying read, with the perfect combination of mystery and fear, greed and generosity, and good and evil. At the end of it all, there’s flying, in the smoother air of a cool and peaceful sky, with the wide embracing perspective of two miles high.
Disclosure: I was given a preview edition by the publisher and I offer my honest review.
April 5, 2022
Hot Start by David Freed
The truth will set you free. Cordell Logan is a man who believes in finding out the truth. In this mystery a friend of his cousin is accused of murdering 2 people who do big game hunting and safari trips. Cordell Logan looks into the manner and tries to solve the case. I like the fashion in the way that Logan operates. During the day he is a flight instructor and at times he is working cases to help friends out.
David Freed did a great job spinning a story on this ex-military guy who has the skills and know how to take care of business. There at times is a lot of violence in the form of Logan trying to protect himself. This well decently written and an enjoyable story.
I would recommend this book if you like action packed mysteries from an interesting list of characters including and 90 year Jewish neighbor and a Cat.
The truth will set you free. Cordell Logan is a man who believes in finding out the truth. In this mystery a friend of his cousin is accused of murdering 2 people who do big game hunting and safari trips. Cordell Logan looks into the manner and tries to solve the case. I like the fashion in the way that Logan operates. During the day he is a flight instructor and at times he is working cases to help friends out.
David Freed did a great job spinning a story on this ex-military guy who has the skills and know how to take care of business. There at times is a lot of violence in the form of Logan trying to protect himself. This well decently written and an enjoyable story.
I would recommend this book if you like action packed mysteries from an interesting list of characters including and 90 year Jewish neighbor and a Cat.
March 16, 2025
I dove into Hot Start by David Freed with the warm anticipation I’ve come to expect from Cordell Logan’s escapades, and it’s a lively trip worth taking. This go-round, Logan—our flight instructor with a past I quietly admire—gets hired by a slick lawyer to dig into the murder of a big-shot journalist, Roy Castle, whose death in a seedy motel has tongues wagging. It’s a messy tangle that pulls Logan from his San Diego perch into a swirl of secrets, and Freed spins it with the cozy charm of a fireside tale. For someone who cherishes loyalty and liberty, it’s a heartening nudge that truth still matters.
Cordell Logan’s the kind of fella I’d swap stories with over a porch lemonade—a seasoned guy with a dry humor that lights up even the cloudy days. He’s carried some heavy years, and Freed writes him with a gentle touch, mixing his rough-around-the-edges vibe with a spirit that keeps you in his corner. His quips land like a friend’s playful jab, and his stubborn streak feels like the quiet pluck I’ve seen in folks who hold fast to what’s right. He’s rooted in a sense of duty, and that’s a thread I feel deeply, making him a steady companion through this ride.
The folks around Logan add a rich flavor—Savannah, his on-again love, grounding him like a familiar voice, alongside a cast of slick suits and shady characters that stir the pot like a lively family gathering. His Cessna, the Ruptured Duck, flies as his trusty shadow, and the San Diego backdrop feels like home turf, vivid as a well-worn photo. Freed ties it all to that pull of family and freedom I hold close, and Logan’s push to peel back the layers carries a comforting echo of standing by your own, no matter the mess.
Freed’s knack as a pilot and seasoned storyteller lifts Hot Start with a smooth grace, blending flight details and intrigue like a chat that flows easy. The story hums along with a steady pull, and while I see a hint of our armed forces’ grit in Logan’s resolve, it’s his everyman heart that keeps it relatable. Hot Start—a pilot’s term for a quick engine kick—suits Logan’s plunge into this case, and Freed lands it with a satisfying close that feels like a handshake well-earned. It’s a tale that warms you, honoring the strength of those who serve in their own way.
By the end, Hot Start wraps up like a good day’s end—a blend of suspense, warmth, and a dash of fun that leaves you smiling. It’s a quiet song to family, freedom, and digging in, with Logan shining as a guy I’d root for like a neighbor stepping up. Freed’s fifth outing is a delight, a cozy read for anyone who enjoys a solid story and values our nation’s spirit. Give it a tip of the cap—it’s a fine addition to the journey!
Cordell Logan’s the kind of fella I’d swap stories with over a porch lemonade—a seasoned guy with a dry humor that lights up even the cloudy days. He’s carried some heavy years, and Freed writes him with a gentle touch, mixing his rough-around-the-edges vibe with a spirit that keeps you in his corner. His quips land like a friend’s playful jab, and his stubborn streak feels like the quiet pluck I’ve seen in folks who hold fast to what’s right. He’s rooted in a sense of duty, and that’s a thread I feel deeply, making him a steady companion through this ride.
The folks around Logan add a rich flavor—Savannah, his on-again love, grounding him like a familiar voice, alongside a cast of slick suits and shady characters that stir the pot like a lively family gathering. His Cessna, the Ruptured Duck, flies as his trusty shadow, and the San Diego backdrop feels like home turf, vivid as a well-worn photo. Freed ties it all to that pull of family and freedom I hold close, and Logan’s push to peel back the layers carries a comforting echo of standing by your own, no matter the mess.
Freed’s knack as a pilot and seasoned storyteller lifts Hot Start with a smooth grace, blending flight details and intrigue like a chat that flows easy. The story hums along with a steady pull, and while I see a hint of our armed forces’ grit in Logan’s resolve, it’s his everyman heart that keeps it relatable. Hot Start—a pilot’s term for a quick engine kick—suits Logan’s plunge into this case, and Freed lands it with a satisfying close that feels like a handshake well-earned. It’s a tale that warms you, honoring the strength of those who serve in their own way.
By the end, Hot Start wraps up like a good day’s end—a blend of suspense, warmth, and a dash of fun that leaves you smiling. It’s a quiet song to family, freedom, and digging in, with Logan shining as a guy I’d root for like a neighbor stepping up. Freed’s fifth outing is a delight, a cozy read for anyone who enjoys a solid story and values our nation’s spirit. Give it a tip of the cap—it’s a fine addition to the journey!
March 17, 2024
"Hot Start: A Cordell Logan Mystery" brings readers back to familiar territory after the off-the-wall departure of the previous installment in the series. It presents a compelling premise, weaving together murder, conspiracy, and a protagonist with a unique set of skills. Following Cordell Logan, a flight instructor with a colorful past, the narrative reluctantly plunges him into a high-stakes investigation involving a notorious big-game hunter and his wife. "Hot Start" also introduces an enjoyable nuance by reintroducing Logan's estranged father-in-law. The man's duplicitous and disingenuous concern over his nephew, Logan's deceased wife's cousin, adds another layer to the story. He manipulates Logan into assisting in clearing the cousin of a murder charge, showcasing the intricate web of relationships and motives at play in the narrative. This subplot adds depth to Logan's character and contributes to the overall intrigue of the novel. However, while the premise is promising, the execution falters in certain aspects. The pacing of the plot, as usual with Freed, feels uneven, with some parts dragging on while others rush forward without sufficient development. Additionally, the characters, though intriguing, lack depth, hindering readers from fully investing in their journeys. Nevertheless, "Hot Start" remains an enjoyable read, with the back-and-forth of the whodunit game well-executed. Despite its flaws, the novel delivers an engaging story that will keep readers entertained until the final page.
February 28, 2021
Pretty good story. Freed has a nice touch with setting up a mystery for Logan to solve and surrounding him with interesting characters including his cat (Kittiot) and his 90 year old Jewish landlady. Logan is a little bit of a super skilled operator who's day job is as a flight instructor with an old airplane that always seems to be in need of repair. This series is on a par with some of the more famous writers like Michael Connolly or James Patterson although the Genre is getting so crowded he probably wont enjoy the same success. Nonetheless. I recommend this as a good casual read if you're at the beach or sitting by the fireplace. Better than watching TV. I listened to it on audible and thought the reader did a good job with the story and it's just the kind of book that works well on a long drive or a long walk.
May 10, 2021
3.5 stars - Back to classic Cordell Logan
After his previous adventure in Vietnam (The Three-Nine Line), Cordell is back home in Rancho Bonita giving flying lessons and trying to make ends meet.
When a local big-game hunter and his wife are murdered, the suspected killer turns out to be a relative of the love of his life, Savanna, and Logan has no choice than to investigate the murders. All the elements of a good Cordell Logan mystery are there as well as most of the characters from previous novels.
Fast-paced and fun.
After his previous adventure in Vietnam (The Three-Nine Line), Cordell is back home in Rancho Bonita giving flying lessons and trying to make ends meet.
When a local big-game hunter and his wife are murdered, the suspected killer turns out to be a relative of the love of his life, Savanna, and Logan has no choice than to investigate the murders. All the elements of a good Cordell Logan mystery are there as well as most of the characters from previous novels.
Fast-paced and fun.
June 15, 2017
Everything about Cordell Logan appeals to me. Cordell is never driven by anything other than the search for the truth and he manages to find the bad guys in a roll-with-the-punches Indiana Jones action kind of way that keeps the action taut, a lot of times amusing, and always irresistible to read. Cordell's nearly Buddhist philosophy and always kind heart makes for the very best hero ever!!
February 19, 2018
I enjoyed reading this one. A great story with a few twist and turns that will keep the reader on the seat of his pants. Hard to put down. But I read this one after reading "The Kill Circle" which is book #6. These books can be read as a stand alone but why would anyone want to do that?
January 23, 2017
Another great Cordell Logan mystery. I'm listening to these & think the reader increases my enjoyment of them.
October 21, 2017
Kept me guessing.
November 8, 2017
Love the series
April 23, 2018
Another great story from David Freed, perfectly narrated by Ray Porter.
November 3, 2020
Cordell Logan books are the total package. Great mysteries that will also keep you smiling.. or even laughing out loud!
April 22, 2021
This one was a weird one. Bummer in parts and okay in parts but nothing really happy to report.
July 5, 2022
Audible Audiobook: 4.5 Stars ⭐️
August 31, 2016
4.5 stars.
Hot Start is an intriguing whodunit starring flight instructor and amateur sleuth Cordell Logan. This fifth installment in David Freed's fantastic series can easily be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend the previous novels as well.
In the midst of a stretch of unseasonably hot and miserable temperatures, Cordell, at the behest of his former father in law Gil Carlisle, finds himself investigating the double homicide of big game hunter and safari charter owner Roy Hollister and his wife Toni. Local police are convinced Carlisle's nephew, animal rights activist and former military sniper Dino Birch, is responsible for the murders since he made no secret of his vehement dislike of Hollister. While not fully convinced of Birch's innocence but unable to say no to Carlisle's request, Logan uncovers a troubling connection between Hollister, local Congressman Pierce Lovell and an international call girl ring. With a little help from good friend and former colleague Buzz, Logan follows the puzzling clues to Prague where he barely escapes with his life. Once he is safely back in California, the sizzling hot weather is cooling down just as his investigation is heating up. Under intense pressure from Washington to prevent a political scandal, Cordell's life is soon in danger as he tries to fit the various pieces of the puzzle together before it is too late.
The summer heat is putting a dent in Logan's efforts to keep his struggling flight instruction business afloat when Carlisle asks him to take a look at the case against Birch. Unable to say no to his ex-father-in-law's request, Cordell begins his investigation with a rather unhelpful jailhouse interview with Dino. While Birch's vague answers do not exactly convince Logan of the activist's innocence, he still owes it to Carlisle to continue looking into the case. After discovering evidence the police overlooked immediately following the murders, he zeros in on the possible sniper's nest but unfortunately, he finds damning evidence that points right back to Dino.
Still doggedly pursuing leads, Logan begins looking into Roy's surprising connection to local politician Lovell. What he learns then takes the case in a very unexpected direction so he turns to Buzz for help. With his friend's assistance, he travels to Prague for a meeting with Czech crime boss Emil Sokol whose business dealings tie him to both Hollister and Congressman Lovell. After a rather unpleasant encounter with some very unsavory thugs, Logan’s meeting with Sokol reveals possible political corruption that Washington would prefer to keep under wraps.
Now under orders to take care of the situation before this information is leaked to the press, Logan returns to California where he continues his investigation. Rumors about Toni begin to surface and Cordell turns his attention to Roy's wife in hopes of uncovering a possible motive for the murders. Is it possible the police have been looking at the case all wrong? Instead of Roy being the killer's target, could Toni have been who the murderer was after all along? Interesting speculation, but will Logan find any evidence to back up this rather unlikely theory?
With plenty of twists and turns and snatches of unexpected humor, Hot Start is another fast-paced and entertaining addition to David Freed's Cordell Logan Mystery series. Logan is an intrepid sleuth who once again puts his formidable skills as a former covert government operator to work as he diligently investigates the double homicide. A perplexing mystery with a vast pool of suspects and no clearly defined motive, the novel careens to a highly pulse-pounding, adrenaline filled conclusion. An absolutely superb installment that mystery lovers are sure to love.
Hot Start is an intriguing whodunit starring flight instructor and amateur sleuth Cordell Logan. This fifth installment in David Freed's fantastic series can easily be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend the previous novels as well.
In the midst of a stretch of unseasonably hot and miserable temperatures, Cordell, at the behest of his former father in law Gil Carlisle, finds himself investigating the double homicide of big game hunter and safari charter owner Roy Hollister and his wife Toni. Local police are convinced Carlisle's nephew, animal rights activist and former military sniper Dino Birch, is responsible for the murders since he made no secret of his vehement dislike of Hollister. While not fully convinced of Birch's innocence but unable to say no to Carlisle's request, Logan uncovers a troubling connection between Hollister, local Congressman Pierce Lovell and an international call girl ring. With a little help from good friend and former colleague Buzz, Logan follows the puzzling clues to Prague where he barely escapes with his life. Once he is safely back in California, the sizzling hot weather is cooling down just as his investigation is heating up. Under intense pressure from Washington to prevent a political scandal, Cordell's life is soon in danger as he tries to fit the various pieces of the puzzle together before it is too late.
The summer heat is putting a dent in Logan's efforts to keep his struggling flight instruction business afloat when Carlisle asks him to take a look at the case against Birch. Unable to say no to his ex-father-in-law's request, Cordell begins his investigation with a rather unhelpful jailhouse interview with Dino. While Birch's vague answers do not exactly convince Logan of the activist's innocence, he still owes it to Carlisle to continue looking into the case. After discovering evidence the police overlooked immediately following the murders, he zeros in on the possible sniper's nest but unfortunately, he finds damning evidence that points right back to Dino.
Still doggedly pursuing leads, Logan begins looking into Roy's surprising connection to local politician Lovell. What he learns then takes the case in a very unexpected direction so he turns to Buzz for help. With his friend's assistance, he travels to Prague for a meeting with Czech crime boss Emil Sokol whose business dealings tie him to both Hollister and Congressman Lovell. After a rather unpleasant encounter with some very unsavory thugs, Logan’s meeting with Sokol reveals possible political corruption that Washington would prefer to keep under wraps.
Now under orders to take care of the situation before this information is leaked to the press, Logan returns to California where he continues his investigation. Rumors about Toni begin to surface and Cordell turns his attention to Roy's wife in hopes of uncovering a possible motive for the murders. Is it possible the police have been looking at the case all wrong? Instead of Roy being the killer's target, could Toni have been who the murderer was after all along? Interesting speculation, but will Logan find any evidence to back up this rather unlikely theory?
With plenty of twists and turns and snatches of unexpected humor, Hot Start is another fast-paced and entertaining addition to David Freed's Cordell Logan Mystery series. Logan is an intrepid sleuth who once again puts his formidable skills as a former covert government operator to work as he diligently investigates the double homicide. A perplexing mystery with a vast pool of suspects and no clearly defined motive, the novel careens to a highly pulse-pounding, adrenaline filled conclusion. An absolutely superb installment that mystery lovers are sure to love.
September 17, 2016
When big game hunter Roy Hollister and his beautiful wife are killed, it's not much of a surprise since so many people hated him for organizing hunting parties to kill innocent animals. But when Dino Birch, an animal rights activist is arrested for the murders, Cordell Logan finds himself in the middle of the investigation. Birch is related to Logan's ex-father-in-law, who convinces Logan to look into whether he really is guilty. Things get much more complicated when a popular congressman and a call girl ring work their way into the story. By then, it's too late for Logan to disengage.
Hot Start is the fifth novel in David Freed's Cordell Logan series about ex-government assassin, aspiring Buddhist and flight instructor Logan. I read the first book, Flat Spin, a few years ago and enjoyed it. This latest novel is even better than the first. The storyline itself was complex enough to keep me guessing as to who actually killed the Hollisters, but light enough to make for an easy summer read.
Logan is a likeable character who comes off as a realistic guy who cares about the people in his life, particularly his spunky landlord Mrs. Schmulowitz, who I remembered from the first book in the series. Freed's aviation knowledge shines through Logan and it's obvious he knows what he's talking about. And Logan's voice is smooth and natural in this novel, resolving one of my criticisms of the first novel in the series.
Overall, the characters are easy to connect to, the mystery is engaging, and the storyline addresses some heavy topics in a more lighthearted way. You do not need to read the previous books in the series to enjoy this one.
Hot Start is the fifth novel in David Freed's Cordell Logan series about ex-government assassin, aspiring Buddhist and flight instructor Logan. I read the first book, Flat Spin, a few years ago and enjoyed it. This latest novel is even better than the first. The storyline itself was complex enough to keep me guessing as to who actually killed the Hollisters, but light enough to make for an easy summer read.
Logan is a likeable character who comes off as a realistic guy who cares about the people in his life, particularly his spunky landlord Mrs. Schmulowitz, who I remembered from the first book in the series. Freed's aviation knowledge shines through Logan and it's obvious he knows what he's talking about. And Logan's voice is smooth and natural in this novel, resolving one of my criticisms of the first novel in the series.
Overall, the characters are easy to connect to, the mystery is engaging, and the storyline addresses some heavy topics in a more lighthearted way. You do not need to read the previous books in the series to enjoy this one.
September 7, 2016
*I won this book for free in a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest opinion*
Really enjoyable mystery. Very well done. Great characters, interesting plot, good suspense. I genuinely had no idea what to expect. Lots of twists and turns. I haven't read any of the other Cordell Logan books, but this worked well as a standalone. I would recommend reading from the start of the series, though, because they sound interesting! I might have to read another book from the series. Highly recommend!
Really enjoyable mystery. Very well done. Great characters, interesting plot, good suspense. I genuinely had no idea what to expect. Lots of twists and turns. I haven't read any of the other Cordell Logan books, but this worked well as a standalone. I would recommend reading from the start of the series, though, because they sound interesting! I might have to read another book from the series. Highly recommend!
September 4, 2016
If you like the escape and pace of mystery thrillers but wish that most weren’t so trite and disengaged, then try David Freed. The Cordell Logan series is intelligent, solid storytelling. The first person narrative strikes the right balance between the lead character’s superheroism and his humble struggle to become a better man. Fun references to Buddhist and other philosophers are scattered throughout giving the story charm and a deeper human context. Overall this a solid, entertaining read.
July 28, 2020
I won a book in a Goodreads giveaway that was lost in the mail. The publisher was nice enough to send this book in its place.
It was sooo good, both the story and the writing. Detective novels can be hit or miss with me, but I loved this one.
It was sooo good, both the story and the writing. Detective novels can be hit or miss with me, but I loved this one.
December 26, 2016
otra excelente historia
October 19, 2016
3.5 star audio
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