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Discovery
THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD, IT ONLY HIDES
Where did it begin?
Could it have been just days ago when a piece of advanced electronic equipment disappeared?
Or was it in 1945 when a huge aircraft vanished, somewhere in Egypt?
Or maybe the start was five thousand years ago, when a great flood altered the future of an ancient society?
Or possibly an event so far in the past that the only witness would have been something not quite man?
And, how do you pick up a trail, not known to exist? Things do change quite a bit every thousand years or so. You may carefully mark a path through the deep woods, but if one of the marks disappears, as in time this surely must happen, you are in trouble.
And, how do you decide to set aside your daily affairs to follow you know not what, to you know not where? A faint shadow that, at any moment, may dissolve and leave you alone in an extremely distant place.
The FBI came looking, but the electronic device had vanished without a trace. Luckily, someone high up remembered a man with unusual talents.
Retired Army Ranger, JIM CAGNEY, feels stranded on the beach of retirement after his exiting career as an Army Ranger, but everything changes when two young FBI agents come looking for him. The memory and talents of this older man prove to be of great value in their search for the missing piece of sophisticated electronics. The will-o-the-wisp they chase is more the age of Mr. Cagney and is employing methods and devices of a bygone era to function and cover his tracks. For Jim it is simply a matter of perspective, experience and a penchant for puzzles. He did not hesitate and started a journey beyond his wildest dreams.
Where did it begin?
Could it have been just days ago when a piece of advanced electronic equipment disappeared?
Or was it in 1945 when a huge aircraft vanished, somewhere in Egypt?
Or maybe the start was five thousand years ago, when a great flood altered the future of an ancient society?
Or possibly an event so far in the past that the only witness would have been something not quite man?
And, how do you pick up a trail, not known to exist? Things do change quite a bit every thousand years or so. You may carefully mark a path through the deep woods, but if one of the marks disappears, as in time this surely must happen, you are in trouble.
And, how do you decide to set aside your daily affairs to follow you know not what, to you know not where? A faint shadow that, at any moment, may dissolve and leave you alone in an extremely distant place.
The FBI came looking, but the electronic device had vanished without a trace. Luckily, someone high up remembered a man with unusual talents.
Retired Army Ranger, JIM CAGNEY, feels stranded on the beach of retirement after his exiting career as an Army Ranger, but everything changes when two young FBI agents come looking for him. The memory and talents of this older man prove to be of great value in their search for the missing piece of sophisticated electronics. The will-o-the-wisp they chase is more the age of Mr. Cagney and is employing methods and devices of a bygone era to function and cover his tracks. For Jim it is simply a matter of perspective, experience and a penchant for puzzles. He did not hesitate and started a journey beyond his wildest dreams.
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First published August 26, 2016
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April 29, 2017
I absolutely loved this book. Anyone who likes the Indiana Jones movies would get this in a flash. There's a satisfying amount of historical background to give the present day plot context and keep it moving. In a world where Baby Boomers are defying stereotypes, in walks a modern day Cagney who becomes an unusual hero ('of all the gin joints in all the towns' Casablanca-type moment for Colonel Cagney's first meeting with the agents). Here's to the Dance Band and their further, at times comedic but never boring, adventures in black and white and colour. I received a free copy via Booktasters for an honest review.
May 10, 2017
DISCLAIMER: The author provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The following thoughts are my own and have not been affected by the receival of the free copy in any way.
It started off really well. The prologue had me really intrigued about this story, but I fear that the rest of the story was kind of a let-down for me as it failed to keep my attention and interest. Maybe I'm just not the right target audience here (like a similarly minded reader said in their review) and that's why I couldn't really connect with this retired military man going on a quest of sorts.
On the one hand I'm very pleased that there are also books about people on quests other than 17-year-old girls who have just met a mysterious boy and who now have to say the world. On the other hand, I can somehow relate to teenagers because my teenage years were not all that long ago while I have nothing in common with these older, retired characters. Since I have nothing in common, I find it more difficult to relate to them and their problems ...
The protagonist James Cagney seems to simply *know* things and it's awfully convenient for a story like this, isn't it? I know, he's old and experienced and stuff like that BUT I felt that he simply seemed to know things when he had to think a bit and there was no real feel of a quest for me. All he had to was find the next part where the villain had written his name or doodled a cartoon character by guessing at things. There was plenty of flying from one continent to the next (which I guess is kind of interesting), but it actually did not make an interesting read for me. Maybe it is interesting to others, but for me it was ... well, frankly, boring and I simply had to force myself through the final third of the book.
There were parts of this story that made me wonder out loud why no-one in the book seemed to wonder at these things, like reading a diary entry about a man finding a floating wooden chest in the middle of the ocean that's filled with gold coins. SOMEONE ought to have said that it seems hardly believable ... Or then there was this case of the FBI trying to access someone's password protected computer and them wondering for the longest time about guessing the password. I asked my little brother, who knows a bit more about computers, and he said that one does not have to be an IT specialist to access a computer WITHOUT the password even if the computer is password protected. Therefore I think that the IT specialist in FBI should have had no difficulty in accessing that computer.
There were small science fiction-y parts in here that I quite liked (e.g. "the bar of soap") and I kind of wished that the book had had more parts like that and maybe slightly fewer paragraphs about a woman or other throwing themselves at the protagonist. And maybe more of that intrigue that we got in the prologue?
All in all, I think I may not have just been the target audience here.
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It started off really well. The prologue had me really intrigued about this story, but I fear that the rest of the story was kind of a let-down for me as it failed to keep my attention and interest. Maybe I'm just not the right target audience here (like a similarly minded reader said in their review) and that's why I couldn't really connect with this retired military man going on a quest of sorts.
On the one hand I'm very pleased that there are also books about people on quests other than 17-year-old girls who have just met a mysterious boy and who now have to say the world. On the other hand, I can somehow relate to teenagers because my teenage years were not all that long ago while I have nothing in common with these older, retired characters. Since I have nothing in common, I find it more difficult to relate to them and their problems ...
The protagonist James Cagney seems to simply *know* things and it's awfully convenient for a story like this, isn't it? I know, he's old and experienced and stuff like that BUT I felt that he simply seemed to know things when he had to think a bit and there was no real feel of a quest for me. All he had to was find the next part where the villain had written his name or doodled a cartoon character by guessing at things. There was plenty of flying from one continent to the next (which I guess is kind of interesting), but it actually did not make an interesting read for me. Maybe it is interesting to others, but for me it was ... well, frankly, boring and I simply had to force myself through the final third of the book.
There were parts of this story that made me wonder out loud why no-one in the book seemed to wonder at these things, like reading a diary entry about a man finding a floating wooden chest in the middle of the ocean that's filled with gold coins. SOMEONE ought to have said that it seems hardly believable ... Or then there was this case of the FBI trying to access someone's password protected computer and them wondering for the longest time about guessing the password. I asked my little brother, who knows a bit more about computers, and he said that one does not have to be an IT specialist to access a computer WITHOUT the password even if the computer is password protected. Therefore I think that the IT specialist in FBI should have had no difficulty in accessing that computer.
There were small science fiction-y parts in here that I quite liked (e.g. "the bar of soap") and I kind of wished that the book had had more parts like that and maybe slightly fewer paragraphs about a woman or other throwing themselves at the protagonist. And maybe more of that intrigue that we got in the prologue?
All in all, I think I may not have just been the target audience here.
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October 1, 2017
Lost and forgotten
The opening scene gripped me.
If you liked Indiana Jones meeting Nazis in Egypt, you'll like this book.
I like how the author doesn't tell you what year it is, but used the model of the car to subtly tell us it was after 2004. His voice speaks of experience and wisdom. I'm not comparing styles, but the voice reminded me of Lee Child's Jack Reacher. Good sense of humor too.
The scenes play out very well. Everything leads to something and that is quite comforting to my logical mind, although there is a LOT of fortuitous events, but hey why not?
There was a good mix of the mundane and the excitement as the characters went from normal life to globe trotting secret agents.
I am an Arab, and I have to say the next bit, not to harshly criticize the author, but in defense of accuracy. The scene of coloring the characters in dark dye insulted me. Yes, there are many segments of Egyptian society who are darker skinned, but this was overdone in the book. Amisi? Biti? What era of Egypt is this? 1300 BC? The events take place in this millennium! Tents? Desert dwellers? Seriously has this author even tried to google some pics of Egypt and Egyptians? "Too ugly to kiss,"!
Oh and just for the author's information : a stranger cannot and will not lift the veil of a woman in Egypt - or anywhere in the Muslim world's 35 countries, except in a Hollywood movie. And an Arab man would NEVER allow a stranger (even an armed one) to invade the personal space of his woman. A lot of violence would have ensued.
And Kosay is not an Egyptian name, it's more Iraqi and the Levant. Some light research would have helped.
The last bits of the adventure went by very quickly with shortcuts which can be seen with the naked eye.
All in all a nice story. I give it 3 stars for the entertainment aspect.
The opening scene gripped me.
If you liked Indiana Jones meeting Nazis in Egypt, you'll like this book.
I like how the author doesn't tell you what year it is, but used the model of the car to subtly tell us it was after 2004. His voice speaks of experience and wisdom. I'm not comparing styles, but the voice reminded me of Lee Child's Jack Reacher. Good sense of humor too.
The scenes play out very well. Everything leads to something and that is quite comforting to my logical mind, although there is a LOT of fortuitous events, but hey why not?
There was a good mix of the mundane and the excitement as the characters went from normal life to globe trotting secret agents.
I am an Arab, and I have to say the next bit, not to harshly criticize the author, but in defense of accuracy. The scene of coloring the characters in dark dye insulted me. Yes, there are many segments of Egyptian society who are darker skinned, but this was overdone in the book. Amisi? Biti? What era of Egypt is this? 1300 BC? The events take place in this millennium! Tents? Desert dwellers? Seriously has this author even tried to google some pics of Egypt and Egyptians? "Too ugly to kiss,"!
Oh and just for the author's information : a stranger cannot and will not lift the veil of a woman in Egypt - or anywhere in the Muslim world's 35 countries, except in a Hollywood movie. And an Arab man would NEVER allow a stranger (even an armed one) to invade the personal space of his woman. A lot of violence would have ensued.
And Kosay is not an Egyptian name, it's more Iraqi and the Levant. Some light research would have helped.
The last bits of the adventure went by very quickly with shortcuts which can be seen with the naked eye.
All in all a nice story. I give it 3 stars for the entertainment aspect.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2018
Disclaimer: the author gave me this book in exchange for an honest review, through Booktasters . Here it goes.
When I was a boy, I used to play an Indiana Jones PC game. The adventure, the thrill, that's the feeling. I felt that reading this book. We have here Mr. James Cagney, retired military, passing everyday life, imagining a better, noir self and just waiting for the end, when adventure and thrill calls his door. An improbable hero, but rounded, old and lovable, well constructed. Is like imagining my dad as Poirot/Indiana Jones. Around him, an assortment of a well worked team but a bit flat, we don't learn much from them but their names or nicknames. The story seems a bit forced, but is entertaining, and before I could realize I was really hooked up. I'm really looking forward to read the rest of the books. I think this is a very good start for a young adventure serie
Advertencia: el autor me dio este libro a cambio de una opinión honesta, a través de Booktasters. Acá va.
Cuando niño, solía jugar una juego de Indiana Jones. La aventura, la emoción, ése era el sentimiento. Sentí lo mismo leyendo este libro. Tenemos al sr. James Cagney, militar retirado, viendo pasar su vida, imaginándose a sí mismo como un ser mejor, noir, y esperando por el fin, cuando la aventura y emoción llama a su puerta. Un héroe improbable, pero bien redondeado, viejo y querido, bien construído. Es como imaginar a mí papá como Poirot/Indiana Jones. Alrededor, un equipo bien trabajado pero poco profundo, del cual no aprendemos mucho más que los nombres o sobrenombres. La historia parece un poco forzada, pero es entretenida, y antes de que me diese cuenta estaba enganchado. Estoy ansioso esperando los siguientes libros. Creo que es un muy buen comienzo para esta serie juvenil de aventuras.
When I was a boy, I used to play an Indiana Jones PC game. The adventure, the thrill, that's the feeling. I felt that reading this book. We have here Mr. James Cagney, retired military, passing everyday life, imagining a better, noir self and just waiting for the end, when adventure and thrill calls his door. An improbable hero, but rounded, old and lovable, well constructed. Is like imagining my dad as Poirot/Indiana Jones. Around him, an assortment of a well worked team but a bit flat, we don't learn much from them but their names or nicknames. The story seems a bit forced, but is entertaining, and before I could realize I was really hooked up. I'm really looking forward to read the rest of the books. I think this is a very good start for a young adventure serie
Advertencia: el autor me dio este libro a cambio de una opinión honesta, a través de Booktasters. Acá va.
Cuando niño, solía jugar una juego de Indiana Jones. La aventura, la emoción, ése era el sentimiento. Sentí lo mismo leyendo este libro. Tenemos al sr. James Cagney, militar retirado, viendo pasar su vida, imaginándose a sí mismo como un ser mejor, noir, y esperando por el fin, cuando la aventura y emoción llama a su puerta. Un héroe improbable, pero bien redondeado, viejo y querido, bien construído. Es como imaginar a mí papá como Poirot/Indiana Jones. Alrededor, un equipo bien trabajado pero poco profundo, del cual no aprendemos mucho más que los nombres o sobrenombres. La historia parece un poco forzada, pero es entretenida, y antes de que me diese cuenta estaba enganchado. Estoy ansioso esperando los siguientes libros. Creo que es un muy buen comienzo para esta serie juvenil de aventuras.
October 7, 2018
*might contain spoilers*
This was an interesting novel. I actually didn't realize at first that it was the first book of a series. But that's great - I love series.
It takes place in present day, but deals with a mystery from WWII. James Cagney (no, not that one; he's a retired Army Ranger) gets involved by luck or chance with the FBI in helping them solve this mystery that takes them from the US to South America, to Germany, and finally to Egypt. The team makes some shocking discoveries along the way about long-hidden Nazi secrets, like an enormous mountain-filled hanger with a huge train, planes, and dozens of rooms with important papers and objects from Nazi Germany.
The novel started off a little slow, but then suddenly became so fast-paced I almost couldn't keep up with everything the team discovered, things Mr. Cagney remembered or figured out from his time in the military that helped the FBI figure out where their quarry - who had stolen a GPR (global positioning radar, I think) unit - was going and why. Everything seemed to happen so quick that it almost seemed unbelievable that such puzzles could be solved that fast by such a small team. Maybe that does happen in real life, after all. I don't know.
All the same, it did leave me curious to see where this team would go next. I'll have to read the next book and find out!
This was an interesting novel. I actually didn't realize at first that it was the first book of a series. But that's great - I love series.
It takes place in present day, but deals with a mystery from WWII. James Cagney (no, not that one; he's a retired Army Ranger) gets involved by luck or chance with the FBI in helping them solve this mystery that takes them from the US to South America, to Germany, and finally to Egypt. The team makes some shocking discoveries along the way about long-hidden Nazi secrets, like an enormous mountain-filled hanger with a huge train, planes, and dozens of rooms with important papers and objects from Nazi Germany.
The novel started off a little slow, but then suddenly became so fast-paced I almost couldn't keep up with everything the team discovered, things Mr. Cagney remembered or figured out from his time in the military that helped the FBI figure out where their quarry - who had stolen a GPR (global positioning radar, I think) unit - was going and why. Everything seemed to happen so quick that it almost seemed unbelievable that such puzzles could be solved that fast by such a small team. Maybe that does happen in real life, after all. I don't know.
All the same, it did leave me curious to see where this team would go next. I'll have to read the next book and find out!
July 14, 2018
First of all congratulations to Mr. Barkley for writing such an interesting story. His writing style is different from what you get these days, it has a pace and a tone that reminds me of the good old books. His characters are great and fun and the story has all the elements needed to keep you engaged from page one till the end.
Retired army ranger Jim Cagney meets two FBI agents in a restaurant and this changes his life. He happily gets caught in a whirlwind adventure which spreads to the hidden mountains of Germany and the blazing sun of Egypt. He becomes a part of a great team that reminds us how it is to work with amazing people. Unfortunately people like these are pretty hard to find these days.
The book is just the beginning of a great quest and Mr. Barkley has another two books to get the story unraveled.
'Lost and forgotten' has its place near the works of Mr. Ian Flemming.
Retired army ranger Jim Cagney meets two FBI agents in a restaurant and this changes his life. He happily gets caught in a whirlwind adventure which spreads to the hidden mountains of Germany and the blazing sun of Egypt. He becomes a part of a great team that reminds us how it is to work with amazing people. Unfortunately people like these are pretty hard to find these days.
The book is just the beginning of a great quest and Mr. Barkley has another two books to get the story unraveled.
'Lost and forgotten' has its place near the works of Mr. Ian Flemming.
February 8, 2018
What an entertaining story, full of suspense, humor and interesting developments.
As Jim Cagney, a retired US military veteran, casually is recruited by the FBI to help solve a difficult case, a new adventure begins where his experience, wits and ability of observation are necessary assets. This 'adventure' takes him and the team, which includes his wife who is also a veteran, to interesting places like Panama, Germany and Egypt, following the clues as their investigation progresses.
The plot is very well developed and catches the reader's attention right from the start. The characters are also well developed and show an excellent sense of humor. It had been an enjoyable read.
As Jim Cagney, a retired US military veteran, casually is recruited by the FBI to help solve a difficult case, a new adventure begins where his experience, wits and ability of observation are necessary assets. This 'adventure' takes him and the team, which includes his wife who is also a veteran, to interesting places like Panama, Germany and Egypt, following the clues as their investigation progresses.
The plot is very well developed and catches the reader's attention right from the start. The characters are also well developed and show an excellent sense of humor. It had been an enjoyable read.
April 30, 2023
I was unsure what to expect, it seemed like a time-travel story, my favorite sub-genre in science fiction. I looked forward to reading the story. I missed the hints about all of the cloak-and-dagger stuff because I was caught up in the time-travel aspects.
I loved the story completely!
I loved the thoughtful attitude of Jim Cagney, his words were few most of the time but very impactful. He had some decent jokes also. All of the main characters were pretty real and added a lot to my enjoyment.
The foreign settings brought a nice texture to the story also.
I can't say more without revealing any spoilers.
All in all a fun and exciting read. 4.8 stars from me!
I loved the story completely!
I loved the thoughtful attitude of Jim Cagney, his words were few most of the time but very impactful. He had some decent jokes also. All of the main characters were pretty real and added a lot to my enjoyment.
The foreign settings brought a nice texture to the story also.
I can't say more without revealing any spoilers.
All in all a fun and exciting read. 4.8 stars from me!
December 4, 2017
Quirky, but likable characters, an imaginative plot, and a respectable degree of action make Lost and Forgotten an entertaining read. History and military trivia buffs will enjoy the World War II details sprinkled through the story. Just to add to the nostalgia, the novel occasionally and laughingly flirts with a vintage noir tone, that is generously padded with witty dialogue and hints of slapstick.
Overall, Lost and Forgotten provides an enjoyable diversion for the reader who, like the book's main character, needs an escape from the mundane.
Overall, Lost and Forgotten provides an enjoyable diversion for the reader who, like the book's main character, needs an escape from the mundane.
September 26, 2016
Disclaimer- I was offered a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Quite an enjoyable read...Although not as fast paced as I would have liked. The author surely knows how to weave the past and present together into a fascinating yarn that keeps you wondering how on earth the story will pan out. The start was harmless enough, including the narrator's cat Jesus(!) and his obsession with his name. As the book progressed and the FBI stepped in, things began to get really tangled and messy. Throw in a couple of murders, and you've got the perfect suspense book! What I liked about this particular author's style of writing was that he made everyone and everything look really down-to-earth and believable. In my opinion, the narrator was perfect for playing investigator and advisor. In most books, this job is usually assumed by some rookie who isn't even mature enough to tell the Axis Powers and Allies apart. I respect Maurice Barkley for this- it was quite a risk. But it definitely paid off. If it wasn't for the annoying little nicknames and code words, LOST AND FORGOTTEN would have definitely gotten a full 5 stars from me! The grammar was immaculate and even though the book ran a little too long, I couldn't find any typos! Go ahead, and pick up a copy if you're looking for a comfy yet thrilling novel.
September 19, 2016
DISCLAIMER: I was given an electronic copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. If I had to title my review, it would be “National Treasure meets Encyclopedia Brown”. A retired special forces soldier is recruited by the FBI to chase after World War II relics, utilizing skills and information he learned in an era of military presence long gone, following a series of breadcrumb hints. The plot line is semi-predictable in that there were no unexpected turns, but not so much that it became a boring read. The storyline follows an unrealistically lucky series of discoveries, where one small detail leads to another large discovery, repeated over and over, making it somewhat unbelievable. It was nice to see an elderly main character, although at times, he seemed under-written, and often had me forgetting his age (Special Forces or not, I’d like to see a 60-something retired vet run through the midday desert sun and sand and keep pace with a 20-30 year old current duty soldier). Overall, it was a decent story and if stuck in a doctor’s waiting room, I wouldn’t be upset with reading the next in the series, or even re-reading this quick book. For me, it made a great rainy day read, not quite a page turner, but enough to keep me from turning the tv on.
November 16, 2016
I receive this book for an honest review. I wasn't sure about this book, but as soon as I started reading it I was hook with the story. I love how the story is always in some kind of action and mystery. As soon as James Cagney meet M1 and M2 (the FBI Agents) he's introduce to a new journey in his life. .....
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July 25, 2024
a really enjoyable story involving nazis and aliens and a clever old man!
May 1, 2017
Note: I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'm definitely not the target audience for this book, which I quickly learned is middle aged man. So if you are in that target audience and this book sounds mildly interesting to you, I'd say give it a shot?
As some reviewers have pointed out, it IS a fast-paced book, but not in the sense that it makes your heart race with thrilling action that triggers all sorts of emotions in quick succession. This book is too fast-paced for its own good because it's consistently going through the motions, which doesn't give its own characters enough time or opportunities to become three-dimensional, except for maybe the protagonist. We know what propels them as a group, but we never learn what motivates most of them as individuals. What are their strengths and weaknesses? What do their individual voices sound like? You can't tell M1 and M2 apart, for example. Despite constantly visiting interesting new places, these characters repeat the same sequence of events in nearly every chapter (usually ending with food), and it all seems to play out as our protagonist's own personal fantasy of an exciting second chance at life adventure; which is also evidenced by his and other characters' numerous references to feeling like they're in a movie, or marveling about their new jobs.
I found the strongest writing on the prologue, which was written in the third person, and in the two parts of the book where the characters become field detectives and investigate their surroundings, therefore giving us a chance to see their skills in action. I was truly hooked during these two bits and would have found the book more engulfing if it had played into this strength, rather than resorting to the cookie cutter events mentioned previously.
Lastly, was the whole bit really necessary? The other three characters seemed to do fine without it, and it's probably not a sensible thing to do in real life.
I'm definitely not the target audience for this book, which I quickly learned is middle aged man. So if you are in that target audience and this book sounds mildly interesting to you, I'd say give it a shot?
As some reviewers have pointed out, it IS a fast-paced book, but not in the sense that it makes your heart race with thrilling action that triggers all sorts of emotions in quick succession. This book is too fast-paced for its own good because it's consistently going through the motions, which doesn't give its own characters enough time or opportunities to become three-dimensional, except for maybe the protagonist. We know what propels them as a group, but we never learn what motivates most of them as individuals. What are their strengths and weaknesses? What do their individual voices sound like? You can't tell M1 and M2 apart, for example. Despite constantly visiting interesting new places, these characters repeat the same sequence of events in nearly every chapter (usually ending with food), and it all seems to play out as our protagonist's own personal fantasy of an exciting second chance at life adventure; which is also evidenced by his and other characters' numerous references to feeling like they're in a movie, or marveling about their new jobs.
I found the strongest writing on the prologue, which was written in the third person, and in the two parts of the book where the characters become field detectives and investigate their surroundings, therefore giving us a chance to see their skills in action. I was truly hooked during these two bits and would have found the book more engulfing if it had played into this strength, rather than resorting to the cookie cutter events mentioned previously.
Lastly, was the whole bit really necessary? The other three characters seemed to do fine without it, and it's probably not a sensible thing to do in real life.
May 29, 2017
A Clever Solider. An Old Mystery
Overall this book was good. I enjoyed the way the plot unfolded as the characters tried to figure out the mystery. I also like the action, the adventure and the way the main character figured things out. Some of the humor was funny but some of it was too cliché for my taste. It seems like everyone had the same sense of humor which made the characters too alike. Wasn't a fan of the tanning/dyeing scene. Seems like there would other believable disguises.
I was provided this book through Booktasters. The opinions expressed are my own.
Overall this book was good. I enjoyed the way the plot unfolded as the characters tried to figure out the mystery. I also like the action, the adventure and the way the main character figured things out. Some of the humor was funny but some of it was too cliché for my taste. It seems like everyone had the same sense of humor which made the characters too alike. Wasn't a fan of the tanning/dyeing scene. Seems like there would other believable disguises.
I was provided this book through Booktasters. The opinions expressed are my own.
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