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3.0 out of 5 starsGOOD CHARACTER---NOT SO GOOD BOOK!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 18 February 2002
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I have read three books about Wil Hardesty. I really like the character. That is the only reason I gave it a three. Did not really like this book. Not as good as the others I have read. A lot of this was totally unbelieveable. Also, I do not like flashbacks but am sure a lot of people do. Wil is someone I can relate to. He is not superman, he does make mistakes, he does get hurt. There are really two things Hardesty is trying to find out. Is Denny Van Zant still alive and who killed Carmen Marquez. Are they tied together??? Trina Van Zant, name is different after three marriages, leds Wil a merry chase. It all does finally get drawn to a close but I have read better by Barre.
Richard Barre is, quite simply, a splendid writer. His gift for plotting is way beyond average, and his creation of Wil Hardesty--aging surfer with an aching heart--is pure inspiration. Barre never takes his narrative in expected directions but allows the plot to twist in on itself in elaborate coils so that his stories are never predictable. Each of his books is a treasure in itself.
5.0 out of 5 starsAnother Great Mystery writer! Excellent story, great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 1999
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I stayed up to 3am reading this book. Book is well plotted and has good character development. A must read for lovers of good mystery. You will love it!!