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Summary: Can't put it down
Review: From the first page you know you are hooked. You just hope there are more. R Austin writes with word pictures that make you see the happenings as though you are there. Well written with a taste of flair and excitement that makes you not want to put it down. He makes the characters and settings unbelievably real.
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Summary: The Eagle's Heist
Review: I read "The Eagle's Heist" in one sitting. I picked the book up on a Sunday morning while I was still in bed, intending to read just a chapter or two to see what the story is like, and was so captivated that I absolutely cannot put it down. The author was able to paint a vivid picture. I felt like I have watched a movie. The story was one continuous excitement and non-stop action. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading other myteries by the Raymond.
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Summary: The Eagle Heist
Review: A real page turner with an interesting plot and realistic characters. The story is captivating and the plot engaging. Can't wait for the next Beauford Sloan Mystery.
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Summary: Rollicking good tale! Hard to believe it's a first novel!!
Review: A good story-line, interesting characters, a generous dash of spice and plenty of humor. Long-time mystery buffs, my husband and I both like the book very much. As an editor, I particularly admire the lack of padding. I have read countless bestsellers that ramble due to poor editing. But the writing in The Eagle Heist is tight, and it adds punch. This is not a book you find yourself skimming through! Bravo!!
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Summary: Raymond Austin -a winning novel
Review: Raymond Austin has taken 40 years of screen and television experience and woven an engaging suspense novel.It is not only well written, but has the reader hooked from the beginning with an exciting story line and well developed characters that keep the reader entertained from the beginning to the captivating conlusion.It is a must read for anyone who likes a good mystery.
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Summary: A TALENT
Review: I have worked with Raymond Austin many times as a director. He shot many episodes of my TV show Hart to Hart. It never ceased to amaze me, the talent he has for developing characters. And remember, we had a new one every week. I saw him do this over and over again on the show. Well, he has done it again in his first novel, The Eagle Heist. His characters are real. His hero P.I. Beauford Sloan is tops. The plot keeps you thinking. I read it in one sitting. Look forward his next, Dead Again.
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Summary: Page Tunner
Review: If you like PI's Beauford Sloan is a must. Well done. Fast, very good plot and great ending. More to come we hope.
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Summary: Racy, tension filled adventure, affectionately written
Review: This fast-paced story had me reading feverishly until I had turned the last page. Beauford Sloan is a loveable ex-policeman with a healthy dose of humor and a keen eye for a beautiful woman. Now that he has retired from the force, he has become a private investigator and can rely on the full co-operation of his old police department. The story of how Beauford solves an almost cold robbery case is full of unexpected twists and reversals and it isn't until the very end that the truth is revealed. A wonderful debut - I hope that Raymond Austin has another Beauford Sloan mystery up his sleeve!
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Summary: New PI on the block.
Review: Beauford is down to earth and a hit wwith me. Fast moving plot, and exciting from the word go.
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Summary: A talented author makes a fine mystery debut
Review: An Eagle Security armored truck carrying sixteen million dollars worth of diamonds and three million in cash disappears. Although the three Eagle Security armored truck guards driving Eleven were well trained and experienced, they never had to contend with the precise assault of a military-like operation. They manage to make a may day call, but no help can arrive since they "vanish" and no one knows where they are. The truck, its contents of sixteen million dollars in diamonds and three million in cash, and the guards are missing. The FBI, the DC police, the insurance firm, and Eagle's security personnel find no clues until a few days later when a dead guard surfaces at the banks of the Potomac River. However, law enforcement officials make no other progress towards breaking the case. Six months later, the case remains unsolved. Mrs. Costello, mother of the guard whose body was recovered, hires former cop turned private investigator, Beauford Sloan and his partner Sally Peters to investigate because she needs closure starting with her son's killers being caught. Beauford makes inquires that take him overseas seeking the brains behind THE EAGLE HEIST. Raymond Austin writes a powerful private investigative tale that will excite sub-genre fans because a new talent has joined the ranks. The story line is fast-paved and never slows down for even a second. Beauford is a wonderful sleuth whether he globetrots around the world or relaxes in his Blue Mountain home. Sally adds depth so that the audience better understands Beauford. Readers will want Mr. Austin to write more tales starring that Wilford Brimley look alike, Beauford Sloan. Harriet Klausner
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