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Summary: Middle Of Nowhere
Review: Another great story from Ridley Pearson. Continues to use great characters of Lou Boldt and Daffy Matthews. Really enjoyed the intertwining of the police department "Blue Flu" and the concurrent rash of burglaries and muggins and the actual crimes of Bryce Abbott Flek. Very good description of the romantic (?) interplay of Lou and Daphne and the reality of Boldt being married. Great character in Sergeant John LaMoia. Loved his makeup and the way he does his police job. Also intersting in how Pearson documented some of the police as so committed to their own particular tasks in the police department and theri loyalty to same. Great book...need another Ridley Pearson title soon....
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Summary: I was up until two with every muscle in my body tensed
Review: Ridley delivers again! I admire his ability to come up with original plots within a saturated subject (cops) area. This book delivers our favorite characters (Boldt, LaMoia, and Matthews)and further develops a few more from books past. A sick-out has affected the SPD union, and a skeleton crew is left to pick up the slack...or try anyway. Cops are threatened and injured when they take over ongoing investigations for "afflicted" individuals. Pearson cleverly weaves several subplots into another amazing story, and brings them together at a fast-paced conclusion. I enjoyed the book immensely, however, I was a bit disappointed in LaMoia the first half of the book. Keep them coming, please!
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Summary: Top 10 of 200
Review: There are only 200 fiction writers in the United States who are able to make a living from their writing, and Ridley Pearson surely ranks in the Top 10 of that select group. For those of us who consider Mr. Pearson a favorite author, there is nothing more sastifying then relishing his latest book, especially with old friend Lou Boldt as the main character. Middle of Nowhere has all the elements of a good read: strong characters, fast-pacing, and a story that keeps you reading into the night. First-time readers of Pearson will be happy to discover enough previous works to keep them happy for a long time to come. The rest of us, Mr. Pearson, anxiously await what comes next. Thanks.
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Summary: How much excitement can a body take?
Review: Like the other books in the Lou Boldt series, the characters are refreshing, drawing you quickly into their concerns. Each of the subplots carries its own weight in terms of character and action. The suspense is truly remarkable. From start to finish "Middle of Nowhere" gives an exciting ride. Other experiences pale by comparison to getting involved in this good read! As a flight phobic who is only a few years into recovery, I typically choose the book that I think is most-likely-to-be-engrossing when I plan to fly, hoping not to let any routine turbulence trigger a relapse. Circling Atlanta airport for the third time during a thunderstorm, I was 2/3 through "Middle of Nowhere" when the pilot announced we were diverting to Augusta to take on more fuel and wait-out the storm. My first thought was "Great, maybe I'll have a chance to finish the book . . . I'd hardly noticed that it was storming!" When we landed, my husband (a veteran flier who never complains)announced we were getting off immediately and renting a car to drive home. He was a peculiar shade of green, as were numerous other passengers. Shortly thereafter, we saw the other passengers leaving the plane...the pilot had just announced that the plane had lost part of a wing during the storm and was not fit to fly! Without a doubt Ridley Pearson lives up to his reputation for providing the ultimate in distraction, not to mention a prescription designed to cure anyone's fear of flying.
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Summary: How much excitement can a body take?
Review: Like the other books in the Lou Boldt series, the characters are well developed, drawing you quickly into their concerns. The plot is truly exceptional. From start to finish "Middle of Nowhere" gives an exciting ride. Other experiences pale by comparison to getting involved in this good read! Last Sunday I started reading the book as I waited to board an airplane to start the journey home from a weekend trip. As a flight phobic who is only a few years into recovery, I typically choose the book that I think is most-likely-to-be-engrossing when I plan to fly, hoping not to let any routine turbulence trigger a relapse. Three hours later, circling Atlanta airport for the third time during a thunderstorm, I was 2/3 through the book when the pilot announced we'd be diverting to Augusta to take on more fuel and wait-out the storm. My first thought was "Great, maybe I'll have a chance to finish the book" . . . I'd hardly noticed that it was storming! When we landed 30 minutes later, my husband (a veteran flier who never complains)announced we were getting off immediately and renting a car to drive home. He was a peculiar shade of green, as were numerous other passengers. While we were at the car rental booth, we saw all the other passengers leaving the plane...the pilot had just announced that the plane had lost part of a wing over Atlanta and was not fit to fly! Thanks, Ridley Pearson, for providing the ultimate in distraction, not to mention the perfect prescription for flying without fear.
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Summary: Pearson keeps you guessing until the very end!
Review: In the most recent of the Lou Boldt Series, we find Boldt struggling to do the job he loves during a sick-out, or "Blue Flu". The story begins with a brutal attack on a female police officer, who has also chosen to work during the sick-out, and evolves with Mr. Pearson's incredible attention to the forensic science involved in police work. Even the forensics, though, cannot eliminate Lt. Boldt's nagging suspicions that the attack may have been cop-on-cop. The story is fast paced and suspenseful. Just as important, Mr Pearson continues to develop the the characters in this terrific series of books. Lou Boldt is one of the best characters in fiction today. He is Mr Pearsons Jack Ryan and deserves much more attention than the reading public gives him. I highly reccomend this and all of the Lou Boldt series.
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Summary: Very Good
Review: The latest Boldt/Matthews novel is one of the best yet, but not quite as good as The Pied Piper or Undercurrents.
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Summary: Middle of Nowhere
Review: Ridley Pearson's "Middle of Nowhere" has him sitting AT THE TOP OF EVERYWHERE! A thriller that combines present insights on how incarcerated felons are able to apply their trade from behind bars meant to protect us from their criminal contempt, to the Blue Code of Law Enforcement, even to an epidemic of Blue Flu leaving us further unprotected by the number of police who are on the street. Further combining the electronic technology of today, both public and private, along with gritty heroic police work, makes this a very rewarding read. Rough, yet tender, this spellbinder takes you from the "edge of your seat" to "no more fingernails" This richly written novel continually evolves into pure survival. Mr. Pearson seems to give us, the reader, just a little bit more character development in each new work, without taking away anything away from his main cast. Its a must read! It would not be your last from this exciting writer!
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Summary: Excellent thriller
Review: This book does not disappoint! Pearson is a master of details. Reading his novels isn't only a thrill, it's an educational experience as Pearson brings out a wealth of forensic and investigative knowledge. This Lou Boldt series has been a wonderful thrill ride from the beginning, and MIDDLE is probably the best yet (IMHO).
Pearson is skillful at developing entertaining, realistic characters, rich, captivating writing and a plot that grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go until you're left gasping for air at the end. It's difficult to be more specific about this novel without giving away what happens, but any mystery fan is sure to love this one. Give MIDDLE a try, but be forewarned--you won't be able to put it down until you've finished the last word.
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Summary: Can't Put Pearson DOWN! Gripping !
Review: The latest in the Lou Boldt series grabs you with the attack on a female detective during the blue flu that is running rampant in Seattle. Is it personal, a reminder from a fellow officer because she is not joining the sick out? Or part of the series of violent burgularies on singles that is puzzling the scant forces still on the job trying to cover all the bases? Boldt is everywhere working with rookies who do not know how to handle crime scenes, to fellow officers who seem to be standing in the way of justice. Again Pearsons cast of characters are wonderful. Highly recommend.
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