The Triggerman's Dance

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Summary: THE EMPTINESS OF REVENGE
Review: Parker has written a very interesting and evocative thriller in THE TRIGGERMAN'S DANCE. Ultimately, it is a novel of revenge: Both John and Joshua want to avenge the accidental death of the woman they loved; Joshua also inwardly wants revenge for knowing that prior to her death, Rebecca was going to choose her lover, John and not Joshua, her fiance. Fueled by this revenge, John and Joshua work together to bring the killer to justice. A complex undercover assignment begins, with startling, if predictable results. There are times in the novel when you want Parker to hasten things along; it seems like the time John spends on the ranch is interminable, and there are times when the action slows down. Fortunately, this doesn't hurt the overall impact of the story. Parker is to be commended for allowing us to like and dislike both John and Joshua; to like and dislike the villain, Vann Holt; and to feel sorry for Valerie, Holt's daughter who ends up falling for the mole, John.
This is a thoughtful, emotional novel and though not as suspenseful as some thrillers, still manages to both entertain and stimulate.

Rating:
Summary: THE EMPTINESS OF REVENGE
Review: Parker has written a very interesting and evocative thriller in THE TRIGGERMAN'S DANCE. Ultimately, it is a novel of revenge: Both John and Joshua want to avenge the accidental death of the woman they loved; Joshua also inwardly wants revenge for knowing that prior to her death, Rebecca was going to choose her lover, John and not Joshua, her fiance. Fueled by this revenge, John and Joshua work together to bring the killer to justice. A complex undercover assignment begins, with startling, if predictable results. There are times in the novel when you want Parker to hasten things along; it seems like the time John spends on the ranch is interminable, and there are times when the action slows down. Fortunately, this doesn't hurt the overall impact of the story. Parker is to be commended for allowing us to like and dislike both John and Joshua; to like and dislike the villain, Vann Holt; and to feel sorry for Valerie, Holt's daughter who ends up falling for the mole, John.
This is a thoughtful, emotional novel and though not as suspenseful as some thrillers, still manages to both entertain and stimulate.

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Summary: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Review: Rebecca Harris is serving an internship at the Orange County Journal under the tutelage of the celebrated columnist,Susan Baum. She is shot dead while unlocking the door of Susan's car in front of the newspaper's offices. It is an obvious case of mistaken identity and there is no doubt that the intended victim is really Susan, who has made too many enemies through her columns.

After returning from a six month leave of absence from the FBI, Rebecca's former fiance, Joshua Weinstein, conducts his own private investigation of the murder. Satisfied that he knows the identity of the man responsible for the crime, Josh gets permission to carry out a separate operation to be funded by federal Hate Crimes money. He enlists the aid of John Menden, Rebecca's lover. Menden gets the toughest assignment because he has to infiltrate an ultraconservative organization headed by the fanatical Vann Holt. Joshua feels certain that Holt is responsible for Rebecca's death but he does not have enough evidence yet to win a conviction. Menden's task is to get the needed proof.

Menden is an appealing hero who seems to be just an ordinary guy caught up in an extraordinary situation. Holt is a complicated character with great strengths and flaws. Both are skillfully drawn by the author who keeps the reader in suspense to the end.

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Summary: I liked this a lot...don't understand the bad reviews
Review: So, it's a little far-fetched, a little bit technical and ascary scenario to think about, I still liked it a bunch! Joshua, theFBI agent; and John, the unlikely sports writer turned secret agent, drew me in and kept me on the edge of my chair throughout the entire read. I enjoyed the tension between the two men--and the terrible bond that held them together. I'm happy to have discovered T. Jefferson Parker recently. Loved The Blue Hour also. Parker has the ability to capture the inner workings of his characters' minds--and besides that he can tell a mighty interesting story. I must also say I was drawn to the villain in the story. It was so very hard to hate him... I recommend this book....I really liked it.

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Summary: who wrote this book?
Review: T. Jefferson Parker certainly wrote a loser with this one! It's as if this book were written by someone totally different...who doesn't write nearly as well. I loved Laguna Heat, Blue Hour and Red Light, but this one left me cold. Come on Parker! You can do(and have done) better!

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Summary: who wrote this book?
Review: T. Jefferson Parker certainly wrote a loser with this one! It's as if this book were written by someone totally different...who doesn't write nearly as well. I loved Laguna Heat, Blue Hour and Red Light, but this one left me cold. Come on Parker! You can do(and have done) better!

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Summary: On The Mark
Review: This is the type of story one expects from Mr. Parker. The charcters are well drawn and sympathetic in so many ways. No one is really a hero or a villian, but a little bit of both. The story draws you into the world of a man planted into a radical orginzation to try to bring down the man who may have killed the love of his life. A wonderfully,engrossing tale!

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Summary: Better than average
Review: This was my first book by this author. I would try other books by Parker based on this one. Most of the characters had major flaws along with wonderful characteristics. The only problem I had with the book was Susan. I didn't like her and had a problem with John going to work with her in the end. She needed to take responsibility for her actions.