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Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery

Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Too much fun!
Review: A murder mystery that makes you laugh. It also teaches a thing or two about the world of European bike racing. Greg Moody's dialogue among the characters is nothing short of awesome. People really say things like that. Even if you don't care about bike racing, it's a great read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great reading for the cycling fan in all of us!
Review: Greg Moody entertains us with a thrilling novel encompassing both the mystery genre and cycling world. Great characters leave us wanting more. The descriptions of bike racing make even the average reader want to get on the bike and start pedaling! This is entertaining reading for anyone who has ever watched races like the Tour de France. Viva Greg Moody!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Suspense so high you'll have a hard time staying on 2 wheels
Review: Greg Moody takes the casual or professional cyclist through the mountain hills of France and a roller coaster of emotions! The classic murder mystery is brought to life with just enough details to have the thrill of the ride and the thrill of the mystery. Moody does a fantasic job at keeping you guessing until you are on the run, the road and wondering if you are next on the killer's list. You'll want to run and hide and come back for more! Whether or not you are a professional cyclist, this murder mystery is a must. Clip in and take the ride!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Suspense so high you'll have a hard time staying on 2 wheels
Review: Greg Moody takes the casual or professional cyclist through the mountain hills of France and a roller coaster of emotions! The classic murder mystery is brought to life with just enough details to have the thrill of the ride and the thrill of the mystery. Moody does a fantasic job at keeping you guessing until you are on the run, the road and wondering if you are next on the killer's list. You'll want to run and hide and come back for more! Whether or not you are a professional cyclist, this murder mystery is a must. Clip in and take the ride!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Blending of the Mystery Genre and Cycling
Review: Greg Moody's book is a great, quick read. A definite page turner with witty dialog, and Greg manages to capture the spirit of the cycling world.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This One's For You, Cycling Fans!
Review: I am a teacher, a writer--and a huge cycling fan. Two Wheels was a great summer read for me and had me turning pages much more quickly than I did while reading the literary novels I also consumed. Moody entertains while giving us a look at the world of professional cycling that I've never gotten anywhere else--even in (sorry!) VeloNews. His characters are bumbling, flawed unsophisticated and inept--just like we are!!! Everyone in my household, from my artist daughter to my mystery-loving son, read this book and loved it. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go order Moody's next one....

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This One's For You, Cycling Fans!
Review: I am a teacher, a writer--and a huge cycling fan. Two Wheels was a great summer read for me and had me turning pages much more quickly than I did while reading the literary novels I also consumed. Moody entertains while giving us a look at the world of professional cycling that I've never gotten anywhere else--even in (sorry!) VeloNews. His characters are bumbling, flawed unsophisticated and inept--just like we are!!! Everyone in my household, from my artist daughter to my mystery-loving son, read this book and loved it. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go order Moody's next one....

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Just a shallow potboiler
Review: I was disappointed, after buying this book on the recommendation of other reviews here, to find it was a rather shallow potboiler.

The only redeeming feature was the insight into cycling and race conditions - as an amateur racer and keen fan of the sport I enjoyed the few passages devoted to training and the Classics.

Moody's writing lacks style and precision; his use of language is as bland as if this was a poor translation. The plot is enormously contrived - almost cartoon-like, cliched even: the down-at-heel couldabeen who wins a moment of glory after manouevering through a family's corporate power-plays. The plot lurches along without style, the characters are paper-thin and the dialogue shows no ear at all for spoken language.

If not for the cycling I wouldn't have persevered to the end. And had to put up with fevered metaphors such as this beauty on p236:

"It was his sanctuary from the demons, for as he rode, the guilt and hatred would grow and overwhelm, then fade back into an easily controlled creature lurking quietly in a dark corner of his mind next to an old pile of National Geographics".

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A real page-turner
Review: Moody pushes all the right buttons...he creates a character we can care about, and paints an excellent portrait of the bad guys as well. This is an excellent novel for cycling fans as well as non-cycling fans. My only disappointment was that the book had to end....great job!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A treat for cyclists
Review: This book surprised me -- it was a real page-turner, well-written in a nice, casual style, and a nice mix of mystery and suspense. The cycling scenes are well-crafted, and the twists and turns of the plot are enjoyable, with a nice, cheeky sense of fun. The characters are also clearly drawn, for the most part, and there are funny moments for all of them. A pleasure.


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