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Summary: Good Book, but Not My Thing
Review: With deer season only a week away, Game Warden John Marlin has his hands full trying to ride heard on poachers who just can't wait to start hunting. The last thing he needs is someone shot in a field. Especially someone wearing a deer suit. While investigating, he finds a buck that is acting just plain loopy. Meanwhile, a body is found in a nearby dam. As Deputy Bobby Garza begins to investigate this mysterious death, other strange things start to happen. Can the two law men piece the puzzle together?I was amazed at the plotting in this book. The author is able to keep several balls in the air at the same time and bring everything together for a nice conclusion at the end. The characters were interesting as well, and it was easy to root for the good guys. Characterization is also where a problem lies. The author spends a little too much time on needless character history, sometimes stopping the story to do it. Also, while billed as a humorous story, I didn't find myself laughing. I was certainly engaged and anxious to keep reading, however. On a personal level, I didn't enjoy a few of the characters and situations. Then again, I generally stick with "cozies" and I knew this wasn't one before I started reading. Readers who enjoy a "caper" storyline will enjoy this book. It's a well plotted first effort that will win the author many well deserved fans. I'm glad I gave it a try, but I think I'll head back to my normal selections now.
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