Black and White

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Summary: black and white
Review: Black and White by Dan Mahoney is dull and moves at a slow pace I think that they are taking to long to round up suspects. Plus they give to many details he tries to explain things to much.plus it is to many characters its hard to remember whos who and what they have done in story.

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Summary: Black and White
Review: Dan Mahoney's books are excellent reads. "Black and White" is no exception. I would not recommend this book to anyone who has a weak stomach, or is offended by sexual references. While it is an great book, it is extremly graphic. I have enjoyed reading all his books.

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Summary: Black and White
Review: Dan Mahoney's books are excellent reads. "Black and White" is no exception. I would not recommend this book to anyone who has a weak stomach, or is offended by sexual references. While it is an great book, it is extremly graphic. I have enjoyed reading all his books.

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Summary: More McKennas, Please
Review: I read about 3 mysteries a week. A new author is always a treat. Mahoney is new to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed my first taste of his work. I know several law enforcement officers, so I recognized the authenticity of the tale. I like procedurals, and Mahoney almost reaches McBain's level. He keeps the reader in the same suspense as his cops experience. The only weakness keeping this from being a 5 star for me is that his characters are not fully rounded. If I just heard the dialogue, I couldn't guess which cop was speaking. Come on, Dan, work on characterization, and I'll buy you in hard cover.

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Summary: First-Rate Detective Thriller
Review: I read about 3 or 4 books a week, most of them in this genre. This particular novel is as spell-binding and as well-written as anything I've read. It is certainly in the top two percent of the crop. A particularly gruesome crime is committed and then we are led, step-by-step, through the actual procedure of tracking down the bad guy. Fascinating stuff that could only have been done by an ex-captain of police who knows all the ins and outs from first-hand experience. A gripping read that takes you by the throat and won't let you go until the last page.

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Summary: Things are not always 'Black and White'
Review: I'd never heard of Dan Mahoney, but the title caught my attention and the back cover caught my interest. Being a retired police officer, I view with some skepticism any so-called authority on police procedures and policies. I was surprised when I found my attention riveted on the story. I truly couldn't put it down. I couldn't wait to learn the outcome and the fate that awaited the bad guys. The only thing that struck me as being less than authentic was the fact that every investigator from every police agency was not only intelligent, dedicated and persevering, but a really nice guy to boot. That just doesn't happen. I will definitely buy another Dan Mahoney novel

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Summary: Things are not always 'Black and White'
Review: I'd never heard of Dan Mahoney, but the title caught my attention and the back cover caught my interest. Being a retired police officer, I view with some skepticism any so-called authority on police procedures and policies. I was surprised when I found my attention riveted on the story. I truly couldn't put it down. I couldn't wait to learn the outcome and the fate that awaited the bad guys. The only thing that struck me as being less than authentic was the fact that every investigator from every police agency was not only intelligent, dedicated and persevering, but a really nice guy to boot. That just doesn't happen. I will definitely buy another Dan Mahoney novel

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Summary: Great Police Procedural
Review: Normally Police Procedurals are not my cup of tea; however, Dan Mahoney's BLACK and WHITE kept me riveted. This was my first (but not last by now) Brian McKenna book by Mahoney, and while I like Brian a lot, my hero and person I'd like to see more of in future books, is the tenacious, intutitive, elderly retired black policeman. I guarantee, you've never met anyone like him. They made him and threw away the mold! As you can tell, I really get into my books - good ones come alive for me - and this is a good one!

There are other very unusual characters in this book that you will come to know and like (or dislike), and this is another book you will hate to put down.

I started this book in the morning, took it with me for my flu shot (stood in line reading) at the Church, and stayed up all night to finish.

I think you will like it!

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Summary: Just not up to his usual level of exellence
Review: NYC Detective First Class Brian McKenna is paired with another McKenna to investigate the torture murder of the daughter of a prominent city councilman. Clues found from the first murder lead to other similar murders across the globe, and the two McKenna's work with a multitude of police departments to track down the killers. The double meaning of the title is finally revealed about half way through the plot. A few of the characters the two McKenna's come across are not as believable as the plot leads, but Brian McKenna continues to be written realistically as someone who solves crimes through hard work and gut instinct, while thoroughly understanding the intricasies of a political NYC police force. Mahoney, a former NCY police captain, is not one to sympathize with the killers in his novels, and offers the readers a straight line plot that keeps the reader interested until the final pages.

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Summary: Great Police Procedural
Review: This was my first read of Dan Mahoney's work. I must say I liked it alot. The character of Brian McKenna is a strong one. The story with the two killers is very interesting. The Police work is well decribed.The character Tommy McKenna is based on a real person. He, along with Greve, Bynum, and Big Ed make the investigation end a real good show. The outside agencies, FBI, Arizona Sheriffs, and Singapore police add flavor as well. The Political side show, with Barrone and McMahon, add a good sub-plot. The story, which had parallels to the movie, 8mm, kept me very interested. This book will have you feeling bad for the victims. I look forward to more books by Dan Mahoney.