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Summary: I think that Howard Swindle has a problem with women
Review: Homicide detective, Jeb Quinlin, is an alcoholic who doesn't care about much, except the bottle and his job. So when his boss gives him the choice of detox or you're fired, he packs his bags and heads off to the Cedar Ridge Hospital because, after all, it's the job that counts. Once there, he barely has time to start the program before one of the patients in the Substance Abuse Unit is murdered. And when a second patient is murdered, soon after, Jeb's boss decides to put him on the case...he's already on the inside and in the perfect position to investigate. Howard Swindle has written a terrific first novel, that grabs you from the first page with fast paced scenes, interesting characters and enough twists and turns to keep you turning pages to the very end. His writing is smart and spare with down to earth, irreverent dialogue and the story itself is very compelling and full of suspense. A terrific debut novel with one of the best new characters to hit the mystery/detective scene. Let's hope Mr Swindle continues this series.
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Summary: I think that Howard Swindle has a problem with women
Review: I have a lot of problems with this book. Aside from the fact that the "mystery" is a cheat, the "hero" is a drunk, who cheated on his wife, a woman who has put up with his abuse for 20 years. Nonetheless, SHE'S the bad guy for forcing him into rehab and saving his life, not to mention, the horrible sin of adultery on a husband that has been buried in a bottle for years (You see, adultery is only a sin when the WIFE does it, not the husband). But don't worry - she gets hers. And as a reward for being the jackass that he is, our "hero" is rewarded with the instant "movie type love at first sight" from a blond with big... well, you know. Who just happens to be rich! Wow! She cheated a former lover out of millions! Boy, we've got a couple of heroes to root for here, guys! Obviously, Mr. Swindle has a problem with women who don't let a guy get away with abusing their trust. The wife is disposed of so that the hero and his new girl (who besides being blond and buxom, is a "total woman" type who let's big strong MAN run the show - she is every adolescent male's fantasy) can live happily ever after. I think that this is the last Howard Swindle, misogynist, book I will buy, thanks.
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Summary: Great Read any time!
Review: Jeb Quilin is a cop with a problem: drinking. Forced into rehab by his captain and Sarah his wife, Jeb works the program in order to get back to the job. However, when fellow "inmates" are murdered, the job is following Jeb. The twists and turns of the story capture your attention. This is a book you won't put down. Jeb is a complex character who deserves another book; many other books. I hope the author won't abandon Jeb. I'd love to read more. He's a character with flaws and strengths. I look forward to many more books following his up and downs. They should be wonderful.
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Summary: Real good quick read
Review: jitter joint is a decent thriller..i found it very Sandford like..it is a murder mystery with rehab and aa mixed in..Jeb seems to put everything in front of his sobriety and still come through..very well thought out by the author and i look forward to his next work
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Summary: Decent Read on Airplane, but Holes Exist
Review: Just got done reading this book on a long plane flight. It passed the time but there were some holes in it that left me less than impressed. * Very predictable mystery. It will probably take most readers very little time to identify the obvious culprit. Of course now that we are all trained to expect a plot twist on the obvious I was surprised when it never came. * Character Believability. Jeb's wife and him drifted apart partly due to her evolved materialistic views. So of course her shacking with another cop after Jeb seems unlikely...more like a lawyer. More examples like this. I just get the feeling that the "12 step" plot is the sctick and everything else is supposed to fill in with less priority around that...and then they never even got through the 12 steps. Good read to pass the time but nothing original or thorough. If it's true there will be a movie I'm betting it will be really cheesy unless they make some major script rewrites. J Clark
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Summary: What a good book!
Review: Wasn't sure at the beginning but all of a sudden I was hooked. I didn't even see it coming! It's just what you want to happen when reading a book. The characters are likable and the storyline interesting. The book is set in Dallas and Swindle's descriptions of the city make you feel like you are there. I would say all in all a good first outting for Swindle. I am already looking for the next. I hope he takes Jeb along on the next ride. I feel like I know him now. This will make a great beach book!!!!
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