Rating: 
Summary: Action, authenticity, plot and unique memorable characters..
Review: This fast paced detective novel by Patrick W. Picciarelli has it all
-- action, authenticity, plot, and unique memorable characters. It's
also set in the New York City that I love, and the places are very
real to me.The very first chapter sets the tone with a graphic and
brutal description of a double murder. And from that point on it's
hard to put the book down because there are constant surprises and
twists and turns of the plot. The cast of characters include a psycho
former policewoman, a radio talk show shock jock and an ailing retired
cop. And then there is Ray Yale, the private investigator who is
hired to solve the murder nine years after it has been committed.
He's strong and tough as well as sensitive. I loved him
immediately. Mr. Picciarelli is a retired police lieutenant himself
and is now a private investigator with an excellent command of
language and knowledge of weapons. His use of police jargon adds
realism to the story and his descriptions of even the most minor
characters made them jump right off the page. I usually fall asleep
while reading but this book kept me wide awake way into the wee hours
because I just had to find out what would happen next. I look forward
to future books by this author. Recommended.
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