Death on the Rocks

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Summary: A fine debut mystery set in the Denver area...
Review: Michael Allegretto's debut novel "Death on the Rocks" is a suspenceful mystery that is a bit too brief, but manages to capture Denver and nearby Golden, Colo. well. Here, Jake Lomax, a tough ex-cop turned P.I after his wife's murder, looks into what looks like fatal car accident on a mountain, but then Jake finds that the dead man hid a destructive secret that could have caused his death. Just when it looks like the story is over, Jake has to rescue the dead man's wife and young daughter from the psychotic biker villian. Very thrilling, and seemy enough

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Summary: Good story
Review: This was a strong, adventurous mystery. He writes with a lot of cynical flair. Several good one-liners, and a pulsing chase scene at the end. The killer's identity isn't a huge surprise, but doesn't seem meant to be. The emphasis is on the characters and the setting. Nicely done!