Pacific Beat

Rating:
Summary: Good read.
Review: "Pacific Beat" by T. Jefferson Parker is a strong book that I thought a bit too long. He is one of the most descriptive writers (Sample passages: "The silver limousine appeared in the fog as if born from it." "They say we have our memories, thought Jim, but really our memories have us.") and sometimes gets carried away---slowing down the plot movement.

Excellent suspense and a terrific overall plot---with fully fleshed out characters.

As usual, Orange County is a major character. This time it appears someone is dumping chemicals in the harbor. This could ruin property values and allow developers an [inexpensive] price, permitting them to raze everything and create some pricey real estate.

Uncovering a murderer seems to be a major key to locating the illegal waste disposers. I dismissed the murderer as a suspect early on and fell for most of the false leads.

It is a good book that would be great if shorter and more to the point. It's not a page-turner.

T. Jeff is a wonderful writer and storyteller.

Rating:
Summary: Pacific Beat
Review: "Pacific Beat" is one of the best mysteries I've ever read. The characters are well-drawn, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending was shocking to say the least. T. Jefferson Parker is a top writer, and this novel is perhaps his best.

Rating:
Summary: Pacific Beat
Review: "Pacific Beat" is one of the best mysteries I've ever read. The characters are well-drawn, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending was shocking to say the least. T. Jefferson Parker is a top writer, and this novel is perhaps his best.

Rating:
Summary: Pacific Beat
Review: "Pacific Beat" is one of the best mysteries I've ever read. The characters are well-drawn, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending was shocking to say the least. T. Jefferson Parker is a top writer, and this novel is perhaps his best.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent!
Review: "Pacific Beat" is T. Jefferson Parker's best book to date. It is filled with suspense, the characters are real and believable, and it is very well written. The ending is sure to surprise! An excellent example of what crime fiction can be when it's in the hands of those like T. Jefferson Parker.

Rating:
Summary: Well-written, characters, description, plot.
Review: A beautifully written sensitive portrayal of characters and relationships woven into a good story. One of the best in this genre. Parker has hooked me.

Rating:
Summary: A Perfect Mystery
Review: I loved this book! Icouldn't wait to finish it,but didn't want it to end. It is the first book I've read by T.J. Parker and I am looking forward to reading them all.Pacific Beat has suspense, good, evil and a dash of love as well. I hope I enjoy Parkers' other novels as much.

Rating:
Summary: a little slow but good story
Review: This book was great but it got slow at times. Not a page turner but well written.