Wow, I’m not even sure where to start here. First of all, I don’t tend to read crime books because they don’t hold my attention very well. That is not the case with this book. So for me, that says a lot for this awesome novel.
Second, I love the characters. They are so very real and I can’t help but feel for them and root for Bruno and dream of punching the bad guys in the gullet. That may just be me, but I couldn’t help it. This is the first Bruno Johnson book I’ve read (so far!!!) and I had no trouble at all following along. So it definitely works as a standalone novel.
Third, the action is spectacular! I was enthralled by every scene, and drawn along with the ultimate who done it question. Obviously, the fact that the author, David Putnam actually went through similar situations, made this such a believable story!! I seriously had to flip through and see if this was real stuff he was writing about. And it’s not too far off to say parts of it were real. Very frightening thought. And tons of people in the world just plain suck. Don’t forget to read the author’s note at the end!! It’s super interesting.
Fourth, this book is funny too. I couldn’t help but chuckle along at times. I really loved how there was some comic relief in the right moments.
To sum it up, I laughed, I cried, I got ticked off at the bad guys, and enjoyed every minute. I recommend this all the way to those who enjoy crime, action, family, and guessing what was going to happen next. This was fast paced, but it was written so smoothly that I didn’t have trouble keeping up with the pace. But now, I need to find out what happens next to Bruno!!!! I’m not going to give spoilers, but let’s just say, even though it’s not really a cliffhanger, you’re still going to want to read on to follow Bruno in his next adventures!!! So do yourself a favor and read this book. It’s just too good to pass up!!!
Thanks so much to author, David Putnam, for allowing me the opportunity to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion.