Moonshine Murder (Hawkman Book 14)

I usually find the plot predictable, characters two-dimensional, and the ending not that surprising. I picked up this book last spring for book club, I just couldn't get into it - even if it was based on the real-life murder of the Porco family in Delmar, NY - very close to where I live. But at the start of the new year I decided to give it another shot and am glad I did. Now I wish True confession: Now I wish I paid more attention to the trial - the lurid details and racy headlines at the time turned my stomach - so I could sift fact from fiction.

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I know the author changed the ending, but I am left wondering - was there really an old camp left standing in the woods near Five Rivers? And was there really ever a "Great Society" of Bethlehem? Written in the first person present tense and a spare prose style. Dick Moonlight is a private eye, ex-cop, failed suicide with a bullet fragment lodged in his brain which may at any time move killing him.

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He is gratuitously offensive to any person he questions. He is intuitive, reaching unverifiable conclusions which are inevitably correct within minutes. But suspend disbelief and go along for the ride and enjoy it. I think the ending is a little drawn out. One blindingly obvious A page turner. One blindingly obvious error - MRI is contra-indicated in people with metal in the eyes and brain, as these pieces will defintely move. Moonlight does well to refuse it, and the medics poorly to suggest it.

Zandri does it again!! This one will keep you guessing right up to the end. Just when you think you have it--wait for it!!

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I absolutely did not see this ending coming. What a great thing to not figure it out totally until you read it. You will not be disappointed if you like nitty gritty detecting. Thanks again Mr Zandri! May 04, Jason rated it liked it. I'm not a big reader of private dick books. And this wast my first foray into this type of book in a long time. While it wasn't perfect it was a light fun read. The story and the character's sardonic barbs kept me turning pages at a brisk pace.

It was the main character's major flaw that knocked this down a star for me.

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Who has ever heard of a PI who blacks out when the action ramps up or his blood pressure goes to high? Other than that big issue it was an enjoyable read. Really great summer thriller read! I thought I knew about this murder case living in the area of "The Little Town of Bethlehem" but Zandri took the story to a whole new level.

Don't want to be a spoiler, but the ending was tense and terrific! Didn't see any of it coming, which is the mark of a great crime thriller. Love Moonlight and his foibles. A great classic Dick if there ever was one! Aug 30, Wendy Jones rated it it was amazing. I think this is a top notch book with a detailed storyline and excellent characters.

A more in depth review can be found on my blog at http: A surprising name for a 'dick'. A brilliant fast moving plot, with sufficient characters for a small town thriller. Well written in chandleresqe style, with an amazing climax. Would definitely read more from this author. A modern, old-fashioned detective full of wit. I wasn't sure I would like the first-person narrative, but when I added narration, the story came alive. This was my first Dick Moonlight "adventure". I would read more, but only with the added narration of RC Bray. Oct 17, Brendan rated it liked it. Entertaining hardboiled detective novel that kind of went off the rails for me at the end.

I liked the main character, and the whole bullet in the brain thing is a very clever variation on this genre and adds a layer of poignancy. The ending didn't work for me, but still an entertaining read. Keeps you going This is a great suspense story which I enjoyed. Never saw the actual end coming and since this is my first Moonlight book, I am considering more. He has developed the characters well and the story moves along well. Great book This book will have you second guessing and unsure of your initial decisions as to who had done what.

A great murder mystery all the way through.

Good read I liked this book. I would recommend it to anyone who likes suspense or mystery. May 03, Kathie Norfleet rated it really liked it. A crime story that was fast moving and kept my interest. The criminal mind is unpredictable and so was the story. We will never know enough about the type of persons who do heinous criminal acts. Lindsay Hermans-Miller rated it it was amazing Jan 15, Julia Clough rated it liked it Mar 20, Jerusha Stewart rated it really liked it Dec 25, Styles rated it really liked it Nov 07, Rhonda Schulte rated it it was ok Oct 17, Alicia rated it liked it Dec 21, Janet rated it really liked it Sep 13, Nancy Lenz rated it it was amazing Jan 11, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

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