Private Eye Sam Crown’s beat is the underbelly of Orange County, California. At 48, he’s an aging dude, who lives at the beach, still surfs, and birddogs the bikini crowd. He loved summer. All the women in tank tops and bikinis!

Crown’s Law: A Sam Crown Mystery/Thriller

Historically, I have not been a big reader of mystery novels.  As a career police officer I’ve often found the portrayal of law enforcement to be, at best, inaccurate and unreliable.  As a result I haven’t invested much in these types of books.  Having read Mr. Wootan’s book, I’ve changed my mind.  Not only is this book far more realistic, it’s an outstanding read.  It is a genuine page turner, and one of the better books I’ve read in a long time.  The book is so well written, the reader can place himself/herself in the shoes of the characters.  It mixes suspense with emotion in such a manner that the reader’s attention is never lost.

Mr. Wootan takes the characters and develops them and their relationships extremely well and in a most believable sense.  The plot of “Crown’s Law” is also well developed and unusual.  The combination of these elements results in an outstanding book.  If Mr. Wootan produces additional Sam Crown mysteries, he can count me as a reader.  I’ve been sold on your work sir.  Well done!