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Recent Reviews for William Manchee

Tarizon: The Liberator (Book) - 7/18/2009 2:06:56 PM
Writer Manchee once again has proven his growing prowess as a writer. From the formidable body of works comprising his Stan Turner series; Manchee has turned in a very different direction with his exciting Tarizon trilogy. Characters are fresh, exciting, filled with vivacity. Dialog is fitting, often gritty, hard hitting potent. Storyline is attention-grabbing, engaging and out of the ordinary. Settings are nicely detailed, reader is drawn into the action, and interest is compelling from beginning to end. Plot twists, subterfuge, stratagem, and chicanery abound, heroes are heroic, and villains are down right vicious. Manchee has shown past proficiency for writing mysteries, he is proving adroit in this fantasy/sci fi genre as well. While Tarizon: The Liberator is listed as a spin-off of the Stan Turner Mystery series it is a book which can be read and understood without going back and reading the Mysteries. Although, I am a fan of the mysteries and suggest that if you have never read Manchee before; consider availing yourself of the mystery series as well. Answers to questions posed in Cactus Island and Act Normal regarding Peter and Tarizon are being made known in the Tarizon Trilogy. Exciting series, exciting book. Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.

Tarizon: Civil War (Book) - 7/18/2009 1:54:42 PM
I have followed Manchee’s writing from the beginning of his first series featuring attorney Stan Turner and his family. I have yet to be disappointed in any of Manchee’s burgeoning body of work. Once more proves his increasing expertise as a writer. Manchee’s turn from human Stan Turner to the people of Tarizon has been accomplished with innovation and imagination. Characters continue bright, stirring, and overflowing with energy. Dialog as always is appropriate, often resolute, and pounding with strength. This particular genre stratagem is compelling, appealing and more than a little extraordinary. Situations are meticulous in depth bringing the reader straight into the action. concentration is undeniable from commencement of the book right to the last sentences. As always story line interweaving includes, tactics, subterfuge, an abundance of chicanery all portrayed in will conceived prose. Manchee’s , heroes continue valiant, while his scoundrels continue to be out-and-out brutal.

Undaunted, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 7/20/2006 5:04:02 AM
Manchee weaves a fast paced, tightly wound narrative filled with intrigue, deception and circumstance which are not always as they seem. Undaunted proves Manchee's understanding of the justice system; not a wholly surprising situation for this successful Dallas attorney. Undaunted has it all. Love, duplicitous murder, a serial killer, The Corps, suicide, and a bigoted white supremacist all race the reader through the pages of this gripping work.

Cactus Island, At Stan Turner Mystery Book 7 (Book) - 7/20/2006 4:42:04 AM
Manchee has added a little plot twist to titillate and surprise the reader. Cactus Island : a Stand Turner Mystery BOOK 7 is a well-written tale filled with many of the characters we have come to enjoy from the first works in this ongoing series. Read the full review AD site: article on mj hollingshead page

Black Monday, A Stan Turner Mystery Vol 6 (Book) - 2/4/2006 2:33:51 PM
Halleluiah another senstional review. You continue to amaze me. Where do you find the ime to do all that you do? Someday I'm going to stop writing, editing and read some of the Autor's work. I know you enjoy reviewing his work and that's sufficient recommendation for me.

Black Monday, A Stan Turner Mystery Vol 6 (Book) - 1/22/2006 3:38:28 PM
With his invariably astute adroitness, writer William Manchee has once more crafted one of his greatly enjoyable Stan Turner mysteries. Stan is again embroiled in scenario and subplot as Manchee intertwines the diversified elements of the tale with his usual dash and skill. Fully drawn characters are well fleshed, filled with imperfection and foibles and often given to perplexing artifice. Read full review AD: mj hollingshead as article Black Monday .... Molly's Reviews

Deadly Distractions, A Stan Turner Mystery Vol V (Book) - 6/5/2004 7:58:11 AM
Writer Manchee’s legal thriller brings us in contact again with Stan Turner, one of my favorites of Manchee’s characters. Watching the amicable, at times bumbling Stan trying to balance family with work against a woman determined toward more than a casual relationship brings more than one smile to the lips of any reader who may have found themselves in any part of the particular scenario. read full review this page: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=14207

Plastic Gods, A Rich Coleman Novel (Book) - 8/9/2003 3:59:04 AM
watching the mail box for the book so that I can do the review Know it is great.... all your work is

Yes, We're Open, Defending the Small Business Under Siege (Book) - 5/12/2003 4:57:44 PM
Right On! Your not just good at mysteries Mr. Manchee. Add this book to your reading list before starting a business. Your shortcomings may be a great laugh for a sigh of relief after the fact but while your in it knee deep you will wish you had read and studied all info you could get your hands on. Thanks for sharing this book! fw

Ca$h Call, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 7/21/2002 11:22:52 AM
Writer Manchee has set together another great setting of entertaining, convincing characters, predicaments and blunders.

Ca$h Call, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 5/19/2002 4:27:13 PM
I could read this.

Undaunted, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 4/14/2002 11:01:21 AM
A SPELLBINDING THRILLER!

Twice Tempted (Book) - 3/8/2002 7:36:07 PM
Compelling, exciting, and entertaining. Sounds like a 'Must Read' to me! Victoria Taylor Murray 'Thief of Hearts' 'Forbidden'

Trouble In Trinidad, A Tale of Love, Politics and Betrayal (Book) - 3/4/2002 6:51:57 PM
Mr. Manache is a very talented author. He has a great ability in expression of true emotions and understanding the depth of how certain circumstances effect our lives and the future. This is a thrilling read of decisions, love and as the title indicates...betrayal. It is the kind of book I would expect to see on a movie or television screen. This author also has the ability to make fictional books that can be so well related to everyday experiences making his stories very believeable. Great author and work!

Twice Tempted (Book) - 3/4/2002 6:45:59 PM
Wonderfully exciting. This thriller takes you on a ride that is very close to home and seems like a tempting sin that one might encounter in any walk of life. The beleivability of this adventure is what makes it soooo intriguing! Money and Love Can't wait to read how it ends.

Trouble In Trinidad, A Tale of Love, Politics and Betrayal (Book) - 3/3/2002 5:25:34 PM
Wow...I'm tired after that run...I just read the preview of the book and can hardly wait now... I was at the edge of my seat here... (well...when I wasn't running with Kevin and the girls) Fantastic work, Bill.... Jenni

Twice Tempted (Book) - 2/3/2002 5:38:31 PM
THrilling! Could feel the fear and excitement. Continued success!

Death Pact (Book) - 9/13/2001 8:29:52 PM
A WONDERFUL PIECE OF WORK!

Second Chair, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 9/13/2001 8:27:46 PM
SPELLBINDING!

Undaunted, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 9/13/2001 8:26:30 PM
COMPELLING!

Brash Endeavor, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 9/13/2001 8:25:16 PM
TWO THUMBS UP!

Trouble In Trinidad, A Tale of Love, Politics and Betrayal (Book) - 9/12/2001 10:57:16 PM
A MUST READ!

Trouble In Trinidad, A Tale of Love, Politics and Betrayal (Book) - 8/7/2001 10:47:41 AM
Reviewed first for Author Title: .Trouble in Trinidad Author: . William Manchee Line/Publisher: . Top Publications LTD. Co Release Date: 2001 ISBN: 0 966366 78 Highly Recommended High School student Kevin Wells is caught up in a web of deceit, danger, duplicity and intrigue not to mention flatout heart stopping DANGER as a response to his throwing himself in front of the bullet intended for a visiting dignitary. The Trinidad-Tobago Prime Minister is saved by the young ROTC cadet. His gratitude prompts an invitation to visit his home when Kevin comes to Trinidad to testify against the supposed assassin. Kevin’s wound is healing well when the time comes for him to board the plane for his Trinidad adventure. The resulting visit is fraught with confusion, murder attempts, unexpected help and Kevin’s finding of a soul mate. read full review: www.angelfire.com/ok4/mollymartin

Trouble In Trinidad, A Tale of Love, Politics and Betrayal (Book) - 7/28/2001 6:44:38 AM
just finished it! great book. I'll send your review in a day or two. m

Second Chair, A Stan Turner Mystery (Book) - 5/3/2001 3:29:13 PM
Excellent book. Writer Manchee presents characters you will like, well written, highly recommended. m j hollingshead (review for Scribesworld, BookDragon, TerryFic.)

My First Literary Agent (Short Story) - 11/8/2009 6:19:15 PM
read several of your works to get the feel of how a true writer writes you are a skilled writer by far..enjoy your work

The Speech I Never Gave (Short Story) - 9/14/2009 4:01:00 PM
you always offer such excellent advice

My First Literary Agent (Short Story) - 8/14/2009 10:16:46 AM
William, let me tell you. I spent twenty-two years with hundreds upon hundreds if not better than a thousand quarries going to agents that said the would look at my novel even if I hadn't been published and publishers that said they'd look at my novel even if I didn't have an agent, and I sent hundreds upon hundreds, if not better than a thousand synopsis, all of which were rejected, other than, of course "The Sherwood Broome" type Agencies. Because I was a bit more suspicious than you, I never got hooked by a Broome and after twenty-two years I did get "The Climbing Boy" to an online publisher that publishes in paperback that... OMG, said they would publish "The Climbing Boy". Let me say now that even after, oh, possibly eight or nine re-writs over the years, every professionally edited page was covered with corrections in grammar, and punctuation... Five years later they published, "Becoming" and I am now going over their editing of, "For Better or Worse." Let me tell you something, William, if your book was edited, you would not have to compare what you had written with what they edited because, trust me again, it would hit you in the face like a wet rag. It's taken me over a month now to either "accept" or "reject" what he'd edited, and I'm only half way through. Sorry to say, friend, you were completely screwed. Mark Lichterman

Welcome to Tarizon (Short Story) - 8/4/2007 12:40:17 PM
keep 'em coming

Tarizon: Swarm 6222 (Short Story) - 8/1/2007 4:19:47 PM
your story telling ability continues to increase, please sir, may we have some more

Hope and Strength (Short Story) - 9/26/2006 10:32:49 PM
Well done!.I also like the pace and the twist ending.Kept me riveted.

Faith Restored (Short Story) - 9/3/2006 5:27:07 PM
Well, well! Hope you live to be 100 and keep writing! I always love anything you write, Mr. Manchee. Cheers to many more, MFW- Georgia

Faith Restored (Short Story) - 6/11/2006 6:07:14 PM
well done

Faith Restored (Short Story) - 5/4/2006 9:26:46 AM
A good ending to a bad start...:) Peter

Faith Restored (Short Story) - 5/4/2006 2:02:10 AM
Good story; well done! :)

Faith Restored (Short Story) - 5/4/2006 12:29:34 AM
Another good one, William.

Hope and Strength (Short Story) - 5/3/2006 1:24:32 AM
Enjoyed the read, MORE MORE

Hope and Strength (Short Story) - 5/3/2006 12:11:00 AM
Hey! I live in Burleson; that is fifty miles west of y'all--and 12 miles south of downtown Fort Worth!! *grins* Wonderful story; well done! :) (((HUGS))) and love, a friend in Burleson, Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Hope and Strength (Short Story) - 5/2/2006 8:02:52 PM
A wonderful short story, William. Really keeps the reader involved and this one sure was. Elizabeth

Blood Brothers (Short Story) - 1/10/2004 9:20:05 AM
excellent!

Ventura County Fair (Short Story) - 9/14/2002 3:23:14 PM
good read.... Undaunted was a good read as well....m

A Million Fish (Short Story) - 9/14/2002 3:22:27 PM
enjoyed the read, enjoyed the book!.... m

Shooting the Bear (Short Story) - 9/14/2002 3:21:39 PM
good one!!!

River Of Peril (Short Story) - 9/14/2002 3:20:53 PM
enjoyed the read........m

Rescue in Good Springs (Short Story) - 1/23/2002 9:42:39 AM
what a sweet story! Enjoyed the read! :o)

Blood Brothers (Short Story) - 1/20/2002 5:15:21 PM
I enjoyed reading your short story very much, William. Victoria

Rescue in Good Springs (Short Story) - 1/20/2002 5:13:17 PM
Very entertaining and nicely done! Victoria

River Of Peril (Short Story) - 9/13/2001 8:35:09 PM
An Enjoyable Read!

Rescue in Good Springs (Short Story) - 5/30/2001 3:59:40 PM
excellent as always molly martin (review for ScribesWorld, BookDragon, TerryFic, others)

Blood Brothers (Short Story) - 5/3/2001 10:53:13 PM
as always a great read! I look forward to more of your work m j hollingshead (review for BookDragon, ScribesWorld, Terry Fic)

Plano Profile Magazine Interviews William Manchee (Article) - 12/30/2007 8:31:57 PM
enjoyed the read, when is the next book to be ready? I look forward to doing the review

Bitbooks, Digital Fiction Links (Article) - 3/28/2007 11:25:53 AM
Thanks, William. Will definitely look into it. Hits are one thing, sales another. Elizabeth

Bitbooks, Digital Fiction Links (Article) - 3/27/2007 5:31:12 AM
What a great idea and so nice of you to offer this to fellow writers. I will check it out. Malcolm Watts

Book signings will feature author of the Stan Turner mystery series (Article) - 5/5/2003 5:10:01 PM
Excellent!!! Hello Mr. Manchee! Your writing is wonderful and we have a few things in common such as, Stephen King, and koontz. What type of law are you in if I may ask? Do you answer questions for free? I would love you to take a look at my work and give an honest review. Feel free to delet this message so others don't start asking you questions, this is not my intent. I look forward to hearing from you!

Book signings will feature author of the Stan Turner mystery series (Article) - 4/18/2003 2:36:34 AM
well done! ......;0) molly

Plano author pens new novel of mystery and romance (Article) - 9/14/2002 3:32:45 PM
Filled with the same good writing, eye to detail and awareness of the not always pretty human condition we have come to know and enjoy so well in his previous works, Undaunted, Second Chair and Brash Endeavor author Manchee makes a bit of departure in Death Pact. Language is a little grittier and sex scenes are a little sexier than found in the Stan Turner series. True to his well developed professional writing style Manchee does not rely on glitz or sensational to carry the tale; rather he draws the reader into the narrative from the outset and holds interest tight with a good narrative, well developed characters and believable dialogue. Not for everyone; some graphic language and some graphic sex. Enjoyed the read. Highly recommended. Reviewed by: molly martin http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mollymartin Criterion use for review: __good_____ Original Story Idea? ___+____ Does the first sentence, paragraph, page hook your attention immediately? ___+____ Is there a plot? a subplot? Do they tie in to make the story complete? ___good____ Are transitions handled so the flow of reading isn't interrupted? ____+___ Do the main characters seem real? ___+____ Does the dialogue between characters seem natural? ____Yes___ Conflict Present? Was the conflict believable? Was it able to sustain the book? ___Yes____ Was motivation logical? Believable? Could you see yourself reacting that way in that situation? ___+____ Was the climax believable? Could you envision this really happening? ___+____ Did the conclusion seem a natural outcome?

MyShelf.com Author of the Month (Article) - 9/14/2002 3:31:36 PM
Death Pact is another in the growing body of hard hitting, well written books being produced by talented writer William Manchee. In Rich Coleman we find a very likable if somewhat befuddled man besotted by his young wife. Writer Manchee weaves a carefully crafted tale around the human frailties of greed, immaturity, unreasonable demands and the often incomprehensible behavior of the human critter.

Move Over Grisham (Article) - 9/14/2002 3:28:19 PM
keep 'em coming!!!!.... you know i like your books....m

Attitude (Article) - 9/14/2002 3:27:28 PM
enjoyed the article... nice to know you are having a great time!!....m

Dallas Author's Trip to 'Trinidad' spells 'Trouble' (Article) - 9/14/2002 3:25:10 PM
good article, Trouble in Trinidad is a good book!....m

Move Over Grisham (Article) - 3/20/2002 2:44:03 PM
Thank You for reviewing my romantic poems. I feel like a paen in comparison to your body of work.I have been a long time fan of Grisham, and now I think you have found a new fan in me. I cann't wait to read your Turner stories. Thank You for your kindness.

Attitude (Article) - 2/17/2002 9:51:13 PM
A very thought provoking but helpful atricle William, thanks. Victoria

Dallas Author's Trip to 'Trinidad' spells 'Trouble' (Article) - 2/4/2002 9:05:54 AM
Enjoyed every word...

Dallas Author's Trip to 'Trinidad' spells 'Trouble' (Article) - 9/12/2001 10:59:01 PM
Everything Mr.Manchee writes is a MUST READ!

Plano author pens new novel of mystery and romance (Article) - 6/27/2001 4:21:55 PM
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A Lawyer's Lament (Poetry) - 9/15/2009 2:48:53 PM
Amusing. Plus you can't slap a lien on a jail cell to collect. Patrick

For Love Only (Poetry) - 1/10/2009 2:27:06 PM
Reading this a little late, but happy 40th anniv. I know your love will survive when you think like this. Oh, if only the youngsters getting divorces after 2 or 3 yrs og marriage could abide by this poetry.

For Love Only (Poetry) - 12/28/2008 9:58:36 PM
Thank you, William, you have really enlightened this single girl, and I will be keeping this in my library as a reminder. :) Michelle

For Love Only (Poetry) - 12/27/2008 8:56:34 PM
William, Congratulations on your anniversary. Forty years, wow. I've been married 25, and thought that was pretty good. I agree with everything you say, and you say it so beautifully. Would like to add one thing, true love always contains friendship and that is an integral part of the longevity of a marriage. Mary

The Banker (Poetry) - 10/21/2008 1:31:24 PM
I really enjoyed this, got a good laugh too. You have a good sense of humor!

The Banker (Poetry) - 10/21/2008 12:16:48 PM
Oh how this does ring true! Help you they say, ha! Help themselves is more like it, well said... Be always safe, Karen

Oh, Ahmad! (Poetry) - 9/1/2007 6:19:34 PM
A great message An American tourist invasion Gee Weez! There goes the neigborhood, Excellent write William Peace be with you William

Oh, Ahmad! (Poetry) - 8/27/2007 6:31:31 PM
Right on. Love the melody. Elizabeth

Oh, Ahmad! (Poetry) - 8/27/2007 6:31:01 PM
Reads like a song and tells an important message. Thank you, William. Love and peace to you, Regis

Oh, Ahmad! (Poetry) - 8/26/2007 10:00:30 PM
Nice work... enjoyed.... Art Sun...

Wishing Astray (Poetry) - 8/26/2007 6:38:37 PM
Excellent writing,enjoyed...Hugssssssssss

Wishing Astray (Poetry) - 8/26/2007 3:40:51 PM
This was an xcellent display of expression

The Prophecy (Poetry) - 8/11/2007 6:09:40 PM
This certainly arouses curiosity, William. Best wishes to you, Regis

Pot of Gold (Poetry) - 8/10/2007 8:57:29 PM
absolutely!

The Prophecy (Poetry) - 8/6/2007 6:34:20 PM
you have created at fascinating world

Joshua (Poetry) - 6/14/2006 9:35:12 AM
IT WAS A PLEASURE TO READ SUCH FINE WORK.

Joshua (Poetry) - 2/3/2006 4:55:44 AM
What a glorious poem..what joy..what bliss..indeed a magnificent piece of work..My son will be a father in sept..our first grandchild..indeed the joy we feel, even now, is exquisite.. Vesna..

The Cold White Snake (Poetry) - 6/9/2005 2:16:40 PM
should be printed in all school readers..excellent work.. Vesna*

Joshua (Poetry) - 5/1/2005 10:57:21 PM
Lovely. Congratulations, too. Elizabeth

Joshua (Poetry) - 3/31/2005 6:33:34 AM
Wonderful poem to your grandson...deep write my friend...congratulations for being Grand Father...love n luck....BHUWAN!!!

Joshua (Poetry) - 3/26/2005 2:01:17 PM
William, A most beautiful poem to your grandson! Congratulations! (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

A Lawyer's Lament (Poetry) - 3/26/2005 7:49:38 AM
Can I believe that you feel this way, William? What is that saying, "How do you know if a lawyer is lying? Answer: His lips are moving." Had to do it, love my own attorney but not caring too much for some others these days. It's an amusing write that we all relate to. At some point we've all had a job, even a job we love, and felt that pang: Why am I doing this? I could be sailing. ~~Nordette

Joshua (Poetry) - 3/26/2005 7:32:19 AM
lovely work g'pa.

A Lawyer's Lament (Poetry) - 3/26/2005 4:38:09 AM
How else would you know how to appreciate the better cases from rescues such as you describe? Have a couple of lawyers in the family. They will enjoy reading your lament. Thanks for writing it. - Bill

A Lawyer's Lament (Poetry) - 3/26/2005 12:43:10 AM
Quite & altogether true, but they are still "snakes", LoL... Ed