The premise writer Jones has set down in the opening chapters is credible.
Title: .Murder on Margin Author: . Carroll M. Jones Line/Publisher: .ebooksonthenet Release Date: .2002 ISBN: eBook Formats Recommended….. enjoyed the read……..4.5 stars
The review: When Mike Wolf is sent to jail for a crime he insists he did not commit he has no idea what life has in store for him. Entering the California Prison Fire Fighting System Lobo soon makes a name for himself as a good fire fighter. In July 1986 Mike rescues two men during a huge fire up in the Sierra Nevadas and earns for himself an early release. Tracy Allen a young, determined freelance reporter manages to find Wolf and soon the pair find themselves enmeshed in an intrigue neither realized was present. On top of Mike’s trying to find the ones who have set him up, caused him to go to jail, and now are trying to coerce him into leaving the Los Angeles environs, a mysterious, brutal murderer is out and about in the Long Beach area. Whether there is a tie between Mike and the murder remains to be seen. Writer Jones has crafted a well wrought novel in Murder on Margin. The action is hard hitting, fast paced and filled with enough description of location that this displaced California native felt right at home. Jones’ characters are well developed, the bad guys are really awful, the good are believable, decent and filled with the same warts and knots as most of us are. The reader will find himself caught up in the action from the opening paragraph and will not be able to quit reading until the last page. The premise writer Jones has set down in the opening chapters is credible. Dialogue is gritty, filled with abrasive menace at times and fitting. Murder on Margin is presented in a setting that will have meaning for many of society today who have faced some reversals. Drugs, chicanery, murder all play a part in this nicely presented work reminiscent of the works presented by William Manchee in his Stan Turner mystery series. Reviewed by: molly martin http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mollymartin
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Reviewed by Walker Jackson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 20, 2003
Another gem Molly. It sparkles. Where do you find all the time you devote to your fellow writers? I certainly appreciated your reviews of my work. It sounds like a winner for Ms Jones. Best of luck Carroll.
Reviewed by Gerry
Reviewed on April 21, 2003
Another good one Molly.
Reviewed by Jandys
Reviewed on April 20, 2003
Ah, Molly, it's always a pleasure to read your reviews. The idea of a firefighter protagonist is an interesting one. Hmmmm....
Reviewed by Cindy Penn
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
As this review so clearly demonstrates, Molly has a gift for capturing the very essence of a novel, encouraging readers to find them quickly!
Reviewed by Nancy Pawley (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
Wonderful review, Molly..now finding time to read it will be the problem..LOL
Nancy
Reviewed by Dorien Grey
Reviewed on April 16, 2003
I always dread reading one of Molly's reviews because I know she'll make me want to read the book. Did it again! I'll just have to add another couple hours to the day to fit it in.
Reviewed by Helen Dowd (Reader)
Reviewed on April 15, 2003
Although I am not much for reading murder mysteries, this one had intrigue, and made me curious as to how this would turn out. I think you reviewed it well.
Nice review, Molly, and the book sounds like an interesting read. I especially like protagonists I can relate to, who are "...filled with the same warts and knots as most of us are." (smile)
I agree with Victor. Molly you are truly one of the best reviewers on thi site! Fabulous job as usual. Now, I have to buy the book. It sounds like a "MUST READ" to me!
Nancy
Sorry it took so long to get to read this great review of yours I am out of town and as soon as I got to a computer I checked out your review.
I sure missed reading yeah!
Hugs and Blessings~
Teri
Hugs,
Victoria