This book is not for the squeamish. It begins as a creepy slow burner that leads to violence and murder.
DANGEROUS TIMES is a multicultural crime-thriller with the pull of the unpredictable.
John Kirk wants to get out of San Pedro and leave his troublesome relationships behind—troubles that fall by the wayside when fate throws him a wicked curve.
Psychopath Frank Moore has found his look-alike, John Kirk, a close-enough double who will be his scapegoat. Frank switches their identities and fingerprints in government databases, then murders his way to the cash he needs to bring his plan to fruition. A plan which will drown goodness and grace in a river of blood.
Frank Moore arrives in San Pedro. Quite the actor, he hides out with the money at Kirk’s place, posing as Kirk, hair cut and dyed to match. Those close to Kirk accept Frank’s phony look-alike story, primarily because of the cash he proffers. Frank has a good time performing sex and murder—until the women in Kirk’s life bring Frank the unforeseen.
WhileKirk, thought to be Frank Moore, is on run. He is being pursued by those whom the cash was stolen from, along with a rogue police detective who wants the money for himself. A condition that will send the innocent John Kirk through 48-hours of betrayal, violence, and murder—while Frank Moore will learn the meaning of "The best laid plans…"
Professional Reviews
Book blogger Aaron Turpen: http://www.aaronsenvironmental.com/2013/07/dangerous-times-a-crime-thriller
Honestly, many self-published books, especially ones going to electronic publishing, are not very good. Once in a while, though, one comes along that you could swear was the e-version of a best-seller. "Dangerous Times" is one of those books.
Book blogger Red Haircrow: http://flyingwithredhaircrow.wordpress.com
I was a little skeptical when starting this book, but man was I wrong. It takes a few pages for the author to grab you, but when he does he doesn't let go until the last page. Do not miss this one.
Book blogger Lini Ayre: http://www.lgib-bookreview.blogspot.com/2012/07/dangerous-times-phillip-frey.html
I really enjoyed this book. It unravels at a steady pace and as the tension intensifies so does the intricacies of the plot. As I went from one chapter to the next, I kept wondering how is this going to end? Frey has created a tense, enthralling thriller with elements of a harsh criminal underworld and yet there are moments of tenderness. With simple, clean descriptions, it's a story of 'everyday' people's fears, hatred and willingness to survive - no matter what. A highly recommended read.
