Category: Action/Thriller Copyright: August 28, 2015
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When Carol Golden’s husband, Rigo, disappears, she not only has to look for him but also elude the FBI at the same time since there is evidence she may have been involved in his disappearance. She doggedly follows a faint trail, keeping her location a secret from everybody except her friend, Jennifer, a spy-in-training, who takes time off from her top-secret job to help Carol. What they find out is that an organization of “good” people dedicated to saving the earth from pollution and global warming may feel justified in carrying out activities reminiscent of the worst tyrants of the twentieth century as part of their solution, and that Rigo may be the first casualty.
When Carol Golden’s husband, Rigo, disappears, she not only has to look for him but also elude the FBI at the same time since there is evidence she may have been involved in his disappearance. She doggedly follows a faint trail, keeping her location a secret from everybody except her friend, Jennifer, a spy-in-training, who takes time off from her top-secret job to help Carol. What they find out is that an organization of “good” people dedicated to saving the earth from pollution and global warming may feel justified in carrying out activities reminiscent of the worst tyrants of the twentieth century as part of their solution, and that Rigo may be the first casualty. The search for Rigo and the truth will take Carol from her married home of Los Angeles to the ruggedly beautiful Rocky Mountains near Denver where an unusually hot summer is fueling passions that may not be conducive to the long-term viability of the human race. Carol and Jennifer must have concrete evidence of wrongdoing and Rigo’s whereabouts before they can call in the FBI, but keeping themselves alive is going to be their first job. One misstep in the mountains can be fatal.
Professional Reviews
Suspense and Horror
This, the fifth novel in the Carol Golden series, is packed full of suspense and terror. Now married to the man who saved her life, Rigo, Carol learns from his parents that they are afraid that he is missing, and they think an old girlfriend may have a hand in his disappearance. But why?
Once again Alan Cook has combined a tantalizing and mystery with a terrifying determination. Rigo has been kidnapped for a surprising reason, radical insanity with little culpability or restraint, the terrorists are blind to humanity and certainly lacking in human reason, although they believe they are saving the planet. And there lies the problem, but is their group doing anything good? Or are they spelling doomsday. Carol is in tracking mode with her spy-in-training friend Jennifer, racing to find Rigo, and to stop so much more from happening than she can imagine.
This book is completely different from others in the series but packing a punch as always, and often with the ring of plausible authenticity. The team that has Rigo is extremely focused on what they are setting out to do and time is running out. Another strong story-line from the author.
--Betty Gelean
A Skilled Mystery of High Stakes
In "Good to the Last Death" by Alan Cook, investigator Carol Golden has to chase down her lost husband Rigo, ultimately from coast to coast. Along the way Carol and her fellow spy Jennifer find themselves on stakeouts, held captive, and on the run. Especially since Rigo is in a similar predicament and Cook develops nice parallels in the plotline, all this activity leads to a suspenseful, fun read.
The plot focuses on a nefarious group called Save Our Planet [SOP] that claims they are out help the human race, but are instead fixated on wiping out large swaths of population. The group’s intentions add urgency and gravity to efforts to spring Rigo and track down SOP before it can do damage. Minor characters like Jules, Jacob, and Betty give Good to the Last Death some unexpected pleasures. Likewise, an early character Henry manages to exude timidity, creepiness, and kindness simultaneously.
Hey, any novel with an honest-to-goodness cliffhanger promises to play with our expectations. Good to the Last Death delivers on its rhythms of action and intrigue, including some fine late twists. Pick up Cook’s fine story. You’ll enjoy it.
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